Director’s Cup Matches

12th Director's Cup Matches

Firekeeper Golf Course, Mayetta, KS

September 18-19, 2023

Nebraska Wins Another Director's Cup

Team Nebraska made a singles run on Tuesday to comeback and secure the 12th Director’s Cup at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, Kansas. Nebraska won four of its six matches, including two sweeps, and every player earned points, with the team totaling 12.5 Singles points. The next closest was Iowa with 9 points during the session. Nebraska finished with 21 total points to win, with Kansas and Missouri both finishing with 17.5 points, and Iowa with 16. The win was the second-straight for Nebraska, and the third in four tries. Nebraska now leads the series with six wins, with Iowa (3), Kansas (2) and Missouri (1) trailing. The next Director's Cup Matches will take place in Iowa in 2025. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results and read the recap below.

FORMAT
The Director's Cup Matches are a team match play competition between the top amateur golfers from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Prior to the event, each team assigns their players to a 1-6 position. They then compete in each match play session based on that numeric assignment with each golfer having the opportunity to play against each of the other teams and never with the same partner. The team match play sessions on day one consist of Four-Ball and Foursomes. Singles conclude the event on the final day. Each match uses Nassau scoring with one point awarded for each the front nine, back nine and 18-hole match. If a match is tied each team receives a 1/2 point. The team that wins the most points wins the trophy.

FOUR-BALL MATCH PLAY
In Four-Ball Match Play, sides of two partners compete, with each player playing their own ball. A side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two partners on that hole. A side wins a hole in the match by completing the hole in fewer strokes (including strokes made and penalty strokes). A match is won when a side leads the opponent by more holes than remain to be played.

FOURSOMES MATCH PLAY
In Foursomes Match Play, two partners compete as a side by playing one ball in alternating order on each hole. A side wins a hole in the match by completing the hole in fewer strokes (including strokes made and penalty strokes). A match is won when a side leads the opponent by more holes than remain to be played.

SINGLES MATCH PLAY
In Singles Match Play, a player plays directly against an opponent in a head-to-head match. A player wins a hole in the match by completing the hole in fewer strokes (including strokes made and penalty strokes). A match is won when a player leads the opponent by more holes than remain to be played.

SCHEDULE OF MATCHES
Four-Ball Session
1 Iowa 1,2 vs. Kansas 1,2
2 Missouri 1,2 vs. Nebraska 1,2
3 Iowa 3,4 vs. Missouri 3,4
4 Kansas 3,4 vs. Nebraska 3,4
5 Iowa 5,6 vs. Nebraska 5,6
6 Kansas 5,6 vs. Missouri 5,6

Foursomes Session
1 Iowa 2,3 vs. Nebraska 2,3
2 Kansas 2,3 vs. Missouri 2,3
3 Iowa 4,5 vs. Kansas 4,5
4 Missouri 4,5 vs. Nebraska 4,5
5 Iowa 1,6 vs. Missouri 1,6
6 Kansas 1,6 vs. Nebraska 1,6

Singles Session
1 Iowa 3 vs. Kansas 3
2 Iowa 6 vs. Kansas 6
3 Missouri 3 vs. Nebraska 3
4 Missouri 6 vs. Nebraska 6
5 Iowa 2 vs. Missouri 2
6 Iowa 5 vs. Missouri 5
7 Kansas 2 vs. Nebraska 2
8 Kansas 5 vs. Nebraska 5
9 Iowa 1 vs. Nebraska 1
10 Iowa 4 vs. Nebraska 4
11 Kansas 1 vs. Missouri 1
12 Kansas 4 vs. Missouri 4

Sunday, September 17:
1 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Practice Rounds
7 p.m. Team Welcome Reception & Dinner

Monday, September 18:
7:15 a.m. Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Four-Ball Matches
Between Rounds - Lunch
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Foursomes Matches

Tuesday, September 19:
7:15 a.m. Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Singles Matches
Following Golf - Lunch & Awards Presentation

Firekeeper Golf Course

12524 150 Road
Mayetta, Kansas 66509
Phone - (785) 966-2100
Website - http://www.firekeepergolf.com/

Course Yardage

HOLE PAR YARDAGE
1 4 355
2 4 435
3 4 440
4 5 525
5 3 145
6 5 570
7 3 190
8 4 375
9 4 400
Out 36 3,435
HOLE PAR YARDAGE
10 4 390
11 5 500
12 4 450
13 3 210
14 5 555
15 4 440
16 3 175
17 4 315
18 4 425
In 36 3,460
Total 72 6,895

Iowa
JD Anderson, Johnston
Trent Lindenman, New Sharon
Nate McCoy, Ankeny
Ethan Mechling, Des Moines
Jon Olson, Ankeny
Connor Peck, Ankeny

Kansas
Alex Downing, Lee's Summit
William Gantz, Perry
Kit Grove, Lawrence
Ben Pearson, Overland Park
Nathaniel Spencer, Lawrence
Park Ulrich, Overland Park

Missouri
Kory Bowman, Springfield
Ryan Eckelkamp, Washington
Chad Niezing, Manchester
Brad Nurski, St. Joseph
Hunter Parrish, Columbia
Ryan Sullivan, Arnold

Nebraska
Alex Farrell, Elkhorn
Vance Janssen, Omaha
Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn
Matthew Quandt, Omaha
Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington
Danny Woodhead, Elkhorn

Year Winner Result Site
2023 Nebraska NE - 21, KS  - 17.5, MO - 17.5, IA - 16 Firekeeper Golf Course, Mayetta, KS
2021 Nebraska NE - 23, IA - 19.5, KS - 16.5, MO - 13 Dismal River Club, Mullen, NE
2019 Iowa IA - 25.5, MO - 20.5, NE - 19, KS - 7 St. Joseph Country Club, Country Club, MO
2017 Nebraska NE - 20, IA - 19.5, KS - 17.5, MO - 15 Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City, IA
2015 Missouri MO - 27.5, NE - 18.5, KS - 14.5, IA - 11.5 Mission Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS
2013 Nebraska NE - 29, IA - 24.5, KS - 18.5 Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, NE
2011 Iowa IA - 26, KS - 24, NE - 22 Glen Oaks Country Club, Des Moines, IA
2008 Kansas KS - 26, IA - 25.5, NE - 20.5 Alvamar Country Club, Lawrence, KS
2006 Nebraska NE - 29.5, IA - 27.5, KS - 15 ArborLinks, Nebraska City, NE
2004 Iowa IA - 30.5, KS - 22, NE - 19.5 Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA
2002 Kansas KS - 27, NE - 23, IA - 22 Milburn Country Club, Overland Park, KS
2000 Nebraska NE - 31, IA - 23, KS - 18 Champions Run, Omaha, NE
Overall Series - Nebraska (6), Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Missouri (1)

Director's Cup Records (2000-2023)

Overall Series: Nebraska (6), Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Missouri (1)

Largest Team Winning Margin: 9 points (27.5-18.5), Missouri, 2015 (Mission Hills CC)

Most Team Points Scored: 31, Nebraska, 2000 (Champions Run)

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