Missouri Golf Association
Men's Hieronymus Cup Matches
Columbia Country Club, Columbia / October 7-8, 2023
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2023 Team Captains
West: Jamie Hathcock and Senior Captain: Ed Brown
East: Tony Gumper and Senior Captain: David Pfeil
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Gender: The Championship is open to male amateur golfers based on points earned in the MGA Point Events.
- Membership: Players must be a member of the MGA.
- Age: There are no age restrictions.
- USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index.
Team
There are two Divisions regular and senior (50+) within each Cup Team
Cup Match Teams: (collegiate players are not eligible)
20 players represent the East side
20 players represent the West side
The 20 players from each side are chosen by:
>8 of the top 20 are chosen from the current year’s Hieronymus Cup Team point standings
>8 of the top 20 are chosen from the current year Hieronymus Senior Cup Team point standings
>The remaining 4 are chosen by the Team Captains
2 from the championship division and 2 from the senior division
Example – how cup team points are allocated:
If a player from the Westside finishes in third place he will receive the third-place points from the Player of the Year points. He will then receive points based on where he finished against the other Westside players. So then in return if he was the top finisher out of all the West players in the field then he would receive first-place points for the West in the Cup Team Points Category.
So in this example, if the players from the East finished in first and second place then the player from the West gets the first place points for finishing first on his team.
ENTRY INFORMATION
- Entries: Player must register online prior to the established deadline (see below).
- Fee: This championship entry fee $150. (includes, team attire, social events, luncheons, golf)
- Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (Time on Date, Date Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason)
- Refund Policy: A portion of the entry fee, will be based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the MGA is notified 573-636-8994 or via email: Prior to Deadline: Entry fee less $30. After the Deadline: No Refund.
CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, & SCHEDULE
Friday, October 6
Practice round
Team Dinner
Saturday, October 7
8:15 AM Four Ball Matches
PM Alternate Shot Matches
Team Dinner
Sunday, October 8
8:15 AM Singles Matches
MEMBERSHIP / ENTRY FEE
Current member of the MGA
Entry Fee $150
Entry Fee Includes team attire, social events, luncheons, and 4 rounds of golf
ABOUT
Like the Curtis, Solheim, Walker or Ryder Cups, Missouri players earn their way on to the East and West teams by virtue of their performances in that particular season. Between the western and eastern sides of the state, U.S. Highway 63 is the dividing line. Players living in cities on or west of Highway 63 are on the West Team, players living to the east of the highway are on the East Team.
Predecessors to the H-Cup were cup team competitions in the 1970s and 80’s consisted of teams of amateurs vs. pros and were run by the Midwest and Gateway PGA sections. The MGA began the Missouri Cup in 1994 and in 1997 the name was changed to the Hieronymus Cup in honor of Damon Hieronymus of Sedalia. Damon was an MGA board member and junior golf enthusiast until his death in 1997. He and Ken Lanning were the driving forces behind the Missouri juniors golf program through the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Damon left a trust fund to the MGA to be used for the betterment of amateur and junior golf in the state of Missouri. In 2007 and 2009 the format was expanded to include more senior players, ten seniors and ten players age 49 and younger.
MGA CONTACT INFORMATION
573-636-8994 or mogolf@mogolf.org
CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES
The MGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the MGA in any matter will be final.
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