Season-Long Points Race

The season-long points race is known as The Cochrane Cup, named in honor of Hal Cochrane, a longtime member and the heart of tournament golf at Gleneagles for decades. Hal was a consummate gentleman—selfless with his time, deeply committed to the game, and instrumental in running club tournaments year after year. He is dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Hal embodied perseverance and a lifelong passion for improvement, continuing to compete and strive to get better well into his 80s. The Cochrane Cup reflects those same values: dedication, sportsmanship, and love for the game.

Net points are awarded to players finishing in the top 10 of each tournament, with additional participation points awarded throughout the season to recognize commitment and consistent play. At season’s end, the overall points leader is crowned the Cochrane Cup Champion, earning their name engraved on the trophy along with a $500 prize.

2025 Cochrane Cup Champion

Jack Yeadakar is the 2025 Cochrane Cup Champion, capping off an exceptionally consistent season. Jack finished inside the top 10 in every event but one he competed in, exemplifying steady performance and season-long commitment across the schedule.

How the Cochrane Cup Points System Works

Cochrane Cup points are awarded based solely on Net finish, ensuring fair and consistent competition throughout the season.

When players are tied on Net score, all tied competitors receive equal Cochrane Cup points, calculated by averaging the points for the positions involved in the tie.

Tie Examples

If two players tie for 1st Low Net, the points for 1st place (160) and 2nd place (135) are combined for a total of 295 points. That total is divided evenly, resulting in 147.5 points awarded to each player.

If three players tie for 3rd Low Net, the points for 3rd (110), 4th (85), and 5th (70) are added together (265 total) and divided by three, awarding 88.3 points to each player. The next net finisher is then placed 6th, and points continue accordingly.

This method ensures that all players tied on Net score are treated equitably. In some tournaments, multiple players may be tied for 10th Low Net. In those cases, the total points allocated for 10th place (20 points) are divided evenly among all tied players.

Cochrane Cup points are awarded independently of tournament payouts. While payouts are determined using NCGA card-off rules to establish final rankings, no card-offs are used for Cochrane Cup points.