
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
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.


























