Twisted Tea Cup 2026

Grip it. Sip it. Rip it.

🔐 ADMIN MODE

🏌️ Courses and Round Settings

Arrowhead Country Club – Wed, Mar 4

Tee Times: 1:39, 1:48, 1:57 PM

Yardage: ~6,400 yds | White Tees

Notes: Rotates between Cypress, Lakes, and Waterway nines — TBD on arrival.

TimePlayers
1:39 PM
1:48 PM
1:57 PM
Arrowhead Country Club

Cypress Nine

Arrowhead Cypress Nine Scorecard

Lakes Nine

Arrowhead Lakes Nine Scorecard

Waterway Nine

Arrowhead Waterway Nine Scorecard
Norman Course – Thu, Mar 5 (AM)

Tee Times: 7:08, 7:16, 7:24 AM

Yardage: ~6,636 yds | White Tees

TimePlayers
7:08 AM
7:16 AM
7:24 AM
Norman Course
Norman Course Scorecard
Dye Club – Thu, Mar 5 (PM)

Tee Times: 1:08, 1:16, 1:24 PM

Yardage: ~6,840 yds | White Tees

TimePlayers
1:08 PM
1:16 PM
1:24 PM
Dye Club
Dye Club Scorecard
Glen Dornoch Waterway Links – Fri, Mar 6 (AM)

Tee Times: 8:00, 8:08, 8:16 AM

Yardage: ~6,446 yds | Blue Tees

TimePlayers
8:00 AM
8:08 AM
8:16 AM
Glen Dornoch Waterway Links
Glen Dornoch Scorecard
Tidewater Golf Club – Fri, Mar 6 (PM)

Tee Times: 1:27, 1:36, 1:45 PM

Yardage: ~6,771 yds | Blue Tees

TimePlayers
1:27 PM
1:36 PM
1:45 PM
Tidewater Golf Club
Tidewater Scorecard
Love Course – Sat, Mar 7 (AM)

Tee Times: 7:24, 7:32 AM

Yardage: ~6,436 yds | White Tees

TimePlayers
7:24 AM
7:32 AM
Love Course
Love Course Scorecard
Fazio Course – Sat, Mar 7 (PM)

Tee Times: 1:13, 1:22 PM

Yardage: ~6,610 yds | White Tees

TimePlayers
1:13 PM
1:22 PM
Fazio Course
Fazio Course Scorecard

🌤️ Trip Weather Forecast

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👥 Players

Rick Pusateri

Handicap: 15.5

Rank: —

Brent Aona

Handicap: 13.4

Rank: —

Scott Kahler

Handicap: 9.8

Rank: —

Andrew Kisner

Handicap: 10.6

Rank: —

Kyle Steinbauer

Handicap: 3.2

Rank: —

Eric Wetli

Handicap: 6.7

Rank: —

Seth Roach

Handicap: 7.4

Rank: —

Erik Vandevelde

Handicap: 20.0

Rank: —

Jeff Heidelberger

Handicap: 17.6

Rank: —

💰 Wagers & Payouts

🏆 MB Twisted Tea Cup 2026 — Payout Structure

Assumptions:

✅ Proposed Gambling Structure — $100 Buy-In

Total Pot: $900

Balanced structure · Low drama · Overall finish still king

⛳ Round Payouts — $375 Total

Round Format Pot Payout Breakdown
Wednesday PM Net Stroke Play (½ Weight) $45 $30 / $15
Thursday AM 3-Ball Match Play $75 $25 to pod winner
Thursday PM 2 of 3 Best Net (Teams) $90 $60 / $30 (per team)
Friday AM Rotating Captain Duel $75 $25 to pod winner
Friday PM 3-Man Shamble (Teams) $90 $60 / $30 (per team)

🏆 Overall Payouts — $525 Total

Finish Payout
1st Place$250
2nd Place$150
3rd Place$75
4th Place$50

Vibe: Everyone stays alive throughout the trip, but the overall finish still carries the most weight.

🎯 Dots & Stroke Allocation

🎯 What Are “Dots”?

Dots represent handicap strokes a player receives on specific holes, based on course handicap, tee yardage, and hole difficulty.

How Dots Are Applied Handicap stroke allocation
  • Dots use 90% Course Handicap, rounded to whole numbers
  • Strokes applied starting at HDCP 1, then 2, etc.
  • If CH > 18, a second pass begins again at HDCP 1
  • Double dots = two strokes on that hole

● = single pop    ●● = double pop

Arrowhead Country Club

Arrowhead — Cypress / Lakes

White Tees · 6,242 yds · Rating 69.7 · Slope 129
Player CH Holes 1–18
123456 789 101112131415 161718
Par 453443 454 445434 435
Index 715111713 3915 6148161812 2104
Rick15
Brent12
Scott9
Kisner10
Kyle2
Wetli5
Roach7
Erik20
Jeff17
Blue Tees · 6,697 yds · Rating 72.1 · Slope 139
Player CH Holes 1–18
123456 789 101112131415 161718
Par 453443 454 445434 435
Index 715111713 3915 6148161812 2104
Rick19
Brent16
Scott12
Kisner13
Kyle4
Wetli8
Roach10
Erik23
Jeff21

🏆 MB Twisted Tea Cup 2026 – Formats

📋 Event Roster (GHIN Index)

  • Rick Pusateri — 15.5
  • Brent Aona — 13.4
  • Scott Kahler — 9.8
  • Andrew Kisner — 10.6
  • Kyle Steinbauer — 3.2
  • Eric Wetli — 6.7
  • Seth Roach — 7.4
  • Erik Vandevelde — 20.0
  • Jeff Heidelberger — 17.6

Handicap Policy: Use 90% of each player’s Course Handicap (90% CH). For the Shamble, CH is applied at 75%

Group Average GHIN: Simple average of GHIN Index values (rounded to 1 decimal).

*Formats below are expandable for details*

Round 1 — Wednesday PM (Arrival Round) Net Stroke Play · ½ Points · 90% CH
  • This round is played as individual net stroke play.
  • All players play their own ball on every hole.
  • Net scores are calculated using 90% of each player’s Course Handicap (90% CH).
  • Each player records a single net score for the round.
  • This round is weighted at ½ value toward overall cup standings, accounting for travel day.
  • Players are ranked by lowest net score.
  • This round serves as a competitive arrival round while allowing flexibility on travel day.
Tea Time 1 — Avg GHIN: 12.9
Kyle Steinbauer3.212.9
Rick Pusateri15.5
Erik Vandevelde20.0
Tea Team 2 — Avg GHIN: 12.6
Eric Wetli6.712.6
Brent Aona13.4
Jeff Heidelberger17.6
Tea Time 3 — Avg GHIN: 9.3
Seth Roach7.49.3
Scott Kahler9.8
Andrew Kisner10.6
Round 2 — Thursday AM 3-Ball Match Play · Net · 90% CH
  • This round is played as 3-ball match play within each threesome.
  • Each group uses a round-robin format, with every player competing against both other players on each hole.
  • All scoring is based on net scores using 90% Course Handicap (90% CH).
  • On each hole:
    • A player may win against both opponents (strong hole).
    • A player may split results (win one match, lose one).
    • A player may lose against both opponents.
  • Match results are awarded on a hole-by-hole basis.
  • Total match points accumulated over 18 holes determine standings within each group.
  • Overall round standings place each pod winner in tiers 1 thru 3. Within Tiers, determined by total points.
  • Tiebreakers are noted to the right, but net birds, net double+, net total, etc
Tea Time 1 — Avg GHIN: 11.4
Kyle Steinbauer3.211.4
Brent Aona13.4
Jeff Heidelberger17.6
Tea Time 2 — Avg GHIN: 12.2
Eric Wetli6.712.2
Scott Kahler9.8
Erik Vandevelde20.0
Tea Time 3 — Avg GHIN: 11.2
Seth Roach7.411.2
Andrew Kisner10.6
Rick Pusateri15.5
Round 3 — Thursday PM 2 of 3 Best Net · Team · 90% CH
  • This round is played as a team competition within each threesome.
  • All players play their own ball on every hole.
  • Net scores are calculated using 90% Course Handicap (90% CH).
  • On each hole:
    • The best two net scores in the group are selected.
    • Those two scores are added together to form the team score for the hole.
  • The third (worst) net score is discarded for that hole.
  • After 18 holes, the lowest total team net score wins.
  • Individual net scores may also be tracked for informational or side-game purposes.
Tea Time 1 — Avg GHIN: 11.3
Kyle Steinbauer3.211.3
Andrew Kisner10.6
Erik Vandevelde20.0
Tea Time 2 — Avg GHIN: 13.3
Eric Wetli6.713.3
Rick Pusateri15.5
Jeff Heidelberger17.6
Tea Time 3 — Avg GHIN: 10.2
Seth Roach7.410.2
Scott Kahler9.8
Brent Aona13.4
Round 4 — Friday AM Rotating Captain/Wolf · Best Net Ball · 90% CH
  • Format: 3-man, own-ball. Each hole is a decision game driven by the Captain (C).
  • Captain Rotation: Captain rotates every hole; each player serves as Captain for exactly 6 holes.
  • Net Scoring: Use 90% Course Handicap (90% CH). All outcomes are based on net scores.
  • Team Score (Best Ball): A team’s score for the hole is the best (lowest) net ball among that team’s players.
  • Ghost: Ghost always shoots net Par for the hole.
  • Decision Order (must decide before the next tee shot):
    • C tees first.
    • Before A tees: C may declare Lone Wolf (C vs A+B) for double points, or continue.
    • After A tees / before B tees: C may Pick A, or continue.
    • After B tees: If C didn’t pick A, C may Pick B. If C doesn’t pick B, C is forced to Ghost.
  • Matchups (no shared partners):
    • Scenario 1 — Lone Wolf: C vs A + B
    • Scenario 2 — Pick A: C + A vs B + Ghost
    • Scenario 3 — Pick B: C + B vs A + Ghost
    • Scenario 4 — Forced Ghost: C + Ghost vs A + B
  • Ghost Penalty (Captain only): If Ghost is on the Captain’s team (picked or forced), Captain’s team gives up ½ stroke on that hole:
    • Compare: bestBall(C+Ghost) + 0.5 vs opponent best ball.
  • Points (NO splits):
    • Normal holes (2v2 / 2v1 with Ghost): Winning real players each earn +1. (Ghost earns nothing.)
    • Lone Wolf win: Captain earns +2.
    • Lone Wolf loss: A and B still only earn +1 each.
    • Push: 0 points (no one earns a point).
  • Standings: Total points earned over 18 holes determines standings within each tee time group.
Tea Time 1 — Avg GHIN: 10.2
Kyle Steinbauer3.210.2
Scott Kahler9.8
Jeff Heidelberger17.6
Tea Time 2 — Avg GHIN: 12.4
Eric Wetli6.712.4
Andrew Kisner10.6
Erik Vandevelde20.0
Tea Time 3 — Avg GHIN: 12.1
Seth Roach7.412.1
Brent Aona13.4
Rick Pusateri15.5
Round 5 — Friday PM 3-Man Shamble · 2 Best Net · 75% CH
  • This round is played as a 3-man shamble within each group.
  • All three players tee off on each hole.
  • The group selects the best drive (best position).
  • From that spot, all players play their own ball into the hole.
  • Net scores are calculated using 90% Course Handicap (90% CH).
  • On each hole:
    • The best two net scores are selected.
    • Those two scores are added together to form the team score.
  • The worst net score is discarded for that hole.
  • The lowest total team net score after 18 holes wins.
  • Individual net scores may be tracked optionally for side games or reference.
Tea Time 1 — Avg GHIN: 10.7
Kyle Steinbauer3.210.7
Rick Pusateri15.5
Brent Aona13.4
Tea Time 2 — Avg GHIN: 11.4
Eric Wetli6.711.4
Scott Kahler9.8
Jeff Heidelberger17.6
Tea Time 3 — Avg GHIN: 12.7
Seth Roach7.412.7
Andrew Kisner10.6
Erik Vandevelde20.0

Side Games

Closest-to-the-Pin (CTP) — All Par 3s
Side Pots (Daily) • $5 per player per Par 3
Rules
  • $5 per player per Par 3
  • Each Par 3 pays out to closest to the pin
  • Exact tie = split that hole’s payout
  • CTP must be on the green (otherwise no winner / carry OR no payout — your call)
Pot estimate (36-hole day)
  • Typical 36-hole day = ~8 Par 3s (4 per 18)
  • Total collected: 9 players × $5 × 8 Par 3s = $360
  • Payout per Par 3: $360 ÷ 8 = $45
✅ Roughly $360 in play per day, paying about $45 each Par 3
Birdie Pot — “Birdie Buys the Pot” (Net)
Baseline ante: $5 per player • +$1 per net birdie
Rules
  • Baseline ante: $5 per player to start the round → $45
  • Juice the Pot: The 3-some with the highest net score from prior round owes $10/player
  • Every Net Birdie: that golfer pays $1 into the pot (they “buy” it)
  • Winner: the last Net Birdie of the day wins the pot
  • If multiple players make a net birdie on the same “last moment,” split
Pot estimate (adjusted AI estimates based on vibe check, suck it if the math dont math below)
  • Net birdies across 9 guys / 18 holes usually: ~5–10
  • Baseline: $45
  • Add $1 per net birdie: +$5 to +$10 → $50–$60
  • Hot day (18–30 net birdies): $65–$75

🏆 MB Twisted Tea Cup 2026 Leaderboard

Scoring Basis: Aggregate points across all rounds. Stroke scores shown where applicable for reference.

Player GHIN R1 Pts R1 Score R1 CTP R2 Pts R2 Score R2 CTP R3 Pts R3 Score R3 CTP R4 Pts R4 Score R4 CTP R5 Pts R5 Score R5 CTP Total Pts CTP Total ($) Round Payout ($) Cup Payout ($) Net Birdie ($) Overall Winnings ($)
Rick Pusateri15.5 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Brent Aona13.4 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Scott Kahler9.8 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Andrew Kisner10.6 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Kyle Steinbauer3.2 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Eric Wetli6.7 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Seth Roach7.4 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Erik Vandevelde20.0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
Jeff Heidelberger17.6 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0—0 0.0 $0 $0 $0 — $0
CTP Available ($45/hole) — $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $900
Available Round Payouts — $45 $75 $90 $75 $90 $525

Notes: • Points reflect format-specific scoring (½ weight applied in Round 1). • Stroke scores are shown for reference where applicable.

🐦 Net Birdie Pot (per round)

Rules:

  • $5 ante each round. Each net birdie adds $1 (golfer “buys” the pot).
  • Prior round’s worst net threesome juices the next round (+$10 each).
  • Last net birdie of the round wins the pot, ties chop.

    • Player R1 Birdies R1 Juicer R1 Winner R1 Net R2 Birdies R2 Juicer R2 Winner R2 Net R3 Birdies R3 Juicer R3 Winner R3 Net R4 Birdies R4 Juicer R4 Winner R4 Net R5 Birdies R5 Juicer R5 Winner R5 Net Total (Birdie Game)
    Rick Pusateri 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Brent Aona 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Scott Kahler 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Andrew Kisner 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Kyle Steinbauer 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Eric Wetli 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Seth Roach 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Erik Vandevelde 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Jeff Heidelberger 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — $0
    Round Pot $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    🏨 Lodging

    Where: Barefoot Golf Resort – 3 Villas

    Address: 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

    Setup: Each villa has 2 rooms, each with 2 double beds (sleeps 4).

    Golf Villa – kitchen and living area

    ✅ Full kitchens and living areas

    ✅ Private balconies with golf views

    ✅ Complimentary breakfast at Love/Fazio/Norman clubhouse

    ✅ Dye Club breakfast available at separate clubhouse

    ✅ Central location near all Barefoot courses

    🧴 Lodging Details

    Condos at Barefoot have linens, towels, and toiletries set up for your arrival.

    🕓 Check-In

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM. After-hours procedures will be shown on your check-in letter. Requests for early check-in must be directed to the check-in office.

    🚪 Check-Out

    Check-out time is 10:00 AM and is strictly enforced. If you golf on the day you check out, you must vacate the room before you play.

    You will be charged one full day rental if you do not check out on time.

    ✈️ Travel & Transportation

    Golfer Flight Info Arrival Rounds Planned
    Rick PusateriSouthwest CMH → MYRWed 10:15 AM7
    Andrew KisnerSouthwest CMH → MYRWed 10:15 AM7
    Eric WetliAA CMH → MYRWed 9:36AM5
    Jeff HeidelbergerAA IND → MYRWed 9:57 AM5
    Kyle SteinbauerSouthwest CMH → MYRWed 10:15 AM7
    Brent AonaSouthwest CMH → MYRWed 10:15 AM7
    Scott KahlerDL DET → MYRWed 12:12PM7
    Seth RoachSouthwest CMH → MYRWed 10:15 AM7
    Erik VandeveldeAA CMH → MYRWed 9:57AM5

    Score Entry

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    🎯 Dots & Stroke Allocation

    🎯 What Are “Dots”?

    Dots represent handicap strokes a player receives on specific holes, based on course handicap, tee yardage, and hole difficulty.

    How Dots Are Applied Handicap stroke allocation
    • Dots use 90% Course Handicap, rounded to whole numbers
    • Strokes applied starting at HDCP 1, then 2, etc.
    • If CH > 18, a second pass begins again at HDCP 1
    • Double dots = two strokes on that hole

    ● = single pop    ●● = double pop