59th Iowa Cup Matches
Sept. 29-30 | Des Moines Golf & Country Club (North Course) | West Des Moines
The 59th Iowa Cup Matches take place Tuesday and Wednesday (September 29-30) at Des Moines Golf & Country Club (North Course). This annual competition is comprised of a Ryder Cup style format where the top Iowa Golf Association Amateurs will face off against the top Iowa Section PGA Professionals.
The first two rounds of team competition include Four-Ball and Foursome matches. The final round of the event will consist of singles matches.
Charlie Taylor, Des Moines, will serve at the Honorary Captain for the IGA. Taylor’s lifelong passion for golf and unwavering commitment to growing the sport in Iowa make him a fitting choice to represent the IGA Team during one of the state’s premier competitions. A fine player in his own right, Taylor has long been respected not only for his competitive ability but also for the way he carries himself on and off the golf course. A true gentleman of the game, he genuinely enjoys every opportunity to play, is always willing to encourage and support others, and consistently puts the best interests of Iowa golf ahead of his own. Fellow competitors and friends alike speak highly of his sportsmanship, integrity, and character, making him one of the most admired ambassadors for the game in the state.
Team IGA
JD Anderson
Calen Bishop
Jon Brown
Zach Christianson
Hogan Hansen
Trent Lindenman
Mike McCoy
Nate McCoy
Micah Moyer
Jon Olson
Ron Peterson
Parker Rodgers
Team ISPGA
Chris Black
Jacob Bermel
Darin Fisher
Jay Giannetto
Judd Gibb
Ryan McClintock
Sean McCarty
Ben Montgomery
Matt Erger
Chad Proehl
Jeff Schmid
Davis Sutton
Schedule of events
Tuesday, September 29th
10:00 a.m. Four-Ball Matches (Shotgun start)
3:00 p.m. Foursome Matches (Alternate Shot)
Wednesday, September 30th
9:00 – 11:15 a.m. Singles Matches – all off #1 tee
3:00 p.m. Awarding of Iowa Cup
Iowa Cup Match Format:
Round 1 – Four-Ball Matches – 18 Holes, 1 point per match
Round 2 – Foursome Matches (Alternate Shot) – 18 Holes, 1 point per match
Round 3 – Singles Matches – 18 Holes, 1 point per match
TOTAL POINTS – Round 1 = 6 + Round 2 = 6 + Round 3 = 12 = 24 Total Points