Mike Dufek
COLLEGE
Residence: Chicago, Illinois
Current GHIN8.9
Lowest GHIN8.710/27/25
Home association / club: Chicago District Golf Association
Notable Performances
- Champion (CCC 2021, Streamsong)
- Champion (2025 PNWI)
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON
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Four players · Two teams · One champion
THE
INTERNATIONAL
2027
PUNTA MITA · NAYARIT · MÉXICO
FEBRUARY 18–22, 2027
THE INVITATION
Pacific coast. Rivalry renewed.
Four golfers head to Punta Mita for a two-day team competition, staying at Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection. Two rounds, two dinners, and a head-to-head battle on Mexico's Pacific coast. Match formats, courses and tee times will be announced as plans are confirmed.
Friday · February 19
ROUND ONELate-morning golf · Course and format TBD · Dinner that evening · Susurros del Corazón home base
Saturday · February 20
ROUND TWOLate-morning golf · Course and format TBD · Dinner that evening · Susurros del Corazón home base
THE FOUR COMPETITORS
The Teams
Schmeck and Dufek face Pallister and Wiseman. Player portraits from the group golf photo.
TEAM PACIFIC
Jeff Schmeck / Mike Dufek
VS
TEAM SOL
Ben Pallister / Kyle Wiseman
Jeff Schmeck
COLLEGE
Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
Current GHIN17.3
Lowest GHIN16.910/28/26
Home association / club: Texas Golf Association
Notable Performances
- Champion (TI 2025)
- Champion (2025 PNWI)
Kyle Wiseman
COLLEGE
Residence: De Pere, Wisconsin
Current GHIN8.8
Lowest GHIN8.13/31/26
Home association / club: Chicago District Golf Association
Notable Performances
- Champion (CCC 2024, Scottsdale)
Ben Pallister
COLLEGE
Residence: Bellingham, Washington
Current GHIN16.0
Lowest GHIN13.73/15/26
Home association / club: Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Notable Performances
- 2nd Place (CCC 2025, Frisco)
- That 9 hole stretch at CCC 2021, Streamsong
- Competed w/ the heart of a lion at CCC 2026
- Offers caddie services to everyone he knows -- HE WILL CARRY YOUR BAG FOR YOU THAT'S JUST THE KIND OF GUY HE IS
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The leaderboard
Overall team totals will appear once the tournament format and point system are finalized. No placeholder scores are counted as real results.
TEAM PACIFIC
Schmeck / Dufek
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Awaiting format
VS
TEAM SOL
Pallister / Wiseman
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Awaiting format
Round 1 · Friday
FormatTBD
ResultNot started
Round 2 · Saturday
FormatTBD
ResultNot started
Tournament scoring will be connected once the format is finalized.
MOBILE SCORING
Score entry
A dedicated mobile entry interface is ready for the tournament. To avoid recording misleading results, score submission stays locked until the scoring format is defined.
Enter round result
No results can be submitted yet.
Scoring options
Support can be added for four-ball, alternate shot, scramble, match play or a combination, with independent rules for Friday and Saturday.
FORMAT CONFIGURATION PENDINGTHE FIVE-DAY PLAN
Itinerary
THU · FEB 18
Arrival day
- ✈ArrivalsMike Dufek & Kyle Wiseman: American Airlines AA 2887 · ORD 8:26 AM CT → PVR 1:13 PM · Thursday, February 18
- 🚐Transportation to Susurros del CorazónTo be coordinated by Jeff
FRI · FEB 19
Round one
- ⛳Late morning · GolfCourse, tee time and format TBD
- 🌊Afternoon / early evening · PoolSusurros del Corazón
- 🍽Night · DinnerRestaurant TBD
SAT · FEB 20
Round two
- ⛳Late morning · GolfCourse, tee time and format TBD
- 🌊Afternoon / early evening · PoolSusurros del Corazón
- 🍽Night · DinnerRestaurant TBD
SUN · FEB 21
Resort day · plans TBD
- 🌴Free day at Susurros del CorazónPool, beach, dining or optional activities · Group plans TBD
MON · FEB 22
Departure day
- 🚐Transfer to PVRGround transportation to be coordinated by Jeff · Pickup time TBD
- ✈Mike Dufek & Kyle Wiseman · AA 2503Monday, February 22 · PVR 2:13 PM → ORD 6:43 PM (times provided as CT) · Other players' flights TBD
Group confirmation needed: Monday, February 22 is the provisional departure day based on Mike and Kyle’s return flight. Please confirm the dates and travel plans with all four players.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF · RIVIERA NAYARIT
Golf options
Public-access golf only — no private clubs, member invitations, or resort-stay requirements. These six public-booking courses are worth considering within a roughly two-hour drive of Susurros del Corazón. Drive estimates are planning ranges, not live traffic; verify travel time and tee-time availability before booking.
Friday · February 19
Late-morning golf · Course TBD · Format TBD
Saturday · February 20
Late-morning golf · Course TBD · Format TBD
Explore courses around Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta. The six recommended courses are listed below with individual directions links. Map results may include additional courses with restricted access.
OPTION 1 · TOP PICK
Higuera Golf Club
Ocean views, dramatic bunkering, and a championship-quality 18-hole layout. Our best fit for the trip.
Official course ↗ · Driving directions ↗OPTION 2
Flamingos Golf Club
Traditional tropical golf with water hazards and a full 18-hole layout. Convenient second-round candidate.
Official course ↗ · Driving directions ↗OPTION 3 · TRAFFIC CHECK
El Tigre Golf Club
Challenging course with water features. May exceed your one-hour limit at busy times; confirm the drive before booking.
Official course ↗ · Driving directions ↗OPTION 4 · CHAMPIONSHIP PICK
Vista Vallarta · Nicklaus Course
Mountain foothills, elevated holes and dramatic views toward Banderas Bay. A strong candidate for the tournament finale.
Course & tee times ↗ · Driving directions ↗OPTION 5 · CHAMPIONSHIP PICK
Vista Vallarta · Weiskopf Course
Jungle corridors, ravines and strategic shot-making. Two separate championship layouts at one facility.
Tee times ↗ · Driving directions ↗OPTION 6 · COASTAL CITY COURSE
Marina Vallarta Golf Club
Established championship golf near Puerto Vallarta's marina, with water hazards and a tropical setting.
Tee times ↗ · Driving directions ↗Six public-booking golf options are listed within the expanded two-hour search area. Punta Mita Pacífico / Bahía and Vidanta courses are excluded because of guest or membership access restrictions. Drive times are approximate and may vary with traffic. No tee times have been reserved.
OUR HOME BASE
Stay where the Pacific meets paradise.
Four players. Four nights (provisional). One oceanfront home base at Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection, on the Punta de Mita coastline.
FEBRUARY 18–22, 2027 · PROVISIONALSUSURROS
SUSURROS
DEL CORAZÓN
THE RESIDENCES · AUBERGE COLLECTION
Explore our accommodations ↗Explore the ResidencesOfficial Auberge residence photography and floor plans ↗Residence Photo GalleryOfficial Auberge images of rooms, terraces and ocean views ↗Resort & Pool GalleryOfficial Auberge resort photography ↗
Our residence
PROPERTY CONFIRMED · UNIT TBDWe'll stay in a private residence at Susurros del Corazón, with resort dining and amenities nearby. Exact residence, check-in details and room assignments to follow.
View residence options ↗Getting there
PVR · PUERTO VALLARTAMike Dufek & Kyle Wiseman: AA 2887 arrives at PVR on Thursday, February 18 at 1:13 PM; AA 2503 departs PVR Monday, February 22 at 2:13 PM (times provided as CT). Flights for Jeff and Ben are TBD. Ground transportation is to be coordinated by Jeff.
Find the resort on Google Maps ↗Resort amenities
Beachfront setting, infinity pools, oceanfront dining, wellness facilities and access to Auberge experiences. Availability and access for our particular residence should be confirmed.
Explore the resort ↗Meals at our home base
We expect to enjoy several meals at the property, with possibilities including Elio, La Boquita and private in-residence dining. The final meal schedule is still open.
Resort stay is planned. The Monday, February 22 departure date and the extra night must be confirmed with the group and lodging provider. Residence details, transfers, dining and check-in remain TBD.
COASTAL CUISINE · AFTER THE ROUND
Dining options
Meals are not yet reserved. Click restaurant names to view verified menus where available; otherwise the official resort dining page is linked and clearly labeled.
Elio ↗
Mediterranean and Pacific coastal cuisine; sunset dinner candidate.
Dining overview · no separate verified dinner menu
La Boquita ↗
Open-air Mexican seafood, tacos and ceviche.
Official food menu
Cocina · In-residence dining ↗
Private dinner at the residence; ask concierge for current menu.
Dining overview · request menu
Tuna Blanca ↗
Upscale contemporary Mexican dinner on the beachfront.
Official dinner menu
Mita Mary ↗
Seafood grill at St. Regis; gated resort access may require coordination.
Official dining menu
For Elio and private Cocina dining, the resort does not provide a separately verified dinner menu link in this version. Ask the concierge for current menus and reservation availability.
THE STORY SO FAR
The International · History
Explore past tournaments and the Arizona Invitational trips that preceded The International. Open an event for results, courses, photos and videos.
Tournament archives are organized by event. The Pacific Northwest Invitational and The International 2025 have separate results and media collections.
TOURNAMENT ARCHIVE · SEPTEMBER 26–27, 2025Pacific Northwest Invitational 2025Gold Mountain (Olympic) & Chambers Bay · Team South 6.5 – Team North 5.5
2025 PNWI
Team South wins 6.5–5.5
Jeff Schmeck & Mike Dufek defeat Ben Pallister & Kyle Wiseman in a 12-match, two-day competition.
🏆 Tournament Results
TEAM NORTH5.5Ben Pallister · Kyle Wiseman
TEAM SOUTH · CHAMPIONS6.5Jeff Schmeck · Mike Dufek
Match Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | Front 9 Team Best Ball | J. Schmeck / M. Dufek, 2UP |
| Sep 26 | Front 9 Singles Matchplay A | B. Pallister, 1UP |
| Sep 26 | Front 9 Singles Matchplay B | M. Dufek, 5UP |
| Sep 26 | Back 9 Team Best Ball | B. Pallister / K. Wiseman, 1UP |
| Sep 26 | Back 9 Singles Matchplay A | M. Dufek, 2UP |
| Sep 26 | Back 9 Singles Matchplay B | K. Wiseman, 1UP |
| Sep 27 | Front 9 Team Best Ball | J. Schmeck / M. Dufek, 1UP |
| Sep 27 | Front 9 Singles Matchplay A | All Square |
| Sep 27 | Front 9 Singles Matchplay B | J. Schmeck, 1UP |
| Sep 27 | Back 9 Team Best Ball | All Square |
| Sep 27 | Back 9 Singles Matchplay A | B. Pallister, 1UP |
| Sep 27 | Back 9 Singles Matchplay B | All Square |
Individual Scores
| Course / date | Ben Pallister | Kyle Wiseman | Jeff Schmeck | Mike Dufek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Mountain · Sep 26 | 97 gross / 81 net | 83 / 75 | 104 / 81 | 82 / 73 |
| Chambers Bay · Sep 27 | 102 / 87 | 88 / 80 | 105 / 84 | 86 / 77 |
Match results and score totals transcribed from the supplied 2025 PNWI scoreboard and score sheets. Each match is worth one point; tied matches are worth half a point.
🎬 Video Highlights
Select a video thumbnail to play the clip.
📸 Photo Gallery
Six photographs from the September 2025 Pacific Northwest Invitational. Select any image to view it larger.
TOURNAMENT ARCHIVE · FEBRUARY 21–22, 2025The International 2025Vista Vallarta Nicklaus & Higuera Golf Club · Jeff Schmeck, Champion
🏆 Tournament Results
The International 2025 · Jeff Schmeck, Champion
Final standings by combined two-round net score.
| Place | Player | Feb 21 gross / net (CH) | Feb 22 gross / net (CH) | Total gross | Total net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Jeff Schmeck | 104 / 85 (19) | 95 / 76 (19) | 199 | 161 |
| 🥈 2nd | Mike Dufek | 88 / 80 (8) | 91 / 83 (8) | 179 | 163 |
| 🥉 3rd | Ben Pallister | 101 / 85 (16) | 95 / 79 (16) | 196 | 164 |
| 4th | Brian Kates | 124 / 94 (30) | 121 / 91 (30) | 245 | 185 |
CH = course handicap. Rankings are based on combined net scores across both rounds.
🎬 Video Highlights
The International 2025 · YouTube highlights
2025 · Video highlights
A short montage from the 2025 trip. All ten original clips are available in the video gallery below.
Video archive
All ten clips are playable. Select a preview to watch; use the arrows to move between videos.
📸 Photo Gallery
Photo gallery
Original-resolution 2025 photographs. Select any image to enlarge it, then use the arrows to browse.
TRIP ARCHIVE · FEBRUARY 23–25, 2023The Invitational 2023Arizona · Longbow, Gold Canyon, Camelback
The Invitational 2023 was part of the annual Arizona golf gathering preceding The International. No formal tournament was held, and there were no official standings.
⛳ Courses Played
| Date | Course |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | Longbow |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Gold Canyon — Dinosaur Mountain Course |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Camelback — Padre Course |
🎬 Video Highlights
The Invitational 2023 · YouTube highlights
TRIP ARCHIVE · FEBRUARY 24–26, 2022The Invitational 2022Arizona · SunRidge Canyon, Talking Stick, Eagle Mountain
The Invitational 2022 was part of the annual Arizona golf gathering preceding The International. No formal tournament was held, and there were no official standings.
⛳ Courses Played
| Date | Course |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | SunRidge Canyon |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Talking Stick — Piipaash Course |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Eagle Mountain |
🎬 Video Highlights
The Invitational 2022 · YouTube highlights
TRIP ARCHIVE · FEBRUARY 4–7, 2021The Invitational 2021Arizona · Raven, We-Ko-Pa, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes & Talking Stick
Before The International, the annual Arizona gathering was known as The Invitational. The 2021 trip featured golf across four days, with no formal tournament or official standings.
⛳ Courses Played
| Date | Course |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | The Raven |
| Feb 5, 2021 | We-Ko-Pa — both courses |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Ak-Chin Southern Dunes |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Talking Stick — O’odham Course |
🎬 Video Highlights
Eight clips from The Invitational 2021. Select a thumbnail to watch.
📸 Photo Gallery
Four photographs from The Invitational 2021. Select a thumbnail to enlarge.