The 2026  Second Annual Pop Top “GAYP” Open Checker Championship Tournament 

“119^th Southern Open”
Fridayy & Saturday  - June 26st and 27th, 2026
 Mark Hernig sponsored and Waxhaw Woman’s Club hosted this Event.
This Tournament was held at The Waxhaw Woman’s Club banquet hall in Waxhaw, 200 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173
contact: Mark Hernig, pob 539, Waxhaw, NC 28173   mhernig@yahoo.com  704-292-5115