The 2025 BMC Ryder Cup Tournament
Hosted by Braemar Golf Course
View from #13 tee box.
Team Blue Captures Inaugural BMC Ryder Cup
While Team Red takes things in stride.
A Tradition Has Begun
It was on a stupendiously glorious October day that the inaugural BMC Ryder Cup event was played. We had sunny skies, temps in the 80’s and a bit of a breeze. 2 teams of 20 faced off in a Ryder Cup style format. The first 6 holes were 4 Ball, i.e. Best Ball. The next 6 were Foursomes, i.e. Alternate shot. And the last 6 holes were Individual matches.
The first review of the leaderboard by onsite officials showed Team Red off to Red hot start. The ageless Bob Devereaux and Scott Nelson were putting the screws to Greg Wright and Rolf Sonnesyn. Same for Duane Sather and JAllen against Jim Ostenson and Tom Schauerman. But the rest of the team didn’t rally. After 4 ball, it was 5 to 5.
Foursomes started the landslide toward Team Blue. Team Blue took 5 matches. Team Red took 2. 3 of the matches were tied. Going into the singles. Team Blue had taken control.
And they did not take the foot off the pedal. Out of the 20 singles matches, Team Blue took 12 of them. 5 matches were tied and the Reds won 3. Good Night Gracie!
The match that gave Team Blue the 20.5 points to clinch the victory came from either Rick Danmeier or Jeff Spencer who played against Chuck Wait and Tom Russell respectively in the same foursome. Both won 2 Up. Congrats to both!
We are very happy to report that EVERY SINGLE PLAYER in this event came off 18 with a smile on their face and said “Let’s do it again!” We listen. The tradition has begun!
Event Coordinators
Rick Danmeier (rdanmeier@gmail.com)
Dick Helde (helde.richard@gmail.com)
Tom Klassen (tomklassen07@gmail.com)
2025 Ryder Cup Event Details
Date and Time: Thursday October 2nd. Tee Times start at 11:00. This is not a shotgun event.
Location: Braemar Golf Course
Phone: 952-903-5750
Registration: Registration is now open and is LIMITED TO THE 1ST 40 PLAYERS.
Entry Fee
- $75 includes cart, range balls and Golf Genius scoring.
- Medals and Prizes for the winning team following golf in bar/patio.
Event Format
- Sign up individually.
- Two teams will be formed based on handicap – Red vs. Blue.
- Foursomes (2 Red vs. 2 Blue) will be formed with rules following traditional Ryder Cup format:
- Holes 1-6: Four-ball (Best Ball)
- Holes 7-12: Foursomes (Alternate Shot)
- Holes 13-18: Singles Matches
- Four Points will be available within each foursome. One point for each Four-ball and Foursome matches and 2 points for the singles matches.
- The Team (Red or Blue) with the most points will be the Champion.
- Specific rules and final instructions provided day of event.
- Teams will be announced a couple of days in advance. Team members will be encouraged to wear their Team Color. (Red vs. Blue)