The Battle of The Valley Trophy
This event is a 2-day Ryder Cup Team Format between The Former Minot Country Club (Now Beowulf) and
Our Vardon Golf Club.
There are 18 total points up for grabs with the winning team needing at least 9.5 points to win, or 9 points to retain if
defending champions.
The Vardon Squad is selected by the top 9 season long point leaders plus our Head Pro and 2 Captain Picks
Day 1 was better ball team matches held at
Beowulf Golf Club with Beowulf won the day 4.5 to 1.5
Day 2 was held at Vardon Golf Club with all 12 matches being singles match play format.
Vardon won the day 7.5 to 3.5
The 2025 Ryder Cup was retained by Vardon Golf with a two day point total of 9 - 9
This year’s CHAMPIONS - Vardon Ryder Cup Team
Todd Lee – Head Pro
Jon Hanson - Team Captain
Steve Zarr – Asst Captain
Jason Merck – Points Qualifier
Paul Langhans – Points Qualifier
Ray Cook – Points Qualifier
Justin Redding – Points Qualifier
Travis Hubrig – Captains Pick
Tyson Lippincott – Captains Pick
Dave Knight – Points Qualifier
Rocky Hubrig – Points Qualifier
Shannon Radke – Points Qualifier
our year long mens day victor of the valley
Each weeks Pro Shop game winners receive weighted points per each game. At years end someone will be crowned THE VICTOR of THE VALLEY
Point Leaders YTD:
2024 Points were assigned to each Men’s Day Game - The more games you enter and win, the more points you accumulate. The 2025 format has changed and can be found within Member Tab - 2025 Points System.
The Victor of The Valley will receive a Vardon Championship Trophy, 2nd Place - Wall Plaque, 3rd Place - Bag Tag
The Victor of The Valley Trophy will be displayed in the Grille and Bar above the Western ND Charity Pro Am Wall
The 2024 Point Leaders Were as Follows
The Trophy presented each year to the Victor of The Valley will “DON” the name of the inaugural winner.
We proudly present 2024 The Jon Hanson Victor of The Valley Trophy to - Mr. Jon Hanson
1st Place
- 320 Points - Jon Hanson - 2024 VICTOR of THE VALLEY CHAMPION - TROPHY AWARD - Ryder Cup Team
2nd Place
- 265 Points - Steve Zarr - 2024 VICTOR of THE VALLEY - WALL PLAQUE AWARD - Ryder Cup Team
T-3rd Place
- 250 Points - David Scharpe - 2024 VICTOR of THE VALLEY - BAG TAG AWARD - Ryder Cup Team
- 250 Points - Ray Cook - 2024 VICTOR of THE VALLEY - BAG TAG AWARD - Ryder Cup Team
5th Place
- 213 Points - Pat Butz - Ryder Cup Qualifier - Opt Out
6th Place
- 185 Points - Jason Merck - Ryder Cup Team
T-7th Place
- 180 Points - Dave Knight - Ryder Cup Team
- 180 Points - Travis Hubrig - Ryder Cup Team
- 180 Points - Rolan Bye - Ryder Cup Team
10th Place
- 173 Points - Haven Cherry - Ryder Cup Team
11th Place
- 168 Points - Mike Eslinger - Ryder Cup Qualifier - Opt Out
12th Place
- 166 Points - John Blada - Ryder Cup Qualifier