Championship Trophy

Engraved Trophy for Year

Winning the Carl Spackler Open means more than collecting a prize or wearing the Golden Jacket for a year—it means becoming part of tournament history. Each champion's name is permanently etched into the Championship Trophy, joining the legacy of past winners and solidifying their place in Spackler lore. Who will become the next Cinderella story? Each year, the trophy tells the tale of one golfer’s unexpected rise—an annual chronicle of triumph over mediocrity, nerves, and occasionally, common sense. The tournament’s Honoree presents this prestigious award—alongside the Tournament Purse and the Golden Jacket—to the participant who accumulates the most Poststats Points. This champion doesn’t just play well; he embodies the spirit of the event. He rises above his average self, like a slightly inebriated man making a wildly optimistic romantic attempt—bold, misguided, and somehow… successful. Victory at the Carl Spackler Open isn’t just a moment. It’s a permanent mark on history.

Past Winners