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2026 BFBH Cup
The 2026 Boys From Back Home Cup was the 6h year of the annual golf tradition. It was held for the fourth straight year at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, MI. The cup is a 2-day event, 8 9-hole matches, Ryder Cup style. To continue the tradition, the boys played the practice round the day before at Hidden River Golf and Casting Club.
Day 1
Crooked Tree Golf Club- Friday, September 25, 2026
Round 1 & 2 - Scramble and Best Ball Stroke Play
A big change, that will most likely stay for the remaining cups, was the scramble format for the first round. Everyone is little tired, a little sore from the night before, and it was a good way to ease into the competition.
I said it last year and I'll say it again, every year in cup history, whoever wins the first match has gone on to win the cup. We'll see if it holds true this year.
For the third straight year, the opening match was the same groupings. It was Matt and Chris vs Dylan and Dan. The first hole was a short par 4. Green hit both of their shots in the trash, one long and one short in the woods. Green was able to get up and down and Blue missed their birdies putts. A gift for Green early. The next two holes were Blue's with a par, birdie. Matt and Chris were down 2 after 3 holes; the same as last year. Green responded and won the next hole with a pop, even though they didn't need it. Then on hole 6, Matt made a clutch Eagle putt to tie the match. Hole 7 was a push. Then on hole 8, was the turning point in the match. It was a par 3, both groups had a ball on the green. Green had a 35/40 footer while Blue had a 15/20 footer. Right before the putt, Dylan said, "I've seen Green make these putts before". Chris went first and, unbelievably, made his putt to make birdie. Blue missed their putts and Green took the lead on the hole. Hole 9 ended in a push, giving Green the win for the first match.
The second match was Derek and returning member Travis. They faced off against Craig and RJ. RJ was Blue's 2 and Craig was their 3. Blue was the favorite going into the match. Blue jumped out quick and won the first hole. Unfortunately for Blue, that would be the only hole they would win in the match. Green won holes 4, 5 and 6. Green went on to win the match, 2&1.
In the third match, we actually had a fill-in player for Blue.Cam overslept and missed the opening 2 rounds. Max stayed with us the night before and he was able to fill in last minute. A huge shout out to Max for saving Blue! On the scorecard, it showed the final match of round 1 was Gordon and Curtis vs Evan and Cam. This match started off evenly, 4 of the first 5 holes were pushed. Blue won hole 3 and were ahead until hole 6. Then it was back and forth. Green won, then Blue won, then Green won. Going into the final hole, the match was all square. Green ended with a par and Blue ended up with a bogey, giving Green the win for the third match.
After the first three matches, Green had taken a commanding lead, 3-0. The first round was the same as last year. The difference was Blue remained in high spirits and continued to fight hard in the remaining matches.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 1 round, Green is up 3 to Blue 0.
The second round of matches was the back 9 at Crooked Tree Golf Club. The gameplay was a new format in 2026. Traditionally we've only played match play games, but this game was best ball stroke play. Since it's stroke play, if both partner have a bad hole on the same hole, it can really hurt the team's overall score (foreshadowing).
The first of the round was Matt and Travis vs Craig and Dan. A lot of pops were given on the back 9. With the help of the pops are good play, Blue was able to go up 3 strokes through the first 3 holes. Matt and Travis fought back and the match managed to come down to the last hole. The match came down to the last putt on the last hole. Craig found himself face-to-face with an easy 3/4 foot putt for net birdie and to win the match (which was recorded). He pushed it right and it lipped out, giving Matt and Travis the tie for the match. Green and Blue both shot a net 40, while individually,Matt shot a 41 and the next closest was Craig at 44.
The next match was Chris and Gordon vs RJ and Cam's fill-in, Max. The match was competitive and closely contested. RJ played some really good, consistent golf, and Max contributed on some holes to help keep Blue ahead. Green had a couple blow up holes, which unfortunately, were the same holes; Chris and Gordon had tripled the same holes, twice in the match. Because of the stroke play format, it felt close, but in reality, Blue maintained the lead the entire match and never lost a hole. Blue won net 39 to Green's 44. RJ individually shot a 43, while Chris shot a 46.
The last match at Crooked Tree was between Derek and Curtis and Dylan and Evan. This was a match of high and lows, there were eagles, birdies, and double bogeys throughout.Derek was able to get a net eagle on hole 3 to give Green a score of 2 under through 3. Blue responded with Evan making birdie on hole 3 and then Dylan making birdie on hole 4 to keep the match close. On the last 3 holes, the match started getting crazy. On hole 7, Green was even while Blue made double to go +2. Then on hole 8, Green made double to also go +2 and Blue made par. Going into hole 9, the match was tied +2 for both teams and each player, besides Dylan was getting 2 pops. The match would come down to a putt off between Derek and Evan. Derek made net par to give Green a +2 but Evan was able to make his last putt for a net birdie and secure the win for Blue.The final score was Blue +1 (37) to Green +2 (38). Individually, Derek shot a 41, Curtis shot a 42, Dylan shot a 41, and Evan shot a 45.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 2 rounds, Green is up 3.5 to Blue 2.5.
Bay Harbor Golf Club: Preserve/Links - Friday, September 25, 2026
Round 3 & 4 - Best Ball & Greensomes
Round 3 was supposed to be best combined score, but there was a change last minute to 1 best ball. This was to keep the pace of play up and increase enjoyment. It did one of those for most players. Round 3 and 4 were played at Bay Harbor Preserve/Links respectfully.
The opening match was between Matt, Derek and Dylan, Cam. This was a wild match. Derek and Cam both got 12 pops, Matt got 1, there were 7 birdies collectively and the match ended 2&1. The match started with Derek making a net birdie on hole 1. That was enough to give Green the lead until hole 4 where Blue took the hole with a net bogey.The match remained tied until hole 7 where Derek made another net birdie. Then on the next hole, Matt made birdie to secure the win 2&1. Matt finished with a net 38 (39), Derek finished with a net 35 (47), Dylan finished with a 43 and Cam finished with a net 44 (56).
The middle match was Gordon and Curtis vs RJ and Craig. Green jumped out to a quick lead after hole 1 with a net par. Then they took another win on hole 3, thanks to Curtis's net birdie. Curtis then wins hole 5 with a net bogey. On hole 6, Green is up 3 with 4 to play. With Blue's back against the wall, Craig puts together a par and wins the hole. Green was up 2 with 3 holes left. Blue needed to win 2 of the 3 holes just to push the match. Holes 7 and 8 ended in a push. Green won 2&1.
The third and final match at the Preserve was Chris, Travis and Dan, Evan. On hole 1, Blue jumped out to a quick 1UP lead, thanks to Evan's net par. Hole 4 was a blow up hole for all 4 guys -- 2 9s and 2 10s. Somehow that hole was pushed. The next hole was a 170 par 3. Travis had a great tee shot (using his driver), he stuck the green and had an easy 2 putt for par. The next hole, Evan had a great approach shot and won the hole with a bogey. On hole 8, Green was 1 down and had to tie or win the hole to extend the match. Again, Evan had a great approach and made par to win the hole and the match. Blue won 2&1.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 3 rounds, Green is up 5.5 to Blue 3.5.
Round 4 was a game we brought back in place of alt shot -- greensomes. Greensomes is pick the team's best drive, then alt shot from there, also known as, alt shot with select drive, scotch foursomes, modified Pinehurst. It's more forgiving and gives everyone a shot on the tee ball. We played greensomes once in 2021 and I think it will be here to stay for years to come.
Match 1 was between Matt and Curtis against Craig and Cam. This match went down to the last hole and unfortunate circumstances. The match was a fell fought battle, with both teams scoring back and forth. Blue was able to tie the match on hole 8 with a bogey on the long par 3. Then 9 happened. For context, hole 9 is a short par 5 with water in front of the tee and and water in front of the second shot, along with water down the entire right side. If you don't get over, you're dropping and hitting another. From what I can recall, after Blue and Green got over on tee balls. Cam hit the next shot, but he pushed it right into the drink. Craig drops and hits, and doesn't get over the water. Cam drops from the same spot, he hits it in the trash again. Then Craig gets up again, takes a drop and hits in the trash again. Cam drops one more, and hits it back in the water. After hitting 5 balls into the water, Blue conceded the hole and Green won the match.
Match 2 was between Gordon, Travis and Dylan, RJ. Despite Blue being heavily favored in this match, it was a back and forth battle, all but one hole was scored. Blue won the first hole, but then Green won the second. Blue won the next two holes and probably felt good about running away with it. But hole 5 was a push and then Green won hole 6, the hardest HC hole on the Links. Blue got 7 back and then Green won the long par 3, hole 8. Blue was 1 up going into 9. Green still had a change to push the match if they won hole 9. Unfortunately for Green, Blue birdied the hole and won the match, 2UP. Dylan and RJ finished with a 38. Very nice Greensomes gentlemen!
The last match of the day was a rollercoaster and nice comeback by Green -- "keep shoveling". Luckily we got this match on camera.The matchup was Chris and Derek vs Dan and Evan. Blue started hot in this match, winning the first 3 holes, going par, par, birdie. Then Green rebounded on the par 3, hole 4 with their own birdie. Then Green won hole 5 with bogey. On hole 6, the teams had the same score but Blue had a pop, so they took the hole. Blue was up 2 with 3 to play. On hole 7, the match came down to the putting. If Blue wins the hole, the match is over, 3&2, but if Green wins or ties the hole, the match is extended. Derek missed his putt for birdie, then Evan makes his for par. Dan thinks the match is over so he goes to shake hands, but Evan quickly corrects him. Chris cleans it up for par and the match goes to hole 8, but Green is pumped for new life. Blue is dormie with 2 holes left. Hole 8, Green gets up there and hits a ball near the green and puts the pressure on. Blue gets up there and duffs one tee ball and skies the other. Blue doesn't hit on and Green wins the hole with a bogey. Hole 9, Blue is up 1 with a pop. Green tees off first and hits 2 balls in the fairway over the water. Blue gets up and hits 2 balls in the water... Now both teams are lying the same on the other side of the water. Green gets up and hits safely over. Blue hits in the water on the right side. Green hits a safe approach, wins the hole and pushes the match. Although it was a half point, Green felt like they just won a full point. A big boost to end the day.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After day 1 Green is up 2 with a score of 7 to 5. With day 2 having 15 more points, it's still either team's cup. The biggest surprises of day 1 were Craig going winless and Matt not losing a match.
Day 2
Boyne Highlands Arthur Hills - Saturday, September 26, 2026
Round 5 & 6 - Bramble & Best Ball
Round 5 & 6 were played at the players course, Arthur Hills. The first match was Matt and Gordon vs Craig and Evan. Craig was looking for his first win and Matt was trying not to get his first loss. Unfortunately for Craig, Matt and Gordon were lights out in the morning round. Matt was 2 over through 8 and Green won 2&1.
Match 2 was a different story for Blue. Green started with 2 great drives on hole 1 and the match seemed promising, but they pushed the hole. Blue won holes 3, 5, and 6 to go dormie. Green was able to win the par 3 but blue finished them off with a win on hole 8. Blue won 3&1.
Match 3 was one of the weirdest match I've been apart of at the cup. It was Chris and Travis vs Dylan and Cam. A hole wasn't won until hole 5. Blue won hole 5 with a par from 2 pops. Then the Blue won hole 7 after a great up and down by Cam. Green played good golf but never won a hole. Blue took the full point 2&1.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After round 5, Blue is one point away with a score of Green 8 to Blue 7.
Round 6 was another best ball matchup. The opening match was Matt and Derek vs RJ and Evan. This was a battle until the last hole. Matt was out of the hole and RJ and Evan were sitting 100 yards away a stroke ahead of Derek. Blue choked and both players made net bogey. Derek had a good approach and pushed the hole. Green hung on and won the match 1UP.
The second match was the featured match. Chris and Curtis vs Dylan and Craig. Like the first match, this one also went down to the last hole. Blue had two bad tee balls and Green finished with two pars, for net birdies. Green won 2UP.
The third match was Gordon and Travis vs Dan and Cam. Green won the first 3 holes. Blue won 2 of the next 4 but it was too late. Green won the match ended 3&2.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After round 6 and winning all best ball matches, Green takes a big lead 11-7. The biggest lead going into the round 2 rounds since 2022.
Boyne Highlands Donald Ross - Saturday, September 26, 2026
Round 7 & 8 - Pinehurst & Singles
The opening match was a rematch from 2024 Pinehurst. Matt and Chris vs Dylan and RJ. In 2024, Blue won 1UP. Green jumped out to a quick lead, winning hole 1 with a bogey. Blue tied the match on hole 3 with a nice birdie on the par 3. Then it was all Green. Green won holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 with 4 pars to win the match 4&2. A 4&2 is the largest Pinehurst victory in cup history.
In match 2, Gordon and Derek, have never won together, were up against Dan and Craig. Green was actually getting 2 pops, hole 5 and hole 9. The match was back and forth with Green 1UP after 5 holes.Then Blue won back to back holes on 6,7, followed by a push on the par 3, 8. Going into hole 9, Blue was 1UP, Green needed to win the hole and they were getting a pop. Blue played the hole great, they finished with a birdie while Green had a bogey, net par. Blue won 2UP.
The last round before the singles was Travis, Curtis and Evan, Cam. This was an interesting match, only 2 holes were scored, the lowest score was a bogey and there were only 3 of them (2 on a par 3). On hole 1, Blue took one of those pointed holes with a bogey. The teams pushed 2,3, and 4. On the par 5, hole 5, Blue won another hole, this time with a triple bogey. The teams pushed the next three holes. Blue won 2&1.
🟩🟦 Score update. After 7 rounds, Green is up 12 to Blue 9. Blue won 2 of the 3 Pinehurst matches. The scores are the same as 2025, going into the singles matches. Green needs 1 1/2 points to retain the cup and Blue needs 5 points (of the 6 available) to win the cup.
For the first time in cup history, the opening match was played by the two captains, Matt and Dylan. Historically, they've gone last and frequently, their matches haven't mattered. Matt was getting 1 pop on the back nine, and it came into play for this match. The match started close, tying the first two holes. Then Matt won hole 3 with a par on the par 3. Then the next hole was the pop hole. Hole 4 was a very fast and the pin was middle front of the green. Matt was in the front, greenside bunker and Dylan was off in front of the bunker. Matt chunked his first bunker shot then had a "moment" after hitting his second bunker shot perfectly (but he didn't realize it). Dylan was having a hard time with the speed of the green and ended up 4 putting. They both walked away with doubles, only to realize in the cart that Matt won the hole with a pop. The next hole, Dylan rebounded and won, getting the match back to 1DN. The boys parred the last 4 holes. Matt wins 1UP, even though he stated it should have been a push.
🟩🟦 Score update. Green 13, Blue 9.
The second match was between Chris and RJ. Up to this point, Chris was 3-0-0 against RJ in singles. Green only needed a push to retain the BFBH Cup. Chris won the first hole, followed by RJ. Then Chris went back to 1UP with a birdie on hole 3. Hole 4, RJ had a great recovery hole. He lost his tee ball left, then had a great approach shot and made a long putt to walk away with bogey. Chris had 2 great shots to be up near the green in two on the par 5. Then took 3 putts to make it near the cup and missed the tap in to make bogey and push the hole. RJ then won the next hole to go AS in the match. Then Chris bounced back to win hole 6 to back 1UP. They tied 7, and RJ won hole 8 on the par 3. Going into hole 9, the match was tied. RJ had a left tee ball that barely stayed out of the trees and Chris flushed it to stay just short of the water. RJ then hit his ball in the water and Chris hit short of the green but cleared the water. Chris won the hole and the match 1UP. And with that, the cup stayed with Green for another year!
🟩🟦 Score update. Green 14, Blue 9.
The third match was the rematch of Gordon and Craig. Craig has never lost in singles and Gordon has never won in singlges. Gordon played well in the first half, going 1UP after 4 holes. Then Craig played his most consistent golf of the weekend. Craig won the next 3 holes and pushed hole 8. Craig stayed undefeated and won 2&1.
🟩🟦 Score update. Green 14, Blue 10.
The fourth match was a rematch from 2023, Derek andDan. Up to this point, Derek had never lost in singles, he had 4 wins and 1 tie. Dan had also done well, he only had 1 loss in singles and it was against Derek in 2023. Derek was getting 4 pops on the back 9. Dan jumped out to a big lead, quickly, winning the first 3 holes. Derek was able to get one back on hole 5 but that was it. Dan was able to get his revenge, he won the match 3&1.
🟩🟦 Score update. Green 14, Blue 11.
The fifth match was between Curtis and Evan, a rematch from 2023. Curtis has never won or tied a singles match. This match came down to the end but Evan jumped out to a 2 hole lead after 2. Curtis won the next hole to cut it 1. Then Evan won hole 5. After pushing the next 2 holes, it was hole 8 and Evan was dormie. Curtis didn't quit and he won 8 with a nice par to go 1DN with 1 to play. Evan played better on the last hole, won the hole and the match, 1UP. Evan and Curtis both finished with 4 wins on the weekend. Good playing boys!
🟩🟦 Score update. Green 14, Blue 12.
The sixth and final match was Travis and Cam. Lucky for Travis, the U of M game started at 3:30, so Cam was fully engaged in football and could care less about the match at hand. The match was over before it began. The first hole was a push, then Travis won the second hole, but Cam came back and won hole three with a par. Then it was all Travis. He won the next 4 holes and won the match 4&2.
🟩🟦 Final score update. Green 15, Blue 12.
Green retains the cup and completes the three-peat! The cup was close this year, the differentiator was the best ball matches, Green won 5 of the 6 matches. Matt played great, becoming the first player to win 7 matches and also the first player to go loss-less. Some other highlights include: the practice practice round at Harbor Point was a good time, the hottub was hot again, driving a van up together, the amazing weather, Max filling in last minute, the yellow house, Hidden River, Boyne, everyone winning at least a couple matches, best ball strokeplay, greensomes, the comptetive golf, the vibes, the original group together for the first time. 2026 was a great year!
See you all back in 2027... at Treetops Resort!
2026 Venue
2026 Teams
- matt*
- gordon
- chris
- derek
- travis
- curtis
- dylan*
- rj
- craig
- dan
- evan
- cam
2025 BFBH Cup
The 2025 Boys From Back Home Cup was the 5th year of the annual golf tradition. It was held for the third straight year at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, MI. The cup is a 2-day event, 8 9-hole matches, Ryder Cup style. To contiue the tradition, we played our practice round the day before at Hidden River Golf and Casting Club. Along with the practice round, we also added the par 3 course, Doon Brae on Saturday night.
Historically, the team that wins the first match has won the cup. We'll see what happens this year!
Day 1
Bay Harbor Golf Club - Friday, September 26, 2025
Round 1 & 2 - Best Ball & 2 Best Ball
The first day of the 2025 match was held at Bay Harbor Golf Club. The weather was perfect, with partly clear skies and a light breeze. Historically, who ever wins the first match has gone on to win the cup. The match was a rematch from 2024's opening match, Matt and Chris vs Dylan and Dan. Blue came out strong and won the first hole, followed by a push on hole 2 and another win on hole 3. Then Green got hot, winning the next 4 holes thanks to a 40 yard chip in from Matt on hole 7. After On hole 7, the match was dormie. Blue needed to win 8 and 9 to halve the match. Blue won hole 8 thanks to a nice birdie by Dylan. However, on the final hole, Matt had a great tee shot and was putting for birdie. Green won hole 9 and the match 2UP.
The second match at The Preserve was a tough matchup for Green. It was Derek and Curtis vs Craig and RJ. Blue had a tough opening hole with two triple bogeys. Green took advantage and won the hole. After Blue tied the match on hole 3, Green took the next 2 holes with back to back net pars. Blue fought back and won hole 7. Blue was 1 down going into the last hole. They needed to win the hole to halve the match. Unfortunately for Blue, both Green players were getting a stroke. In the end, all 4 players made bogey and because of the pops, Green won the hole. Green won the match 2UP.
The third match was Stephen and Gordon vs Evan and Cam. This match was closer than everyone expected. Green started with back to back wins to go 2UP after 2 holes. Blue fought back and won holes 4 and 5. Then 6 and 7 were back to Green. Blue won 8 and the third match came down to the last hole. Green held strong and halved the hole to win the match 1UP.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 1 round, Green is up 3 to Blue 0.
The group pairings stayed together on their way to the Links course, where the groups played 2 best ball.
On the back 9 on the Links, Dylan and Dan started off winning hole 1, thanks to Dan's net birdie. On the second hole, Matt and Chris took a point back, thanks to Chris's net birdie. Hole 3 was a wild one. Matt and Chris parred, Dan birdied, and Dylan double bogeyed. With the pops, Chris birdied and Dan got a net hole-in-one haha. The hole was pushed... crazy. Blue took hole 4 with both guys getting net birdies. Green came back and won hole 5 with another net birdie from Chris. Then it was back to Blue, winning hole 6 with two net pars. Then Green took over. They won holes 7, 8 and 9 to the win the match 2UP. A total of 9 net birdies, 1 net eagle, and 1 net hole-in-one were recorded in the match!
The second match on the Links was RJ and Craig looking for their revenge against Derek and Curtis. Green started hot again, winning hole 1 by 4 strokes. Blue came back and won holes 2 and 3. Green didn't quit, they won holes 5 and 6 to go up 1 with 3 holes to play. This is where Blue got it going. They won holes 7 and 8 to go 1UP into hole 9. On the final hole, RJ and Craig both made gross birdies to win the hole and match 2UP.
The final match at Bay Harbor was, to put it simply, a blowout. Gordon and Stephen beat Cam and Evan in 5 of the first 6 holes to win the match 5&3. Green takes another point. It would be one of the more lopsided victories of the weekend.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 2 rounds, Green is up 5 to Blue 1. The score won't show it, but all the matches were tight. 5 of the 6 matches came down to the last hole.
Crooked Tree Golf Club - Friday, September 26, 2025
Round 3 & 4 - Alt Shot & Scramble
For the first year, we played our second round at Crooked Tree Golf Club. The course was in great shape and provided a good challenge for both teams. The weather was again perfect, with sunny skies and a light breeze. The greens were fast and firm, making putting a challenge.
The first match of alt shot was a nail biter. It was Matt and Stephen vs Craig and Dan. 7 of the 9 holes were halved, with the match all square going into the 9th hole. In the end, they halved the last hole to halve the match. It was the weekend's first halved match.
The next match was Gordon and Derek vs Dylan and Evan. This match was the opposite of the first match. Green and Blue were going back and forth in scoring. 8 of the 9 holes were won by a team. It came down to the 9th hole with Green up. Blue was able to get par to win the hole and halve the match. Another tie on alt shot.
The final match of alt shot was Curtis and Chris vs RJ andCam. This match was one of a kind. It was all Green. They won the first 5 holes to go 5 and 4. This is one of the few 5&4 matches in cup history. Green won 5 over through 5 holes.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 3 rounds, Green is up 7 to Blue 2.
The final matches of the day were the scramble matches. The first match was Matt and Derek vs Craig and Evan. Green team was the high favorite in the match. Green came out early with a 2 hole lead after 2 holes. Blue stayed in the fight though and was dormie after 7 holes. Blue put together back to back net birdies on 8 and 9 to push the match and give Blue a 1/2 point.
The next match was Dylan and Cam vs Stephen and Chris. Blue was the slight favorite at the start of the cup. With a record of 4-1, Dylan is the Cup's best scramble player. To litle surprise, Blue was able jump out to a 1 up lead after 4 holes. However, what was a big surprise was Cam falling in the woods on hole 4 and getting up on banging home a par putt to win the hole. In the end, Cam couldn't recover and Green was too much to handle.Green won 2&1.
The third and final match of the day was Gordon and Curtis vs RJ and Dan. The straight up match was back and forth with 5 total birdies. With the match all square going into the 9th hole, Dan was able to make a clutch birdie putt to win the hole and the the match.
🟩🟦 Score Update.After day 1, Green team has a commanding lead of 8.5 to 3.5. With 15 points left, Green needs just 5 points on day 2 to clinch the cup.
Day 2
Boyne Highlands The Heather - Saturday, September 27, 2025
Round 5 & 6 - Best Ball Bramble & 2 Best Ball Bramble
Rounds 5 and 6 were held at The Heather at Boyne Highlands. The weather was perfect again, with sunny skies and a light breeze. The course was in great shape, with fast greens and firm fairways.
With Blue finding themselves down 5 points, they needed a big day to have a chance at winning the cup. They came out strong in the first match of the day, with Dylan and Cam vs Matt and Curtis. Blue won 2UP in a back and forth match. Cam was able to seal his first point of the weekend and Dylan was able to get his first win of the cup.
The next match was the featuerd match, Gordon and Chris vs Craig and Evan. Blue was able to jump out to a 1UP lead on the first hole. Then Green got it going and won the next 4 holes. Gordon was on fire and made clutch drives. Green was able to win easily, 3&2.
In the 3rd match of the round, RJ and Dan vs Stephen and Derek. This match only had 3 holes won. Green won hole 3, but then Blue won holes 4 and 7. Blue was able to hang on and win 1UP.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 5 rounds, Green still has a commanding lead of 9.5 to 5.5.
The second round of the day was 2 best ball bramble. The first match was Gordon and Curtis vs Dylan and Craig. Blue was able to win the first hole, but then Green took the next 2 holes to go 1UP.Blue got things going and won 3 of the next 4 holes to go 2UP through 7 holes. Hole 8 was havled and Blue won the match, 2&1.
THe next match Matt and Derek vs RJ and Evan. This match played out very similar to the first match, but for Green. Green won the first hole, but Blue fought back and the match was tied through 6. Green won holes 7 and 8 to win the match 2&1.
The final match of the Heather was the featured match. Chris and Stephen vs Cam and Dan. The match started with a push on hole 1, but that would be the only halved hole of the match. Cam had his best 9 of the cup in this match. Luckily for him, it was recorded. Blue won hole 2 with par-birdie. Then Green won hole 3, Blue won hole 4, then Green won hole 5. This is where the back and fourth ended. Blue won the next 3 holes wiht a combined 9 strokes ahead of Green. With greate performances by Dan and Cam, Blue won the match 3&1.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 6 rounds, Green is up 10.5 to Blue 7.5. Blue fought back and narrowed the gap. The score is at the 2023 score, when Green came back and lost the Cup on the last hole of the weekend.
Boyne Highlands Arthur Hills - Saturday, September 27, 2025
Round 7 & 8 - Pinehurst & Singles
This year, Pinehurst and Singles were held at Arthur Hills at Boyne Highalnds. The course had some major tree damage from an ice storm the previous winter, but it is still a group favorite. The course played a lot different playing the afternoon. Greens were very fast and fairways had more rollout. Also this year, there were some change ups in the pairings. Gordon moved up to play with Matt and Stephen played with Curtis.
The fist match of Pinehurst was Stephen and Curtis vs Dan and Evan. Dan and Evan were paired together in Pinehurst for the second straight year. Their record before this match was 0-1-5. 1 tie and 5 losses. Going into the match, Green was the heavy favorite. Green started strong and was 2UP after 4 holes. Blue fought back though and tied the match after 6 holes. Blue won holes 8 and 9 to win the match 2UP.
The second match of Pinehurst was the featured match. Chris and Derek vs Craig and Cam. This match was neck and neck until hole 7. Hole 7 will go down as one of the biggest collapses in cup history. Craig sticks a perfect tee shot, maybe 2/3 feet to pin. Green is short of the cup. Chris chips up to 3 feet. Cam then has to make the putt to win the hole. He hits the lip and it goes further than it started. Now Craig who is fuming mad, goes up to make the putt. He misses right. Derek steps up and sinks the par putt. Green walks away with a 1 point swing on the hole. Green is 2 up going into hole 8. It's hard to gain composure after a hole like that. Green and Blue push on hole 8. Green wins the match 2&1.
The final match of Pinehurst was Matt and Gordon vs Dylan andRJ. Green started with back to back birdies. Blue takes hole 3, but Green wins hole 4. Green is 2 up through 5 holes. Blue then fights back slowly and wins 2 of the next 3 holes. With the match AS on the last hole, both teams bogey the par 3 to push the hole and halve the match.
🟩🟦 Score Update. After 7 rounds, Green is up 12 to Blue 9. The teams split Pinehurst, both getting 1.5 points. Going into the singles round, Green needs just 1.5 points to retain the cup. Blue needs 5 points (of the 6 available) to win the cup.
The first singles match was Curtis vs Dan. Dan was on fire today and Curtis was struggling. Dan was able to win 5&3. Dan won every match on day 2 and Curtis lost every match on day 2.
The second singles match was, fill-in, Stephen vs Evan. Evan got 7 strokes in the matchup but it wasn't enough. After being down 1 through 7 holes, Stephen was too much and won the last 2 holes to win 1UP. The swing happened in the match on hole 5. Evan 4-putted to push the hole. Because Derek won his match on hole 6, this was the cup clinching point for Green on hole 9..
The third singles match part of the featured match, Derek vs Cam. Derek started off hot winning 4 straight holes. Cam won the next hole but Derek was too much to handle and won easily 4&3.
The fourth singles match was Chris vs Craig. This was also a featured match. This was a special match between the two. Up until this point, both players were undefeated in singles play. This match was a hard faught battle. Craig had some great putts and shots and he was able to hold off any comeback, parring the last 3 holes. Craig wins and stays undefeated in singles play, 1UP.
the fifth singles match was Gordon vs RJ. This was the first time the two faced each other in singles play since 2022. RJ started strong winning the first 3 holes. Gordon fought back and won holes 5 and 6. The match came down to the last hole. RJ birdies the last hole and won 2UP. RJ stays undefeated in singles againts Gordon.
The final singles match was Matt vs Dylan. This match had huge implications on the cup. Green only needed 1.5 points in the singles matches. The first 5 holes were scored holes. When this group was tied on hole 6, Blue was leading 5 of the 6 matches. Matt tied hole 6 to tie the match AS. Then down the stretch, Matt and Dylan pushed the last 3 holes. The match was halved. Thanks to Stephen, by this group teed off on the last hole, Green had already clinched the cup.
🟩🟦 Score Update. Green wins! After 8 rounds, Green wins 14.5 to Blue 12.5. Green team retains the BFBH Cup and becomes the first team to win back to back years. Blue fought back hard on day 2, but it wasn't enough. Congrats to Green team on a hard fought victory!
See you back at Boyne Highlands in 2026 for the next BFBH Cup!
2025 Venue
2025 Teams
- matt*
- gordon
- chris
- derek
- stephen
- curtis
- dylan*
- rj
- craig
- cam
- evan
- dan
2024 Match
Day 1
First tee time was 8:30am at Bay Harbor Golf Club. We had the first tee time on the sheet. We were setting the pace of play. Each day consisted of 4, 9-hole rounds. Each round is a different gameplay.The opening round was the front 9 at Bay Harbor, and the gameplay was 1 Best Ball. Meaning, between the two partners, we write down the low score for each hole. The opening round was Matt and Chris against Dylan and Dan. Going into this featured matchup, Chris had never beaten Dylan (0-1-6 all time). This match was back and forth and eventually came down to the last hole where Dylan and Dan both had eagle putts but Matt closed the door with a 30 foot putt to push on the last hole and hold off Blue to get the first point of the cup. Every year thus far, the winning team of the opening matchup has aligned with the winning team of the cup. Would 2024 outcome be the same?
Match 2 was Gordon and Curtis against newcomer, Blake and last year's mvp, Evan. This match came down to the last hole, Blue was down 2 with 2 to play, but they found a way to win 8 and 9 and push the match.
Match 3 was Derek and Jake against RJ and Craig. Jake is back on Green after starting as an alternate. In a match that started tight, Blue was too much and won holes 5,6,7 to win 3&2.
Round 2 was at the Quarry and the gameplay was 2 best ball. Now this time, both players on the team add their scores to have a combined score. Match 4 was Green's lower handicaps, Matt and Gordon vs Blue's high handicaps, Evan and Dan. Evan and Dan have never won together. After this match, that remained true. Green took 5 of the first 6 holes to win 4&3.
Match 5 was the featured match. It was Chris and Jake vs Dylan and Craig. Chris (+0 net) and Jake (+10 net) score on the right holes and beat Dylan (+7 net) and Craig (+3 net). What makes a match "featured"? Featured matches are recorded.
Match 6 was Derek and Curtis vs RJ and Blake. Derek and Curtis jumped out to a quick lead after the first hole but Blue was too much. RJ starts 2-0 after 2 matches and Blake gets his first win at a BFBH Cup.
After the best ball and 2 best ball matches, Green was up 1 point on Blue. 3.5 to 2.5
Matches 7-12 were played at The Moor Course at Boyne Highlands. The first 3 matches were Alternate format and the last 3 were Scramble.
To start The Moor, Matt and Curtis had their hands full against Craig and Evan. In a surprising upset, Green scored one point on hole 8, but Blue won 2UP.
Match 8 was Chris and Derek against Blake and Dan. This was an exciting match. 8 of 9 holes were scored by a team and Dan almost got a hole-in-one (instead Blue settled for a net hole-in-one). Green was able to hold off a Blue comeback, and secure a point on the last hole to win 2UP.
Match 9 was one of the most dominate performances of the cup. Blue's, Dylan and RJ faced off against Green's Gordon and Jake in alternate shot. Green had an extra stroke on 7 of the hardest holes. Green even insisted 7 strokes were too many. Dylan and RJ were as good as it gets on alternate shot. They shot even par on 6 holes and won 4&3.
Match 10 started the scramble matches. After starting 3 up after 4 holes Matt and Jake had to hold off Craig and Blake's comeback and won 1UP.
In match 11, Chris and RJ were fighting to stay undefeated and Curtis and Dan were fighting for their first win. Green started strong and was 2 up with 3 to play. On par 3, hole 17, Green had hit on the green and Blue just off. After flubbing a putt and thinning a chip, Blue was just off the green hitting their third shot. Meanwhile, Green hit their put to about 8 feet for par. Dan goes first and drains a 30 footer to take par! Then Curtis steps up and drains an 8 footer center cup. What looked like the last hole and a lost point for Blue, ended on a push and going to hole 18. On 18, RJ hit a perfect drive and cut the corner with a look at the green from 170 yards out on a par 5. Green played all of Curtis's shots and ended with a respectable par. Blue won with a nice birdie and took the hole to push the match.
After Day 1, the score was tied 6-6. Chris goes 3-1-0 and RJ goes 3-1-0.
Day 2
Day 2 started at Arthur Hills. The first 9 holes was a one best-ball bramble and the second 9 holes was a two best-ball bramble. It's the longest course at Boyne so Bramble helps teams off the tee.
The opening match, match 13, started the day will excitement. It was Gordon and Curtis against Dylan and Blake. I'll start with this. Dylan was 2 under par and Blue lost the match on the 8th hole, 2&1! There were two holes were a player didn't shoot under par (net par). Holes 1 and 8. Hole 1 was won by a net par for Green. Gordon had a gross birdie on 2, then on 3 Gordon made an eagle from 130 yards out! The guys didn't see it go in, they looked around for a few minutes until someone said "hey, maybe it's in the cup", and it was! The Cup's first gross eagle! Dylan shot birdie and lost the hole. The 4th hole, Blake shot net birdie. On hole 5, Curtis shot net birdie. On hole 6,Dylan chipped in from 30 yards out for birdie. Then while Gren was looking for a ball to play, Dylan putted in for back to back birdies on hole 7. Eventually, Curtis found a ball to play and chipped past the hole 30+ feet but was able to make the comeback par putt for net birdie! They pushed on hole 7. Both teams parred 8 and the match was over. According to the scores, this match alone had 11 net birdies or better. What a performance gentlemen.
Match 14 was a dogfight between Chris, Jake and RJ, Evan to the end. Chris and RJ still haven't lost at this point and they just got done tieing in the previous match. Chris had the driver working early. Hitting 5 or 6 straight fairways but after 4 holes, Blue was up 2-1. Then Green got on track and took a 1UP lead after winning holes 5 and 6. Then the momentum switched on the par 3, 7. Chris hit on the green giving a both players on Green a birdie putt. Both players on Blue missed the green. Chris and Jake were sitting on the green with a huge advantage. RJ has a great up and down from just off the green. Chris and Jake would both go on to 3 putt the hole. Instead of being 2 down with 2 to play (dormie). The match was all square. Then on 8, everyone is getting a stroke except RJ. On the tee at 8, RJ pushed his drive OB. With the door wide open, Chris steps up and does the same thing. Evan then hits a 5 iron off the tee box to get in play and Jake hits a bomb, and keeps Green in it. On to hole 9, the second par 3. Again Green hits on and Blue is just off. And again Blue is able to get up and down and put the pressure on Green team. With the last putt of the match, Chris is able to make the little 3/4 footer to push the match.
Match 15 was Matt and Derek vs Craig and Dan. This match would come down to the last hole. Green jumps to a quick lead on hole 1. Blue eventually ties the match on hole 5. Then it's back and forth, Green then Blue. On the last hole, it's a par 3 with the match all square. Green is able to hit just off the green and Matt nails a 7/8 footer to get up and down for par and Green takes a point 1UP.
After the first 5 rounds, the score is 8.5, Green to 6.5, Blue.
Match 16 was the start of 2 best-ball bramble format. The 2 best-ball bramble ended up having 3 lopsided victories. To start off, it was Jake and Curtis against RJ and Blake. In a bit of a surprise, Green won 5 of the first 6 holes and won the match 4&3. Giving Curtis his second win of the tournament.
The next match was Chris and Gordon against Craig and Dan. Chris and Gordon felt very confident going into this match. Craig had a great 7/8 foot putt on 11 to push the hole. In the end, Green was too consistent and took 4 of the first 6 holes to win 4&3. Chris ended with 2 over par.
Match 18, the last match at The Hills, was between Matt and Derek against Dylan and Evan. This was another not-so-close match. Green scores on one hole but it's Blue who gets the easy win 4&2.Dylan and Evan are 4-0-1 all time together.
Highlights for rounds 5 and 6 at The Hills. Gordon had the first eagle of the cup. Dylan shot -2 under on the front. Green took 4.5 of the 6 points available.
After 6 rounds, the score is now, 10.5, Green to 7.5, Blue. Green jumped to a 3 point lead after the first 18 holes on day 2.
Pinehurst and singles matches at The Heather. Green needs to 3.5 points to win and Blue needs 6 points to retain the cup. No matter what happens on Pinehurst, it's coming down to the singles matches.
Match 19 was an exciting one. Like I said earlier, Dan and Evan have never won together as partners. However in this match, they found themselves up 2 points with 3 to play. I'm not sure what happened next, but Green came alive. Curtis and Jake won 3 straight holes to win the match 1UP on the last hole. A huge point for Green. Green now has 11.5 points. 2.5 points to go.
Match 20 was Gordon, Derek vs Craig, Blake. This one started out with a lot of scoring. It went Blue, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, then 2 holes of AS. Blue finished them off on hole 8, winning 2&1. Blue now has 8.5. 5 points to go.
Match 21, the featured match between Dylan, RJ and Matt, Chris. This is a rematch of last year. Last year, Green was able to win 2 of the last 3 holes to push the match. This match was just as close but with a different outcome. This year, Green was given 4 strokes to account for handicaps. Every holes besides hole 3 and 9 were scored on. The scoring for the first 8 holes went like this: Blue, Green, tie, Blue, Green, Blue, Green, Blue. The two teams just going back and forth. We find ourselves near the green on 9. Chris chips on with about a 30 footer left for Matt to make par. Dylan hits his shot long, giving RJ a chip from behind the green, on a tree root for par. RJ chips and leaves it just off the green in the rough about 15/20 feet from the pin. So now Matt has putt for par and Dylan has a chip for bogey. Green needs to win the hole to push the match. What do you think happens next? You guessed it, Dylan gets up there and hits a perfect chip to drain it for bogey! Matt gives it his best but misses it just right. They push the hole and Blue wins the match.
After 7 rounds, the score is 11.5, Green to 8.5, Blue. Blue won 2 of the 3 points at Pinehurst.
The Singles Matches. The groups stay together and the matchups are Curtis vs Dan, Jake vs Evan, Derek vs Blake, Gordon vs Craig, Chris vs RJ, and Matt vs Dylan. Since this matches were so close in time, we need to talk about them as they finish, so I'll be jumping out of order.
The first match to end was Match 22. Curtis vs Dan. A hard fought victory and Dan gets his first win of the cup, winning 2&1 on hole 17. The other 2 groups were on 15 and 16. Score update. Green: 11.5, Blue: 10.5.
The next match to end was Match 26, Chris vs RJ. This match was about putting. Who could putt less worse. The greens were extremely fast in the afternoon and it hurt both players. In this year's rematch, Chris ended up winning on the same hole as last year, hole 16. Score update. Green: 12.5, Blue: 10.5.
The next match to finish was on 17. Match 24, Derek vs Blake. This was a tough fought match. Every hole had a winner, so no pushes. Derek had a little 3 footer to win the hole and match and he sealed it. Score update. Green: 13.5, Blue: 10.5.
Derek's putt put Green ahead, 13.5 to 10.5. Which meant Green only needed a 0.5 point to win the cup. Which meant we just needed one player to push a match to get the 14 points. Right after Derek's putt, we found out Jake was 1 up on Evan going into the last hole, which meant the worst he could do is push, meaning Green had the 14 they need to win! It was over, Derek's putt sealed the victory for Green in 2024!👏👏🙌🙌
Match 23, Jake vs Evan. This match would come down to the last hole. Jake won the first hole, but found himself down 1 with 3 to play. He went on to win holes 16 and 17. So he was 1 up going into the last hole. After Evan hit in the water, Jake finished him off and won the match 1UP. Score update. Green: 14.5, Blue: 10.5.
Match 25 between Gordon and Craig came down to the last hole for pride. Craig held Gordon off and won his 4th singles match all time, 1UP. Score update. Green: 14.5, Blue: 11.5.
The last match was between Matt and Dylan. Matt made a clutch putt on 17 after a misread by Dylan. The match came down the green on 18. Matt dunked his in the water and Dylan made par. Dylan won 1UP. Score update. Green: 14.5, Blue: 12.5.
Day 2 highlights, Curtis goes 3-0-1, Jake goes 3-1-0, Chris and Craig win their singles matches to stay undefeated in singles, Dylan chips in on 9 to save a 0.5 point, and Derek is the point that seals the win for the Green Team!
2024 Players
- Matt *team captain
- Chris
- Gordon
- Derek
- Jake
- Curtis
- Dylan *team captain
- RJ
- Craig
- Blake
- Dan
- Evan
2023 Match
Going into 2023, we were expecting the closest score yet. We kept most scores all year long and we were confident in our golfers handicaps. With that being said, we still didn’t have every scorecard so it wasn’t a perfect system.
2023 also introduces a new gameplay, Pinehurst. Both players tee off, then they play each other’s ball, then play alternate from there. This format was a big hit amongst the players. This will continue to be a format going forward.
A major highlight of the weekend was the stay. Boyne Highlands is the best bang for buck that resort golf has to offer in Michigan. The breakfast, the lodging, the hot tub pool, and of course some of the top golf courses in the state. We enjoyed it so much, we already booked our stay at Boyne for 2024! That’s right, we’re running it back! This time, however, we’re Bay Harbor will be included in the 2024 Cup.
Day 1
2023 started with one best ball matches and an opening ceremony by the starter. With everyone standing on tee one of the hills, Dylan and Cam, Chris and Curtis teed off. Curtis showed up 5 minutes before tee time. With poor opening drives from Green, Dylan and Cam won the opening hole. They never fell behind and took the first point for Blue 4&3. The next two points went to Green after solid play from both teams. Green took a 2-1 lead after the first match.
The second matches were 2 best ball. Hole 13 might be the most breathtaking hole in all of the Highlands. The matches started with Dylan and Craig taking a point for Chris and Derek and giving Derek his only loss of the weekend. Dylan beats Chris again (he’s undefeated against Chris). Matt and Travis play well and beat Cam and Dan. The third match didn’t seem very close. RJ and Evan take an easy point.
After 18 holes and 2 matches, the Cup is tied 3-3.
After a delicious lunch at Seminole Pub, we were off to the next 18 holes. The 3rd match was alternate shot at The Ross. One player on each team teed off on odd numbered holes and the other, even numbered. The Ross is one of the most interesting courses at Boyne. Every hole is a replica of a variety of holes from the famous course designer, Donald Ross. The course has over 100 bunkers. Playing well will be no easy feat.
Matt and Jake kept their match close, but couldn’t get a point to lose to Dylan and Dan. The second match was just bad golf. The green team put four 8s, two 7s and a 5 on the scorecard. Surprisingly, they played until hole 8, losing 3&2. The third match, Green ran away with it, giving Derek another win and Curtis’s first and only win. Green won 4&3.
After 3 matches, Blue led 5-4.
Still at the Ross, the last 9 holes and the last match of the day. The gameplay was the Scramble format. With both players playing from the same spot, teams have the ability to shoot low. Before we get to the first match of the back nine, the second match was lost by Green conceding the match, losing 5&4.The third match was easily won by Green, 3&2. The first match was mostly close to the end. On 13, with an extra stroke, Green took the first point. After Blue took 15 and 16, it came down to the last hole. Blue was up 1 with 1. Blue players teed off and both nearly hit both shots in the pond. Blue’s ball was sitting 1 foot away from the water, with just enough room to swing without falling in. With all 8 other players circling around the ball, Evan took a swing… solid contact... and he stuck the green. An unbelievable shot with all eyes on him. After that shot, there was no chance to take the point for Green. Blue wins 2UP.
After day 1, Blue leads 7-5. Dylan goes 4-0, Chris goes 0-4.
Day 2
Day 2 started at The Moor. Probably the easiest course during the trip, but certainly not the least enjoyed. The front gameplay was Bramble, sometimes called a Shamble. With Green down 2 to start the day, they needed to jump out early to get back in it.
The first match was Matt and Curtis vs Craig and Evan. Surprisingly, this match wasn’t close. Evan stayed hot and his 14 strokes on nine holes was too much to overcome for Green. Blue won 3&2. In the second match, Chris and Derek jumped out to an early lead, 3 up through 3. It was too much for Cam and Dan to recover. Green taking a point, 3&2. Many people didn’t give Jake and Travis a chance in the third match, but they kept it close until the last hole. In the end the #1 and #2 players for Blue, were too much. Blue took another point 1UP.
Not the start Green needed for day two. Now down one more than when the day began, they needed to make up some ground.
The back nine was a two-ball bramble. The first match was Curtis, Chris vs Cam, Evan. The fairytale story continues as Evan seems unbeatable with an extra stroke a hole. Cam and Evan win 2&1 and Blue takes a 4 shot lead. The third match before the second. Green was able to stop the bleeding, winning a very important point, 4&2. The second match of the nine came down to the last hole. It was Matt and Travis vs Dylan and Craig. With every hole giving a point to a team, the match was all square going into the last hole. All four players eventually made it to the green for a putt-off. Dylan putting for eagle, Matt putting for birdie, Travis putting for par, and Craig putting for bogey. With the pressure on, everyone two-putted and the match ended AS.
After the third round, Blue was leading, 10.5-7.5.
The last 18 holes of the 2023 BFBH Cup were played at Boyne Highlands championship course, The Heather. 9 points were still available for the taking. Blue needed 3.5 more points to take the cup and Green needed 6 points to keep the cup. Remember, a tie goes to the previous year’s winner. Green won in 2022, so if it ends 13.5 to 13.5, then they retain the cup. Green needed to win 6 of the remaining points.
The front nine was a new game format, Pinehurst. For the first time all weekend, the players would play against the same players for all 18 holes. The first match was Curtis and Derek vs Evan and Dan. That match went down to the wire. Green won the last hole and pushed the match. The second match was Jake and Travis vs Craig and Cam. Green got the better of Blue and won on the last hole. The third and final match was Blue team captain, Dylan, and RJ vs Green team captain, Matt, and Chris. With all the stakes on the line, this was one of the most competitive matches of the weekend. Down 1 with 1 to play, Matt and Chris won the last hole to push the match.
After the Pinehurst matches, Green gains 1 point on Blue. Blue leads Green 11.5-9.5.
This is it ladies and gentlemen. It came down to the last nine holes. Blue needed 2.5 points and Green needed 4 points to win. The Heather was slowed down by a rowdy group in front of our players and we were pushing daylight. By the end of the cup, the sun was set for at least 30 minutes.
The first match, Derek vs Dan. Derek was on fire all weekend. Dan didn’t stand a chance. Derek won 5&4. Blue 11.5, Green 10.5.
The next match to end was Jake vs Craig. Craig got a stroke against Jake (questionable) and he took advantage of it. Craig won 2&1 on hole 8. Blue 12.5, Green 10.5.
The next match to finish was Chris vs RJ. Surprisingly, this match ended earlier than we all expected. In the end, the bunkers won. Chris won 3&2. Blue 12.5, Green 11.5.
Next to finish was Matt vs Dylan. On hole 13, we were hitting into the sun. After thinking he had a great shot, we found Dylan in the rough without a shot at the green. Dylan ended up losing the hole and losing his composure. Matt would win 13, 14 and 15. After the push on 17, it was over 2&1, Green team. Blue 12.5, Green 12.5.
Two groups played the 18th hole. Curtis vs Evan and Travis vs Cam.
Going into the 18th hole, Evan vs Curtis. Evan was up 1 and he took care of business after Curtis went into the water. Evan won for the 6th time. Blue 13.5, Green 12.5.
It all came down to the final match. Travis vs Cam. Travis is up 1. All Travis needs to do is tie against Cam on the hole and Green wins the cup. The 18th hole is one of the hardest holes on all of Boyne’s property. The second shot is a 180 yard shot over water to a green. Cam tees off with an iron to play it safe. He duffs it right, about 50 yards. Travis’s tee shot is a hook left into the weeds. Cam’s second shot is a duck hook left, down a hill to hole 10. Travis takes a drop and hits it into the water. Takes a drop and hits back into the water. Cam hits on the green. Travis concedes and the match ends in a push. Blue wins the 2023 BFBH cup 14 points to 13 points.
2023 Players
- Matt *team captain
- Chris
- Curtis
- Travis
- Jake
- Derek
- Dylan *team captain
- RJ
- Craig
- Dan
- Cam
- Evan
2022 Match
2022 marked the second year of the BFBH Cup. The 2022 Cup is known as the year of the player expansion. The group size went from 8 to 12 to players. Along with players, the total points went from 14 to 27.
Blue Team and Green Team were lead by returning captains Dylan and Goose. Blue retained the cup, which meant Green needed to capture 14 points to gain control of the cup. A feat that Dylan did not foresee happening.
Day 1
The cup started at arguably the nicest course of the weekend, Stoatin Brae. A major surprise to the first round was Dylan and RJ falling to Matt and Gordon 4&3. Green jumped out to a 2-1 lead after the first 9 holes.
In perhaps the match of the weekend, RJ and Evan found themselves down 4 points with 5 holes to play against Gordon and Derek. In an absolute thriller, down to the wire, RJ and Evan rallied and won 5 straight holes. RJ’s chip in on 18 sealed the victory for Blue. After the first 18 holes, Green lead 4-2.
In round 2, Jake and Derek vs Dylan and Cam ended in a tie, but every hole besides #9 was scored. An exciting match that ended in All-Square.
Winning 5 straight holes is something we hadn't seen in the BFBH Cup, until this day, and it was seen twice. Once with RJ and Evan's come-from-behind victory and the other time was this match with Matt and Curtis winning 5 straight holes against Evan and Dan. After day 1, Green lead 8.5-3.5.
Day 2
Day 2 games included 1 ball bramble, alternate shot, scramble, and singles matches. Green started with a 5 point lead and only 5.5 points needed to steal the cup.
Green team came out on fire, winning 5 of the 6 matches in the first round of play. The match that gave Green the cup was a missed putt on 18. It was the putt heard across the course. Craig missing a 3 foot putt that ended the match in AS and gave Green the 1/2 point needed to seal the victory.
Now just playing for more points, Blue won 2 of the 3 scrambles and 5 of the 6 singles matches.
2022 Venue
2022 Players
- Matt *team captain
- Jake
- Curtis
- Travis
- Gordon
- Derek
- Dylan *team captain
- RJ
- Craig
- Dan
- Cam
- Evan
2021 Match
2021 marked the first official year of the BFBH Cup. Lead by the blue team captain and commissioner Dylan Wells, and the green team captain Matt Gruesbeck.
In the last beautiful fall days in Northern Michigan, 14 points were available for the taking. In 2 days, 3 rounds of golf were played. Each round was broken into 9 hole matches in a variety of games and competition.
This year started with Dan and Derek playing 9 holes the day before because of a day two time crunch, they tied, starting the score off with 0.5 to 0.5. On the official day 1, the blue team took a commanding lead right out of gate, winning the first 4 games outright and starting with a 4.5-0.5 lead. The blue team continued their dominance on day 1 with 2.5 more points. After day 1, the score was blue team 7, green team 2.
Heading into the final day and the singles matches left to play, the best green team could do was tie. There were 5 points left on the table. The green team scored 2 points on the first 9 holes, making the score 7-4. Heading into the singles matches, green had to win each one outright. This is where the comeback story ends, in the end, the blue team was too much, winning 2 of the last 3 points on the back 9 holes.
The blue team defeated the green team 9 to 5, holding cup for the first year.
2021 Venue
2021 Players
- Matt*
- Chris
- Travis
- Derek
- Dylan*
- RJ
- Craig
- Dan