Kalamazoo Country Club, home of the KCC Invitational
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The Kalamazoo Country Club Better Ball Invitational Tournament is one of the most prestigious amateur golf events, with a rich history dating back to the 1950s. First held in 1954, the tournament has been played annually for 71 years, with the 2025 edition marking its 72nd year. The Invitational features a team match play format, pairing members, top collegiate and amateur players, and professional golf stars.
We are proud of this event and what it represents. The support from the KCC membership through the years has been critical to the tournament’s success with many generations of families competing as well as volunteering. The notable player list from past tournaments is lengthy and noteworthy including past PGA Tour stars:
Davis Love III
Gabriel Hjetstedt
Scott Langley
Bubba Dickerson
Steve Wheatcroft
Current PGA Tour Stars
Joel Dahmen | Camillo Villegas | Nico Echavarria
Korn Ferry Tour Players
Joey Garber
The event is much more than a golf tournament though. The Invitational involves the entire community as everyone in the area is invited to come spectate and watch the great matches that encompass this tournament. Families and children of all ages can be seen walking side by side with their favorite player each day, experiencing firsthand what it’s like to feel the ups and downs of competitive tournament golf. It is this experience that gives the Invitational a special feeling; one that creates a sense of excitement and suspense from the moment the first match tees off Thursday morning and continues until the final putt is sunk Saturday afternoon.
The KCC Better Ball Invitational utilizes a team best ball match-play format with all players playing at scratch. The event has 2 flights: Championship and Greenleaf, with all participants beginning in the Championship Flight and moving to Greenleaf Flight after a 1st round loss.
Stay tuned to find out our dates for the 72nd annual in 2025!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us at 269-344-0752.