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Seminole Pro-Member: Inside Golf's Most Exclusive Gathering

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Alright, so the Masters is just around the corner, right? And the Players Championship, the big one. All that noise. But there’s this other thing happening, a one-day deal on Monday. The Seminole Pro-Member. If you’re talking exclusive, this is the damn king. Forget your corporate outings. This is where the real players show up, and not just the ones you see on TV.This isn’t just some random scramble. This is at Seminole Golf Club. You know the place? Donald Ross designed it. It’s a beast. Ranked 32nd in the world, no joke. And the vibe? It’s members, usually big-shot business types, playing with actual golf pros. It’s a networking hub disguised as a golf tournament. Plus, it’s right there in Juno Beach, Florida. Close to where a ton of pros actually live. Less travel, more golf. And get this: no media, no spectators. Just the players and their member partners. Pure golf, no BS.

The Lineup: Who's Actually Showing Up?

So, who are we talking about here? This thing pulls serious talent. Tiger Woods? Yeah, he’s usually in the mix. But this year, he’s apparently prepping for the Masters. Smart move, I guess. Still hurts not to see him teeing it up, though.But don’t sweat it. The field is stacked. Let’s start with the main man, World No. 2, Rory McIlroy. This guy’s on fire, coming off a killer 2025 with wins at the Masters and the Ryder Cup. He’s already been playing some solid golf this year, T2 at the Genesis. He’s also playing the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week, trying to snag that first win. What’s cool, though? Unlike most of the other pros, Rory’s playing the Seminole Pro-Member with his old man, Gerry. His dad’s a member there. Father-son duo trying to take the trophy. You love to see it.And Rory isn’t the only five-time major champ gracing the course. Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour after his LIV detour, and he’s also hitting the links at Seminole. He’s paired up with Brett Overman. Good to see Brooks back in the mix, for sure.Then you’ve got a whole crew of other heavy hitters. Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner. Tommy Fleetwood, currently World No. 3. Rickie Fowler, always a crowd favorite. And Luke Donald, the victorious European Ryder Cup captain. Even Shane Lowry is in there, fresh off a bit of a choke job at the Cognizant Classic. Can’t win ’em all, right?

LPGA Stars Making Their Mark

It’s not just the guys, though. The LPGA is bringing some serious star power too. Nelly Korda, World No. 2, is playing. And her sister, Jessica Korda, is right there with her. Nelly’s paired with John Waldron, and Jessica is playing with Mike Troy. It’s awesome to see the sisters competing together in such a high-profile, yet private, event.This event is a chance for these pros to get some competitive rounds in on an incredible course, without the usual circus atmosphere. It’s a relaxed vibe, but you know these guys are still going to compete. They’re professionals, after all.

The Full Rundown: Tee Times and Pairings

So you want the nitty-gritty? The full list of who’s playing with whom and when? Here it is. This is the kind of stuff you don’t usually see, which makes it even cooler.Tee No. 1
  • 7:15 a.m. – John Bannon, Jhonattan Vegas, Scott Malpass, Nico Echavarria
  • 7:24 a.m. – Eugene Schatz, Chris Gotterup, Tom Lape, Jacob Bridgeman
  • 7:33 a.m. – Paul Salem, Corey Conners, Brad Richards, Taylor Pendrith
  • 7:42 a.m. – Jerome Brown, Sungjae Im, Fred Perpall, Ryo Hisatsune
  • 7:51 a.m. – Kevin Kenny, Joe Highsmith, Jimmy Kenny, Matt Fitzpatrick
  • 8:00 a.m. – Buddy Marucci, Rickie Fowler, Bill Haugland, Austin Eckroat
  • 8:09 a.m. – Lee Stylinger III, Sepp Straka, Greg Mondre, Rasmus Hojgaard
  • 8:18 a.m. – Gerry McIlroy, Rory McIlroy, Ed Herlihy, Shane Lowry
  • 8:27 a.m. – Jimmy Dunne III, Ryan Fox, Brett Overman, Brooks Koepka
  • 8:36 a.m. – Johann Rupert, Tommy Fleetwood, David Novak, Collin Morikawa
  • 8:45 a.m. – Brad Bradbeer, Ben Griffin, Michael McBride, Ryan Gerard
  • 8:54 a.m. – Bret Baier, Bud Cauley, John Powers, Lucas Glover
  • 9:03 a.m. – Scott Mahoney, Andrew Novak, Tom O’Toole Jr., Keith Mitchell
  • 11:45 a.m. – John Baer, Chad Ramey, Gerry van Arkel, Justin Lower
  • 11:55 a.m. – Mike Barbosa, Christo Lamprecht, Mike McCoy, Nick Dunlap
  • 12:05 p.m. – Matt Wright, Danny Walker, Tom Frazier, Sam Ryder
  • 12:15 p.m. – Carlton Forrester, Matt Kuchar, David Dorman, Stewart Cink
  • 12:25 p.m. – Bob Ford, Matt Cahill, Nathan Smith, Jacob Modleski
  • 12:35 p.m. – Rick Hopkins, David Ford, Brian Roberts, Ryan Palmer
  • 12:45 p.m. – Thad Eshelman, Jim Furyk, Seth Waugh, Justin Leonard
  • 12:55 p.m. – David MacFarlane, Garrick Higgo, Mike Walrath, Thorbjorn Olesen
  • 1:05 p.m. – John Waldron, Nelly Korda, Mike Troy, Jessica Korda
  • 1:15 p.m. – Brooke Cooper, Carla Bernat Escuder, Thomas Parker, Rachel Kuehn
  • 1:25 p.m. – Jeff Smith, Bo Van Pelt, Tom Roush, J.B. Holmes
  • 1:35 p.m. – Paul Kaneb, Brett Quigley, Robert Gerwin II, Mark Calcavecchia
Tee No. 10
  • 7:15 a.m. – Mike Castelforte, Matt McCarty, Frank Dolan, Austin Smotherman
  • 7:24 a.m. – Mark Flaherty, Charley Hoffman, Tom Gilbane Jr., Johnny Keefer
  • 7:33 a.m. – Jimmy Kirchdorfer, William Mouw, Andy Armstrong, Lee Hodges
  • 7:42 a.m. – Tom Wall IV, Michael Brennan, David May, Sam Stevens
  • 7:51 a.m. – Steve Siegfried, Denny McCarthy, John Carey, Patrick Fishburn
  • 8:00 a.m. – David Hulme, Pierceson Coody, Danny Yates, Davis Thompson
  • 8:09 a.m. – Andrew Biggadike, Luke Clanton, Rod Piatt, Neal Shipley
  • 8:18 a.m. – Frank Edwards, Mackenzie Hughes, Jim Smith, Kevin Roy
  • 8:27 a.m. – Ray Robinson, Matti Schmid, John Pinkham, Erik van Rooyen
  • 8:36 a.m. – Wayne Chambless, Steven Fisk, Rob Manfred, Eric Cole
  • 8:45 a.m. – John Idol, Beau Hossler, Brett Pickett, Adrien Dumont de Chassart
  • 8:54 a.m. – Jarrett Kling, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Ray Celedinas, Cam Davis
  • 9:03 a.m. – Herb May, Karl Vilips, Tom Lister, Paul Peterson
  • 11:45 a.m. – Kelly Miller, Gordon Sargent, Fleming Wilt, Brandt Snedeker
  • 11:55 a.m. – David Brown, Alejandro Tosti, Mark McBride, Zac Blair
  • 12:05 p.m. – Nathaniel Crosby, Isaiah Salinda, Roman Martinez V, Marcelo Rozo
  • 12:15 p.m. – Peer Pedersen, Kevin Kisner, Chris O’Donnell, Max Homa
  • 12:25 p.m. – Michael Martin, Max Kennedy, David Grain, Harry Higgs
  • 12:35 p.m. – Eric Gleacher, Luke Donald, Steve Lessing, Paul McGinley
  • 12:45 p.m. – Tom Ryan, Brad Faxon, Tim Neher, Trevor Immelman
  • 12:55 p.m. – Gary Hendrickson, Billy Hurley III, David Abell, Nick Price
  • 1:05 p.m. – Chuck Witmer, Jason Caron, Chris Quick, Steve Allan
  • 1:15 p.m. – Alan Breed, Dani Holmquist, Vinny Giles, Gary Koch
  • 1:25 p.m. – Bill ArgaBrite, Jay Haas, Dick Siderowf, Jerry Pate
  • 1:35 p.m. – Walter Driver, Billy Andrade, Allie Sweeney, Matt Gogel

Why Seminole Rocks

This whole setup is pretty damn unique. It’s a chance for members to play with the best in the world on one of the best courses out there. And for the pros? It’s a break from the pressure cooker of Tour events. They get to play some serious golf, hang with some influential people, and maybe even get a little inspiration for their own game. Plus, playing alongside a legend like Rory or a consistent threat like Korda? That’s got to be a hell of a learning experience for any member. It’s the kind of event that golf dreams are made of. You can get more information on exclusive golf clubs and events like this through resources like Golf Digest’s features on top courses. It’s a glimpse into a world most golfers only dream about.