By Referral Only

The Apex Classic

Golf is the format. The people are the point.

September 8–11, 2026 — Grizzly Ranch, Sierra Nevada

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Explore the Experience
Sept 8–11 Event Dates
Lake Tahoe Sierra Nevada, CA
3 Rounds Championship Golf
Invite Only By Referral

Attendance

How It Works.

If you're reading this, someone who has been on the course thinks you belong in the room. The Apex Classic is not open to the public. Every attendee is personally referred by a current member. That is not an accident. It is the point.

01

Get Referred

Every attendee is referred by someone who has already been on the course. If a current member sent you here, you're already on the right path.

02

Submit an Application

Tell us about yourself and your business. We review every application personally. Submitting does not guarantee attendance.

03

Receive Your Invitation

Selected applicants receive a personal invitation. Only then does registration open to you. Welcome to the Apex Classic.

Why It Exists

The one event built for operators at your level.

At the Apex Classic, you are not the most successful person in the room. You are one of them. A select group of car wash operators — people who have built something real — compete, connect, and share three days unlike anything else the industry offers. Not a conference. Not a trade show. The one event where the scorecard matters and the relationships outlast the leaderboard.

Exclusive by Design

Limited spots ensure every player knows every other player. The relationships built here last far longer than the leaderboard.

Nothing Left to Think About

Three nights, five meals, all transportation, premium merchandise, and three rounds of championship golf. Every detail is handled before you arrive.

Real Competition

Ryder Cup format means every match matters. Four-Ball. Foursomes. Singles. Earn your points. Protect your team. Leave it on the course.

3 Days in the Sierra

Three Days of Competition.

Every year looks a little different. But the experience is always the same: great golf, great people, and a setting that is hard to describe until you've been there.

Day 1

Arrive & Unwind

Settle into the ranch. Meet your team. A private welcome dinner sets the tone for what is ahead.

Day 2

Competition Begins

First tee time on one of the finest mountain courses in California. Team formats reveal who came ready to play.

Day 3

The Battle Continues

Another day on the course, another evening around the table. Momentum shifts. Friendships deepen. The leaderboard tightens.

Day 4

Finals & Farewell

Singles matches decide the champion. Awards. Stories. Then you head home already thinking about next year.

The Golf

The Venues.

Two of the finest mountain courses in Northern California. Three rounds. One unforgettable setting.

Venue 01
#1 in the Sierra Nevada

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club

Designed by Bob Cupp and ranked among the finest public-access courses in California, Grizzly Ranch is a par-72 masterpiece carved through the Sierra Nevada at 4,800 to 5,400 feet of elevation. Five tee sets. 7,411 yards from the tips. Pine trees, alpine lakes, and mountain views on every hole.

This is not a resort course. This is mountain golf at its best. You will play rounds here you talk about for years.

7,411

Yards from the tips

Par 72

Championship layout

5,400 ft

Peak elevation

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — fairway stripes with Sierra Nevada mountain backdrop Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — green at dusk with mountain silhouette Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — 9th hole pavilion and pond reflection Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — green and clubhouse at sunrise Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — golden hour fairway lined with pines
Venue 02
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club — fairway with Sierra Nevada mountain backdrop Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club — green view Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club — 9th green Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club — par-3 wooded setting Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club — 15th approach

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club

Nestled in a broad Sierra valley just minutes from Grizzly Ranch, Whitehawk Ranch blends towering pines, pristine meadows, and dramatic mountain vistas into one of Northern California's most scenic golf experiences. A par-71 layout stretching to nearly 7,000 yards, the course rewards thoughtful shot-making while remaining enjoyable for every skill level.

Whitehawk isn't just another round of golf. It's the kind of course that feels like a hidden gem — relaxed, unforgettable, and the perfect complement to Grizzly Ranch's championship challenge.

6,983

Yards from the tips

Par 71

Championship layout

4,800 ft

Peak elevation

Together, Grizzly Ranch and Whitehawk Ranch create one of the finest 54-hole golf experiences you'll find anywhere in the western United States — and the perfect stage for Apex.

Grizzly Ranch — fire pit and Adirondack chairs overlooking the course Grizzly Ranch — great room with cathedral timber ceiling Grizzly Ranch — private bedroom with vaulted ceiling and mountain views Grizzly Ranch — outdoor dining terrace off the great room Grizzly Ranch — private mountain home nestled in the Sierra pines

Accommodations

Sierra Nevada luxury, steps from the first tee.

Most will be staying within the gated Grizzly Ranch community — private mountain homes and lodging nestled in the pines, less than a mile from the clubhouse. Waking up here sets the tone for the day before you ever grip a club. You will not be sharing space with strangers. You will be staying with the people you had dinner with the night before.

  • 3 nights of private mountain lodging
  • Private and shared room options available
  • Steps from the Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
  • Gated, low-density community — fully private
  • All transportation included to and from the property

Hotel Accommodations

Prefer your own room? A limited number of hotel accommodations are available just minutes from Grizzly Ranch. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a traditional hotel while remaining fully connected to the Apex experience. Daily transportation to and from the golf course, meals, and evening events is provided, so you'll never miss a moment.

  • 3 nights of hotel accommodations
  • Private guest rooms
  • Just minutes from Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
  • Daily transportation to and from the event included
  • Full access to all Apex meals, golf, and evening activities

The Competition

Ryder Cup Format.

Three days. Three formats. One chance to bring home bragging rights for your team.

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Day Two

Four-Ball

Partners play their own ball throughout. The best score on each hole counts for the team. Put your best ball in play and let your partner do the same.

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Day Three

Foursomes

Two players, one ball, alternating shots. The purest form of team golf. Trust your partner. Protect every stroke. There is no place to hide.

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Day Four

Singles

One-on-one. The final session separates the teams and settles the Apex Classic. This is where champions are made.

Partners

2026 Partners

Referral Required

The Call Has Been Made.

If a current member brought you here, that already says something. Tell us about yourself. We review every application personally. Selected applicants receive an invitation — not a registration link. An invitation.

Request Your Invitation