Register Now for the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) Lafayette Golf Classic Tournament – Oct 22 – Oct 23, 2026 – Kinder, LA

Registration Now Open

October 22–23, 2026
Koasati Pines Golf Course
300 Koasati Drive, Kinder, LA

About the Tournament

The AADE Lafayette Chapter invites industry professionals to its 7th Annual Golf Tournament on October 22–23 at Koasati Pines Golf Course in Kinder, Louisiana. The two-day event features golf, networking, food, and entertainment, bringing the industry together in support of petroleum engineering education.

Proceeds help fund petroleum engineering facilities, educational programs, and industry-related scholarships at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) and Nicholls State University. The AADE Lafayette Chapter has contributed more than $1,259,174 to area universities.

Thursday, October 22

Afternoon: 9-Hole Dash for Cash

Kick off the tournament festivities with a 9-hole scramble open to anyone who wants to participate. You do not need a partner or a Friday tournament registration to join.

• Registration begins: 10:30 AM
• Sign-up deadline: 11:30 AM
• Entry fee: $50 per person, plus a $40 green fee
• Payouts: First and second place
• Lunch: Jambalaya sponsored by Delta Oil Tools

Evening: Team Registration and Tournament Social

Continue the evening at The Veranda, beginning at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a fish fry, live entertainment on the patio sponsored by Offshore Energy Services, and an open bar while connecting with fellow participants.

Friday, October 23

• 6:30 AM: Breakfast at The Veranda
• 7:00 AM: Golf registration begins
• 8:15 AM: Opening ceremony
• 8:30 AM: Shotgun start

Tournament Format and Prizes

The main tournament will use a two-man scramble format, with prizes awarded across three flights.

• First-, second-, and third-place teams in each flight
• Last-place team
• Closest to the hole
• Longest drive

Registration includes 2027 AADE membership, cart and green fees, range balls, the Thursday evening social, Friday breakfast, and food and drinks on the course. Participants can also compete in the closest-to-the-hole contest on the 19th green, with two shots per person.

Putting Fluids Challenge

Test your putting skills in the returning Putting Fluids Challenge. For $20 per putt or six putts for $100, participants can try to hit bottles of wine or liquor placed around the putting green. The first bottle you hit is yours to win. The competition time and on-course location are still to be determined.

Discounted Hotel Rates

Special room rates are available at 7 Clans. Participants are responsible for contacting reservations directly and guaranteeing their bookings with a credit card.

• Reservations: 800-584-7263
• Booking code: AADE026
• Booking deadline: October 13, 2026

Thursday, October 22

• King room: $99
• Queen room: $129

Friday, October 23

• King room: $199
• Queen room: $299

All rates are subject to additional tribal taxes and resort fees.

Registration and Sponsorship

Register your team or explore sponsorship opportunities by completing the tournament registration and sponsorship form.

Thank you for supporting the AADE Lafayette Chapter and its commitment to advancing petroleum engineering education and scholarships across the region.