General Information

Date: November 17-19, 2026
Host Club: Twin Hills Golf & Country Club
Address: 3401 N.E. 36th Street​
Phone: (405) 427-2431
TGA Staff Contact: Adam Schulte, Tournament Director

Host Hotel Information

The TGA has partnered with the following hotel to offer a special rate for tournament participants. Participants are responsible for individually booking their room for the championship, if needed.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Midwest City/Tinker Air Force Base – $125 (Double Queens & Single Kings Available)

Address: 1820 Warren Drive, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
Cutoff Date: November 11, 2026
Booking Method: You may book via the link below or call the hotel at 405-610-6994. Texas Golf Association is group name.

Free Parking & Breakfast Included.

Booking Link: ⁠Book Your Stay for the Red River Cup

Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open/Close: Invitation Only

Entry Fee: N/A

Field Size/Team Selection: Each team will be comprised of 18 players representing the Texas Golf Association; selected based on Player of the Year Points Standings

Eight (8) mid-amateurs comprised of:
– Top six mid-amateurs from State Player of the Year Standings
– Top mid-amateur from North Regional Player of the Year Standings
– Top mid-amateur from South Regional Player of the Year Standings

Six (6) senior amateurs comprised of:
– Top six senior amateurs from the State Senior Player of the Year Standings

Four (4) women mid-amateurs comprised of:
– Top three women’s mid-amateurs from Women’s Player of the Year Standings
– Women’s Senior Player of the Year

Championship Information

Format/Scoring: Two days of match play consisting of Four-Ball matches on day one and singles Matches on day two. Each match is worth 3 points; 1 point for front nine, 1 point for back nine, and 1 point for overall winner. In the case of a tie, each side will receive a half point.

In the event of a tie for the overall championship, the prior year’s winning association will retain the Red River Cup

What’s Included: Entry into the Red River Cup includes greens, cart and range fees for all championship rounds, not including practice rounds. Entry also includes championship gifts, yardage books and food/beverage during the welcome reception and player dinner.

Practice Round Information: Please contact host club for availability.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for Four-Ball matches will take place the evening before during the welcome reception. Starting times/pairings for Singles matches will take place the evening before during the player dinner.

Caddies:  Caddies are not permitted. Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a caddie during the round.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Players needing to withdraw should contact their Association staff directly.

Transporation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart Fees are included in players entry. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Chris Untiedt, Senior Tournament Director.

Score Posting: The TGA will not post scores for match play events. Players can post their own scores using the course rating/slope provided in the Player Information Packet.

Rules of Golf

The Championship will be contested under the 2023 Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A, its interpretations and clarifications, 2026 Texas Golf Association Local Rules and Terms of Competition. For more information on rules, visit the USGA Rules of Golf Hub.

Wednesday, September 16
Senior and Women’s Mid-Am Invitations Sent

Wednesday, October 7
Mid-Amateur Invitations Sent

Thursday, October 29
Senior Women’s Invitation Sent

Tuesday, November 17
AM – Player Practice Round Availability
6:00 PM – Welcome Reception & Four-Ball Selections (Hors D’ouvres & cash bar during selection party)

Wednesday, November 18
10:00 AM – Four-Ball Matches (lunch provided during play)
5:00-6:00 PM – Open Bar
6:00 PM – Player Dinner & Singles Selection (Cash Bar during dinner)

Thursday, November 19
8:30 AM – Singles Matches (lunch provided during play)
Completion of Play – Awards Ceremony