Cards & Clubs Invitational to Mix Poker and Golf in Florida
A new hybrid event, the Cards & Clubs Invitational, will combine poker and golf at PGA National Resort in Florida starting January 2027.
A new event called the Cards & Clubs Invitational will pair poker with golf at PGA National Resort in Florida, launching in January 2027. PokerNews and SCCG Management report the hybrid competition blends both games into one format for entrants. It marks one of the first efforts to formally combine the two pastimes at a resort-scale event.
- The Cards & Clubs Invitational launches in January 2027.
- The event takes place at PGA National Resort in Florida.
- It combines poker and golf into one hybrid competition.
- PokerNews and SCCG Management both confirmed the event's format and location.
- Legal US Poker Sites also confirmed the January 2027 timing.
What is the Cards & Clubs Invitational?
The Cards & Clubs Invitational is a new hybrid competition that blends poker and golf into a single event. According to SCCG Management, the event will launch at PGA National Resort in Florida in January 2027.
PokerNews reports the format ties both games together rather than running them as separate side attractions. That sets it apart from typical poker festivals that sometimes add a casual golf outing as an afterthought.
The idea appears to be building a single scoring or competitive thread across both games, rather than simply holding two events under one roof. That distinction is what organizers are using to market the Invitational as something new.
Where and when will it happen?
The event is set for PGA National Resort, a well-known golf destination in Florida. Legal US Poker Sites confirms the January 2027 timing, giving organizers a runway of more than a year to build the field.
PGA National Resort already hosts major golf tournaments, so pairing it with poker gives the event built-in infrastructure and name recognition among golf fans who may be new to cards.
Choosing an established golf resort also solves a logistical problem many hybrid events face. The venue already has the space, staff, and reputation to handle a large tournament crowd without starting from scratch.
Why combine poker and golf?
Both games reward patience, reading opponents, and managing risk over a long stretch of play. SCCG Management's report frames the pairing as a natural fit for competitors who enjoy strategic games with a social element.
Golf and poker also share a crossover audience. Resort-style events that combine both give players more reasons to travel and stay longer, filling out a weekend instead of a single tournament day.
There is also a business logic here. Golf resorts want more midweek and off-season bookings, and poker players are used to traveling for multi-day festivals, so the two audiences can support each other.
What does this mean for the poker calendar?
The Cards & Clubs Invitational adds a new entry to the growing list of themed poker events outside the traditional casino ballroom. PokerNews notes it joins a trend of organizers experimenting with format to attract fresh entrants.
With January 2027 still more than a year away, details on buy-ins, structure, and field size have not been finalized in the reports so far. More specifics are likely to emerge as the date approaches.
If the format proves popular, it could open the door to similar pairings elsewhere, whether with other sports or other resort settings. For now, the Invitational stands as an early test of whether poker fans will travel for a golf-poker combination.
What it means for players
For players who love both games, this is a chance to combine two passions in one trip instead of choosing between them. It also signals that organizers are willing to experiment with format to grow poker's audience beyond the usual tournament circuit. Anyone building a bankroll or working on strategy before a trip like this can sharpen up using our bankroll management guide and preflop lab, and track sessions with our session tracker once the cards are in the air.
Frequently asked
What is the Cards & Clubs Invitational?
It is a new hybrid event that combines poker and golf into one competition. It launches at PGA National Resort in Florida in January 2027.
When does the Cards & Clubs Invitational start?
The event is scheduled to begin in January 2027, according to SCCG Management and Legal US Poker Sites.
Where is PGA National Resort located?
PGA National Resort is in Florida and is known for hosting major professional golf tournaments. It will now also host this poker and golf hybrid event.
Will more details about the event be released?
Reports so far cover the format, location, and launch date, but not buy-ins or field size. Further details are expected as the January 2027 date gets closer.