Hola El Tigre Members.
The time is upon us once again for the planning and organizing of the 2026 Gringo Classic.
It seems like yesterday, however it was a short 10 years ago when a group of us after a round of golf came up with this crazy idea to start a Canada vs USA Ryder cup style event, fast forward 10 years and the final planning stages are being done for the upcoming event being held February 24,25 2026.
Over the years there has been its fair share of changes but the concept has stayed the same, a match play event between Team Canada vs Team International.
As has become a tradition we will start our event with a draft night on Monday Feb 23, where the captains Markus Gmelin and Jeff Gayle representing Team International, and Don Marshall along with Ken Wither representing Canada will create the pairings for the 2 day event. This event with be hosted once again at Vallarta beer gardens. Beer and appy’s will be provided.
Day 1 will be a 4 ball event with a shot gun start at 9 am followed immediately after with a putting contest at the putting green where a few beers will be provided. Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers.
Day 2 will be individual matches again with a shot gun 9 am start followed by a provided lunch and couple of beers provided as well as the presentation to the winning team.
The registration fee is 1,500 pesos which covers the draft night food and beer, the putting contest entry fee and provided beer, the 2nd day lunch and beer, KP prizes both days, as well as some very impressive tee gifts.
To register please see Ross McDonald, Francis Bast, or myself. Act fast as spots are filling up, we are restricted to 72 participants (36 per team). Registration is open to all members, as well as guests of members. Registration closes Feb 10, 2026.
On behalf of the organizers of this event we would like to wish all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Kindest Regards
Alan Bayliss