River Cup Foundation

The River Cup Foundation is an outgrowth of the River Cup competition, a Ryder Cup style format showcasing Central Illinois Area top amateur golfers.

In the summer of 1992, Bill Killus gathered with Matt Fahel, John Gostele and Greg Stalter for a round of golf at Pekin Country Club and a serious discussion about starting a new tournament similar to The Ryder Cup. Their idea was to create one team of players residing west of the Illinois River (Team Peoria) and one team of players living east of the Illinois River (Team Tazewell). Then, the two

FORE GOLF GRANT- Supporting Junior Golf in Central Illinois

12/02/2024

FORE GOLF GRANT Program

Click to see how we can help fund your junior golf programs. Email questions to [email protected]. Scroll down to see feedback from past recipients and how they used the funds.

https://mailchi.mp/50effafc5877/fore-golf-grant-supporting-junior-golf-in-central-illinois?e=d9ce5f8c03

Fieldcrest HS- "The Fieldcrest Girls golf team used the money to purchase supplies needed to get extra
practice time in open areas with the supplies. We used the money to purchase supplies so we could practice off the course. Some of the items purchased were practice mats, hitting nets, smash bags, foam balls, putting aides, and pickup ball bags. Overall, this was very crucial to our very successful season. Without these supplies, we would not have the extra practice materials used to make this advancement."

Concordia Lutheran- "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the River Cup Foundation for generously providing us with the opportunity to be awarded the FGG funds. We were able to enlist the services of a professional from the Peoria Park District, ensuring our participants received both group and individual lessons of the highest quality. Additionally, the funds were instrumental in acquiring team uniforms and bags for those players who successfully advance to the post-season. This support has greatly contributed to the success and development of our program, and we sincerely appreciate the support from the River Cup Foundation."

FORE GOLF GRANT- Supporting Junior Golf in Central Illinois The River Cup Foundation has generously contributed over $395,000 to support local children's charities. One impactful avenue through which we channel these donations is our grant program, specifically aimed at benefiting Central Illinois junior golf programs. Whether you are affiliated with a junio...

04/01/2024

River Cup Foundation FORE GOLF GRANT applications are live. Fill out the form online for your junior golf program to enter!

What is the FORE GOLF GRANT?
https://mailchi.mp/50effafc5877/fore-golf-grant-supporting-junior-golf-in-central-illinois?e=d9ce5f8c03

Application Form: https://www.rivercup.com/fore-golf-grant-form.html

04/01/2024

FORE GOLF GRANT- Supporting Junior Golf in Central Illinois https://mailchi.mp/50effafc5877/fore-golf-grant-supporting-junior-golf-in-central-illinois

02/11/2023

24/10/2023

Reserve Your Table Online for the 2023 River Cup Dinner! - https://mailchi.mp/6b310082409f/2019-river-cup-dinner-rsvp-here-13899290

19/10/2023

Reserve Your Table Online for the 2023 River Cup Dinner! - https://mailchi.mp/e1e26cc84caf/2019-river-cup-dinner-rsvp-here-13898422

13/09/2023

River Cup Secures 2023 Walker Cup Captain for Annual Dinner - https://mailchi.mp/fa05f91b6294/2019-river-cup-dinner-rsvp-here-13890598

09/09/2023

River Cup Dinner November 12- RSVP ONLINE - https://mailchi.mp/8f49e609a94c/2019-river-cup-dinner-rsvp-here-13890262

LAST CALL- Tazewell County Amateur Aug 26-27

23/08/2023

TazCoAm THIS WEEKEND- Entries Close at MIDNIGHT! -

LAST CALL- Tazewell County Amateur Aug 26-27

31/07/2023

Congrats to Team Tazwood for winning the River Cup over the weekend! Results are on our website.

Junior Results 2023 Coyote Creek. Peoria listed first in each match Saturday Best Ball Results Fortin/Spohn v Kemp/Brown 5&3 Johnson/Eccles v Hayes/Bevard 1up Gama/Wake v Martin/Meyer 1up Schleich/Markley 6&4 v...

27/07/2023

Junior River Cup Teams are announced. Tee times will be available later today!

Junior Rosters Tazwood 16-18 Owen Gruden Luke Martin Garrison Meyer DJ Norman Carter Stevenson Troy Reiser Brock Taylor Connor Watson 15u Jackson Bevard Will Brown Braden Hayes Colin Kemp Peoria 16-18 Brock Brown...

01/07/2023

www.pinelakesopen.com
WWE Belt is in play for 2023!

27/06/2023

2023 Pine Lakes Open ⛳ - https://mailchi.mp/168acc3b0ca4/2023plo-13877966

14/06/2023

REMINDER: All eligible River Cup players need to double check their points and inquire on our website if there are any possible discrepancies in points. Mens, Seniors, and Juniors all have their own inquiry form on their respective "Current Standings" page. Please check your points and send us a message if needed!

https://www.rivercup.com/mens-current-standings.html
https://www.rivercup.com/senior-current-standings.html
https://www.rivercup.com/junior-current-standings.html

13/06/2023

2023 Pine Lakes Open ⛳ - https://mailchi.mp/4d348f664322/2023plo-13875454

2023 Renewal by Anderson Junior Open hosted by D.A. Points

13/06/2023

We need your help!

2023 Renewal by Anderson Junior Open hosted by D.A. Points Volunteer signup sheet

12/06/2023

Team Peoria Seniors won 10.5-7.5. Congratulations!

12/06/2023

Team Peoria wins the cup 10-8 for the Mens competition
https://www.rivercup.com/mens-pairings.html

10/06/2023

Saturday scores are posted! Team Tazwood up 3.5/2.5 in both matches. Lots of golf left in the singles matches tomorrow. FREE FOR SPECTATORS!!!

RIVER CUP FOUNDATION Congratulations to our 2023 Fore Golf Grant Recipients. The River Cup Foundation is excited to be able to award a total of $7,000 to the below winners! 2023 Winners Roanoke-Benson Golf Team Pekin...

09/06/2023

River Cup this weekend at Coyote Creek Golf Club! Tee times start at 11am. Free for all spectators!
Pairings Information: www.rivercup.com

25/05/2023

2023 Pine Lakes Open - https://mailchi.mp/ff9fd42a9808/2023plo

25/05/2023

https://www.rivercup.com/mens-pairings.html
River Cup pairings and times are posted for the 2023 Men's Competition at Coyote Creek.
There is no cost for spectators. All ages are welcome to attend!

Men's Pairings Men's Pairings June 10, 2023 Best Ball- Taz v Peo Coyote Creek GC 12pm Curt Minkel/Mason Minkel vs Scott Phegley/Steven Taylor 12:10pm Chase Picken/Carter Stevenson v Jeremy Ott/Andrew Wuethrich...