Michael J. Berkeley Cup
Atlantic Golf ClubA few years ago, the Atlantic Golf Club and other East End golf clubs decided to create a competitive tournament for the caddies. The clubs consisted of Atlantic Golf Club, Maidstone Club, National Golf Links and East Hampton Golf Club. Each team consisted of eight caddies competing in eight single matches and four best ball matches. Although we were struggling to name this tournament, after the events of September 11, 2001, the name became obvious.
Atlantic Golf Club Winning Team - 2002
Even though Michael was a member at Atlantic Golf Club, he had a special and unique relationship with the staff at Atlantic. Michael was adored and respected by all the staff and caddies at Atlantic, and it is only fitting to name this tournament in his honor and memory, as the Michael J. Berkeley Cup. This cup will be competed for each year and the winning team will hold the trophy for that year.
2003 Michael J. Berkeley Cup - Atlantic Golf Club Team
The Michael J. Berkeley Cup Winning Caddie Team:
2001 Atlantic Golf Club
2002 Atlantic Golf Club
2003 Atlantic Golf Club
2004 Atlantic Golf Club
2005 The Bridge
2006 Friar's Head
2007 Friar's Head
In September 2007, East Hampton Country Club hosted the annual competition of the Michael J. Berkeley Cup. Each team consisted of eight caddies. The aggregate top best six scores of each team determined the winner of The Michael J. Berkeley Cup. The participating caddie teams were Atlantic Golf Club, The Bridge, Friar's Head, East Hampton Golf Club, Maidstone Club, National Golf Links and Shinnecock.
It is our hope that this competition will help continue the memory of Michael.