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
Alan can you put me in for gringo not back until 6th Jan have to do unscheduled visit to cancer center in Houston. Will pay as soon as I get back. Can play for whoever team needs a player. Thanks. Ray UK.
Sorry Alan. My typo. Ron
Hi Allan: I wish to register again. Can I e-transfer the 1500 pesos in Canadian dollars to someone as I won’t in Mexico until January 18. Or If ok, we can deal with it when I arrive. Thanks. Happy New Year. Ron Gorsche 403 652-0093.
To clarify the 1500 pesos as described covers all the extras provided, i.e. meals, beverages, putting contest, and tee gifts.
If you are not a full play member, green fees will have to be paid directly to the pro shop prior to playing. Guests rates for golf will be in effect.
Regards
Alan Bayliss
Hi Alan!
thank you for the email on Gringo in February. While we were back in MX last month I failed to get out to the Men League on Wednesday. I I tended to start in January when we return south.
I would like to play in the Gringo in 2026. I’ll get you the $$ along with a note with pertinent info when I see you.
thanks!
jim Redmond
Punta de Mita
Alan,
If there is room, I would like to represent the USA on Jeff Gayle’s team. I will also send him an email as well. I arrive in PV during the 1st week of January and can stop by and get my $1,500 MX paid. I will sign up for men’s league if there is room beginning 1/14.
Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Bill Walsh 630-605-8848