Jim Connolly "Little Swingers"

 

ELIGIBILITY AND DIVISIONS

The event is open to Amateur & Professional Golfers. Teams must be made up of one parent and one child between the ages of 5 & 10 years of age, as of August 1st.  

 

SIZE OF FIELD

A Maximum of 30 Teams (60 players), in total, will be accepted.  If greater than 30 entries are received, Golf NB reserves the right to expand the field to accommodate additional entries. 

 

 

EXEMPTIONS
There are no exemptions for this event.

 

 

EVENT REGISTRATION TIMELINE
A maximum of 30 teams (60 participants) will be accepted. Golf NB reserves the right to expand (or decrease) either field at any time, depending on the rate of registrations and the number of individuals pending registration, to achieve a full or expanded field. 

 

 

FORMAT

The championship will be 9 holes played off the Family Tees and a modified Pinehurst Scoring method will be used. The partners both drive on each hole and then each plays a 2nd shot with the other’s ball.  After the 2nd shot, a choice is made regarding the ball with which the hole will be completed, playing alternate shots. Gross scores only.

 

 

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

There is no official complimentary practice round for this event.

 

 

PLAYER MEETING
There will be no player meeting as part of this event.

 

 

TEE TIMES AND DRAW INFORMATION
Starting times for the championship round will be made available on the Golf NB website 2 to 3 days prior to the event as well as being e-mailed to each participant once they are prepared.

 

Pairings will be in foursomes and in 10-minute intervals.

  • Where possible, competitors will be paired with teams from within their chosen division and who are of similar skill level, and all competitors will tee-off hole number 10.  
  • In general, pairings will be available 2-3 days prior to the first round of competition.
  • Time will be e-mailed to competitors, posted on the Golf NB website, and posted on the Tournament Information Page once they are prepared.

 

 

COMPLIMENTARY CLINIC

A complimentary clinic will be available to all the “Little Swingers” 1 hour before the first Little Swinger tee time start. Please, meet Golf NB and club representatives at the driving range.

 

 

ORDER OF PLAY 
As the NB Jim Connolly “Little Swingers” will be played in conjunction with the NB Family Classic & Adult Junior, players can anticipate playing back nine, and teeing off of #10.

 

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities at the club will be available to all tournament players for the duration of the Championship.

 

 

PRIZES

The winning team will be presented with the "Jim Connolly" Little Swingers Championship Trophy.  

All other prizes will be distributed by random draw, with the number of prizes dependent on the size of the field. 

 

 

MEAL

A complimentary meal, or voucher, will be provided to all competitors after the round of golf.

 

 

EVENT TEES & YARDAGES
Competitors can anticipate playing the club’s “Family Tees”.  Final tee placements will be determined by the Golf NB Rules Committee Chair prior to the competition.  

  • “Little Swingers” Competitors - “Family Tees”
    • Yardage = 4,800 to 5,000 yards