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Join us for the 2026 Back Nine Annual Retreat from April 26-30, 2026!

We are looking forward to seeing each one of you in Phoenix, don’t miss this opportunity to network, benchmark and learn with each other during general sessions and recreational activities.  Please see the itinerary for further details of all the exciting events!

The home of our retreat will be at the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, which is located only 10 minutes drive from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

RETREAT SCHEDULE

DAY 1: April 26, 2026
Sunday

Arrivals and Registration

Optional Golf on Own

Welcome Reception

6:00 PM
DAY 2: April 27, 2026
Monday

Breakfast on own

Optional Group Activities (Team Games such as Softball/Kickball/Pickleball)

9:00 AM

Lunch on own

BDC Meeting (Invite Only)

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CEO Message- State of Back Nine USA and Keynote

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Awards Banquet & Dinner

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
DAY 3: April 28, 2026
Tuesday

Breakfast

8:00 AM

General Session Presentations

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Roundtable & Breakout Sessions

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Evening TBD

Evening Par 3 Tournament

DAY 4: April 29, 2026
Wednesday

Breakfast

8:00 AM

Closing Sessions

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Back Nine Gives Back Community Service Activity

DAY 5: April 30, 2026
Thursday

Official Back Nine Golf Tournament

7:00 AM

Departures

LODGING

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Please note that the Back Nine’s room block at the Arizona Grand has been exceeded.  Please email [email protected] to be put on waitlist, and overflow hotel options will be available shortly.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE WILL THE RETREAT TAKE PLACE?

The retreat will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, which is located and only 10 minutes drive from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

WHAT IS THE HOTEL ADDRESS?

The address for Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is 8000 South Arizona Grand E, Phoenix, AZ 85044.

HOW MUCH IS THE ROOM RATE?

Please note that the Back Nine’s room block at the Arizona Grand has been exceeded.  Please email [email protected] to be put on waitlist, and overflow hotel options will be available shortly.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

HOW MUCH IS THE CONFERENCE FEE?

The Conference Fee is $499 per person for attendees staying on-site booked through the official link. Guests/spouses may register at discounted $299 per person, however they must not be franchisees or involved in the business (may attend Welcome Reception, Awards Dinner, and other recreational activities but not business sessions or meals.)  The deadline to register is March 20, 2026.

Contact Sovereign Events:

Florida Seller of Travel #ST35876

(877) 768-2784 ext. 109

[email protected]

Retreat Location: Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ