The 2026 WANADA Open, held Monday, May 18 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, proved to be one of the most successful tournaments in the event’s history, drawing nearly 200 participants across golf and pickleball. A total of 184 attendees participated, including 175 golfers and a growing number of pickleball players, underscoring the rising popularity of the second-year pickleball tournament, which will now become a permanent fixture of the Open. Utilizing both the Championship and Riverview courses once again allowed for a full and energetic day of competition, networking, and camaraderie among WANADA members and partners.
Adding to the excitement, Trump National had recently hosted a LIV Golf event, and many of the professional tournament structures remained in place, giving participants the unique experience of playing in a setting that closely mirrored a professional competition. The weather delivered a true test of endurance, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing well into the 90s, but the heat did little to dampen spirits. Players across both courses enjoyed competitive rounds and a memorable day on the links.
Competition highlights included strong performances across both courses and a wide range of specialty contests. Among the winning foursomes were Landmark Honda (CJ Giles, Gregg Tabb, Maciej Zawisza, and Preston Moltz), as well as Zurich (Mike Meyer, Thomas Kody, Todd Zullo, and Todd Kody). Another top-performing team represented Ted Britt (Benji Nowak , Billy Cushman, Brian Cosker, and Jon McHugh). In specialty competitions, Dave Myers (Passport) captured the Closest-to-the-Pin honor on Hole #3 (men), while Zachary Lese (Mercedes-Benz of Arlington) won on Hole #6 (men). On the Riverview Course, Mike McKelvin (M&T Bank) earned Closest-to-the-Pin on Hole #17 (men), and Megan Kenary (JM&A Group) took top honors for the women’s competition. Chris Martens also stood out in the $1,000 Closest-to-the-Pin challenge sponsored by Vintel, using the opportunity to raise funds for Make-A-Wish and share proceeds with fellow participants.
The evening reception capped off the day with an open bar, full buffet, and a lively awards program featuring numerous door prizes. Winners included Chris Loshack (BG Crovato), Megan Kenary (JM&A), Brett Kody (Zurich), Aaron Sweger (Baker Tilly), Thomas Archer (Fair Oaks Motors), and Pete Silan (Farrish), among others. A highlight of the evening was the 50/50 raffle, which generated $2,650, with winner Stephanie Beyer graciously donating 100% of her $1,325 winnings back to support WANADA’s ADEI apprenticeship program—an inspiring gesture that drew strong applause from attendees.
Finally, WANADA extends its sincere appreciation to the many sponsors whose generous support made the event possible. Special thanks go to ACV Auctions; ArentFox Schiff LLP; Atlantic Union Bank; B&R Associates; Baker Tilly; Bank of America; BG Crovato Products & Services; BMO Harris Bank; Capital Automotive Real Estate Services; CARFAX, Inc.; Charapp & Weiss; Chesapeake Contracting Group; Chesapeake Petroleum; ComplyAuto; Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell; Enterprise; Hargrove; Hunter Engineering; Huntington National Bank; JM&A Group; M&T Bank; MADA / WANADA Health Benefits Partnership; Offit Kurman; PDP Group; Penney Design Group; RBC Wealth Management – The Keats Group; Truist; Vintel; Vitu; WANADA Insurance Brokerage & Trust; the Washington, DC Auto Show; and Zurich. Their continued commitment ensures the ongoing success and growth of this signature WANADA event.
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