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Creve Coeur, MO – The inaugural Robert A. Shogren Cup, a competition between the top amateurs of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association (MAGA) and top professionals of the Gateway PGA, is set for this weekend (May 23-24) at Bellerive Country Club.

The field was set last week for the event, with teams comprised using player of the year standings as well as captains’ picks.

The Ryder Cup style format will feature Four-Ball Matches on the first day of competition, followed by Foursomes and Singles matches on the second day to decide the Shogren Cup.

The event is named to honor the late Bob “Shogie” Shogren, who passed away in March of 2020. Last February, MAGA honored Shogren with its highest honor, the Meritorious Service Award, for his long-standing dedication and service to golf in this region.

“This match has been played off and on over the years, and now was the time to give the match a proper name and honor Shogie,” MAGA Executive Director Curt Rohe said. “The Shogren Cup continues to fortify a strong relationship between the region’s two leading golf organizations.”

Shogie was a great ambassador for the game in our region. Well known to many as an authority on the Rules of Golf, Shogren got his start in the Rules in the early 90’s working with MAGA in its early beginnings.  Shogren would go on to assist many of the other golfing associations around St. Louis, working closely with the Gateway PGA in conducting their championships and events.

“Always a favorite event for our area PGA Professionals, we are excited for the return of these matches showcasing the best of competitive golf and collaborative partnerships,” said Ali Wells, Executive Director of the Gateway PGA Section.

The inaugural Robert A. Shogren Cup will commence with an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 23, at Bellerive Country Club, immediately followed by Four-Ball matches.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 23rd

1:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony

2:00 p.m. -Morning Four-Ball Matches 

Monday, May 24th

8:30 a.m. – Morning Foursomes Matches

TBD – Afternoon Singles Matches

GATEWAY PGA PROFESSIONALS

Regulars
Adam Betz – Family Golf and Learning Center
Blake Sharamitaro – Family Golf and Learning Center
Bob Gaus – Family Golf and Learning Center
Gideon Smith – Quincy Country Club
JD Auping – Bellerive Country Club
Matt Gindler – Greenbriar Hills Country Club
Ryan Roy – Bogey Hills Country Club
Brett Moomey – Old Hickory Golf Club
Rob Sedorcek – Family Golf and Learning Center
Mike Suhre – Oak Brook Golf Club

Seniors
Jeff Whitfield – The Quarry at Crystal Springs (Sunday)
Brian Fogt – Bellerive Country Club (Monday)
Dave Levine – Berry Hill Golf Course
Mike Tucker – Bellerive Country Club
Jimmy Bals – Forest Hills Country Club

MAGA AMATEURS

Regulars
Skip Berkmeyer – The Legends Country Club
Crimson Callahan – The Legends Country Club
Max Kreikemeier – Forest Hills Country Club
Ryan Sullivan – Tapawingo National Golf Club
Chad Niezing – Metropolitan eClub
Curtis Brokenbrow – The Quarry at Crystal Springs
Chris Kovach – Old Hickory Golf Club
Brad Carpenter – Franklin County Country Club
Drew Pranger – Glen Echo Country Club
Christopher Ferris – Aberdeen Golf Club

Seniors
Joseph Malench – Metropolitan eClub
David Pfeil – The Legends Country Club
Brian Lovett – Bellerive Country Club
Tom Portner – Green Hills Golf Club

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