Auction Rules

The Marketos Memorial Calcutta

Auction Format

  • Online bidding closes at 6:00 PM PST on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.
  • Following the close of online bidding, there will be one final call for bids LIVE during dinner at Ghost Tree Grill.
  • Each team starts at a minimum bid of $50.
  • Bids must increase in $5 increments.
  • The highest bidder when the auction closes wins ownership of that team.

Buy-Back Option

  • After the auction closes, teams have the option to purchase a 25% stake in themselves.
  • The buy-back price is 25% of the final auction price.
  • If a team exercises the buy-back, winnings are split 75% to the auction winner and 25% to the team.
  • If a team does not buy back, the auction winner receives 100% of winnings.
  • Buy-back fees are added to the total prize pot.

Scoring

  • The Calcutta is based on rounds played on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th.
  • Winners are determined by a combined best ball score for the rounds on Friday and Saturday.
  • Ties are broken by scorecard playoff.

Payouts

  • 1st Gross: 35% of total pot
  • 1st Net: 35% of total pot
  • 2nd Gross: 15% of total pot
  • 2nd Net: 15% of total pot

Note: Teams can only win gross OR net, not both.

Payment

  • All payments are due to the Calcutta Treasurer (aka 1-Eye) by the start of the round on Friday, January 23rd.
  • Payment methods: Cash or Venmo (@william-watson-40835)
  • This includes auction winning bids and any buy-back fees.

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