Professional Golf Tournaments for Players 50+

Winning Hearts, Not Trophies.

What’s with the name?

It started as a joke. I told my wife I was tired of competing against all the younger “flat bellies,” and she shot back, “So where do the fat bellies play?” And just like that, the Fat Belly Tour was born. We kept the name because in a world full of noise, we’d rather stand out than blend in. Plus, we’re not 20 anymore, and we’re good with that.

The Fat Belly Tour is a grassroots senior golf tour built for the players who never gave up. Whether you're chasing the dream for the first time or making your return to golf after years away, this is your stage. Designed for professionals aged 50+, our golf tournaments offer competitive purses and a chance to prove that your best game might still be ahead of you.
Founded by pro golfer and performance coach Michael Bruchet, the tour combines elite competitive golf with a community-first mission.
Tournaments are 2 days on a Thursday-Friday and or Monday-Tuesday.
Are Dads with Lads Pro-Am — Focus on teaching fundamentals, driving range, short game, overall skill set, leadership while offering a family-friendly, philanthropic event that invites fathers and junior single parents, foster kids and local organizations to participate. The golfers will team up with the pros for a 9 hole golf pro am experience.
Our Mission is to reach 1000 youth in 2026.
Welcome to the Fat Belly Tour, a tour for the rest of us.
The Dads with Lads Pro-Am is more than just a golf tournament, it’s a movement to strengthen the bond between fathers and their kids through the game of golf. Hosted alongside Fat Belly Tour tournaments, this unique Pro-Am invites parental figures to team up with junior golfers for a family-friendly, purpose-driven round. It’s a high-energy, heart-centered day that creates lifelong memories, introduces kids to positive role models, and reinforces the power of connection, something we believe is vital in today’s world.
This grassroots initiative is also the launchpad for the Dads with Lads National Golf League — a seasonal, team-based father-junior league piloting in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Designed for families who want to participate in a fun-yet-competitive format, the league builds confidence, character, and community. Each season culminates in a special invitation for top teams to compete alongside the Pros at the Fat Belly Tour Championship. Whether you’re swinging for fun or for a future in the game, Dads with Lads is the pipeline for the next generation — on the course and at home.

Spectators gather around a golf course near a pond during a golf tournament, with trees and tents in the background.

Your Business & Dads with Lads: Let’s Make a Difference Together

Gain targeted visibility in your community through our Dads with Lads Pro-Am events. These one-day tournaments draw families, fans, and local media, creating the perfect audience for businesses looking to connect authentically with their neighbors. Choose from hole sponsorships, vendor booths, social media features, on-site signage, or a custom package to maximize your community impact.

National brands can access broad exposure across our expanding tour network. Benefit from digital platform reach, media coverage, branded content opportunities, and featured placement at high-traffic championship events. Connect with engaged audiences who value perseverance, performance, and purpose.

Whether you're looking to strengthen local community ties or expand your national reach in an authentic, values-driven environment, The Fat Belly Tour offers customizable sponsorship packages that deliver real results.

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