The Datasite Cup: Battle of the Banks Chicago
5th Annual Indoor Golf Tournament
Four weeks – one course – 18 holes – and as many shots as you need.
Network and play alongside your peers and colleagues with a 4-week indoor golf tournament with Datasite!
Get your team together now and sign up to compete against other Chicago banks in an 18-hole tournament on Five Iron’s high-tech golf simulators. Enjoy weekly tournament happy hours, prizes, and more!
Event details:
- Five Iron Golf Chicago
- Event Date: February 2nd – March 6th
- Event Location: Five Iron Golf: The Loop
- Weekly happy hours at Five Iron Golf: The Loop
Check out additional tournament details below. This will be your go-to information center regarding all tournament updates, leaderboard standings, and happy hour events!
How does it work?
- Your team will complete 18 holes over the course of 4 weeks
- Your sales representative will be at Five Iron Golf: The Loop in Chicago throughout the tournament.
- A better performance from the team will further you in the rankings (Stroke Play – Best Ball).
- All rounds must be completed by Friday, March 6th.
- The top three teams of the tournament will be announced after the tournament has concluded and will receive a variety of prizes. Additionally, the top team will receive custom Datasite Masters jackets and hold the title of 2026 Battle of the Banks Chicago champions!
Tournament Requirements
- Teams of 4-6 (4 players, 2 alternates)
- Registration closes: Monday, January 26th
- Participating teams can identify a team captain to register the entire team via the form (if you don’t have all names at the time of registration, please send those directly to your Datasite rep before the deadline)
- Complete the team captain’s information in the first part of the form and the remaining team member’s information under the respective player 2-6 slots
- Confirmation emails will be sent to all team members within a few days after submitting the form
- To ensure you register within the correct group, team names need to follow the naming convention: [Bank Name – Group], i.e. Lincoln, Baird, or Rothschild
- Multiple teams are allowed to register within your company
Thank you for registering!
Registration closed
Registration for the 2026 Chicago Battle of the Banks tournament is now closed. Please reach out to your Datasite representative to participate next year. Scroll down the page for the tournament leaderboard or check out Battle of the Banks in our other regions here!
Leaderboard
Check back soon for the next leaderboard update.
| Team (Bank Name - Industry) | Total Score |
| JP Morgan - M&A 2 | -13 |
| Guggenheim - Tech Services | -8 |
| Piper DCM | -3 |
| RJ - Depository FIG | -3 |
| Bank of America - GIG | 0 |
| Macquarie Capital - Tech (USA) | 1 |
| Macquarie Capital - Software & Services (USA) | 1 |
| RJ - Non-Depository FIG | -3 |
| Citi - industrials | -4 |
Battle of the Banks Series
See how your team ranks against other Battle of the Banks tournaments occurring across the country!
Chicago 2025
| Position | Team (Bank Name - Industry) | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Sandler - Financial Services | -16 |
| 2 | Lincoln - Business Services | -15 |
| 3 | Citi - FIG | -14 |
| 3 | 19th Hole Ninjas - Baird HC | -14 |
| 5 | William Blair - IGP Vets | -13 |
New York 2025
| Position | Team (Bank Name - Industry) | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cain Brothers | -11 |
| 2 | Greenhill RX | -10 |
| 3 | Houlihan Lokey Technology | -10 |
| 4 | Santander Consumer | -9 |
| 5 | BofA M&A | -8 |
Boston 2025
| Position | Team (Bank Name - Industry) | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moelis A | -11 |
| 2 | Canaccord Genuity | -9 |
| 3 | EY | -7 |
| 3 | Piper Sandler Team A | -7 |
| 3 | Shea and Co Varsity | -7 |
19th Hole Happy Hour
Join us at Five Iron Golf – The Loop for 4 different tournament happy hours to celebrate your standings and mingle with your competitors!
Five Iron Golf – The Loop / 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT / Directions
Reminder emails containing details for each happy hour will be sent to all tournament participants prior to the event.
- Thursday, February 5th
- Wednesday, February 11th
- Thursday, February 19th
- Friday, February 27th
- Thursday, March 5th
Participation FAQ
Who can I contact if I have questions about the tournament?
Please reach out directly to your Datasite representative or email your inquiry to [email protected].
What is a "Scramble" format?
Each of your team members will hit a tee shot on each hole, then your team will continue your round from the best position.
Does my team have to submit a scorecard after we complete each round?
Your Datasite representative is in charge of obtaining score information from their according teams. If your Datasite representative is for any reason not on-site when you finish your round, please let them know your score directly.
Can my team play our rounds any day of the week?
Yes, you can work with your Datasite representative to reserve a bay for any date/time that works for you and your team.
What do I do when I arrive at Five Iron Golf?
Find your Datasite representative or ask a Five Iron employee to escort you to the bay. The bay should be booked under the name of your Datasite representative.
How does my team reserve a bay?
Reach out directly to your Datasite representative to schedule a time that works best for you and your team.
Five Iron Golf is a high-tech urban golf experience and we are proud to partner with them for the Chicago Battle of the Banks.
