OK, lots of info. in this update. I will release the pairings next week.
Rule Changes -
If
it ain't broke, don't fix it. Well, not necessarily. We WILL continue
to play all rounds as captain's choice. Last year there were two new
"experimental" rules implemented. One of which we will keep.
Once
again, as is done in many captain's choice tourneys, this
year we will require each team to use at least two (2) tee shots from
each member of the team, regardless of whether it is a 4- or 3-man
team. This will be tee shots on any hole, regardless of whether it is a
par 3, 4, or 5.
In the event that there are only three team members, the three players will alternate taking the 4th shot.
Wacky Hat/Outfit Day -
With
mixed success we have done a wacky hat/outfit day the past couple of
years. Should you choose to participate, we will do this on day three
at Legends-Parkland. Past examples include Kyle dressed as Ricky
Fowler, Chris dressed as the "you can't drink all day if you don't start
early" guy.
Basic Information -
We
are inside of a month til our gathering. Be reminded that with our golf package,
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH are included at the three Legend's courses this year (Friday/Sunday/Monday). We also
get a couple of
free beers at the clubhouse those days as well. No meal or beer is included at Tidewater.
The way this works, once we check in at the
course with the golf vouchers, meal and drink vouchers will be given to
us. I have the golf vouchers.
This year we will take a break from the in condo dinners on Saturday and Sunday to allow more flexibility for folks to do different activities those nights, or to play an afternoon round, or whatever. We can reevaluate for next year.
On Friday we need to
meet at The Legends clubhouse. I will check in at
the pro shop to get both the golf and meal vouchers, so we can get our lunch
that day prior to playing golf at the Parkland course.
Our first tee time at Moorland on Friday is 1:32 and we'll need to
group up before hand. Hopefully all will arrive in
time for lunch.
For those coming down on Friday, you/we can check in at Legends condos
after the first round.
After
each round, I will distribute the prize money for the day. The
winning team receives $160 each day. In the event of a tie, like day one in 2012, we
will declare a definitive winner based on a tie-breaker (going with the
lowest score on the #1 handicap hole and if still tied, moving to #2
handicap, the #3 until a winner is determined). If there is a tie and we cannot complete the round due to
weather, the money will be split (as happened a few years ago at Heathland).
After
conversation with a few people, we will go with this rooming list.
1 - T Wilson, K. Buhrdorf, C. Mathers, K Mathers
2 - R Haswell, C Higgins, D Denston, T. Haswell
3 - D Lane, CK Allen, B. Swarthout, M. Neebe
4 - D. Moore, M Thompson, D Clemson, J. Healy
I will announce pairings (basically random) in a few days.
Rules for the course -
We
do have to get to courses early. While we have meals before each round we still need to be ready to go early. It is suggested that we arrive ready, no
later than 20 minutes before the first tee time. It does take time to unload cars, get balls, tees,
etc. together, load up carts and get out to the tees, etc. What you
do with the extra few minutes (practice putting, go to the range, go
to the john, check out the pro shop or try to get a preview of the
cart girls) is up to you. I will have directions to courses to the one offsite course (Tidewater) for
people and I'm sure most will have GPS in their cars.
No metal spikes allowed. I know most people have gotten rid of metal spikes by now, but just in case.....................
No jeans allowed.
Collared shirts are required. No one has trouble with mock turtles, just make sure there are no t-shirts.
Condos do have washers/dryers, so don't hesitate to pack light and do laundry there.
Like most of Myrtle Beach courses, the courses this year DO NOT allow coolers. So, be
subtle if you take beer on the course. Some have coolers in bags which
seem to be OK. Of course, you can buy beverages at the course.
Telling the starter that the cooler doesn't have beer, but contains
your insulin might work at some public course in Virginia, but the
starters in MB will ask to look in the cooler.
Remember to bring any medication you need. That includes aspirin, Pepto or anything else for your stomach or head.
