Blue Member Day at The Blue Championship
Blue Member Day is when all Blue members can attend The Blue Championship (formerly The Ascendant presented by Blue) for free and receive exclusive discounts as a member. Spectators enjoy championship-level golf in a stunning setting, while proceeds benefit charitable organizations that make a lasting impact in local communities.
- July 11, 2026
- 6:30 am –
- TPC Colorado
- 2375 TPC Parkway, Berthoud, CO 80513
Next Level Competition Benefiting Our Community
Formerly known as The Ascendant Presented by Blue, The Blue Championship is an official Korn Ferry Tour golf tournament and one of the premier professional golf events in Colorado. As a premier pathway to the PGA TOUR, this tournament features 156 professionals playing for a $1,000,000 purse, with the 2026 event running July 9-12.
Featuring a $1,000,000 purse, this highly anticipated Korn Ferry Tour event showcases rising PGA TOUR stars competing at one of the most celebrated venues on Tour — TPC Colorado in Berthoud, Colorado. Spectators enjoy championship-level golf in a stunning setting, while proceeds benefit charitable organizations that make a lasting impact in local communities.
The tournament field will include 156 players competing over 72 holes of stroke play, with a cut to the top 65 players and ties after 36 holes. Upon conclusion of the 25-event season, the top 20 players from the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour Points List will earn PGA TOUR membership for the 2027 season.
Past participants of The Blue Championship include reigning champion Neal Shipley and PGA TOUR winners Austin Eckroat, Chris Gotterup, Ben Griffin, Aldrich Potgieter, Scottie Scheffler, Karl Vilips, and Will Zalatoris, who won the 2020 event.
Event Details
As a Blue member you are able to attend The Blue Championship for free on July 11. Additionally, there is Blue member discounts at various retailers on Blue Member Day.
Benefits for Blue Members:
- 10% off specialty cocktail purchases
- 10% off Pro Shop purchases
- Stop by the “Sit Like a Champion” photobooth on the 16th tee box to get your free commemorative photo in the champion chairs and enter to win fantastic giveaways courtesy of Blue FCU.
- Access to exciting Korn Ferry Tour action throughout the day
July 11
Tee Time Starting at 6:30 am
Show your Blue VISA® card or Blue Digital access for free entrance and exclusive discounts.
TPC Colorado
2375 TPC Pkwy, Berthoud, CO 80513
Beneficiary
Children’s Hospital of Colorado is the primary charitable beneficiary of The Blue Championship 2026.
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare network dedicated to giving every child the opportunity for a healthy future. Through specialized patient care, groundbreaking research, education and advocacy, Children’s Colorado works to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Its pediatric experts and family-centered approach ensure children receive care designed specifically for their unique physical, emotional and developmental needs.
Other Blue Championship Dates:
The Blue Championship
