High Sierra Team Play (HSTP)

HSTP is a competition among over 20 Northern Nevada Golf Club teams during the months of May through October at Six courses.  The courses we will play in 2026 are as follows;

May 29, 2026               (Fri)           Eagle Valley- West       8:30am

June 22, 2026              (Mon)        Genoa Lakes                9:00am

July 20, 2026                (Mon)       Toiyabe                         8:30am

August 21, 2026          (Fri)           Silver Oak                     8:30am

September 21, 2026   (Mon)       Somersett                  11:00am

October 9, 2026          (Fri)           Red Hawk- Hills         10:00am        

Each team consists four players, divided into two person groups and the format is a two-person best ball with Stableford points.  Two players are paired to play individual stroke play using 85% of their course handicap with stokes (aka “pops”) given per hole depending on the course rating of difficult and easy holes.  Each two-person team will use the better ball with the higher points from one player’s gross score per hole.  Stableford points are from 1 (for a net double bogey) to 8 (that’s for a hole in one!) given for each hole. Maximum playing handicap is 36. 

LPGA Amateurs has two teams, Lilac and Lily and LPGA Lilac came in 2nd place and LPGA Lily placed 11^th place last year. 

Are you interested in playing on the LPGA Amateurs team? Please contact Jeong Kendall at 775-843-3768.

 

2026 Cal Cup Team Qualifying – Northern Nevada

The LPGA Amateur Cal Cup is an annual competition between eleven California and Northern Nevada chapters. Northern Nevada finished a very close second in 2025—our goal is to bring the trophy home in 2026.

Tournament Details:

•  Dates: November 6–8, 2026

•  Location: Anaheim Hills Golf Club (Orange County)

•  Format: 12-player team; match play (Foursomes, Fourball, Singles)

•  Team finalized by: August 1

Eligibility:

•  Open to all Chapter members with a GHIN handicap index

•  Maximum index: 40.0 (higher indexes adjusted to 40.0)

Qualifying Format:

•  A minimum of two 18-hole rounds required

•  Points Match Play (1 point per hole; lowest net score wins hole. All 18 holes played)

•  If more than 2 qualifying rounds were played, the highest points of two rounds will count 

Requirements:

•  Assigned pairings (based on handicap)

•  Play under USGA rules (no mulligans; gimmes must be conceded)

•  Post scores to GHIN

•  Submit signed scorecard (or photo)

Submit to: Sherrin Fielder – Sherrin@cpafielder.com

More Questions:  Contact Patty Evans at 775-843-4361

WHAT IS SILVER CUP?
A tradition unlike any other in Nevada women’s amateur golf, Silver Cup originated in 1993 and is an annual
3-day competition between 20-player teams from Northern Nevada against Southern Nevada. The event location alternates between north and south region and in 2026 is at prestigious Las Vegas Country Club.

It is an honor to earn a spot on the team for this fierce and friendly “Solheim Cup”-style competition. Players qualify based on gross or net results at the individual stroke play qualifier competition, so the Silver Cup matches typically feature players of similar handicaps (all matches are net play).

Whether the matches are between 16-handicappers or single-digit handicappers, you can be sure that each player will be grinding it out and giving it their all to win that point for their side. You can read more about the history and results of Silver Cup at: https://nevadagolf.org/silver-cup/.

Being on a Silver Cup team is a fun and memorable experience, an amazing opportunity to test your competitive skill and spirit -- and make new friends. Plus, you get really cool uniform shirts!

The North team is defending the title won at Somersett GC last year – come help us win it again!

What do I need to do to participate?

• Play in the Silver Cup Qualifier/Northern Nevada Women’s Mid-Amateur
  • (The 20 players for the North team can only be selected from qualifier participants).
• June 25-26, 2026 two-day individual stroke play qualifier at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.
• Sign-ups open March 23 and close June 20. Sign up at www.nevadagolf.org.
  Be sure to sign up for BOTH the mid-amateur AND the Silver Cup qualifier
  • You must be on the current active list of NNGA members prior to tournament deadline.
  • Minimum age 18. There is no maximum age, but maximum handicap index is 30
• When competition is in the North, play practice round(s) at the competition course to prepare
• When competition is in the South, organize personal travel and accommodations
• Attend team dinner/gathering a few weeks prior to event to discuss strategy and receive uniforms
• Attend team dinner/gathering (hopefully a victory celebration!) a few weeks after the event

Silver Cup Event Schedule

Silver Cup 2026 will be held at Las Vegas Country Club November 8-10. 
This is a prestigious private club that has hosted several PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events.

• In the day or two prior to competition, plan for a practice round or two
• The evening prior to the first day of competition there is a pairings party with both teams
• Day 1 Foursomes (both players tee off, choose the best ball, then alternate shots in)
• Day 2 Fourball Competition (partner best-ball), followed by singles matches pairing gathering
• Day 3 Singles Competition followed by award luncheon

What is the cost of participating in Silver Cup?  These are estimates based on previous years, but will vary.

• Qualifier entry fee: $250, Team Uniforms $125, Event Greens Fees & Luncheon $350
• Any practice rounds you want to participate in: Typically $100-125 per round
• Travel and accommodations when in the South: varies

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the captains for 2026-2027:

Katie Keller katiekeller25@gmail.com 630-341-1950
Dana Chaiken dana@roll-chaiken.com 858-248-3344