The 65th Annual Professional Putters Association National Championship returns to Fernandina Beach, Fla., highlighting a season to include six major events including the PPA National Invitational scheduled for Kingsport, Tenn.

PPA National Championship Week is scheduled for a third renewal on Oct. 20-24 at the oldest still existing Putt-Putt Golf & Games facility in franchise history dating to the late 1950s.

The 2025 PPA season kicks off June 7-8 in Kingsport, also one of the older Putt-Golf & Games franchise facilities (circa 1962).

“I would like to extend my congratulations to the PPA Players Advisory Board for its excellent selection of locations for the 2025 National PPA Tournament schedule,” PPA/APA Commissioner Joe Aboid says. “Fernandina Beach and Kingsport stand out as two of our premier PPA destinations. Moreover, Tom Miller and Dan Estes, the outstanding Putt-Putt owners of these locations, continue to demonstrate their unwavering support for the PPA and their local communities through numerous charitable events. We deeply appreciate their contributions to the sport and their dedication to making a positive impact on those around them. Thank you again for your commitment to the PPA and your communities.”

The PPA Players Advisory Board reserves the right for schedule changes, etc.

“We are excited to host our third Professional Putters Association National Championship in Fernandina Beach, Florida in October 2025,” says Tom Miller, owner of the 36-hole franchise overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Since opening in 1959, the Putt-Putt at Main Beach has been continuously operating, making it the oldest still in existence in the franchise’s history, reaching back to 70 years when the late Don Clayton began the franchise company in Fayetteville, N.C.

“We might be one of the last of the originals,” Miller says. “Being located in the Main Beach Park on the Atlantic Ocean has not afforded us the opportunity to add things that others have over the years. That said, we will take the location, fresh salt air and ocean views any day.”

But PPA and Amateur Putters Association competitors likely will find an upgraded facility at the 2025 PPA National Championship Week, as Miller says he is finalizing plans for construction of a new clubhouse in early 2025.

The PPA Tournament Players Championship and the PPA National Seniors Championship, both 72 holes of congruent competition, with senior competition limited to players 60 and older, are scheduled for 9 a.m. on Oct 20 with two rounds each on the North Course and South Course.

The PPA Hall of Fame Championship, a 72-hole competition on both courses, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Oct. 21.

The PPA National Doubles Championship, a 54-hole competition of better ball, alternate shot and stroke play, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Oct 22.

The PPA National Championship is scheduled for 72 holes over both course at 9 a.m. on Oct. 23, with the final 72 holes scheduled for 9 a.m. on Oct. 24.

‘It’s an honor and a privilege’

Owners Danny and Marcia Estes are welcoming the PPA National Invitation for a third time.

“Putt-Putt in Kingsport is looking forward to seeing all the PPA and APA Players in 2025 for the National Invitational Tournament,” Danny Estes says. “It’s an honor and privilege to host this event.  lt’s great to see the best putters in the nation compete.  On behalf of myself and Marcia, we are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you.”

The National Invitational is scheduled for 72 holes over both courses at 9 a.m. on June 7, with the final 72 holes set for 72 holes at 9 a.m. on June 8.