Flighting:
The field has been divided into 12 Flights of 6 teams. Your team has been placed into one of these flights based on the combined handicap index of you and your partner. Each flight is named after PGA Tour Champions that have played in the Hudson Junior Invitational. Handicaps for this event have been confirmed as of the July 10th U.S.G.A. Handicap Revision.
Format:
A Round Robin, consisting of five 9-hole best ball matches, will be played within each flight. All play will be from the Blue Tees. Players ages 60 and older have the option to play the white tees or silver tees. Players ages 70 and older have the option to play the green tees. (If you choose to play different tees you must declare at registration and play the same tees the whole event. Course handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.)
Scoring:
Play will be on a “match play” basis. Each match will be played as a better ball of two. (Four Ball Match Play off the low ball for handicap). Scoring is based on a 1-point per hole basis:
* 1 point will be awarded to the team which wins a hole
* ½ point will be awarded to the team in the event of a tie
* 1 additional point will be awarded to the team which wins the match
Teams cannot be “closed out”; 10 points will be awarded for each 9-hole match. While 10 points are possible, for scoring purposes the committee has decided to limit the winner of the match to 8 points. In the event of cancellation of the remainder of the event, the last completed 9-holes will be used; partially completed matches will not count. Three fully completed 9-hole matches will constitute a compete tournament with flight prizes to be awarded on these results.
Play remains on the same nine on which you start a match. In other words, if you start on hole fifteen, when you complete the eighteenth hole, proceed to the tenth hole and play through fourteen.
The flight winner will be the team that accumulates the most points over the five matches. In the event of a tie for first place within a flight, the head-to-head match will determine the winner. If the head-to-head match is tied, the winner will be determined by a chip off.
The Shootout:
Once the flight winners have been identified and wild card entry has been determined, they will be entered into a shootout to determine the overall Tournament Champions. The shootout will begin after completion of matches on Saturday. The shootout will be directed by the Club Professional. If one team member cannot be present for the shootout, that team may be required to forfeit its right to participate in the shootout. Format is Alternate shot in a shootout style event with all teams starting on Hole #15 at the same time. 50% of combined handicap will be used in the shootout.
Of the 13 teams beginning the shootout, the field will be narrowed to two as follows:
* 6 Teams eliminated on Hole #15
* 3 Teams eliminated on Hole #16
* 2 Teams eliminated on Hole #17
* Final 2 Teams on Hole #18
The remaining two teams will play Hole #18 to determine the overall Tournament Champion
If the last hole of the shootout is tied, Hole #18 will be replayed until a winner is determined.
(All other ties in shootout will be broken by a chip off)
Shootout Payout – 1st Place $2000 2nd Place $1000
Wild Card Entry
After all flight winners are determined, the team with the most points on the last day and did not win their flight will be entered into the shootout. If there are ties a chip off will be used to gain entry.
Tournament Prizes:
Awards will be presented as follows:
* Each Flight Winner
* Overall Tournament Champions
Tournament Gaming:
1. In-flight Game
The team in the flight which earns the most points per the tournament scoring system
for the five 9-hole matches wins $700 of overall pot per flight. Team finishing second in the
flight for the five 9-hole matches wins $350 of overall pot per flight. Ties for second place will
split money.
2. Daily Points Pool
Teams with the highest point totals for first three rounds – 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300 and
3rd Place $200.
Teams with the highest point totals for final two rounds – 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300 and
3rd Place $200.
If there are ties, money will be split.
3. Pari-mutuel Flight Betting – Cash Only
Bet on any team in any flight to win.
Win Betting Only – Cash Only
Results based on finish of each flight.
Betting sheets must be turned to the golf shop by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday July 21st
4. Saturday Shootout Pari Mutual Bet
Place your bets on the teams that qualify for the shoot-out.
Bets can be made in $5 increments. Win and Place Only – Cash Only
Bets can only be placed right before shoot-out begins on Saturday once teams are determined.
5. Putting Contest - $10/team Unlimited attempts may be made
6 teams will ultimately qualify for the finals of the richest putting contest on the North Coast. Format: Competition is a two-man best ball (you and Member guest partner) for 6 holes. You must register with the starter before attempting to qualify. Each qualifying attempt will cost you $10.00/team. Unlimited attempts may be made. You may qualify anytime between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, until 7:00 p.m. on Friday. In the event of a tie for one of the qualifying spots a one hole closest to pin on Friday evening will determine who is in the finals. Finals: The best 6 teams will putt in the finals Saturday afternoon. There will be no substitutes for an absent team member in any round, including finals. If your partner cannot stay for finals, you may putt one ball only, to attempt to participate. Playoff for 1st place only. Cash Payout – 1st Place 60%, 2nd Place 25%, 3rd Place 15%
6. Chipping Contest
3 Balls for $10
If your ball flies into the pool, you will qualify for the winner take all closest to the pin
contest Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Ball must fly into the pool to count. You must be present at
7:00 p.m. Friday, July 22rd to participate in the finals. No substitutes will be allowed to take
your place. This is an individual contest.
7. Shootout Insurance
If the overall shootout winner comes from your flight, the five other teams in that flight win $200 Per team.
8. Hole In One Insurance
If a hole in one is made during any tournament round, each team will be billed $10/team and player will receive $720 in golf shop credit.
Notes:
The U.S.G.A.’s “Tournament Performance Review” guidelines will be followed, and superior play may result in an adjustment of a handicap during the tournament. The maximum course handicap for a team member is 36. Members are responsible for code of conduct and dress code. Please click here to view club dress code policy.
The Tournament Committee Reserves the Right to change any or all the aforementioned.
U.S.G.A Rules are in effect along with posted local rules. Live scoring will be used for all scoring. GGID codes will be provided for each round. Players should make sure handicaps are correct before starting play and that all scores are entered properly. Any questions please contact golf staff member to resolve any issues.
UNMARKED PENALTY AREAS (Natural Areas): All unmarked areas of native grass that border some holes, are considered penalty areas. These areas are not marked, however if a player’s ball comes to rest in these areas, players are entitled to relief, under penalty of one stroke. When the penalty area is not defined by lines, the natural boundary of the native area and golf course will define the margin of the penalty area. Under penalty of one stroke, the player may take two club-lengths from the spot where the ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area.
The embedded ball rule is in effect through the general area. Tree stump holes that have been filled are considered ground under repair.
Flower beds are considered ground under repair.
Hole #15 Flower Bed is ground under repair (You are permitted one club length from the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole). No Penalty.
INCLEMENT WEATHER / IStrike Weather System
Inclement Weather - All practice areas are closed during an immediate suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open. An immediate suspension will be signaled by One 75 second blast when lightning is within 10 miles of CCH, please seek shelter immediately. Three, 5 second blasts signal all clear. All clear is when there are no more lightning strikes for 30 minutes from the last lightning strike in our area. Shelters Locations: Tee Box of Hole #3, Between Tee Box of #6 and #8 Green, Behind Green #6 and #7 Tee, Behind #12 Green and Between #16 Tee Box.