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Barracuda Golf Championship is sanctioned by both the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour). Collin Morikawa won his first PGA TOUR event here in 2020. The other winners include Richy Werenski and Chez Reavie.
Barracuda Championship 2025 Field
The tournament will be held at Tahoe Mountain Club – Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee, California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This par-71 course sits at around 6,000 feet where the ball goes farther than usual. It’s beautiful with Sierra Nevada views on almost every hole and challenging with dense forest, wide fairways, water hazards, and meadows. One of the signature holes is Hole 6, which is a risk-reward par-5. Hole 14 is a downhill par-3 from an elevated tee box. The hole is affected by wind and framed by trees and water.
Mornings are cool so start with a light base layer or golf vest. As it warms up in the afternoon, a breathable, moisture-wicking polo will keep you cool. Wear stretchy golf trousers in the morning. A cap or wide-brimmed golf hat is a must due to the scorching sun at high elevation.
Barracuda Championship 2025 Schedule
The event will take place from Jul 17–20, 2025. Get to know more details of the Barracuda Championship 2025 dates:
1. Monday – 14 July 2025 (Pro-Am)
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Pros and amateurs play together.
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It goes from morning to evening but the course will be closed to the public all day.
2. Tuesday – 15 July 2025 (Junior Golf Day)
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Timing: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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There is a free lunch for junior participants followed by family activities.
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The Pairings Party takes place from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, during which Pro-Am pairings are announced.
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Entry is only for invited guests and players.
3. Wednesday – 16 July 2025 (AWS Sponsored Wednesday Pro-Am)
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Timing: All day
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The gate will be closed to the public.
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The Sponsored Pro-Am is arranged for guests with on-course premium hospitality.
4. Thursday – 17 July 2025 (Round 1)
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Gates open at 6:30 AM
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The tournament officially begins with Round 1.
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Scoring is based on Modified Stableford.
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Wine Walk starts from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with wine tasting stations around the course
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Spectator zones and fan areas are open
5. Friday – 18 July 2025 (Round 2 – Folds of Honor Friday)
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Gates open at 6:30 AM.
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Round 2 is the player cut round. Cut will be made at the end of the day (lowest 65 scores + ties).
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Wine Walk continues from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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The Folds of Honor tribute ceremony will be held where the National Anthem will be performed at the 18th Green.
6. Saturday – 19 July 2025
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Gates open at 6:30 AM.
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This is the moving day. Players who qualify play to move up on the Barracuda Championship 2025 Golf Leaderboard.
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Wine Walk starts from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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“Share My Passion” Girls Golf Clinic goes from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A golf session with Annika Sörenstam is arranged for young girls.
7. Sunday – 20 July 2025 (Final Round)
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Gates open at 6:30 AM.
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This is the last day of competition when the leaderboard is decided.
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Wine Walk starts from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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Closing ceremony and trophy presentation will be held at the 18th Green immediately after the final putt.
2025 Barracuda Championship Format
This unique PGA TOUR event uses the Modified Stableford Scoring System, which is totally different from traditional stroke play. In this format, players aren’t trying to take the fewest strokes. Instead, they’re trying to score as many points as possible. 156 players will compete in the tournament, including 106 PGA TOUR players and 50 DP World Tour members. The event is 4 rounds (72 holes) and after Friday, there is a cut. Only the top 65 and ties make the weekend.
In the Barracuda Championship scoring method, players are awarded points on each hole based on their performance. Double eagle (Albatross) gets 8 points, eagle 5 points, birdie – 2 points, par 0 points, bogey 1 point, double bogey or worse 3 points. What makes this format special is that it encourages aggressive play. Since a birdie is +2 points and a bogey only loses you –1 point, players are more likely to take risks and go for big shots.
In the first two rounds, players tee off from holes 1 and 10 in morning and afternoon waves. In rounds 3 and 4, pairings are based on points where the lowest points go out first and the top scorers go out last.
Barracuda Championship 2025 Tickets
Book your tickets according to these details:
1. General Admission (Grounds Pass)
This is the basic ticket which grants you access to the golf course on your selected day. No reserved seating, but you can walk the course, follow players, and enjoy fan zones. Its prices are:
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Thursday: $40
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Friday to Sunday: $55
2. Bike to Barracuda Pass
This pass is for spectators who prefer to arrive by bike. The pass includes general admission plus a free craft beer from FiftyFifty Brewing Co. (21+ only). Its prices are:
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Thursday: $32
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Friday & Saturday: $44
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Sunday: $36
3. Wine Walk Pass
This pass includes general admission plus Wine Walk (12 PM – 4 PM) with 3 wine tasting stations and a commemorative wine cup. The prices include:
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Thursday: $55
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Friday – Sunday: $70
4. Bushwood Spirits Chalet (VIP Skybox – 18th Green)
This is a premium VIP ticket with access to the Bushwood Chalet Skybox at the 18th Green. The package includes hosted open bar, gourmet buffet lunch, whiskey tasting stations, and Covered seating and private restrooms. The approximate prices are:
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Thursday: $235
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Friday & Saturday: $300
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Sunday: $285
5. Youth Admission (Age 15 & Under)
Children 15 and under get free entry on all days with a ticket-holding adult.
6. Military, Veterans & First Responders Pass
Active military, veterans, and first responders get free entry from Thursday to Sunday. Valid ID is required at entry. Parking is not included
7. Parking Pass
Parking passes are required for each day. Shuttle service is available from Old Truckee Tahoe Lumber Yard to the venue. It costs around $12 per day.
All tickets for the Barracuda Championship 2025 are available online at the official website.
Barracuda Championship 2025 Prize Pool
The total purse for the 2025 Barracuda Championship is $4 million. The winner will get $720,000 and the runner-up will get around $436,000. Third place will earn $276,000, fourth $196,000, and fifth $164,000. Players who make the cut (65 and ties) will also get paid. The winner will also get 300 FedExCup points in addition to the prize money.
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Barracuda Championship 2025 Players
The field for the Barracuda Championship 2025 will have 156 players with 106 from the PGA TOUR and 50 from the DP World Tour. Defending champion Nick Dunlap will be back to defend his title. From the PGA TOUR, players like Daniel Berger, Cameron Champ, Chez Reavie, and Erik van Rooyen will be in the field, along with sponsor exemptions Ryan Palmer, Scott Piercy, and amateur Barclay Brown.
The DP World Tour will have top players from Europe and South Africa like Dylan Frittelli, Rafa Cabrera Bello, and Maximilian Kieffer. A few beginners like Sangmoon Bae, Corey Pereira, and Baron Szeto earned their way in through Monday qualifying. And collegiate talent Cole Rueck from Boise State won his way in by winning the Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase.