WORLD SERIES SKILLS OF GOLF LAUNCHES WITH $1.3 M PURSE

MESQUITE, Nevada — The World Series Skills of Golf, a revolutionary new skills-based golf competition, today announces its official launch with CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, selected as the exclusive host venue for the inaugural WSSOG World Championship Finals in 2027.

Unlike traditional tournament models, WSSOG is structured as a true world series. Qualifying events are hosted at public courses, private clubs, and simulator venues across the U.S., with local champions advancing through stages to ultimately compete at CasaBlanca for a $1.3 million purse and the WSSOG World Championship title set for Spring 2027.

The early sign-up period is currently available for golf clubs, while individual player sign-ups are set to open in Fall 2025.

“WSSOG is completely rethinking what competitive golf can be,” said Mark Rothschild, WSSOG President. “Our competition isn’t about who hits it the farthest or who plays the most expensive courses; it’s all about skill, precision, control, and the ability to perform under pressure. With CasaBlanca as our World Championship venue, we’ve created a true destination experience to crown the most skilled golfers in the country.”

WSSOG is redefining competitive golf by removing distance advantages and focusing solely on shot-making: iron play, short game, and putting. Golfers of all ages and skill levels will compete on a completely level playing field with no driving, no handicaps, no stroke play, and no luck-of-the-draw pairings.

• Local Qualifying Events
  • Hosted at private clubs, public courses, and simulator venues nationwide for amateurs only
  • Local venues pay a host fee to run an official WSSOG Qualifier, which also covers the entrance fee of their winner
  • Events drive significant revenue for host courses through player participation, F&B, merchandise, sponsorships and overnight stays
  • Local winners advance to the World Championship
• The World Championship Finals
  • Hosted at CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, one of the country’s top golf resort destinations in Mesquite, Nevada
  • The season-ending event brings together all local winners

THE CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: PURE GOLF SKILLS ON DISPLAY

Day 1: Bracket Play

• 288 players compete in four brackets of 72 players each
• Top 12 in each bracket (plus ties) advance to Day 2
• Any player who records a hole-out ace on their first shot automatically advances to Day 2

Day 2: Championship & Final 9

• Up to 27 holes played on Day 2 based on the advancing field size
• 18 holes of competition, with the top 16 (plus ties and any hole-out aces) advancing to the Final 9
• The Final 9 determines the World Champion, with sudden-death playoff holes if needed

THE RULES: PURE SHOT-MAKING

• No hole exceeds 170 yards
• Holes feature a mix of tee box, fairway, fairway bunker, greenside bunker, and rough shots
• Players may carry a maximum of 8 clubs (9 for women and players 50+)
• No tees allowed; all shots hand-placed or dropped
• USGA rules apply once the first shot is played
• Maximum score of 6 per hole
• All rangefinders allowed
• Carts allowed for pace of play

THE $1.3 MILLION NATIONAL PURSE

• $1,000,000 to the WSSOG Champion
• $100,000 awarded to the WSSOG Member or host venue who referred the champion
• $90,000 paid out across all closest-to-the-pin contests ($2,000 per hole, 45 holes total)
• $110,000 Hole-Out Ace Pool, split among all players recording aces

BUILT FOR THE MODERN GOLFER & COURSE OPERATOR

With its championship-caliber golf course, full resort amenities, and established track record of hosting major tournaments, CasaBlanca Resort & Casino offers the perfect setting for WSSOG’s season-ending showcase.

The full 2025-2026 WSSOG Qualifying Schedule, venue sign-ups, and player registration will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit wssog.com.