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The Mahjong Marathon at Saddlebrook Resort
Saturday, August 22 | 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Optional Pickleball: 8:00–10:00 AM
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship
Mahj all day. Play for a getaway.
Join Mahjong in the Sun for the signature experience of our Saddlebrook weekend: The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship — a full day of mahjong, friendly competition, resort time, prizes + plenty of fun, all leading up to one incredible grand prize:
🏆 A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Come with friends or come solo and settle in for an afternoon of hosted play with the Mahjong in the Sun team. Every player will play 12 games of American Mahjong, with scores tracked throughout the day and plenty to play for until the very last tile.
You don't need to be a tournament player — this is a social competition designed to bring people together for a really fun day of mahjong + resort life.
To kick off the day, players will be assigned to tables based on experience level, so you’ll start the Championship playing alongside others at a similar pace. From there, table assignments will shift throughout the day based on scores as we move through the Championship rounds.
The Championship Format
ROUND 1 | 4 Games
Everyone begins with four scored games of American Mahjong, with scores recorded throughout the round.
ROUND 2 | 4 Games
Players will then be seeded based on their Round 1 scores for another four-game round.
FINAL ROUND | 4 Games
After eight games, the Top 4 players advance to the Championship Table for four final games and the chance to become our Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Champion.
🏆 GRAND PRIZE: A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Didn't make the Championship Table? You're not done yet!
Everyone else will be reseeded to play four more games amongst fellow players, with scores tracked for a special Final Round prize.
That means everyone plays 12 games — and everyone has something to play for through the final round!
Plus, we'll have additional prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day.
Your Championship Ticket Includes
12 games of American Mahjong
Chance to advance to the Championship Table
Chance to win a 2-night stay at Saddlebrook Resort
A special Final Round prize for players outside the Championship Table
Prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day
Light bites from GOAT Restaurant + Bar
One complimentary drink ticket
15% off food + beverages throughout the day at GOAT Restaurant + Bar and Palmhaus, Saddlebrook's poolside restaurant + bar
Mahjong tiles + racks provided
Access to enjoy the Super Pool + resort amenities throughout the day
Optional morning pickleball with the Pickleball in the Sun crew
Start Your Day with Pickleball in the Sun
Because around here, we believe in pickleball in the morning + mahjong in the afternoon.
Championship guests can choose to join the Pickleball in the Sun crew from 8:00–10:00 AM for complimentary social pickleball before we hit the mahjong tables.
Whether you're an experienced pickleball player or just want to get out on the courts and have some fun, it's completely optional and designed to be a social start to the day.
Hospitality suites will be available after pickleball so you can shower, freshen up + get ready for the Championship.
Prefer to skip pickleball? No problem — arrive ready to mahj at 11:30 AM!
Staying for the Weekend?
Make a weekend of it at Saddlebrook Resort!
After the Championship wraps at 5 PM, overnight guests can keep the tiles going with us for Sunset Poolside Mahj.
Grab a drink, enjoy the pool + resort, and settle in for even more mahjong as the sun goes down.
Then we'll do it all over again Sunday morning with optional pickleball + Breakfast Mahj before wrapping up our Saddlebrook weekend.
Tickets
$90 per person
10% Off for Saddlebrook Resort Members
Saddlebrook Resort Members can use code SADDLEBROOKMEMBER at checkout to receive the member rate.
Member tickets are reserved for current Saddlebrook Resort members. The attendee list will be shared with the Saddlebrook Resort team to verify membership.
Who Should Join?
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship is designed for players who already know how to play American Mahjong and can play independently.
You do not need to be a tournament player or an expert. This is a social competition where the goal is to play a lot of mahjong, meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition and experience a day at Saddlebrook Resort.
Come with your mahj crew or come solo — we'll take care of the tables, rotations + competition throughout the day.
12 games. One Championship Table. One incredible getaway.
Pickleball in the morning. Mahjong in the afternoon. Poolside mahj at sunset.
Come for the Championship. Stay for the Mahjcation.
Presented by Mahjong in the Sun + Pickleball in the Sun in partnership with Saddlebrook Resort.
Complimentary Valet Parking: Valet parking is complimentary for Mahjong in the Sun guests upon arrival at Saddlebrook Resort.
Saturday, August 22 | 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Optional Pickleball: 8:00–10:00 AM
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship
Mahj all day. Play for a getaway.
Join Mahjong in the Sun for the signature experience of our Saddlebrook weekend: The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship — a full day of mahjong, friendly competition, resort time, prizes + plenty of fun, all leading up to one incredible grand prize:
🏆 A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Come with friends or come solo and settle in for an afternoon of hosted play with the Mahjong in the Sun team. Every player will play 12 games of American Mahjong, with scores tracked throughout the day and plenty to play for until the very last tile.
You don't need to be a tournament player — this is a social competition designed to bring people together for a really fun day of mahjong + resort life.
To kick off the day, players will be assigned to tables based on experience level, so you’ll start the Championship playing alongside others at a similar pace. From there, table assignments will shift throughout the day based on scores as we move through the Championship rounds.
The Championship Format
ROUND 1 | 4 Games
Everyone begins with four scored games of American Mahjong, with scores recorded throughout the round.
ROUND 2 | 4 Games
Players will then be seeded based on their Round 1 scores for another four-game round.
FINAL ROUND | 4 Games
After eight games, the Top 4 players advance to the Championship Table for four final games and the chance to become our Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Champion.
🏆 GRAND PRIZE: A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Didn't make the Championship Table? You're not done yet!
Everyone else will be reseeded to play four more games amongst fellow players, with scores tracked for a special Final Round prize.
That means everyone plays 12 games — and everyone has something to play for through the final round!
Plus, we'll have additional prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day.
Your Championship Ticket Includes
12 games of American Mahjong
Chance to advance to the Championship Table
Chance to win a 2-night stay at Saddlebrook Resort
A special Final Round prize for players outside the Championship Table
Prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day
Light bites from GOAT Restaurant + Bar
One complimentary drink ticket
15% off food + beverages throughout the day at GOAT Restaurant + Bar and Palmhaus, Saddlebrook's poolside restaurant + bar
Mahjong tiles + racks provided
Access to enjoy the Super Pool + resort amenities throughout the day
Optional morning pickleball with the Pickleball in the Sun crew
Start Your Day with Pickleball in the Sun
Because around here, we believe in pickleball in the morning + mahjong in the afternoon.
Championship guests can choose to join the Pickleball in the Sun crew from 8:00–10:00 AM for complimentary social pickleball before we hit the mahjong tables.
Whether you're an experienced pickleball player or just want to get out on the courts and have some fun, it's completely optional and designed to be a social start to the day.
Hospitality suites will be available after pickleball so you can shower, freshen up + get ready for the Championship.
Prefer to skip pickleball? No problem — arrive ready to mahj at 11:30 AM!
Staying for the Weekend?
Make a weekend of it at Saddlebrook Resort!
After the Championship wraps at 5 PM, overnight guests can keep the tiles going with us for Sunset Poolside Mahj.
Grab a drink, enjoy the pool + resort, and settle in for even more mahjong as the sun goes down.
Then we'll do it all over again Sunday morning with optional pickleball + Breakfast Mahj before wrapping up our Saddlebrook weekend.
Tickets
$90 per person
10% Off for Saddlebrook Resort Members
Saddlebrook Resort Members can use code SADDLEBROOKMEMBER at checkout to receive the member rate.
Member tickets are reserved for current Saddlebrook Resort members. The attendee list will be shared with the Saddlebrook Resort team to verify membership.
Who Should Join?
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship is designed for players who already know how to play American Mahjong and can play independently.
You do not need to be a tournament player or an expert. This is a social competition where the goal is to play a lot of mahjong, meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition and experience a day at Saddlebrook Resort.
Come with your mahj crew or come solo — we'll take care of the tables, rotations + competition throughout the day.
12 games. One Championship Table. One incredible getaway.
Pickleball in the morning. Mahjong in the afternoon. Poolside mahj at sunset.
Come for the Championship. Stay for the Mahjcation.
Presented by Mahjong in the Sun + Pickleball in the Sun in partnership with Saddlebrook Resort.
Complimentary Valet Parking: Valet parking is complimentary for Mahjong in the Sun guests upon arrival at Saddlebrook Resort.