Bishop’s Cup Charity Golf Event | Catholic Fundraiser Near Me, SD

33rd Annual Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament

Save the Date!

Monday, August 17, 2026
Minnehaha Country Club – and – The Country Club of Sioux Falls

About This Event

The Bishop’s Cup is the longest-running Bishop’s Charity event for our diocese. Established in 1994, this event is held in August of each year on the two most pristine courses in our diocese: The Country Club of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha Country Club. Proceeds from this event benefit Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center, located near Irene, SD.

Event Includes:

18 holes of golf and carts
Chance to participate in the putting contest and other events held on the course
Lunch on your assigned course
Following play, social and awards program
Registration gift
Driving range warm-up
Opportunities to win prizes
1 ticket to Taste the Goodness, held on the first weekend in August

Schedule

Morning Round

Played only at TCCSF

6:30 a.m. Morning Round Check-in & Warmup | TCCSF

7:15 a.m. Welcome, Rules & Blessing | TCCSF

7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start | TCCSF

11:00 a.m. Lunch Available at Registration Area | TCCSF

5:30 p.m. Return to Course for Social, Program, Awards, and Putting Contest Finals | TCCSF

Afternoon Round

Played at both courses

11:30 a.m. Afternoon Round Check-in & Warmup
Lunch Available at Assigned Course

12:15 p.m. Welcome, Rules & Blessing | MCC

12:25 p.m. Welcome, Rules & Blessing | TCCSF

12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start

5:30 p.m. Social Hour | MCC*

6:15 p.m. Program & Awards | MCC

6:45 p.m. Closing Prayer & Blessing | MCC

6:45 p.m. Putting Contest Finals | MCC

*ALL golfers are invited to the award program and social at Minnehaha Country Club

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tournament Sponsor | $10,000

2 teams of four – which includes everything included in an individual golfer registration:
- 18 holes of golf and carts
- Chance to participate in the putting contest
- Lunch on your assigned course, social and awards program at TCCSF
- Registration gift
- Driving range warm up
- Opportunities to win prizes
Opportunity to place a promotional table or tent at a tee box on each course
Prominent logo recognition on all print and digital marketing materials
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin ads (distributed to 34,000+ households)
Logo with link on event website
Local media (where applicable)
“Live” recognition throughout the event
Social media recognition with logo
Opportunity to display large company banner during golf event
4 Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
12 tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024

Presenting Sponsor | $5,000

1 team of four – which includes everything included in an individual golfer registration:
- - 18 holes of golf and carts
  - Chance to participate in the putting contest
  - Lunch on your assigned course, social and awards program at TCCSF
  - Registration gift
  - Driving range warm up
  - Opportunities to win prizes
Opportunity to place a promotional table or tent at a tee box on a course
Prominent logo recognition on all print and digital marketing materials
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin ads (distributed to 34,000+ households)
Logo with link on event website
Local media (where applicable)
“Live” recognition throughout the event
Social media recognition with logo
Opportunity to display large company banner during golf event
4 Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
8 tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024

Golden Eagle Sponsor | $2,700

1 team of four – which includes everything included in an individual golfer registration:
- - 18 holes of golf and carts
  - Chance to participate in the Putting Contest
  - Lunch on your assigned course, social, and awards program at TCCSF
  - Registration gift
  - Driving range warm up
  - Opportunities to win prizes
Prominent logo recognition on all print and digital marketing materials
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin ads (distributed to 34,300 households)
Logo with link to your company website on ccfesd.org
Local media (where applicable)
“Live” recognition throughout the event
Social media logo recognition
4 Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
6 tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024
Opportunity to place a promotional table or tent at a tee box on a course for an additional $1,000

Young Eagle Sponsor | $2,700

Help encourage and support new, younger participants in our tournament!

Sponsor up to 12 golfers, 35 and under, to participate in the tournament
This would allow each of these 12 individuals to register to golf for $100 ($200 discount each)
These players would be eligible for all the benefits of an Individual Golfer:
- 18 holes of golf and carts
- Chance to participate in the Putting Contest
- Lunch on your assigned course, social, and awards program at TCCSF
- Registration gift
- Driving range warm up
- Opportunities to win prizes
- 1 ticket to Taste the Goodness on August 14th
Sponsor will receive:
- Logo recognition in the tournament program
- Logo recognition on the Catholic Community Foundation website
- Recognition on Social Media
- “Live” recognition at the event Awards Barbecue
- Recognition on Catholic Radio
- 4 Hole Sponsor signs – Two (2) located on the courses (2 on each course)
- 6 tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024

Eagle Sponsor | $2,200

One team of four – which includes everything included in golfer registration:
- 18 holes of golf and carts
- Chance to participate in the putting contest
- Lunch on your assigned course, social and awards program at TCCSF
- Registration gift
- Driving range warm up
- Opportunities to win prizes
Recognition in the event program with logo
2 Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (1 on each course)
4 tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024

Birdie Sponsor | $1,100

2 Individual Golfer registrations – which includes:
- 18 holes of golf and carts
- Chance to participate in the putting contest
- Lunch on your assigned course, social and awards program at TCCSF
- Registration gift
- Driving range warm up
- Opportunities to win prizes
- 1 ticket to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024
Recognition in the event program with logo
1 Hole Sponsor signs located on the course

Individual Golfer | $350

18 holes of golf played on TCCSF (morning only) and carts
Chance to participate in the Putting Contest
Lunch on your assigned course, social, and awards program at TCCSF
Registration gift
Driving range warm up
Opportunities to win prizes
1 ticket to Taste the Goodness on August 3rd, 2024

Priest Sponsor | $350

Can’t attend the event? Sponsor a Priest to attend in your place.

Priest will receive:
- 18 holes of golf and carts
- Chance to participate in the putting contest
- Lunch on assigned course, social and awards program at TCCSF
- Registration gift
- Driving range warm up
- Opportunities to win prizes
Sponsor will receive:
- Name recognition in event program

Hole Sponsor | $200–$400

1 Hole Sponsor sign with your company logo or personal recognition located on one of the courses ($200)
2 Hole Sponsor signs with your company logo or personal recognition. One sign will be placed on each course! ($400)
Name recognition in event program

Questions about sponsorships?

2025 Tournament Results

The Country Club of Sioux Falls

First Flight

1st Place
Tim Hilber, Ed Bloom, Mason Salwedel, Jonathan Swift

2nd Place
Tyler Johnson, Thad Walling, Brett Ketcham, Tayler Streff

Second Flight

1st Place
Tim Dardis, Brian Kirby, Pat Lawler, Roger Weber

2nd Place
Don Rahn, Todd Woods, Steve Pietila, Jason Spicer

Pin Prizes

#1 Longest Drive – Men
Lucas Fiegen

#1 Longest Drive – Women
Anita Thomas

#6 Closest to the Pin – Men
Dennis Breske

#6 Closest to the Pin – Women
Emily Nachtigall

#8 Longest Putt
Antonio Casiello

#12 Closest to the Pin
Casey Reifenruta

#14 Longest Putt
Tim Hudsson

#17 Closest to the Pin
Gary Mouw

Minnehaha Country Club

First Flight

1st Place
Ryan VanLaecken, Rob VanLaecken, Todd Meester, Nate VanLaecken, Fr. Shaun Haggerty

2nd Place
Jim Jarding, Elliot Hitt, Eric Hansen, Derrick Larson

Second Flight

1st Place
Dave Brown, Ryan Austad, Kraig Kronaizl, Dave Eisland

2nd Place
Mike Von Bergen, Scott Helstad, Matthew Schroeder, Patrick Siegling

Third Flight

1st Place
Danny Schiltz, Brian Chicoine, Brad Flemming, Matt Neu

2nd Place
Michelle Carlson, Pamela Kreber, Emily Geraets, Bennett Geraets

Pin Prizes

#4 Longest Drive – Men
JP Noonan

#4 Longest Drive – Women
Michelle Carlson

#6 Closest to the Pin – Men
Lucas Schaefbauer

#6 Closest to the Pin – Women
Michaela Sztapka

#9 Longest Putt
Rob VanLaecken

#10 Closest to the Pin
Traci Christensen

#17 Closest to the Pin
Lucas Schaefbauer

#18 Longest Putt
Mat Kurtenbach

2025 Event Photos

Browse Event Photos

All of the proceeds from this charity event benefit

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center

About Broom Tree Retreat Center

Nestled in the rolling hills of Missouri Valley, Broom Tree provides a picturesque setting that makes for a tranquil and serene environment. Within walking distance from pristine Lake Marindahl, the facilities provide a perfect atmosphere where one can come away from the constant demands of everyday life. The peaceful grounds, adjacent lake, Conference Center, Lodge, cabins and prairie church provide a place of recollection and prayer for people of all ages and faiths.