Conceived by WDCGA Past President (1979-1980) Ruth Ann Verell to give back to the WDCGA and honor its tradition of strong presidents dating back to1924, the Verell Past President’s Cup introduced an innovative format with its inception in 2007. Played somewhat like the Ryder Cup, the tournament challenges its two-person teams with six holes each of Four-Ball Stroke Play, Alternate Shot, and Scramble. 

Ruth Ann gave back to golf in many venues. She generously donated her time and talent to the WDCGA, where she was recognized with the first Sharon Briggs Award for Distinguished Service in 2002. She is a Past President of the Southwest Women’s TriCounty golf Association, and was a long-serving member of the US Women’s Mid-Amateur Committee.

To honor their friend and golf mentor, and with Ruth Ann's consent, fellow Belle Haven and WDCGA members Pam Oetgen, Helen Cox and Nancy Duncan have taken over sponsorship of this Cup to keep this fun event at Belle Haven for years to come.

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