On May 31, 2026, touring golf professional Ash Hakim proved he can putt by beating a strong field in the inaugural 2026 McCracken 22 Invitational Putting Championship held at Diablo Creek GC in Concord, CA. He beat gritty amateur Steve Willis in the finals by making a spectacular 70-foot putt winning the match 22-13.
Quick Start - Overview of the McCracken 22 Putting Format
McCracken 22 is a fun, challenging and simple game to play. The Rules, Guidelines and Scoring section on this website will explain the rules in detail. There are also Instructional Videos featuring Jason Schmul. Jason is a 4-time Northern California PGA Section Player of the Year and the videos will illustrate the rules as well. The video section also includes some tips on strategies relating to common game situations.
Registering to host your your official Local Qualifying event is easy. An official event requires 4 players and you can choose any putting green to hold your qualifier. After you have registered, you will receive a McCracken 22 Putting Challenge Event Kit. The Event Kit will include Custom Scorecards, Measuring Tapes and a Event Results and Information Form. The winner of each of Local Qualifying event held in 2026 will advance directly to the Championship Finals which will be contested on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Diablo Creek GC in Concord, CA.
Want to know more about the McCracken 22 Putting Challenge? Send us an email/message or call Dave McCracken directly on his cell# (628) 234-5404.
P.O. Box 1149 El Cerrito, CA 94530
McCracken 22 Putting Challenge
P.O. Box 1149 El Cerrito, CA 94530
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