A TRADITION
OF EXCELLENCE

THE PURPLE

BAG INVITE

History

2016

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Since its inception in 2016, The Purple Bag Invite has been one of the most alluring events in all of sports. Every summer, a group of upper echelon men compete for a chance to capture the Purple Jacket and to cement their place in history.

2016
Inaugural PBI Champion Kevin Schwan

The Purple Bag Invite was founded by the brain trust of Adam Christenson, Ryan Dell, Lee Kessler, Jordan Kline, Kevin Schwan, Brandon Smid and Dr. Landon Weber. These founders operate today as, The Board.

2016-2018
Festivities held at Dell Lodge, Pickerel Lake, SD

2017

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2018

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This distinguished group of gentlemen dreamed of a golf tournament that could bring together the best of men; Men who have an affinity for fine whisky, enjoy a robust cigar, a pension for gambling and who are average at best golfers.

2018
First two time, back to back Champion
Brandon Smid

With these vices and parameters in mind, The Board congregates annually to discuss tournament details and decide who is to be included in this prestigious, invite only event.

2016-2019
Tournament held at Dakota Winds Golf Course, Hankinson, ND

2019

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2020

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The Purple Bag Invite, albeit rich in history, has no benefit to society, and that tradition continues to this day.

2020
First time that the course was changed the day of the event.

With these vices and parameters in mind, The Board congregates annually to discuss tournament details and decide who is to be included in this prestigious, invite only event.