Fairways Cantina

Men’s Open Championship

A pure test of golf built for players who value competition, skill, and great partnership play. Join us at Morris Williams Golf Course for a championship experience that finishes with great food, drinks, and celebration.

What to Expect

  • REGISTRATION CLOSES SATURDAY MAY 9TH

    The Fairways Cantina Men’s Open Championship takes place at Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 16th.

    8:00am - Registration Opens (Check-In desk situated in Pavilion. Players will receive their welcome bag & range token).

    9:00am - Rolling tee times begin.

    (be sure to confirm your tee time via emailed tee sheet)

  • Two-Man Gross Best Ball

    Blue Tees will be used for all players.

    Maximum one single-digit handicap per team. To confirm, this is a higher handicap friendly event. You can play with two higher handicaps.

    Handicap indexes are subject to verification. Please enter accurate information.

    Sandbagging will not be tolerated.

  • 18 Hole Green Fee

    Cart Rental

    Range Balls

    Premium Welcome Bag (snacks & souvenirs)

    Lunch - Hot Dog & Chips at the turn

    Dinner - Cantina Taco Bar

    2 x Drink Tickets

    1 x Raffle Ticket

    Evening Awards Party Invite

  • The winning team will hoist the Fairways Cantina Men’s Championship trophy and have their photo displayed in the clubhouse along side the trophy for the next year.

    Prizes will be awarded for Top 5 gross scores.

    1st Place - 2× 2026 Taylormade Qi4D Drivers

    2nd Place - 2x Ping Hoofer Golf Bags

    3rd Place - 2x FootJoy Premiere Golf Shoes

    4th Place - 2x Blue Tees GPS & Speaker

    5th Place - 2x Pro V1x Dozen Balls

  • We will meet back at the cantina following golf to celebrate our winners.

    Event start time is 4:30pm.

    We will have music and entertainment from acclaimed local bluegrass band The Owens Brothers.

    Food will be provided by Fairways Cantina and will consist of our famed Tex-Mex appetizer spread and the Cantina Taco Bar.

    Event sponsors, Heaven Hill, will be providing free frozen margaritas in addition to hosting an Elijah Craig tasting experience.

    Event sponsors, St Elmo Brewing, Zilker Brewing and Austin Beer Works will be providing a range of beverages free for your consumption.

    While the band breaks and refuels, we will announce tournament winners, prizes and our winning raffle tickets.

  • Championship will be played under official USGA rules of golf.

    No mulligans, gimmies, or bonus strokes.

    Expected pace of play: 4 hours 30 minutes.

    Ties will be resolved using the countback method.

    Following play, scorecards must be submitted to the PGA Professional at the check-in table.

    The tournament committee reserves the right to verify handicap indexes and make adjustments or disqualifications for inaccurate reporting.

  • As detailed below, we’ve partnered with some great local brands to create a premium selection of prizes, including…

    • Good Good Championship Tickets

    • Sierra Madre Apparel

    • Criquet Apparel

    • Goodnight Cowboy Merch

    Players and guests will be able to make donations to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas.

Event Partners

LPGA Amateurs Austin Chapter

The LPGA Amateurs is a welcoming golf community for all women to Connect, Learn, Play, and Belong.

Fairways Cantina greatly appreciates their partnership with the LPGA Amateurs Austin Chapter and their role in growing the game in women’s golf.

Tournament Sponsors

Tasty and refreshing beverages kindly supplied by our event sponsors - St Elmo Brewing Company, Lunazul Tequila, Zilker Brewing Company and Austin Beer Works.

Raffle Partners

We’re thankful to the local brands who make up our community and produce some awesome product!

Charity Partner

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas provides a "home-away-from-home" for families with critically ill or injured children, featuring a 30-bedroom house near Dell Children’s Hospital and new suites at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin. They offer lodging, meals, and support services to reduce financial burdens and keep families close to their children receiving medical care.

  • “Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball where it lies.”

    Bobby Jones

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime (sam@fairwayscantina.com)

If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register your team!

  • Fairways Cantina will not be offering a match-making service. Teams will have to be set at the point of purchase.

    We will, however, be placing a free agent sign up sheet on the main Morris Williams notice board. Individuals will be able to leave their name, contact and handicap for other interested parties.

  • Event registration will close on Saturday May 9th at 3pm.

  • Yes you can, with two stipulations.

    1) The one single digit handicap per team rule must still be adhered to.

    2) It must be done before the deadline of Saturday May 9th.

    Please reach out to sam@fairwayscantina.com for assistance.

  • Cancelations made prior to our Saturday May 9th deadline will receive a full refund minus a $10 service fee.

    Any cancellation/no show after that date will forfeit registration fees.

    Please reach out to sam@fairwayscantina.com for assistance.

  • The tournament will go ahead rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, golf course management will have final say on playability.

    In the rare situation the tournament was unable to go ahead. We would primarily look to reschedule, and following that, cancel with full refunds.

  • Yes Absolutely!

    Plus 1’s are encouraged. There is a payment link on the tournaments’ landing page.

    Wristbands will be provided at the Evening Award Party registration table.

  • For sure!

    Please reach out to sam@fairwayscantina.com for any partnership enquiries.