A Professional Golf Tour
For Players 40+
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.
So whether you’ve got a belly or not, grab your clubs and let’s hit the greens. It’s time to show the young guns we’ve still got game.
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The Fat Belly Tour is a grassroots professional 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 40+, 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 game coach Michael Bruchet, the tour combines elite competitive golf with a community-first mission. Each 3-day golf tournament includes the Dads with Lads Pro-Am — family-friendly, philanthropic event that invites fathers and junior golfers to team up with the pros. These events raise funds and awareness for youth-focused charities like Build a Game for Life, reinforcing our belief that the game of golf can change lives.
This isn’t just a golf tour. It’s a movement. A comeback. A bold new chapter for players who still have something to prove and something to give. Welcome to the Fat Belly Tour, your comeback tour.
This isn’t just a tour. It’s a movement. A comeback. A bold new chapter for players who still have something to prove and something to give. Welcome to the Fat Belly Tour, Your Comeback Tour.
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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 every Fat Belly Tour tournament, this unique Pro-Am invites parental figures to team up with junior golfers for nine family-friendly, purpose-driven holes. 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.
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.
Ready to join us on tour?
Winners of the Desert Senior Open 2025: Wes Martin & Javier Quvedo
Group Photo of the Participants of Desert Senior Open 2025
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Participants of the Tucson Senior Open 2025
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Infographic of Omar Uresti, a 56-year-old man from the United States, wearing a black cap and blue polo shirt, with career wins listed as zero.
Profile of Cliff Kresge, a professional golfer from the United States, 56 years old, born in Lakewood. He is wearing a white polo shirt with sponsor logos, smiling against a blue background with his name and career details.
Grant Fuhr
Ron Stockton
Lemon Gorospe
Craig Watkins
Ryan Sparks
Brian Cooper
Jeff LeMaster
Rob West
Leaderboard for Desert Senior Open 2025 Final Scores
Scoring
Omar Uresti
Grant Fuhr & Michael Bruchet
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Omar Uresti
Coachella Valley Firebirds Invitaitonal
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Tuscon Senior Open Leaderboard Final Scores 2025
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Bill Cooper
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Ron Stockton, Michael Bruchet & Dave Stockton
Build A Game For Life Open 2025 Leaderboard Final Scores
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