The 2025 Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association (TCMGA) Tega Cay Cup wrapped up in thrilling fashion this weekend, as Team Kenny Hall earned a well-deserved 22–14 victory over Team Paul Liles. The annual season-ending showdown pits the top 24 point earners from the MGA into two 12-man squads, competing over two days in a format inspired by the Ryder Cup.
The event features two-man match play on Saturday and singles match play on Sunday, with each match worth two points. Ties result in each team earning one point.
Day One: Team Hall Takes Early Lead
Team Kenny Hall came out strong on Saturday, building an early lead with confident and cohesive team play. They won three of the six two-man matches and tied two, ending the day with an 8–4 advantage.
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Jason Hnat / Matt Bowman defeated Andy Zondervan / John Van Vranken 1 up – 2 pts
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Kenny Hall / Randall Phillips beat Gary Anderson / Juan Melchor 2 up – 2 pts
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Brandon Barnes / Brandon Fender rolled past Tyler Birchfield / Paul Liles 4 up – 2 pts
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Doug McGowan / Tom McGrath took down Tim Wyatt / Mike Clyburn 3 up – 2 pts
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Dale Fandel / Neil Kelker halved with Dale Eberle / Dan Manes – 1 pt each
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Bob Auman / Mike Holcomb halved with Chris Radu / Rob Miller – 1 pt each
Day Two: Singles Play Closes the Deal
With a four-point cushion going into Sunday, Team Hall stayed steady in the singles matches, outscoring Team Liles 14–10 to close out the win.
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Jason Hnat defeated John Van Vranken 2&1 – 2 pts
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Kenny Hall edged Andy Zondervan 1 up – 2 pts
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Randall Phillips beat Gary Anderson 2&1 – 2 pts
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Matt Bowman won over Juan Melchor 2&1 – 2 pts
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Brandon Barnes dominated Tyler Birchfield 5&4 – 2 pts
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Brandon Fender fell to Chris Radu 1 down – 2 pts to Team Liles
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Mike Holcomb lost to Tim Wyatt 2&1 – 2 pts to Team Liles
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Bob Auman tied Dan Manes – 1 pt each
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Doug McGowan tied Dale Eberle – 1 pt each
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Tom McGrath beat Mike Clyburn 3&2 – 2 pts
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Neil Kelker lost to Robert Miller 4&3 – 2 pts to Team Liles
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Dale Fandel lost to Paul Liles 2&1 – 2 pts to Team Liles
Final Score: Team Kenny Hall 22 – Team Paul Liles 14
With the win, Team Kenny Hall claims year-long bragging rights and a place in MGA history. The Tega Cay Cup once again delivered great competition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie — and in 2025, Team Hall stood tallest.
