Wine Cup
Raise some green for the industry
Join us on the green for a four-person scramble golf tournament, while supporting the Washington Wine Industry Foundation!
Stay tuned for 2027 information.
Thank you for a great Wine Cup® 2026!
It was great seeing old friends and new faces at Wine Cup® 2026 last week! You helped us raise over $66,000 to support the Foundation’s vision: a thriving Washington wine industry.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s standout golfers:
KP: Lightning struck twice! Both Ken Aker (Northwest Wine Services) and Keith Tiegs (Champoux Vineyards) got holes-in-one on the same hole—the pro at Suncadia said he’s never had two holes-in-one at any other tournament, let alone on the same hole! Well done, gentlemen!
Overall Tournament Winner: HR Spinner/RM Winery—Ryan Hill, John Cannon, Shaun Stegeman, Ryan Franklin (score of 53
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Location: Suncadia Resort – Rope Rider Course
301 Rope Rider Dr
Cle Elum, WA
Results From 2024
WASHINGTON WINE COMMUNITY RAISES OVER $64,000 AT WINE CUP® FUNDRAISER
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation hosted its annual Wine Cup® golf tournament fundraiser at the picturesque Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla in July. The event witnessed participation from sponsors and teams, culminating in a successful fundraising effort that garnered over $64,000.
Sara Higgins, Executive Director of the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, shared that, “The Wine Cup® Golf Tournament is a key fundraiser for the Foundation. Thanks to generous sponsorships and player participation in on-course games and raffles, nearly 100% of player registrations went to the Foundation’s bottom line! That goes a long way toward enabling the Foundation’s good work in scholarships, industry sabbaticals, and the provision of resources and tools that benefit the industry.”
The Wine Cup® winners were celebrated for their exceptional performances:
- First Place Overall: “Grip It and Sip It”, the team from Tudor Hills Vineyard: Sean Tudor, Tom Tudor, Kyle Gorham, and Nate Espinoza
- First Place Mixed Division: Parker, Smith & Feek an IMA Company: NatashaMendonca, Jason Buchanan, Sam Connors, and Lynsee Wiegand
- Second Place Men’s Division: Washington Trust Bank: Aaron Sparks, Will Mercer, John Douglas, and Jordan Brown
Rich Eucker and Natasha Mendonca each held the title of “Longest Drive” in the Men’s and Women’s category respectively. The team from Vintner’s Logistics was recognized for their perseverance, earning the “Highest Total Score” Award.
Tournament sponsors included Stoel Rives LLP, Ste Michelle Wine Estates, Washington Trust Bank, Vintrace, AgWest Farm Credit, Morgan Stanley, Mountain States Construction Company, and Rabo Agrifinance.
