Texas Leads Red River Cup
Wichita Falls, TX. — Texas leads 14.5-12.5 after Four-Ball Matches on the first day of the 2nd annual Red River Cup hosted by Wichita Falls Country Club.
The Red River Cup Matches feature 18 players representing Texas against 18 players representing Oklahoma. Each match is worth three points and the tournament is two rounds of matches. The final round will feature 18 Singles Matches on Tuesday.
Texas and Oklahoma each won three of the nine 18-hole matches on Monday. Brothers, Casey and Michael Carnes set the pace for Texas early securing all three available points in the day’s first match. Tulsa’s Austin Quinten and Harley Abrams kept Oklahoma hanging around early by winning their front nine point on their way to a 3-0 victory. Texas had built a commanding 7-2 lead through the first nine holes of every match, however Oklahoma turned it around on the back nine, securing 10.5 of their overall 12.5 points. For Texas, Andy Hydorn and Greg Galasso were also able to secure all three points in their match while John Hunter and Gary Durbin both from the greater Houston area secured 2.5 of 3. The ladies for Oklahoma, Michaela Dierinzo of Edmone and Amanda Therrell of Tulsa and Caitlyn Stanley of Ponca City and Janet Miller of Catoosa did some heavy lifting for their team securing 4.5 of the total 6 points available among the women’s four-ball matches. In the final match of the day, Conrad Walcher of Oklahoma City sank a birdie putt to win the back nine as well as claim a half point in their match against Wichita Falls host club members Justin Holcomb and David Reed.
Weather was great for the first day of matches as players teed off with temperatures in the mid seventies, reaching into the eighties by the end of the day. Wind was blowing 7-10 mph throughout the round.
Pairings for the singles matches will be decided at dinner on Monday and the available 54 points will determine who will win the second playing of the Red River Cup. The format will feature Nassau scoring with points available for the total, front nine and back nine matches.
Founded in 1914, Wichita Falls Country Club carries a rich history rooted in the city’s early development and ties to the oil boom. Originally established as Wichita Falls Golf Club with a nine-hole course, the club faced financial struggles during the Great Depression before being reorganized. A pivotal figure in its revival was Solon Featherston, who purchased the club and made significant improvements. The club has hosted numerous TGA and USGA qualifiers, as well as notable TGA events including multiple Father-Son Championships, three Texas Amateurs, and the 1989 Texas Mid-Amateur. Wichita Falls Country Club is also set to host the 43rd Texas Mid-Amateur presented by Hytera US in 2026.
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Red River Cup Matches
Wichita Falls Country Club
Wichita Falls, Texas
November 17-18, 2025
Overall Four-Ball Matches, Nov. 17
Casey Carnes & Michael Carnes def. JR Hurley & Dustin Wigington 3 & 2
Michaela Dierinzo & Amanda Therrell def. Meghan Moake & Jennifer Hoyt 2&1
John Hunter & Gary Durbin def. Benjamin Bench & Matthew Rison 4 & 3
Tray Tyner & Trevor Hyde tie. Bill Bishop & Peter Vitali
Caitlyn Stanley & Janet Miller def. Patthawan Livingston & Leslie Henry 2&1
Andy Hydorn & Greg Galasso def. Kirk Maynord & Jeffrey Topp 5&4
Austin Quinten & Harley Abrams def. Harrison Mahon & Trip Hobson 3&2
John Pierce & John Schaefer tie. Eric Gudgel & Ron Roden
Justin Holcomb & David Reed tie Conrad Walcher & Heath Myers
Players in bold = Team Texas