HIGHLANDER CUP 2026
This is one of the most popular events at Duntroon Highlands. It’s a Ryder style team-based tournament open to everyone* with tee times starting at 11:00 AM. Two teams* of 40 play to find out who takes the coveted Highlander Cup.
Public players, Members and Flex Pack holders will fight it out for bragging rights to the title of Highlander Cup Champion.
*Honour Handicap System will be used to assign people to either red and white teams in an effort to make them as evenly matched as possible. An email will go out to all registrants after registration closes requesting latest actual/estimated handicaps. Official Golf Canada handicap is not required.
New this year is the partnership with Side Launch Brewing! This includes:
- Winning team will go home with a Side Launch gift pack
- Chance to Win Beer for a YEAR on hole 3
- Hit the Keg on hole 10 to take it home with you!
REGISTRATION:
- Online registration ONLY- Deadline is midnight July 14
- $75 + tax for Members and Flex Pack Holders- register as an individual HERE;
- $155 + tax for Public players- register as an individual HERE
- Includes prizing, dinner, awards and all kinds of extras!
- Limit of 80 players so register today!
FORMAT: Ryder Cup with a Twist
- Team Dalton (white) vs. Team Jean (red). The team’s names are inspired by the original founders of Duntroon Highlands, Dalton and Jean Sampson.
- First foursome starts at 11 AM; teams will be allocated and sent out at least 48 hours prior to July 20. Dress in the colour of the team you are put on…Team Dalton (white) or Team Jean (red)
- Two players from each team will be paired up within a foursome to take on two players from the other team in a series of three 6-hole matches.
- Live announcing will begin after 5 pm, making the last few foursomes coming through the 18th hole crowd favourites as Team Dalton and Team Jean battle it out
RULES:
- Matches are 6 holes only and end in either a win or a tie.
- They do not extend past the allotted 6 holes.
- Each match is worth 1 point. Halved matches are worth ½ point for each team.
- The winning team will have earned at least half the points available plus ½ point or more.
- In the event of a tie Team Jean will retain the Cup.
- Strokes will be allotted to players or teams according to formulas for each format.
- Teams will be created via draft by the two team captains and emailed out by July 18
PRIZES
- More than $5000 in prizes!
- Includes:
- Winning team will go home with a Side Launch gift pack
- Chance to Win Beer for a YEAR on hole 3
- Hit the Keg on hole 10 to take it home with you!
DETAILS
Holes 1-6 Better Ball.
- Each player plays his or her ball and the best Net score for each hole from each team
determines which team wins the hole.
Holes 7-12 Modified Alternate shot.
- Both members and guests of members of each team tee off on each hole and play alternates from the selected drive
until the ball is holed. Please note that a penalty stroke does not count as a shot taken by the
next player.
Holes 13-18 Two person Scramble.
- All players tee off and each team chooses the best shot of two and each plays a second shot
from that position. Continue until the ball is holed and record one net score for the team.
FOOD:
- A hearty buffet dinner will be served 6:00-7:00 PM:
- Tender slow-cooked pulled pork, served on a soft, fresh brioche bun with a side of creamy coleslaw for the perfect balance of flavors. Crispy fries and a fresh local mixed green salad will also be available.
NOTES:
- Teams may concede a hole at any time during the play of that hole. Putts that are conceded are good even if the player chooses to putt it as practice and misses. Players may practice putting on the green once the hole has been completed provided they do not hold up play.
RESULTS:
