THE COVERT CUP
An invitational. Of sorts.
OCTOBER 3–4, 2026
32 teams registered
Claim your spotTRIP DETAILS
THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Six tee times available beginning at 1:30 PM on the Links course for those who wish to play a practice round. Attendance is optional. Arrival is encouraged.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Links Course. Tee times begin at 8:00 AM, first flight off first.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Lakes Course. Shotgun start at 9:00 AM.
THE COURSE
SQUAW VALLEY GOLF COURSE
Glen Rose, TX
Squaw Valley features two 18-hole courses — the Links and the Lakes — set among the hills and cedar breaks of Somervell County. The tournament plays the Links on Saturday and the Lakes on Sunday.
2439 E US-67, Glen Rose, TX 76043↗THE FORMAT
Two-man best ball, net, 80% handicap. The field will be flighted based on total entries and combined handicap index.
Tee assignments are not subject to appeal. Handicaps are calculated from the tees you are playing.
ENTRY FEE
$325 per player. This covers green fees, cart, range balls, and prize money.
Payment is collected online at registration. No cash transactions at the course. Do not approach the pro shop regarding entry fees — they have enough problems.
PAYOUTS
Three places paid per flight, approximately 50/30/20. Ties are split. No scorecard playoffs — except in the first flight, where a playoff will determine both the money and custody of the trophy.
THE RULES
USGA rules and local rules govern all play. Play the ball down where course conditions permit.
- ⛳14-club rule is in effect.
- ⛳All putts must be holed. There are no gimmees. The committee has considered them and declined.
- ⛳One-ball rule is waived.
- ⛳Out of bounds and lost balls: play a provisional at stroke and distance at the time of the original shot. If a provisional was not played and the ball cannot be located, take a two-shot penalty and drop in the fairway, two club lengths from the edge. You do not return to the tee.
- ⛳In the last three flights: net double bogey maximum. If neither player can better a net double bogey, pick up. The committee thanks you in advance.
- ⛳Any rules dispute: play two balls and submit to the Rules Committee. Their decision is final, arbitrary, and non-negotiable.
CONTESTS
Four closest-to-pin competitions per day — $50 each, must finish on the green.
Hole-in-one during either round: $20 per player in the field. One round constitutes an official tournament.
LODGING
The committee recommends the following properties near the course. Book early. Glen Rose is not a large town.
THE FIELD
32 teams registered
Michael Talbott
& Jacob Randolph
Carter Covert
& Carson Covert
Mark Riddle
& Matthew Riddle
Jeff Taylor
& Mike Wells
JB Gardner
& Wyatt Gardner
Rick Nelson
& Kurt Cherry
Jeff Glasgow
& Ryan Cashman
Tanner Allgood
& Kenzie Allgood
Chris Norris
& Jeff Cochran
Blake Cyrier
& Brook Girma
Kyle Chaffin
& Juan Quintana
Kevin Knuckley
& John Burroughs
Brian O'Dwyer
& Ayden O'Dwyer
Lance Gottardy
& Tyler Hernandez
David Mesch
& Val Joe Walker
Ed Stewart
& Eddie Stewart
Tyler Henson
& Robert Connell
Jeff Judd
& Mark Kiefer
Tyler McClain
& Slayton Harden
JIM FITZGERALD
& LAYNE BILLUPS
Matthew Cain
& Eric Hammond
Michael Schott
& Mason Schott
Shane Williams
& Ian Williams
Garrett Johnson
& Allan Johnson
Gabriel Villarreal
& Jack Godfrey
Clayton Wells
& Clif Ellis
Jordan Collins
& Tyler Phillips
Cade Fulton
& Connor Fields
Thomas Sievers
& Josh Watson
Andy Christensen
& Chase Christensen
Kevin Gansert
& Josh Pannell
Jared Wallace
& Ben Sherman
HALL OF CHAMPIONS
Ten years. Ten stories.
FAQ
DO I NEED A GHIN NUMBER TO REGISTER?↓
Yes. Both you and your partner must have a valid USGA GHIN handicap index. No GHIN, no registration. This is not negotiable.
WHAT IS THE ENTRY FEE?↓
$325 per player, collected online at registration. This covers green fees, cart, range balls, and prize money. No additional fees at the course.
WHAT FORMAT DO WE PLAY?↓
Two-man best ball, net, 80% handicap. The field is flighted by combined handicap index. Tee assignments are based on age — see the Trip Details section for specifics.
CAN I PLAY THE PRACTICE ROUND?↓
Yes. Six tee times are available Friday, October 2 beginning at 1:30 PM on the Links course. Show up early. No advance sign-up required.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?↓
To be determined. The committee is deliberating. Assume it is unfavorable.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?↓
See the Contact section below. Questions already answered on this page will be acknowledged and ignored.
CONTACT
For questions not answered above, reach the committee at:
admin@covertcup.orgResponse times vary. The committee has other obligations.