Alumni PGA HOPE Putting Championship

“The Quest for the Belt”

Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Compete anytime between 4p to 7p

(PGA HOPE Alumni Only)

Get ready for the ultimate test on the greens. Welcome to the Docs Hill Putting Championship, a monthly showdown where precision meets pressure. Every third Friday of the month and compete anytime between 4pm to 7pm (last tee off by 6:50pm), we are throwing down to see who has the best flatstick in the league. No sign up necessary.

This is not just for bragging rights. The winner of each monthly event claims the coveted Championship Belt. You get to hold the title and the hardware, and everyone else will be gunning for your spot.

The stakes get even higher at the end of the year. Every monthly belt winner earns an exclusive ticket to the ultimate November finale. We are hosting a massive Royal Rumble style Champions versus Champions showdown. All the monthly winners will face off, but only one player will survive the gauntlet to be crowned the undisputed 2026 Docs Hill Putting Champion.

Grab your putter, dial in your speed, and come claim the belt.

Reigning 2025 Champion

2025 Champ
Click here of Instagram posts of previous monthly champions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Doc's Hill at First Tee – Greater Charlotte's Learning Center at Pineville is an innovative 9-hole public putting course designed with challenging, changing, and sloped landscapes. Open to all skill levels for practice and fun, it honors the legacy of Doc Wagner, features varied, dynamic layouts, and frequently hosts junior tournament events. 

    Location at The Pine: 1400 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 (First Tee Learning Center at Pineville).

  • Most challenges use a Stroke Play format where you count every stroke until the ball is in the hole. To keep the game moving, many leagues implement a 6-stroke maximum per hole

  • Participants are encouraged to bring their own putter, but the Pro Shop typically has rentals or loaners available for those who need them. You must use a standard golf ball; however, some specific tournaments may provide "tournament-only" balls to ensure a level playing field.

  • While Doc’s Hill is a relaxed public facility, First Tee generally follows standard golf etiquette. Closed-toe shoes are recommended (sneakers are perfect), flip-flops are okay, while heels are usually prohibited to protect the specialized turf.

  • If your ball leaves the natural putting surface, you may take a free drop at the point where it exited, no closer to the hole.

  • In a competitive challenge, practice putts on the course during your round are strictly prohibited. You are encouraged to use the designated practice areas at the Learning Center before your scheduled tee time.

  • To maintain the Pace of Play, groups are strictly limited to a maximum of 4 players. Larger parties will be split into back-to-back tee times.

  • Ties for first place are usually decided by a "Putt-Off"—a sudden-death competition on a designated hole—or a "scorecard playoff" (comparing scores on the hardest holes).