Splash City Golf Heads to the Gulf: Partnering for the Inaugural "Golf Coast Drive"
We are thrilled to announce that Splash City Golf has been tapped to produce the signature water golf experience for a brand-new, premier event: Golf Coast Drive.
On April 13, 2026, the sugar-white sands of Coquina Beach will transform into a beachfront golf paradise to kick off the week of the Senior PGA Championship. As the Bradenton Area welcomes the world’s best golfers to Florida’s West Coast, Splash City Golf will be right on the water’s edge, providing the technology and equipment that makes beachfront golf possible—and eco-friendly.
Bringing the "Water Golf" Magic to Coquina Beach
Golf Shore Drive will feature Zero® Biodegradable Golf Balls, manufactured by Splash City Golf.
Participants will be aiming at our GolfShotBot Floating Golf Targets in the Gulf of America.
Our mission has always been to help people Tee Off In Paradise in an environmentally responsible way. For Golf Coast Drive, we are bringing our full suite of water golf elements to the Gulf of America:
The Zero® Ball: To protect the beautiful local marine environment, every shot will be taken using our Zero® Biodegradable Golf Balls, which are 100% non-toxic and certified to biodegrade in the water.
Floating Targets: Participants will aim for our GolfShotBot floating targets bobbing in the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
Beachside Mini Golf: A six hole mini golf course on the beach for participants to practice their putting.
Beachside Challenges: We’ll be powering a "Longest Drive" competition into the Gulf and a "Closest-to-the-Pin" contest that tests the skills of the public and celebrity guests alike.
Supporting a Great Cause
Beyond the fun of hitting balls into the ocean, we are especially proud that this event supports First Tee Sarasota/Manatee. A portion of the day will be dedicated to a youth clinic, allowing local young athletes to sharpen their skills using our unique water golf setup alongside champion professional golfers.
Event Details
If you’re in the Bradenton or Anna Maria Island area, come catch us in action!
When: Monday, April 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, FL
Schedule: Public challenges begin at 1:30 PM, followed by the First Tee clinic and a Sunset Skills Showdown featuring celebrity guests.
We are honored to partner with the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to bring this vision to life and help kick off one of the biggest weeks in professional golf.
Read the full official press release from Manatee County here:
Bradenton Area To Host “Golf Coast Drive” Beachfront Golf Experience
See you on the sand!