Sacred Nonsense

Sacred Nonsense · 2026

The Captains
Cup

Two captains. One draft. No hiding.

Overview

Two teams. Drafted ahead of the event. Every player gets a head-to-head match.

You're not playing the course. You're playing one guy.

Win your match. Get your point.

Format

How It Works

The Draft

  • Two captains draft the full field before tournament day
  • Draft is done online and announced in advance
  • Players grouped into tiers based on handicap or estimated skill
  • Snake draft format — captains alternate picks within each tier

Each player is assigned a matchup within their tier.

Match Play

  • Win the hole, take the hole
  • Most holes wins the match

Scoring

1

Win

½

Tie

0

Loss

Team with the most points wins.

Handicaps & Tiers

Fair Fights

Players are grouped into tiers using handicap data when available.

Signup includes an optional NCGA GHIN number. No GHIN? You'll be placed by estimated skill.

Match play uses handicap strokes:

  • Higher handicap player receives strokes on designated holes
  • Max one stroke per hole

Rules

The Rules

  • Individual match play — you and one opponent.
  • Play it down.
  • All matches must finish.
  • Keep up with the group ahead.

Registration

Sign Up

All matches are assigned after the draft. Sign up and you'll be placed.

"Pick your side.
Then go win your match."