Candy Corn Classic Golf Tournament
On Halloween, Sarasota’s most persuasive costume may be a golf polo with a little theatrical flair.
By Edit Sarasota Staff
On Halloween, Sarasota’s most persuasive costume may be a golf polo with a little theatrical flair. At the Candy Corn Classic, players are invited to trade the usual Saturday round for a scramble colored by costumes, camaraderie and the playful possibility of discovering a trick—or a treat—between the tee box and the green.
The tournament offers an easygoing way to bring the community together around one of Sarasota’s enduring pleasures: time outdoors, in good company, with just enough competition to keep every shot interesting. Scramble formats are especially well suited to a social event, allowing golfers of varying experience to contribute to the team while keeping the mood lively. Add Halloween to the equation, and the day takes on a festive character that extends beyond the scorecard. Expect spirited outfits, seasonal surprises and the kind of friendly banter that makes a round memorable even when the putts refuse to fall.
The Meadows Golf Club provides a fitting setting. Long associated with the recreational life of Sarasota, the club offers a gathering place where golf, neighborhood connection and the pleasures of the landscape meet. The Groves Course, with its fairways and open-air rhythm, will serve as the backdrop for a tournament designed less around solemn competition than shared enjoyment. Costumes are encouraged, so participants can interpret the occasion as subtly or extravagantly as they like—from a few orange-and-black flourishes to a full ensemble capable of turning heads at the clubhouse.
There is also something appealingly local about the Candy Corn Classic’s premise. In a city known for its cultural calendar and its appetite for community traditions, the event creates a small, cheerful ritual of its own: a Halloween gathering grounded in sport, conversation and the simple pleasure of being outside. Whether joining a regular foursome or assembling a team for the occasion, players can expect a round with a distinctly Sarasota sense of fun.
The Candy Corn Classic Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026, on the Groves Course at Meadows Golf Club, 3101 Longmeadow. Costumes are encouraged, and registration is available at meadowsgolfclub.net or by calling 941-415-7807.