Play with PGA Tour Radio’s Best On-Air Personalities
THE BIG BATTLE OF TEAM KMOT VERSUS TEAM ITR
John Maginnes
John Maginnes is a former PGA Tour player who spent more than a decade and a half playing professional golf. While recovering from elbow surgery in 2004 John was offered an opportunity as an on course commentator by USA Network who covered Thursday and Friday rounds on the PGA Tour. With the microphone in hand John found his second passion.
Brian Katrek
Brian Katrek is an Emmy award winning broadcaster and is addicted to golf. He has hosted television, interactive, and radio play by play coverage of golf tournaments since 1999. The list includes all 4 major championships and both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup multiple years. In January of 2014, Katrek joined forces with his long time radio play by play partner, PGA Tour veteran John Maginnes.
Carl Paulson
After Carl’s PGA Tour career came to a close, he joined SiriusXM in 2013 to announce live PGA Tour golf for PGA Tour Radio. Carl’s playing experiences and his time spent behind the microphone calling virtually every event on the PGA TOUR led to a new venture with a hosted Radio Show, “INSIDE THE ROPES” with Carl and Dennis Paulson.
Dennis Paulson
Dennis, a former PGA Tour member spent more than a decade and a half playing professional golf. He won the 2000 Buick Classic and played in 13 majors and multiple WGC events until a shoulder injury ended his playing career. In 2008, Dennis was asked to join Sirius/XM as an announcer and he now enjoys hosting “Inside the Ropes” along with Carl Paulson (no relation!) and doing live radio coverage of many PGA Tour events on Sirius/XM.
2025 Listeners Cup Event Details
The Listeners Cup is a 3 day event consisting of 2 Teams – The KMOT (Katrek & Maginnes on Tap team) captained by Brian Katrek and John Maginnes and the ITR (Inside the Ropes team) captained by Carl & Dennis Paulson! So, it’s a new format and a new Battle between these two very popular shows on PGA Tour Radio!
Date: June 29 – July 2, 2025 (Sunday – Wednesday)
Location: French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana
About: The Listeners Cup is a 3-day golf competition consisting of 2 teams. Each of the 2 teams are captained by: Katrek & Maginnes On Tap Team, captained by John Maginnes and Brian Katrek and the Inside the Ropes Team captained by Carl and Dennis Paulson.
Format: Full Handicap
Round 1 – Four-Ball (2 person team vs. 2 person team (Best Ball)
Round 2 – Four-Ball (2 person team vs. 2 person team (Best Ball)
Round 3 – Singles (individual matches)
Field: Field is limited and is open to both men and women. Early registration for this event is highly recommended!
Home of two AAA Four-Diamond Nationally historic hotels
51,000 sq. ft. Las Vegas Style Casino (which has all of the table games – including poker!)
Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT!
Pete Dye Course – Rated #1 in Indiana
- Hosting the Senior LPGA Championship (August)
- Hosted the National Club Professional Championship
- Won the 2017 National Golf Course of the Year Award
- Hosted Senior PGA Championship
- Current Host of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship
Donald Ross Course – Rated #2 in Indiana
Ranked 83rd best Public course in US (Golf Digest)
Pricing with Lodging at French Lick Resort Hotel:
Double Occupancy (2 players): $1950 per player
Single Occupancy: $2295
Single with Guest: $2495
Additional Nights: $275 per night
Pricing with Lodging at West Baden Springs Hotel:
Double Occupancy (2 players): $2295 per player
Single Occupancy: $2895
Single with Guest: $3095
Additional Nights: $475 per night
Golf on the Dye Course: Participants responsible for Forecaddie Gratuity – Minimum: $40 per player
Entry Fee Includes:
- 3 nights accommodations
- 4 rounds of Golf (1 round on Dye Course, 1 round @ Sultan’s Run and 1 round on Donald Ross course with optional 2nd round on Ross course)
- Plus, Play French Lick’s new Short Course – called Sand Creek!
- Breakfast on Tournament Days
- Boxed Lunches on Tournament Days
- Sunday – Opening Cocktail Reception & Hors d’oeuvres and Team Pairings
- Daily “Live Broadcasts”
- Tuesday Reception @ Legendz Sports Bar & Broadcast with Katrek, Maginnes, & the Paulsons
- Tee Gifts
REGISTER TO ENTER: Go to: www.thelistenerscup.com
Checks should be made out to Fleming Golf Events, and mailed to: PO Box 7882, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
To enter by credit card or receive more information, email:
Barry Fleming: [email protected] or call: (843) 384-5342
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Participants check-in at the French Lick or West Baden Springs Hotel
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Participants enjoy practicing at designated range area
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Welcoming Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’ouvres @ Dye Pavilion
Monday, June 30, 2025
7:00 am – Breakfast – Colonnade Dining Room
10:00 am – 12:15 pm – Round 1: Listener’s Cup – Dye Course
2:00 am – 5:00 pm – “Inside the Ropes” (Dye Pavilion)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – “Katrek & Maginnes on Tap” (Dye Pavilion) 7:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
7:00 am – Breakfast – Colonnade Dining Room
9:00 am – 11:15 pm – Round 2: Listener’s Cup – Sultan’s Run GC (Jasper, IN)
2:00 am – 5:00 pm – “Inside the Ropes” show @ (Sultan’s Run GC)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Bonus Round – Donald Ross Course – tee times available
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – “Katrek & Maginnes on Tap” @ (Legendz Sports Bar) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Reception – F&B @ Legendz Sports Bar
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
7:00 am – Breakfast – Donald Ross Course
7:36 am – 9:15 am – Round 3: Listener’s Cup – Donald Ross Course
Post Round: Lunch & Awards Presentation following round
Participants Depart
For more information or to Reserve Your Spot in the Event – please contact:
Barry Fleming: [email protected] or call (843) 384-5342
WEBSITE: www.thelistenerscup.com
