Rowdy Cup History
Tournament History
The Rowdy Cup, established in 2020, has rapidly evolved into a premier annual golf tournament. Its tournament history showcases a journey from an informal gathering of 16 golfers at La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs, California, to a structured competition featuring team-based formats reminiscent of the Ryder Cup. Each year, participants engage in multiple rounds across various courses, fostering camaraderie and showcasing golfing prowess. The tournament’s history reflects its growth from a casual gathering to a highly anticipated fixture in the golfing community.
Along the way, the Rowdy Cup Christmas Classic formed and is now a second annual mini-tournament.
2020
2021
2022
13.5
Dave Mulcahey
Happy Hookers
10.5
Sean Horan
Putt Pirates
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fort McDowell, Arizona
September 22-25, 2022
In its third year, the Rowdy Cup evolved into a Ryder Cup-style tournament, with two teams of 12 golfers battling in various team formats over four rounds. Every match mattered as a thrilling event came down to the last shot on Sunday. The Happy Hookers beat the Putt Pirates 13.5 to 10.5, and the first Rowdy Cup Trophy was awarded.
2023
12.0
Jake Fabozzi
Shankaholics
12.0
Luke Davie
86ers
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fort McDowell, Arizona
September 21-24, 2023
The Rowdy Cup returned to We-Ko-Pa in 2023. After 72 holes of grueling back-and-forth play, the teams were tied 12 to 12. In a sudden-death playoff hole, the 86ers capitalized on poor tee shots by the appropriately named Shankaholics to capture the Rowdy Cup.
2024
13.5
Phil Salazar
Swingers
10.5
JP Saar
Degenerates
Circling Raven, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
August 8-11, 2024
The Rowdy Cup took a trip up north in 2024, as the Degenerates and Swingers battled it out in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The four-day duel had the cup visiting Circling Raven and The Coeur d’Alene Resort golf courses. After day two, the Swingers were up 8 – 2.5. On day three the Degenerates, captained by JP Saar, battled back to close the gap to 10.5 – 7.5. The Swingers, with captain Phil Salazar at the helm, prevailed on Sunday to win the Rowdy Cup 13.5 – 10.5
2025
12
Jason Dugan
The Producers
12
Todd Euckert
The Aviators
Circling Raven, The Idaho Club, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
August 7-10, 2025
The Rowdy Cup returned to beautiful Coeur d’Alene in 2025, as The Aviators and The Producers battled over four days and three courses – Circling Raven, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, and The Idaho Club. The Aviators, led by captain Todd Euckert, jumped out to an early lead and found themselves up 10-8 after the first three rounds. Captain Jason Dugan rallied The Producers to battle back to a 12-12 tie on Sunday, forcing a sudden-death playoff. The Aviators eagled the first playoff hole to win the Rowdy Cup – the first year the blue team won the cup.
2022 Christmas Classic
2023 Christmas Classic
2024 Christmas Classic
8
Ryan Herndon
Little Duffer Boys
10
Lou Mazzarese
Blitzen Bombers
Temecula Creek Golf Club, Temecula, CA
December 26-27, 2024
The first Christmas Classic to occur after Christmas and include 12-man teams, the 2024 CC started with the Blitzen Bombers jumping out to a 3-point lead after day one best ball matches. The singles matches on day two were back and forth but the Little Duffer Boys came up short in the end, losing 10-8.
