Kentucky PGA
KPGA Member Professionals Capture 2018 Kaiser Cup
The KPGA Member Professionals seized the moment and emerged victorious at the 2018 Kaiser Cup, earning an 11-9 victory over the KPGA Assistant Professionals. Both teams entered the singles matches tied at 5 points each, but the KPGA Member Professionals were able to jump out to an early lead by winning 4 of the first 5 matches. The KPGA Member Professionals earned their ninth victory in the 23-year history of the event and first since 2010, but still trail the Assistant Professionals by a cumulative win total of 14-9.
The Kaiser Cup in named in honor of Bill Kaiser, a 1985 inductee into the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame. Kaiser played on the PGA Tour from 1931-1955 and won three Kentucky Open titles during that time (1934, 1938 and 1939). While on Tour, Kaiser joined the Hillerich and Bradsby Company in 1933, and began a long career primarily promoting PowerBilt golf clubs. His remarkable success in gaining his company recognition and respect earned him the nickname “Mr. PowerBilt.”
Special thanks to Joel Behlmer and Under Armour for sponsoring the 2018 Kaiser Cup, and to Belterra Resort for hosting the Kaiser Cup for the 15th consecutive year.
Final Score: KPGA Member Professionals 11 - KPGA Assistant Professionals 9
Singles Matches
| KPGA Member Professionals | vs. | KPGA Assistant Professionals | ||
| Aaron McDowell | vs. | 1 Point (4 & 3) | Nathan Downs | |
| Jake Spott | 1 Point (1 Up) | vs. | Michael Vanderveer | |
| Barry Bonifield | 1 Point (2 & 1) | vs. | Chris Wilson | |
| Robert Costello | 1 Point (2 & 1) | vs. | Josh Griffin | |
| Adam Gary | 1 Point (3& 2) | vs. | Brad Maynard | |
| Daniel Utley | vs. | 1 Point (4 & 3) | Nathan Hincks | |
| Andrew Lardner | 0.5 Points (Halved) | vs. | 0.5 Points (Halved) | David Huffman |
| Andrew Stephens | 1 Point (4& 3) | vs. | Ryne Burnett | |
| Blake Watts | 0.5 Points (Halved) | vs. | 0.5 Points (Halved) | Logan Watts |
| Grover Justice | vs. | 1 Point (1 Up) | Jesse Massie | |
| 6 Points | Total | 4 Points | ||
Four-Ball Team Matches
| KPGA Member Professionals | vs. | KPGA Assistant Professionals | ||
| Bonifield / McDowell | vs. | 1 Point (3 & 2) | Vanderveer / L. Watts | |
| Costello / Spott | 1 Point (3 & 2) | vs. | Wilson / Hincks | |
| Lardner / Utley | 1 Point (1 Up) | vs. | Maynard / Griffin | |
| Gary / Stephens | 0.5 Points (Halved) | vs. | 0.5 Points (Halved) | Burnett / Huffman |
| Justice / B. Watts | 1 Point (2 & 1) | vs. | Massie / Downes | |
| 3.5 Points | Total | 1.5 Points | ||
Foursome Team Matches
| KPGA Member Professionals | vs. | KPGA Assistant Professionals | ||
| Bonifield / McDowell | vs. | 1 Point (3 & 2) | Vanderveer / L. Watts | |
| Costello / Spott | vs. | 1 Point (1 Up) | Wilson / Hincks | |
| Lardner / Utley | 0.5 Points (Halved) | vs. | 0.5 Points (Halved) | Maynard / Griffin |
| Gary / Stephens | 1 Point (Won 4 & 3) | vs. | Burnett / Huffman | |
| Justice / B. Watts | vs. | 1 Point (2 & 1) | Massie / Downes | |
| 1.5 Points | Total | 3.5 Points | ||
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