On October 2, under sunny summer-like skies, the inaugural BMC Ryder Cup created an indelible moment in the BMC’s 60-year history. The atmosphere, both during and after the completion of play, was electric and, despite a relatively lopsided result, many matches featured more than their fair share of golf drama.
The players ran the gamut: from 99-year-old member Bob Devereaux to plus-handicap luminary Jeff Roseland, and, in between, golfers of almost all ages and handicaps.
The 40 players were divided into two 20-man teams. But while Red and Blue were the team colors, this event was not about either Europe or the U.S. It was about conducting an exhilarating new competitive format for BMC members and doing it at our home course—all at a comfortable price tag. The tell: when the final putt was holed, winners and losers alike gathered around the 18th hole, exuberant about a great day on the links.
Following the completion of play, most contestants stuck around for the closing ceremony on the clubhouse balcony. Complemented by adult beverages and photo-ops, everyone, Blue and Red alike, got caught up in the buzzy aftermath. The zeal for a repeat event next year was palpable.
We’re not opening up registration for next year’s BMC President’s Cup quite yet , but can there be any doubt that the BMC has just created a lasting tradition?
For much more on the results of the competition, a photo gallery and a video montage, go to the events tab on the website’s main menu or just click here: https://bmcedina.com/events/bmc-ryder-cup/
Dick Helde
Editor, The Virtual 19th Hole
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