Bobby Massa Returns to Maridoe as the Huddleston Cup Raises the Bar Again

The Huddleston Cup returns in 2026 as one of the most demanding and exclusive tests in mid-amateur golf, once again hosted at Maridoe Golf Club just outside Dallas. Designed by Steve Smyers and reopened in 2017 after a complete transformation of the old Columbian Club, Maridoe stretches to nearly 7,900 yards with a course rating of 79.6 and a slope of 155 — the maximum possible — creating a true championship environment where only the most complete players can contend. The format — 54 holes of stroke play — keeps the pressure constant from the opening tee shot, with no room to ease into the tournament. As an invite-only event featuring a small, elite field, the Huddleston Cup has quickly built a reputation as one of the purest competitive tests on the mid-amateur calendar.

All eyes will be on defending champion Bobby Massa, who delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent memory last year, cruising to a nine-shot victory over Steele Dewald. That kind of margin at Maridoe is almost unheard of — this is a course where par is a genuinely good score — and speaks to just how dialed-in Massa was across all three rounds. He returns in 2026 as the clear player to beat, but with a stacked field of elite mid-amateurs and a course that punishes even the slightest mistake, nothing will come easy.

The Huddleston Cup’s short but impressive history adds to its allure. Scott Harvey, one of the most decorated mid-amateurs of his generation, claimed the first two editions in 2023 and 2024, establishing the event’s credibility from day one. Massa’s decisive win in 2025 showed that the tournament is already attracting the kind of depth that produces memorable finishes and new storylines year after year. With Smyers’ shaved-off areas around undulating green complexes and the sheer physical demands of a nearly 7,900-yard layout, the Huddleston Cup is a true test of elite ball-striking, mental toughness, and endurance.

midamgolfHQ will be tracking the action as the Huddleston Cup continues to cement itself as one of the premier stops on the mid-amateur calendar. With a venue that separates the best from the rest and a field stacked with proven winners, the 2026 edition has all the ingredients for another unforgettable week at Maridoe.