Results from the 2026 Missouri Pork Classic

Columbia, MO - The Missouri Pork Association hosted the 27th annual Missouri Pork Classic on June 16, 2026, at Boonville's Hail Ridge Golf Course. This year's tournament was a tremendous success, assembling a total of twenty-seven teams comprised of area producers and industry representatives. Players enjoyed great food and endless fun on the course. Several prizes were awarded during the annual Rib Fest immediately following the tournament, including those listed below.

First, second, and third places were recognized with cash prizes in Flights A and B. In Flight A competition, Raymond James captured first-place honors, with Greg Reed, Keith Whitney, Brent Marcks, and Rob Rush contributing to the winning team. Phillips Farms earned second-place honors, led by team members Matthan Veanes, Josh Gottman, Seth Gottman, and Cyrus Phillips. DNA Genetics finished third, with team members Rob Richard, Mike Sidwell, Rick Richard, and Rob Christine. In Flight B competition, FCS Financial secured the top spot, led by Austin Gaughan, Austin Bailey, David Summers, and Brett Bryant. Coleman Quality Pork followed in second place with team members Dustin Coleman, Grayden Coleman, Jim Fisher, and Bill Kent. Simmons Bank completed the Flight B leaderboard, earning a third-place finish behind the efforts of Bri Brown, Jackson Fork, Anthony Knollhoff, and Patti Coffelt.

Additional cash prizes were awarded in several specialty contests, including Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin. Representing the Vaxxinova team, Chelsie McDanel claimed the Longest Drive title, sponsored by Jayce Mountain Pork. Doug Lunsford, competing on behalf of the Pharmgate team, earned Longest Putt honors. The Closest to the Pin award was captured by Austin Gaughan of FCS Financial. The Skins Contest also recognized outstanding play, with winning teams from Raymond James, Ham Hill Farms, and ADM. Congratulations to all of the teams and individuals who participated and contributed to the success of this year's tournament.

A special thank you goes out to everyone who took part in the 2026 Missouri Pork Classic, especially our dedicated sponsors, whose continued financial support helps make this event possible. Presenting sponsors included the Missouri Soybean Association, Eichelberger Farms, and the National Pork Producers Council. Our registration sponsor this year was Ameren. Meal sponsors included Hog Slat, Missouri Corn, Agri-Tech Enterprises, Reliance Pork, Novus, and FCS Financial. A huge thank you goes to Lynch Livestock, who not only prepared lunch but also provided and cooked ribs for the Rib Fest. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Fetchel Beverage for providing all the refreshments for the tournament. The beverage cart was made possible through the support of Missouri Corn, the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, and Mt. Zion Homestead Inc. Ameren served as the sponsor of Margaritaville.

An Event Hole Sponsorship allows companies to set up a tent and table on the course and they were supplied with a golf cart. Our event hole sponsors included: AcuFast, United Animal Health and Merck Animal Health.

Hole and contest sponsors included: Murphy Family Ventures, DNA Swine Genetics, Raymond James, PIC, JBS, Triumph Foods, Howerton Farms, Missouri Agribusiness Association, MFA, Carthage Veterinary Service & Professional Swine Management, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Huvepharma, Law Firm of Haden and Colbert, CFM Insurance, ADM, and All Weather Propane.

For the fifth year in a row, we hosted a successful silent auction. We extend our sincere gratitude to all of the sponsors who generously donated items, including Margaritaville, Show-Me BBQ, CFM Insurance, Angell's Western Wear, Missouri Wines, the Missouri State Fair, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Planning will begin soon for the 28^th Missouri Pork Classic. Watch for complete details later this year.

The Missouri Pork Association represents the state's pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education and legislation. For more information on the association or next year's tournament, visit https://www.mopork.com, or call the Missouri Pork Association office.