Nashville, TN - February 12, 2024 - The anticipation builds as the final field for the highly awaited 2024 Cavie Cup, set to take place in Nashville, is officially unveiled. This year's roster features a dynamic mix of 20 esteemed players, each poised to leave their mark on the greens.
The Cavie Cup, renowned for its blend of camaraderie and fierce competition, continues to elevate the golfing experience year after year. With a lineup boasting a combination of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the stage is set for an exhilarating showdown.
Leading the charge is Charlie Hoselton, the sole remaining undefeated player with more than one appearance, boasting an impeccable 4-0 record. Joining him are stalwarts such as Luke Jackson, Brock Deer, and Pat Caviness, each with a storied history of success in previous Cavie Cup competitions.
Introducing the newcomers to this year's lineup: Blake Terven and Brian Miller, both making their inaugural appearances in the Cavie Cup. Blake Terven's participation marks a historic moment as he becomes the first second-generation Cavie Cupper, following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin Terven.
The roster for the 2024 Cavie Cup in Nashville includes:
- Charlie Hoselton (4-0) - The last remaining undefeated player with more than one appearance.
- Luke Jackson (3-1) - Third in all-time points, former winning captain, won the last three cups.
- Brock Deer (3-1) - Second in all-time points, last year's winning captain.
- Pat Caviness (3-1) - 2024 Captain, fourth in all-time points.
- Kevin Terven (2-1) - Won the last two cups.
- Dustin White (2-2) - All-time point leader, former winning captain.
- Gregg Bennett (2-2) - 2024 Captain.
- Jon Kelly (2-2) - Won the last two cups, former captain.
- Bob Huppert (2-2) - Won the last two cups.
- Cameron Titlow (1-1) - Took the last two years off, was on honeymoon for last year's cup.
- Joe Lutterbie (1-2) - MVP of the inaugural Cavie Cup.
- Christian Rosenbeck (1-3) - Former captain, all-time leader in singles with a 3-0 record.
- Eric Tjarks (1-3) - Sole win was as a captain in the inaugural Cavie Cup.
- Cayce Doran (0-1) - Playing in his first cup since the inaugural.
- Jason Trotter (0-1) - Somehow not on a cruise this year, handicap will change this year as the only player with a net scoring average in the 60s.
- Ken Ingold (0-1) - Will be a much-desired partner with the GPS restrictions shut off in his cart.
- Lance Cagle (0-1) - Had a good individual performance in Lake Geneva, looking for his first win.
- Chris Murray (0-4) - Doubled his all-time points last year in Lake Geneva, just purchased new clubs.
- Blake Terven (First Appearance) - Son of Kevin Terven making him the first second-generation Cavie Cupper.
- Brian Miller (First Appearance) - At 5.2 currently, he will likely be the lowest handicap in this year's cup.
With 20 players in contention, this year's field is the largest since the inaugural Cavie Cup. Nerves often run high with newcomers to the event, with the previous four additions only managing one win in their debut appearances.
As the countdown to the 2024 Cavie Cup begins, preparations are underway for the highly anticipated draft, tentatively scheduled to take place in February. Captains have emphasized the importance of all participants joining CDGA or another official handicap association to ensure fair play and accurate handicaps. You can pull old scores in if you were tracking through The Grint or another service. There will still be a handicap committee that can make adjustments if we see the need, but if you have an official handicap, it won't be adjusted down, only up if we see fit. If you don't have an official handicap, you can't bitch about what we make you!
The official round tracking in Illinois opens on April 1st, with rounds played before then not counting towards the handicap. Players are encouraged to stay updated on the latest news and updates regarding the Cavie Cup by visiting www.caviecup.com.