The third annual Farmhouse Sanctuary Golf Classic is locked in for Saturday, September 26 at the brand-new MiraVista Golf Club in Bradenton - and this year’s edition is shaping up to be the biggest and boldest yet. A boosted prize purse. A marquee NFL name in the field. And a course that’s barely been seen by the public. This isn’t your average charity scramble. Registration is already 80% full as of August 25, so if you’re thinking about playing, move fast.
Here’s the full breakdown on the format, the new digs, and why this event matters beyond the leaderboard.
A $25,000 Purse, a New Title Sponsor, and O.J. Howard in the Field
This isn’t the same tournament you saw in 2025. The prize purse has jumped to $25,000, with the winning foursome pocketing $10,000 in travel vouchers plus $2,500 in cold, hard cash - a serious upgrade from last year’s $8,000 voucher payout. The format remains a four-person scramble, which means even weekend warriors have a shot at the hardware if the team chemistry is right.
But the headline news is the sponsor and the celebrity factor. Sarasota-based MedTech startup VitaFlow signed on as the title sponsor on August 20, bringing real money and credibility to the event. And if that wasn’t enough, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard confirmed his first-ever appearance at the tournament on August 22. Expect a crowd following the big man around MiraVista all morning.
📊 $25,000 total purse - The winning foursome takes home $10,000 in travel vouchers plus $2,500 cash, up from just $8,000 in vouchers last year.
Individual player entry runs $400, while a foursome team sponsorship is $1,500 - that gets you on-course signage and access to a private post-tournament cocktail hour. Considering the field is 80% full, those foursome spots are the hottest ticket in Bradenton right now.
| Option | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Player | $400 | Full tournament entry, cart, post-round meal |
| Foursome Team Sponsorship | $1,500 | 4 player spots, on-course signage, private cocktail hour |
| VIP Spectator Package | $150 | O.J. Howard meet-and-greet, catered lunch (SOLD OUT) |
| General Admission (Gate) | $25 | Access to all 18 holes, including Bayfront Nine |
The Bayfront Nine Debut: Inside MiraVista’s New Championship Loop
MiraVista Golf Club only opened its doors in December 2025, but the buzz around this place has been deafening ever since. For the Farmhouse Sanctuary Classic, the tournament will debut the “Bayfront Nine” - a new championship loop at MiraVista that’s been members-only since July 2026. This is your chance to play a course that most people haven’t even seen yet.
From the tips, MiraVista stretches to a gnarly 7,142 yards. That’s genuinely championship-length, so don’t be shy about moving up a tee box if you value your scorecard. The Bayfront Nine is the crown jewel of the property, with sweeping water views and wind exposure that can turn a good drive into a hazard in a heartbeat. It’s the kind of track that rewards smart course management over raw power - though power certainly doesn’t hurt.
Tee times begin with a shotgun start at 7:30 AM sharp. If you’re not playing, you can still catch all the action: GolfChannel+ will stream the event live from 1:00 to 3:00 PM EST, and the network is broadcasting the Hole-in-One Challenge from the 17th hole, where a 2026 Audi Q6 worth $50,000 is up for grabs. Yes, you read that right - a car for a single shot.
📊 7,142 yards from the tips - MiraVista's Bayfront Nine is a true championship test, with wind off the water adding teeth to every approach shot.
