QCC Foundation Raises $1,800 for Schoppmeyer Memorial Scholarship

The Queen City Cup Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with the Schoppmeyer Memorial Scholarship – which was set up in memory of the late Larry Scott Schoppmeyer to support local high school students as they further their education.

The Foundation serves as the vehicle whereby the QCC will further support its golf development goals and reach a broader audience. Efforts already include:

  • Contributions to the Schoppmeyer Memorial Scholarship to honor the late father of QCC Chairman Eric Schoppmeyer.

  • Donating hundreds of golf balls to the courses played during the championships via full sends and hitting bombs.

  • Investing in late night small business pizzerias in the tournament’s surrounding communities.

  • Sustained significant monetary contributions caddies of all skill levels.

In addition, the Queen City Cup Foundation also strives to engage and excite a global audience of existing and potential golfers of all ages. These efforts include a television broadcast distributed to approximately 0 countries and territories worldwide. This includes semi-live scoring of the QCC and the advancement of digital technology offerings on qccup.com.

Unsolved Mysteries: Pizzagate

It’s been more than a decade since the infamous pizzagate controversy unfolded during the first QCC. Finally a break in the case, thanks to technological advancements in caller ID, gives us deeper insights into just what went down that fateful night.

A group of mild-mannered golfers retreated to the trips’ HQ famished after a long day on the links and decided to order a pizza before retiring for the evening. While patiently waiting for the delivery they opted to utilize the private hot tub to relieve stress from being on their feet all day.

We can only piece together the details from fragmented, first-hand accounts of surviving witnesses:

11:16pm - EC places order for delivery. Incredible find considering every option was closed.

12:26am - Group discussion, questioning why the pizza order is taking so long.

12:37am - Hotel security informs group that pool has been closed for 5+ hours, again.

12:52am - AK receives a call from the delivery boy stating he will arrive shortly.

12:53am - AK pulls a crisp $5 bill out of his wallet, preparing a handsome tip to the driver.

1:47am - Group is so hungry they begin rolling up Blom in his mattress like a burrito.

2:16am - Pizza boy calls again to state he is 5min out.

2:28am - Search and rescue mission is dispatched, still no signs of the pie.

5:25am - Search party disbands for the night. Everyone is still hungry.

5:26am - AK has clarity as consciousness fades. EC is behind all of this. There was no pizza.

7:15am - Alarm clock goes off. The bus leaves in 15 minutes.

Understanding the impact GIFs / MEMEs had on movie quoting culture: 2006-Present

GIFs and memes have significantly altered the culture of movie quoting among friends, shifting it from a primarily verbal exchange to a digital, visual interaction. Traditionally, quoting films was an oral practice that reinforced social bonds through shared cultural references. The rise of GIFs and memes has added a new dimension to this practice, allowing friends to communicate with greater nuance and creativity through visual shorthand and with nothing more than their thumbs.

GIFs capture precise moments from movies, enhancing the expression of humor beyond text alone, while memes provide a format for new interpretations of iconic quotes. These under appreciated digital formats have democratized the quoting culture, making it more accessible and allowing a broader audience to participate. No longer is quoting Anchorman or Tropic Thunder an arena closed off from those of a lesser ilk, as it once was.

In transforming movie quoting into a dynamic and creative process, GIFs and memes have ensured its continued relevance in the digital age.

By: Fourth Year Lawn Resident, Daddy | Published: Sept 30, 2024

2024 Draft Watch Party

October 24, 2024 8pm @ Meyer’s house for those in Charlotte. You can text him for his address, but it’s also literally on your calendar. There’s a fire pit and the grill will be on. You will also have a chance to get some range time on the simulator for one last impression on the captains to improve your draft outlook.

For those that cannot be there in person, you can join via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting

By: Assoc. QCC Blogger, John-117 | Published: Sept 25, 2024

Competition Committee Reviews Proposals for 2026 Cup

The Queen City Cup Competition Committee gathered last weekend, at the pool, armed with a number of spreadsheets and an unapologetic enthusiasm for golf trip debates. 2026 is just around the corner, and you would think the focus would be on essential factors like accessibility, facilities, figuring out 2025, or the joy of a well-placed water hazard. Instead, the committee found itself ensnared in the epic debate over whether to prioritize “bent” vs. “bermuda” fairways or if southern resorts have enough dogwoods to meet the vital standards of atmospheric zen. Who needs to consider player logistics when you can argue about which golf course has the best logo?

The clock ticked away, deep into the night, with committee members discussing the merits of faux Mediterranean architecture versus the classic New England charm of an uninspired clubhouse. Someone even suggested that the color of the sand in the bunkers could fundamentally change the golf experience—because a beige-y tan hampers your ability to swing effectively. So, what’s the outcome after all this intense deliberation over such earth-shattering details? Absolutely no progress has been made. The 2026 location is still up in the air, so be on the lookout for a survey early next year, or the year after.

By: Independent Investigative Journalist, Buck Lee | Published: Aug 20, 2024

2024 Draft Guide

A lot can change in a year and the task of assessing who’s hot and who’s not coming into the QCC is no simple ask. The 2024 captains have big decisions to make heading into November. See our breakdown of the field for this year’s QCC:

By: Golf Police | Published: Aug 16, 2024

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2024 Playing Time

2024 Index Trends

QCC Individual Performance History

Player Analysis

Unanue

Hates golf. But will likely pick up his sticks mid October, get sharp, and love the game again

Schoppmeyer

Threw back out July 13th. Plenty of time for rehab. Considers this his super bowl

Cohen

New baby - now has 3 kids. Has only played 3 Charlotte area rounds this year. Also has a new swing coach from the Creek who apparently has given him some new good swing thoughts. Also has every swing training aid known to man.

Greene

Has played more rounds than the entire rest of the field combined. Handicap will be accurate. He’s 46 now though…

Perez

18 rounds this year is double his 2023 output. Huge factor. He seems to be dialing in for QCC. Also Jay’s partner during only win over Golf Police in last 5 trips. No brainer pick for Jay. 

Greg T

Won’t have to drive through the night this time, which means he will be rested and ready. Expect a better showing in 2024. 

Klansek

Simulator in garage + a lot of midweek morning rounds means Klansek is in his golf prime. Handicap is sub 10 for the first time ever…but is that a good thing for the QCC?

Teddy

Zero rounds played. Will likely range it up for a week leading up to the trip and come in nice. He can go 73, he can go 88. He’s dangerous, and volatile. 

Peters

Only 6 rounds this year. He just moved to a new house and had a new baby. However, he lives near a range, and also has a 4 round golf trip coming up in September to Scottsdale. “He is who we thought he was”

Manning

Prettiest swing for a 12 handicap I’ve ever seen. He’s gone down 2 strokes in index in a short amount of time. It means he’s improved, but is a lower handicap good news?

Javer

Javer has only played 11 rounds this year as he welcomed his first child into the world. Does he have it in him to get out and practice anymore? Dude was a range workhorse with a standing weekly tee time, but now seems to be relegated to watching Bitcoin youtube videos.

Blumenthal

Will he make the draft on time? Will we be able to complete the draft in one sitting? Will he review any material before the draft? Do you want to be drafted by him? All valuable questions that need to be asked.

Durnovich

Only 9 rounds logged for JM this year, but he has new clubs (first time since 2006 and they were second hand then), he has a simulator in his garage where he has banged balls for months on end…however - new baby on the way that will be born before QCC, AND he just tore ligaments in his ankle playing softball. He’s in a boot for 3-4 more weeks and then has 2-4 weeks of PT…with a newborn. 

Lewis

Only 3 rounds this year for the newcomer. Anyone’s guess at a 17 handicap. Could be a darkhorse.

Carl

1 round this year and a new baby. 

Storey

Back surgery just 3 months ago, but cleared for full activities. He’s already played a softball game and has been hitting the par 3 course. I played with him a week ago and he is great value at a 22 handicap.

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