Last year, we shared why The Nerd Herd is where ThrottleNet’s company culture comes to life. This year’s tournament proved that point all over again, with a few extra plot twists thrown in.
The 2026 Nerd Herd brought two days of great weather, strong competition, and a championship so close it took a calculator to settle it. Team members from across the company traded their keyboards for golf clubs, cheered each other on, and added another memorable chapter to what has become ThrottleNet’s “Premium Live Event.”
Here’s how it all played out.
Day One: Kelsey B. Sets the Tone
The tournament teed off Wednesday morning with our traditional putting competition, and Kelsey B. wasted no time making her mark. Her putt finished closest to the pin, earning the first win of the tournament.
She wasn’t done, either. Kelsey B. later took the Women’s Longest Drive title, completing a two-event sweep. Apparently, nobody told her she was supposed to leave some prizes for everyone else.
Adam V. made his own statement by winning the Men’s Longest Drive. Then he and Todd B. posted an impressive 81 to claim the Day One team victory. A team win and an individual award? Not a bad Wednesday at the office.
Matt T. and newcomer Sam N. finished in second place. It was Sam N.’s first Nerd Herd, and he showed that experience isn’t a prerequisite for success.
The field also kept an excellent pace all day, so nobody had to endure the dreaded five-hour round.
Day One Results
| Award | Winner |
| Team Victory (81) | Adam V. and Todd B. |
| Second Place | Matt T. and Sam N. |
| Putting Contest | Kelsey B. |
| Men’s Longest Drive | Adam V. |
| Women’s Longest Drive | Kelsey B. |
Day Two: A Championship Decided by the Numbers
Thursday’s putting competition delivered an early thriller. Chris G. took the very first putt of the morning and rolled it to within about 18 inches of the pin. On most days, that would have been enough to win.
John S. had other plans. From serious distance, he answered with a putt that stopped within 12 inches of the hole, taking the putting title by a matter of inches.
With great weather for the second straight day, teams settled in for the final round. Then the scorecards came in, and the leaderboard showed a deadlock. John B. and Chris G. shot a 75. So did Joshua W. and Robert L.
For the second time in recent Nerd Herd history, the championship came down to a tiebreaker. Thomas G. put down the golf clubs, picked up the calculator, and applied the same method used in the tournament’s last tie. Once the math was done, Todd B. stepped forward to make the announcement.
John B. and Chris G. are the 2026 Nerd Herd Champions! The duo claimed both the Day Two victory and the overall title.
Joshua W. didn’t leave empty-handed. He won both the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contests, capping one of the most impressive individual performances of the tournament.
Day Two Results
| Award | Winner |
| Team Victory and 2026 Champions (75, won on tiebreaker) | John B. and Chris G. |
| Tied on Score (75) | Joshua W. and Robert L. |
| Putting Contest | John S. |
| Longest Drive | Joshua W. |
| Closest to the Pin | Joshua W. |
The Crew Behind the Course
Every great tournament needs a great team working behind the scenes, and the Nerd Herd had one.
On Wednesday, George R., Thomas G., Rebecca S., and Tatiana S. kept players hydrated and the event running smoothly. Tatiana S. also stepped in as the official tournament photographer and captured the action all day. Ruth M. and Kevin T. brought the encouragement, cheering on competitors throughout the round.
On Thursday, Thomas G., Carmen R., David W., George R., Todd B., and Aaron handled lunch, looked after the players, and kept the pace of play moving.
More Than a Golf Tournament
The trophies and bragging rights are fun, but they’ve never been the real point of the Nerd Herd. It’s a chance for teammates to step away from their desks, see each other in a different setting, and build the kind of trust that carries back into the office.
When you’ve cheered on a coworker through a tough hole, it’s easier to tackle a tough project together. That same teamwork is what our clients count on from us every day, whether we’re resolving a support ticket or planning their next technology upgrade.
The Nerd Herd is competitive without losing the fun and organized without feeling corporate. That balance is a good reflection of ThrottleNet itself.
A special thank-you goes to Eric A., Mike H., and George R. for their continued commitment to keeping this tradition alive. And to everyone who played, volunteered, organized, photographed, delivered drinks, coordinated meals, or simply showed up to support their teammates: thank you for making the 2026 Nerd Herd another tremendous success.
Congratulations again to John B. and Chris G., your 2026 Nerd Herd Champions. The trophies have been handed out, but the bragging rights are just getting started.
Until next year, Nerd Herd.
