FAQ
The Answers You Need
HOW DO YOU WIN THE TOURNAMENT?
The tournament will be structured similar to the Ryder Cup.
Scoring - There are 18 total available points. The first team to reach at least 9.5 points wins. If the teams tie (9 vs 9) the team that last won the tournament retains the title.
Format -
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2 vs 2 Scramble - In this format both players hit tee shots. The best shot is chosen and then both teammates hit shots from that location until completion of the hole. The team that wins the match receives one point, and if the teams tie they each get 1/2 point.
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Best Ball (modified) - In the four-ball format, all four players play their own ball. On "odd" numbered holes the team whose player has the lowest score wins the hole. On "even" numbered holes the team who has the lowest combined score wins the hole. Holes can be tied/halved. The team that wins the match receives one point, and if the teams tie, they each get ½ point.
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Team Scramble - In this format all 4 players hit tee shots. The best shot is chosen and then everyone hit shots from that location until completion of the hole. The team should record one score for each hole.
* 1 mulligan per side/player, gimmies inside the leather.
The Bear Trap Texas Hold 'em Tournament 1-point
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Annual Texas hold'em poker tournament hosted by the Bear. $20 buy in, 1 re-buy. Winner gets 1 point for their team towards the cup.
Beer Pong Tournament 1-point
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Double elimination beer pong (the original version) tournament. Pick your own partner. The Winning team will receive 1 point towards the Cup championship. If the team is split hops & hemp each team will get 1/2 point.
HOW ARE THE 2 TEAMS DIVIDED?
Intense negotiations
WHAT DOES THE WINNING TEAM GET?
A NEW perpetual trophy/cup, bragging rights, 1st dibs on beds at next years THHC, & champions dinner the following year.
WHAT DOES THE LOOSING TEAM GET?
They get to provide dinner for the winning team one night the following year.
WHEN DO I HAVE TO RSVP BY?
April 15,2026
WHAT DOES IT COST?
It depends how much golf you want to play. You will be required to pay for your own golf at the course each day you play
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Desert Canyon Thursday $140 Friday $180 per round (includes taxes, cart & range balls)
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The Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course $145
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Cleaning fee $25 (cash)
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Chef Jazzy "Dinner Plan" $25-$50
WILL THERE BE FOOD PROVIDED?
Champions dinner on Saturday night.
Chef Jazzy 2 night dinner plan, cost TBD (probably $25-$50)
Bring whatever else you want to eat and drink.
WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS?
Most of you have been there and know the drill. 1st come, 1st serve. Last year's winners (Hops) gets 1st dibs on beds(Wednesday arrivals only). There's a pledge porch for late comers. If you're a panty waste and need your own room or bed you can rent a place at Desert Canyon.
