33rd Annual Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament

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 the region: 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
  • 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

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Two teams of four (8 players) – 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 MCC
    • Driving range warm up
  • 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
  • Logo recognition on CCFESD social media
  • Opportunity to display large company banner during golf event
  • Four (4) Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
  • Twelve (12) tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  • One team of four (4) – 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 MCC
      • Driving range warm up
  •  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
  • Logo recognition on CCFESD social media
  • Opportunity to display large company banner during golf event
  • Four (4) Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
  • Eight (8) tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  • One team of four (4) – 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 MCC
      • Driving range warm up
  • 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 ton event website
  • Local media (where applicable)
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
  • Logo recognition on CCFESD social media
  • Four (4) Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (2 on each course)
  • Six (6) tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  •  Opportunity to place a promotional table or tent at a tee box on a course for an additional $1,000

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

  • Sponsor up to 12 young 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 MCC
    • Driving range warm up
    • One (1) ticket to Taste the Goodness on August 1, 2026
  • Sponsor will receive:
    • Logo recognition in the tournament program
    • Logo recognition on the event website
    • Recognition on CCFESD social media
    • “Live” recognition at the event awards program
    • Four (4) hole sponsor signs (2 on each course)
    • Six (6) tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  • One team of four (4) – which includes everything included in 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 MCC
    • Driving range warm up
  • Logo recognition in the event program
  • Two (2) Hole Sponsor signs located on the courses (1 on each course)
  • Four (4) tickets to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  • Two (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 MCC
    • Driving range warm up
    • One (1) ticket to Taste the Goodness on August 1st, 2026
  • Logo recognition in the event program
  • One (1) Hole Sponsor sign located on the course

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 MCC
    • Driving range warm up
  • Sponsor will receive:
    • Name recognition in event program
  • One (1) Hole Sponsor sign with your company logo or personal recognition located on one of the courses: $200
  • Two (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?

Contact us at events@ccfesd.org or 605-988-3765.

2026 Tournament Results

Bishop’s Challenge Low Net
Dennis Feterl, Dale Nelsen, Scott Olson, Floyd Rummel

Bishop’s Challenge Low Gross
Tim Alick, Carl Carlson, Tom Carlson, Tim Donohue

Bishop’s Scramble Low Net
Tim Hilber, Ken Markie, Mason Salzwedel, Jonathan Swift

Minnehaha Country Club

First Flight

1st Place
Fr. Mark Lichter, Todd Meester, Nate VanLaecken, Rob VanLaecken, Ryan VanLaecken

2nd Place
 Rob Karst, Randy Lee, Tom Morgan, Brigham Wachal

Second Flight

1st Place
Tim Hilber, Ken Markie, Mason Salzwedel, Jonathan Swift

2nd Place
Aaron Nachtigall, Joe Runge, Michael Runge, Dustin Schauer

Pin Prizes

#4 Longest Drive – Men
Corey Fishel

#4 Longest Drive – Women
Theresa Gaspar

#6 Closest to the Pin – Men
Brian Cooper

#6 Closest to the Pin – Women
Dana Jackson

#9 Longest Putt
Don Koster

#10 Closest to the Pin
Rick Lessnau

#17 Closest to the Pin
Don Koster

#18 Longest Putt
Jason Owan

The Country Club of Sioux Falls

First Flight

1st Place
Dave Brown, Darren Lee, Sam Olson, Scott Schneidermann

2nd Place
Scott Gloe, Andy Mahowald, Nick Mahowald, Steve Morgans

Second Flight

1st Place
Dave Arend, Jason Beuckens, Rory Kelly, Ryan Noonan

2nd Place
Matt Adamson, Jon Erickson, Erik Ustad, Mike Yaeger

Third Flight

1st Place
Jaden Holzer, Todd Hopkins, Casey Tomac, Keith Portner

2nd Place
Michael Czmowski, Tim Czmowski, Daryl Larson, Stu Schreurs, Dcn. Brad Wiemann

Pin Prizes

#1 Longest Drive – Men
Lucas Schaefbauer

#1 Longest Drive – Women
Maggie Murphy

#6 Closest to the Pin – Men
Jeff McCann

#6 Closest to the Pin – Women
Michaela Sztapka

#8 Longest Putt
Chris Willging

#12 Closest to the Pin
Rory Kelly

#17 Longest Putt
Lauren Hanson

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.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors and donors!

Tournament Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Golden Eagle Sponsors

Joe & Kathy Carmody

BJ Schaefbauer

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