Rogers State University is preparing to host the annual Tulsa Cup Oct. 24 and 25 in partnership with the Tulsa Sports Commission. The event includes both men’s and women’s golf teams, with competitors facing off at the Club at Indian Springs and the Club at Forest Ridge, respectively. Thirty-six teams from throughout the central region will attend, traveling from as far as Minnesota and South Dakota.
“While this tournament is an excellent opportunity for players to compete and showcase their golfing prowess, it is also a chance for us to highlight our great city,” said Stephen Brown, head men’s golf coach at RSU. “Last year’s tournament received an enthusiastic response, from the facilities to the Tulsa Flag-branded prizes and takeaways. This year’s tournament will double down on Tulsa-centric efforts as we make sure attendees from far and wide have a memorable experience while they are in town.”
An estimated 500 people will attend the two-day tournament, with 280 hotel room nights booked. Attendees will begin arriving in the city the weekend leading up to the event.
“We’re excited to bring these talented athletes to town, and always thrilled to see how many supporters they bring with them to watch them play,” said Whitney Hocutt head women’s golf coach at RSU. “It is a pleasure for us to host these folks from out of town and give them a warm welcome to our city, but also a wonderful time for us to cheer on our talented hometown athletes as they give their all on the green.”
Practice rounds will take place Sunday, Oct. 23, with the tournament running 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. The event is anticipated to bring a total economic impact of over $212,000 to Tulsa.
About Rogers State University
Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area from three campuses located in Claremore, Pryor and Bartlesville. The college has both men’s and women’s golf programs which began in fall 2009. The men’s golf team has won two conference championships (2018, 2022) and boasts three All-Americans and three conference golfers of the year. The women’s team has played in back-to-back NCAA Division II National Championships (2021, 2022) and has produced two All-Americans and one conference golfer of the year.
About the Tulsa Sports Commission
In 1993, the Tulsa Sports Commission (TSC) was created to attract and develop sporting events and conventions for economic impact on the Tulsa community. Since its inception, the TSC has accounted for more than $500 million in economic impact to the Tulsa region by helping attract, market and host championships and sports-related events and conventions to the region. The TSC is a founding member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and lives within the Tulsa Regional Tourism umbrella organization. Learn more at visittulsa.com/sports.
About Tulsa Regional Tourism
Tulsa Regional Tourism is northeast Oklahoma’s premier accredited destination marketing organization. Housed at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, it includes Visit Tulsa for leisure travel, Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau for meetings and conventions, Tulsa Sports Commission for amateur and pro sports, and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture (FMAC) for creative industries and accredited film commission. Tulsa Regional Tourism leads the community’s bidding for and hosting of signature events like the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, USA BMX Grand Nationals, the Arabian Horse Association’s U.S. Nationals and more.