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ROCKY GAP SET TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL POTOMAC CUP
The 10th meeting of top amateurs from the Washington, D.C. area will take place at Rocky Gap Resort in Cumberland, MD. The venue has hosted this event 3 times before, and will present a tremendous match play challenge to each team this August. This year marks the event's 10th anniversary, a special milestone according to founder Steve Czaban, a Washington area sports radio personality.

"For many of our early years, we were just hoping to keep this thing going, to keep finding better players, and to keep seeking out quality golf courses on which to play the finals," Czaban explained. "Rocky Gap was there for us when we first stepped up the level of competition in 2003, our third year. It was only fitting, that we would return for this special 10th edition of The Cup."

Czaban added that when Rocky Gap last hosted the Potomac Cup, the teams were a mix of qualifiers and captain's picks, and the format was a "net" event to incorporate some higher handicap players. As such, he's eager to see how these more "thoroughbred" teams will handle the state's only Jack Nicklaus signature layout. "There are easily 4 or 5 match changing risk/reward holes on this layout," Czaban explained. "Back then, however, we had enough guys like myself who were medium handicappers making a hash of them. Now, I can't wait to see really good players decide when to put the throttle down, and when to play it close to the vest."

Also new for 2010, is the addition of Lake Presidential in Upper Marlboro as the only qualifier. Said Czabe: "The course is just phenomenal, and when the MSGA holds an event there and raves about it, we know it'll bring out the best in our players too."

Last August, Team Maryland defended the Cup with the most lopsided score in the event's history, rolling to a 29-7 victory at Blue Ridge Shadows GC in Front Royal, VA.

The Potomac Cup is open to all amateur players who reside in either the state of Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. There are two chances to qualify. Format for qualifying is individual stroke play, no handicaps.
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Potomac Cup Qualifier 2 - Lake Presidential GC - Upper Marlboro, MD
DATE: Tuesday July 27 (1:30 shotgun)
FORMAT: Two-Man Better Ball, gross
COST: $300 per team ($150 per player)
QUALIFIERS: Top 6 two-man teams of maximum 25 teams on both MD and VA sides of field.
 

2010 Qualifier Results

Special Announcement
Dear Players,

After considering feedback from players in this event, we have reverted to the "traditional" 2-man format for qualifying, and have consolidated two qualifiers into one this season. I apologize for this change at such a late date, however I believe in my heart it is the right thing to do. I hope to see many of you back at this year's event. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steve Czaban


Rocky Gap Golf Club
The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort sits in a beautiful forested area on a 243-acre lake at the foothills of Rocky Gap State Park, in the heart of historic Cumberland Valley. Amongst it many honors, it has the distinction of being Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is conveniently located about a two hour drive from major cities and airports including Washington, DC, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. For more information and reservations call 1-800-724-0828.
www.rockygapresort.com