Fan Favorite John Daly Added to Zach Johnson Golf Event

The 2026 Zach Johnson Foundation Classic is coming up on Monday, June 8th, at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Each year, Zach and several other PGA professionals and local celebrities tee it up to benefit the Zach Johnson Foundation. This year's guests include some big names in golf, including one of its most colorful characters, John Daly.

Participants Revealed for 2026 Zach Johnson Foundation Event

This week, we got our first look at some of this year's participants in the Zach Johnson Foundation Golf Classic. According to a social media post, you'll be able to catch PGA golfers like Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard, and Greg Chalmers. Former Hawkeye football players Austin Blythe and Josie Jewell are scheduled to play. But perhaps the biggest name on the list is golfer John Daly. The post says that more celebrities will be revealed before the tournament!

How Much Are Tickets to the Tournament?

The great thing about this event is that it is free to attend. According to ZachJohnsonGolf.com, general admission tickets are free and will be given upon entry on the morning of June 8th.

Gates will open that morning at 7:45 a.m. with a golf clinic starting at 8:15. The tournament will get underway at 9:15 a.m. with a shotgun start. Parking can be challenging, but shuttles will be available at Mt. Mercy University and Harding Middle School starting at 7:15 a.m. Get complete information for the tournament HERE.

Zach Johnson grew up in Cedar Rapids. He has won both The Masters and The British Open Championship. His annual tournament is the largest single fundraiser for the Zach Johnson Foundation, which helps local children and parents with programs like Kids On Course. 

Welcome back home to Eastern Iowa, Zach!