Santo Domingo. – The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) held a press conference to officially present the organizational, technical, and strategic details of the 24th edition of their Golf Tournament, which will take place next Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the prestigious Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne course in the city of Key Biscayne, Florida.
The tournament will be played under the Two-Person Scramble format, with the team handicap set at 25% of the sum of the individual handicaps. The start will follow the Shotgun system, with a limited field of 120 players (60 teams) distributed into two categories:
- Category A: team handicap from 0 to 6.4
- Category B: team handicap from 6.5 to 12
The best gross and net scores in each category will be awarded, in addition to special recognitions such as Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin on all par 3 holes, Best Overall Net Score, and the GFDD Cup for Best Overall Gross Score. The maximum handicap allowed per player will be 24.
The day will begin with player registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 12:15 p.m. and the official shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The event will conclude with the traditional Awards Dinner and Closing Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The minimum registration contribution is US$800 per player and includes a welcome kit, practice balls, on-course refreshments, and the awards dinner. Registration closes on Friday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m.
During the press conference, the president of the Organizing Committee, Ricardo Jacobo, emphasized that the tournament “more than a sporting event, has become a platform for impact, articulation, and purpose.” He noted that the initiative is part of the institutional vision promoted by the president of GFDD, Leonel Fernández, who has conceived the foundation as a space for strategic thinking, applied research, and international projection for the Dominican Republic.
Jacobo explained that the date was strategically selected to coincide with the week of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, on a day when the Dominican Republic does not have an official game, allowing for broader participation and the attraction of figures from the international sports arena. “More than a tournament, it is a leadership experience with purpose,” he stated at the conclusion of his remarks. With more than two decades of history, the GFDD Golf Tournament has consolidated itself as a transparent fundraising mechanism to support programs in education, research, governance, and international cooperation, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to democratic development and the global projection of the Dominican Republic.
