Where to Play Golf One and Done Pools in 2026

We run through the best places to play Golf One and Done pools in 2026 with different options based on entry fee, size, and structure.

by Spencer Limbach - Jan 6, 2026

Looking for the best place to play Golf One and Done pools in 2026? If you want to compete for real prize money with clear rules and formats that reward smart season-long planning (not just week-to-week luck), there are two legit platforms worth starting with:

• Fantasy Golf Championships
• Splash Sports

DraftKings Sportsbook usually offers PGA One and Done pools, but as of this writing (Jan. 6), there aren’t any contests available.

Below, we’ll break down a few flagship contests on each platform, plus other contests to keep on your radar. And even if you miss the contest deadline or are looking for other types of contests, it’s still worth checking their lobbies regularly, since both sites add new Golf One and Done contests throughout the season.

Before You Join a Contest: Plan Your Season

Before you lock in a contest, make sure you understand how to allocate golfers across the season. Our guides on the Top 10 Golfers for One and Done Pools and Ranking the Most Important Tournaments in Golf One and Done are a good place to start.

If you want to simplify your research while actually expanding it, check out our Golf One and Done Picks tool. It helps you map out the entire season and gives you key stats plus weekly golfer pick grades for every tournament.

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Where To Play Golf One and Done Pools 2026

Last updated: Jan. 5, 2026

Contest	Entry Fee	Prize Pool	Max Entries	Platform
$1.25M One & Done World Championship	$250	$1,250,100 (Guaranteed)	25	Splash Sports
Race for the 2026 Mayo Cup	$250	$1.2M (Guaranteed)	10	Fantasy Golf Championships
Splash $10K PGA One and Done	$100	$10,080 (Guaranteed)	3	Splash Sports
$15,000 Grand Prize One and Done	$1,000	$45,000 (Guaranteed)	1	Fantasy Golf Championships

All contests listed above begin at the Sony Open on Jan. 15, the traditional start of season-long Golf One and Done pools.

That said, new contests open throughout the season, including options that begin later in the schedule or even at major championships like the Masters. If you miss the opening week, you are never too late. There will always be One and Done contests you can jump into as the season progresses.

Quick note: Splash Sports and Fantasy Golf Championships are legal in most states, but not all. Make sure to double-check each platform’s state eligibility rules to confirm you can enter and play for prizes where you live.

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Splash Sports Golf One and Done Contests

Splash Sports is one of the best platforms for players who want flexibility. You can enter flagship contests with massive prize pools or smaller, limited-field options that feel far more realistic to win.

RickRunGood x Splash $1.25M One & Done World Championship

• Entry Fee: $250

• Prize Pool: $1,250,100 (Guaranteed)

• Max Entries: 25

• Field Size: Up to 5,556 entries

• Start: Sony Open (Jan. 15)

This is Splash Sports’ premier Golf One and Done contest for 2026.

The format follows a traditional One and Done structure. You pick one golfer per tournament, and the prize money that golfer earns is added to your season-long total. The highest cumulative total at the end of the season wins.

🚨 It’s real and it’s spectacular.
My 2026 Golf One & Done is now live!

The growth of this has been insane so a massive hat tip to all of y’all. I’m going to have some giveaways for those who sign up early, details coming next week.

Sign-Up: https://t.co/N1f7C6AacN pic.twitter.com/oVAXTQkpJD

— Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) November 7, 2025

What separates this contest from most others is the payout structure:

• Overall season-long prizes

• Six separate segments: each covering roughly 4-9 tournaments

If you finish near the top of any segment, you cash, even if you are not in contention for the overall title. That significantly reduces the risk of one bad stretch ruining your entire season.

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Splash $10K PGA One and Done

• Entry Fee: $100

• Prize Pool: $10,080 (Guaranteed)

• Max Entries: 3

• Field Size: Up to 112 entries

• Start: Sony Open (Jan. 15)

The field is capped at 112 total entries, and each player can only submit up to three entries. That prevents a handful of players from flooding the contest with every possible combination, keeping the competition realistic.

You still get a full season of One and Done strategy, but without the massive-field chaos found in many larger contests.

This contest is ideal if you prefer:

• Smaller fields

• A realistic chance to place without extreme leverage

These aren’t the only two Golf One and Done contests on Splash Sports. There are more options in the lobby across different pool sizes and entry fees, and they’ll be launching new contests throughout the season (as mentioned above). So if you missed the opening date on these, you’re not out of luck.

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Fantasy Golf Championships One and Done Contests

Fantasy Golf Championships is the other major destination for serious Golf One and Done contests. The platform offers contests across a wide range of buy-ins, including some of the largest guaranteed prize pools in the space.

Race for the 2026 Mayo Cup

• Entry Fee: $250

• Prize Pool: $1.2M (Guaranteed)

• Max Entries: 10

• Field Size: Up to 5,400 entries

• Start: Sony Open (Jan. 15)

The Mayo Cup is the flagship One and Done contest on Fantasy Golf Championships.

We are LIVE for the 2026 Race for @ThePME Cup!!!!

$1.2M in Prizes
$110K to 1st
5-figures to the Top 20
10 max entries
$250 per entry

Jump on in today so you aren’t scrambling in January when the final countdown is on!https://t.co/WBx1w65KZe

— Fantasy Golf Championships (@FanGolfChamps) August 28, 2025

It has a fully guaranteed $1.2 million prize pool, with $110,000 going to first place. There are no segment prizes like in the RickRunGood contest outlined above. The top 750 entries get paid, so if it fills at 5,400 entries, that’s roughly the top 14% winning a prize.

Fantasy Golf Championships contests are currently available in 36 U.S. states.

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Fantasy Golf Championships: $15,000 Grand Prize One and Done

• Entry Fee: $1,000

• Prize Pool: $45,000 (Guaranteed)

• Max Entries: 1

• Field Size: Up to 49 entries

• Start: Sony Open (Jan. 15)

If you prefer high stakes without massive fields, this is one of the cleanest One and Done formats available.

This contest is single-entry only and limited to just 49 players. You do not need to chase ultra-low-owned golfers or play extreme combinations. Steady planning and consistent execution are often enough to cash.

More Golf One and Done Contests: There are also other Golf One and Done contests at a range of entry fees (like $25 and $50) that are guaranteed on Fantasy Golf Championships, so definitely take a look through their contest lobby here.

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Choosing the Right Golf One and Done Contest

The right contest depends on how you like to play.

• If you’d rather play one entry (or two) in a smaller field and give yourself a realistic shot to cash at the end, go that route.
• But if you’re more interested in taking a long shot, you can fire a few entries into a contest with hundreds or even thousands of other entries, chase a bigger prize pool, and swing for the top.

No matter which contest you choose, your biggest edge comes from planning ahead, not just picking the best golfer each week. Knowing when to deploy elite options and when to save them matters far more than chasing short-term results.

If you are new to the format, start with this guide on How to Win Golf One and Done Pool strategy.

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Golf One and Done Picks and Strategy

Once you have chosen a contest, execution is everything.

Our Golf One and Done Picks tools help you:

• Identify the best golfer for each tournament

• Balance current value versus future leverage

• Plan your entire season so you know when to use (or save) each golfer

• Adjust strategy based on field size and contest structure

Picking the right contest is step one. Planning and knowing how to create leverage on the field is how you actually win.