2016

MEN ’S GOLF HANDBOOK

GASTON COUNTRY CLUB 3700 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

WWW.GASTONCC.COM

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GASTON COUNTRY CLUB STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION

2016 GOLF PROFESSIONAL STAFF Head Golf Professional Thomas Troncoso, PGA thomastroncoso@gastoncc.com Assistant Golf Professional Todd Nalette, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Britt Bates Assistant Golf Professional Joe Toland

2016 GREENS DEPARTMENT STAFF Head Superintendent Tim Carpenter timcarpenter@gastoncc.com Assistant Superintendent David Helton

2016 CLUBHOUSE STAFF General Manager Robert C. Nock, CCM bobnock@gastoncc.com Assistant General Manager Dale Schmitt, CCM Clubhouse Manager Corey Ferris Assistant Club House Manager Amber Hart Membership & Marketing Silvia Lalinde Comptroller Chris Buck Executive Chef Paul Clark

GASTON DIRECTORY

Clubhouse Phone (704) 864-3283 Clubhouse Fax (704) 867-5676 Golf Shop (704) 867-9561

Golf Shop Email proshop@gastoncc.com

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Thank you to all members past, present, and future who devote their time and energy serving on club committees in efforts of providing a first-class facility, and to cultivate camaraderie for the betterment of the membership at Gaston Country Club.

2016 GOLF COMMITTEE

Go l f Ch a i rma n & Bo a rd L ia i so n Dr. Kevin DiBe l la

Vice Ch a i rma n Ch r i s Wh e lch e l

Lan e Can n

Dan n y D en ton C la y Gib son Nik k i He lms

Travi s Joh n s on Bu r r Kea th l ey Margi e Ki rcu s

Ja son Lewi s An d r ew LeV een Dr . C ra i g Lo wr y

Je f f M eu lman Hu n ter Peak Tr ey Pru i t t

2016 GREEN COMMITTEE Green Ch a i rma n & Bo a rd L ia i so n

Cra ig Sto ver Vice Ch a i rma n

Joh n Mack

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MEN ’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP PAST CHAMPIONS

1925 George A. Gray 1954 Dave Smith 1926 John M. Miller III 1955 Charles Smith 1927 Jack M. Alexander 1956 Bill Belton 1928 John M. Miller III 1957 Charles Smith 1929 Jack M. Alexander 1958 Moved to New Course 1930 C. D. Gray 1959 Dave Smith 1931 W.G. Hamner 1960 Charles Smith 1932 George A. Gray 1961 Dave Smith 1933 John R. Finn 1962 Charles Smith 1934 H.H. Williams 1963 Dave Smith 1935 Van A. Covington 1964 Charles Smith 1936 A.G. Myers 1965 M.N. “Short” Patton 1937 David G. Gray 1966 Charles Horne 1938 C.D. Gray 1967 Jim Belton Jr. 1939 David G. Gray 1968 Jim Belton Jr. 1940 P.P. Jackson 1969 R.V. McPhail Jr. 1941 David G. Gray 1970 Jim Belton Jr. 1942 W.D. Belton Jr. 1971 Joe Dawn Jr. 1943 W.D. Belton Jr. 1972 Jim Gray 1944 Charles D. Gray 1973 Charles Horne 1945 Van A. Covington 1974 Jim Gray 1946 Joseph W. Lineberger 1975 Jake Gray III 1947 David G. Gray 1976 R.V. McPhail Jr. 1948 Jake Gray 1977 Sid Woody 1949 Dave Gray 1978 Jim Gray 1950 Cy Girard 1979 R.V. McPhail Jr. 1951 Bill Belton 1980 Charles Horne 1952 Cy Girard 1981 Dale Fox 1953 1982 Sid Woody

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1983 Chet Chestnutt 2000 Larry Cloninger 1984 Charles Horne 2001 Larry Cloninger 1985 Charles D. Gray III 2002 Larry Cloninger 1986 Louis Davis 2003 Bruce Garrison 1987 Sid Woody 2004 Larry Cloninger 1988 Sid Woody 2005 Larry Cloninger 1989 Charles Horne 2006 Larry Cloninger 1990 Sid Woody 2007 Roy Hunter 1991 Sid Woody 2008 Roy Hunter 1992 Charles Horne 2009 Eric Clay 1993 Charles Horne 2010 James Chapman 1994 Bill Cox 2011 Will Blalock 1995 Deric Smyre 2012 Will Long 1996 Deric Smyre 2013 Todd Stafford 1997 Bill Cox 2014 Eric Clay 1998 Mark Morris 2015 Eric Clay 1999 Larry Cloninger

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

HOURS OF OPERATION Professional Shop (In-Season)* Monday 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m Tuesday – Friday 7:30 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 7:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. Bag Room (In-Season)* Mondays 10:00 a.m. until Sunset Tuesday - Sunday & Holidays 7:00 a.m. until Sunset Golf Course (In-Season)* Mondays 11:30 a.m. until Sunset Tuesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. until Sunset Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 8:00 a.m. until Sunset

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* Hours of operation subject to daylight, weather conditions, and golfers on the course.

GOLF ATTIRE Appropriate golf attire contributes to the tradition, decorum, and dignity of our Club and applies to the golf course, practice areas, putting green and golf shop. Members must ensure that their family and guests are informed of the club’s policy on attire and are dressed appropriately. The Golf Professional will be the final judge as to whether or not a member’s or guest’s attire is in accordance with the intent of this policy. Men Appropriate attire for men and junior boys includes the following: polo-type shirts with collar. Sleeves may be long or short. Golf shirts must be tucked in at all times. Slacks and Bermuda shorts – (no more than 4” above the knee) are considered appropriate attire. Hats, visors, and caps must be worn peak forward. Inappropriate attire includes the following: t-shirts of any kind, tank tops, short shorts, cargo shorts, tennis, athletic sweat pants, or shorts, cut-off slacks, drawstring pants or shorts. Denim of any kind or in any form or color is not permitted. Women Appropriate attire for women and junior girls includes the following: traditional golf attire, jewel necklines, turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are permitted. Sleeveless, collarless shirts are required to have a minimum of a 3-inch shoulder seam. Slacks, shorts, skorts, culottes or Capri pants are acceptable. Knee length is preferred. Inappropriate attire includes the following: t-shirts, tank tops, low scoop necklines, low v-necklines, halter tops, spaghetti-straps, short shorts, athletic pants or shorts, lycra, leggings, drawstring pants or shorts. Clothing shall not reveal midriffs or undergarments. Denim of any kind or in any form or color is not permitted.

*Inappropriately attired individuals will be asked to comply before using the golf facilities.

GOLF INSTRUCTION Gaston Country Club offers a complete range of instructional programs on either an individual or group basis, from beginner to accomplished player, seniors to juniors. The Professionals have dedicated themselves not only to making golf a better game, but also to making your golf game more fun and enjoyable.

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Individual lessons are conducted in approximately half an hour or one hour sessions. Scheduled appointments are advised, but not mandatory. Every effort is made by our Professionals to be conveniently available for you whenever possible to fit your schedule. Lesson fees are as follows: Head Golf Professional 30 minute - $60 60 minute - $100 Assistant Golf Professional 30 minute - $45 60 minute - $80 The PGA Professional Teaching Staff can personalize programs for individuals or groups to help maximize your potential. Please contact the Golf Professional to develop a training program to meet your goals. The junior instructional program is quite extensive and runs through the summer months. Clinics are offered for all skill levels from age 4 to age 17. Programs not only emphasize the basics of swing fundamentals and playing management, but also the rules and etiquette as well.

CLUB STORAGE Club Storage is available to all members of Gaston Country Club. The charge for this service is $120 per year, plus an additional charge of $25 per year for storage of an additional light bag. Storage shall include proper identification of clubs with name labels, golf bag identification with name and rack number, and proper cleaning after each use. The Club shall not have any responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of golf clubs or other member property left by the member for storage. The Golf Professional shall be responsible to exercise ordinary care and due diligence for the safety and care of members’ clubs or property left for storage. Neither the Club nor the Golf Professional shall have any responsibility for any property that is not in the storage area due to the actions or instructions of the member.

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CARE OF THE COURSE Every member should be proud of our course and observe the following Rules: q Replace all divots, then use the sand that is provided on the golf cart to fill any voids.

If the divot can not be replaced, fill the entire divot and level off with your foot. The divot sand is for tees, fairways and rough.

q Walkers are encouraged to carry and use sand bottles. Sand bottles are available outside the golf shop.

q Putting Green Care includes the following: Properly repair all ball marks on putting surfaces; avoid scuffing greens with shoes; do not lay cigarettes or cigars on the greens; do not place golf bags on the putting surfaces or fringe; remove and replace all flagsticks carefully.

q Enter and exit bunkers at their lowest point; rake all marks and footprints; leave rakes outside the bunkers. Never climb the steep grass faces or sides of bunkers.

q All cigar and cigarette butts, drinking cups, paper, etc. should be disposed of in the receptacles provided on the golf course.

q Park golf cart on cart paths around greens and tees – all four tires must be on the path. Drive on cart path with all four tires on the path.

q Cart traffic should adhere to all cart traffic signs and stakes posted during inclement weather or heavy wear areas in the turf

PACE OF PLAY The Golf Committee endeavors to improve the speed of play and therefore the enjoyment of all members and their guests when playing our course. If all individuals and groups would concern themselves with maintaining their position with the group in front of them, a consistent pace will be maintained. A total of two hours or better for each 9-hole round, or a total of four hours for an 18-hole round, is considered sufficient time to complete a round comfortably. If a group should fall behind, it is their responsibility to regain position. If they fail to do so in a reasonable amount of time, the Professional Shop is instructed to inform the group of the actions necessary to correct the pace of play. If the group does not then regain their position to the group in front of them, and results in complaints by members, further action will be taken by the Golf Committee. Members are responsible for their guests’ pace of play.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER When threatening weather is approaching the Golf Professional on duty will sound the siren. At that time, the golf course, practice areas, putting green, swimming pools, tennis courts and outside dining areas will be closed. No one will be able to resume play until the all-clear signal is given.

RAIN-OUT POLICY In the event the golf course becomes unplayable, the guest green fee and cart fees will be adjusted as follows: If five (5) holes are completed, the 9 Hole Fee will apply If thirteen (13) holes are completed, the 18 Hole Fee will apply This policy does not apply to outings.

COURSE CLOSURE The General Manager, Golf Course Superintendent or Golf Professional may delay opening, close the course, or limit the use of golf carts at any time due to inclement weather or unsafe playing conditions.

GUEST POLICY A member must play with his guests and no member is allowed more than three guests at one time. A member may bring up to 11 guests with permission of the Head Golf Professional, and at non-prime times. A member may bring 12 to 23 guests with permission of the Golf Committee Chairman, and at non-prime times. A member may bring 24 to 40 guests on Tuesdays or Thursdays as available with permission of the Golf Committee and with food and beverage arrangements made through the management office. A member may sponsor a golf outing of 60 to 120 players, as dates are available. A golf member may sponsor a group of up to four (4) guests to play unaccompanied by a member, but must register them in advance and be responsible for the unaccompanied guest fee and all other applicable charges being billed to the sponsoring member’s account. A local guest is defined as one who resides in Gaston County or an adjoining county (Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, or York, SC). A local guest is restricted to being a guest no more than once every calendar month. It is the responsibility of members to check to see if their guests have played with any other member of Gaston Country Club during the same month. This rule applies to in-season only, with no restriction on local guests during the

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off-season. This rule does not apply to any guest playing in a Club-sponsored guest tournament or an outside group golf function. Out-of-town guests of members must play with a member and there are no restrictions to the number of times per month they may play. Out-of-town guests must pay applicable fees. Members are required to register their guests and sign for green fee charges prior to teeing off. They are also responsible for registering the names of their guests in the guest book located in the Golf Shop. *The local guest restriction will be waived for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. GREENS FEES In-Season is March 15th – November 19th, Off-Season is November 20th - March 14. Golf members’ family guest is an immediate family member, i.e. father;; mother, brother, sister, son, or daughter. In-Season (March 15 – November 20) Weekend / Holiday 18-Hole: $80.00 9-Hole: $40.00 Guest/Social/Non-Resident 18-Hole: $70.00 9-Hole: $35.00 Golf Member Family 18-Hole: $35.00 9-Hole: $17.50 Junior Rate (16 & Under) 18-Hole: $20.00 9-Hole: $20.00 Unaccompanied 18-Hole: $100.00 9-Hole: $100.00 Off-Season (November 21 – March 14) Guest/Social/Non-Resident 18-Hole: $70.00 9-Hole: $35.00 Golf Member Family 18-Hole: $35.00 9-Hole: $17.50 Junior Rate (16 & Under) 18-Hole: $20.00 9-Hole: $20.00 Unaccompanied 18-Hole: $100.00 9-Hole: $100.00

HOLE IN ONE Each Golfing Member has the option to be included in the Hole-In-One Club. Any time an ace is made by a member of the Hole-in-one club (in accordance with the guidelines listed below), each member will be billed $2 to his/her account. The money generated will be used to offset the cost of a celebration bar and to reward the Ace-Maker with credit in the Golf Shop. The following are guidelines for Holes-in-One:

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1. A Hole-in-One is official if it is made in any event sponsored by the Club, regardless of the format. 2. A Hole-in-One is official at any other time if the following conditions are met: a. The Ace is made at Gaston Country Club; b. At least a 9-hole round was played; c. At least one other individual was present to attest the achievement; d. The Hole-in-One was made by a Golf Member (children of golf members are not eligible). 3. Disbursement: a. A bar will be made available for all those in attendance. The maximum money to be used

for drink costs will be $225. b. The remaining balance a minimum of $225 plus a Hole-in-One Plaque will be issued to the

Ace-Maker in Golf Shop Credit. c. In the event that a hole-in-one is scored late in the evening, the toasting of the feat will be

scheduled for the following day. PRACTICE FACILIT IES The driving range is open for the season January 1 to December 31 (Weather Permitting). The range will generally be open as follows: 11:00 a.m. Monday, and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday & Holidays. The range will close at dusk on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The range will close 1-1/2 hours before dusk on Wednesday and Sunday to clean pick for maintenance the next morning. Please call the Golf Shop for specific times. Range memberships are mandatory for all golf members ($150 per season with no cost to children under age 16). q Appropriate golfing attire, as outlined under “Golf Attire” within the rules and

etiquette are expected of all players using the practice areas. q The turf areas will be limited to spaces designated between ropes. The artificial grass

mats are to be used by all members on Mondays, extremely wet days, and winter months.

q Range balls are for exclusive use on the Practice Facilities and are not to be used on the Golf Course at any time.

q Players are not to go forward of the immediate teeing area to retrieve their “missed” shots, or any other balls lying in the field.

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q Practice is discouraged on the golf course. Practice that impedes pace of play or causes damage to the golf course is not permitted. The Golf Professional may sanction special practice sessions on the course.

q Players may not hit balls before the opening times or after the closing times. USGA HANDICAP SYSTEM The following are some factors of the USGA Handicap System that you should be aware of, along with information on how this system is handled at Gaston Country Club. q A player must make every effort to record complete and accurate scores and make

certain that they are posted at the conclusion of each round played. q Scores on all courses, at home and away, must be reported by the player, along with

course and slope ratings. q All scores posted must be those properly adjusted using the USGA Equitable Stroke

Control Formula as posted in the Golf Pro Shop. q If a member fails to post a score within 48 hours of completing their round, or submits

an incomplete scorecard, the score will be posted by the Professional Staff as the lowest differential score of their last 20 records.

q If 13 or more holes are played, the player shall post an 18-hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player shall post a 9-hole score. In either case, the scores for the unplayed holes shall be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes. Example: A male player at GCC with a course handicap of 29 stops playing after 16 holes due to darkness. Hole 17 is a par 4 and is the number 12 handicap hole. The player will record a bogey 5 for the 17th hole (par 4 plus 1 handicap stroke that he is entitled to receive). Hole 18 is a par 5 and the number 10 handicap hole. The player will record a double bogey 7 for the 18th hole (par 5 plus 2 handicap strokes that he is entitled to receive). The player adds the strokes just calculated to his 16-hole total and records that as his 18-hole score.

q 9-hole scores are saved in the handicap computer and will be combined to generate 18-hole scores.

q Scores in both Match Play and Stroke Play, including those made in multi-ball competition, shall be used.

q The handicap recording season for Gaston Country Club is year round, so all rounds must be posted.

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q The Professional Staff will designate which rounds need to be posted as a “tournament” round per USGA and CGA recommendations.

The Handicap Committee has the responsibility and duty of making certain that each player has a Handicap Index reflecting ability. The Handicap Committee has the authority to adjust a Handicap Index under any circumstances that it feels necessary to do so.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The Golf Committee, along with the Golf Professional staff, is excited about the upcoming tournament season. In the following pages you will find information about each event. The success of these events depends upon Member participation. We hope that this booklet will help you plan your upcoming golf season. q All tournaments are governed by USGA Rules and Gaston Country Club Local Rules. q The Professional staff serves as Rules Committee for all Club Events. q Participants are required to use Golf Carts during events. Cart Fees are included in

entry fees.

q In order to be eligible for any event, you must have a USGA Handicap Index and be in compliance with the USGA handicap score posting requirements.

q Entries after deadline dates will be placed on an alternate list. q You must have guest’s name, handicap and/or home club to sign-up for Member-Guest

Days. q You must compete from the tee markers in which you play the majority of your rounds

of golf. q You may sign-up for all events by calling the Golf Shop at (704) 867-9561.

Information regarding sign-up procedures for the Invitational Member-Guest will be e-mailed to you.

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q The Golf Professional staff reserves the right to change dates, formats, and starting times and/or shotgun starts depending on tournament participation.

2016 MEN ’S GOLF SCHEDULE

MARCH AUGUST 1-2 Aerification 3 Men’s Majors 5 Season Long Match Play* 6 President’s Cup* 19 Men’s Opening Day~ “Spring Swing”* 7 President’s Cup * 10 Men’s Majors APRIL 17 Men’s Majors 9 Master’s Breakfast Tournament* 19 Member’s Guest Day* 13 Men’s Twilight 24 Men’s Majors 15 Member’s Guest Day~ “Cabin Fever”* 20 Men’s Twilight 22-24 Wing-Ding Tournament* SEPTEMBER 3 Men’s Club & Senior Club Champ* 4 Men’s Club & Senior Club Champ* MAY 5 Men’s Club Championship* 4 Men’s Twilight 11 55TH CAROLINAS SENIOR AMATEUR 11 Men’s Twilight 12 55TH CAROLINAS SENIOR AMATEUR 13 Spring Member-Member* 13 55TH CAROLINAS SENIOR AMATEUR 14 Spring Member-Member* 14 55TH CAROLINAS SENIOR AMATEUR 15 Spring Member-Member* 23 Fall Member-Member* 18 Men’s Twilight 24 Fall Member-Member* 20 Member’s Guest Day* 25 Fall Member-Member* 25 Men’s Twilight 26-28 Aerification JUNE OCTOBER 1 Men’s Twilight 5 Fall League 2 2016 Invitational Member-Guest* 12 Fall League 3 2016 Invitational Member-Guest* 13 GCC Cup Matches-Dinner 4 2016 Invitational Member-Guest* 15 GCC Cup Matches 8 Men’s Twilight 16 GCC Cup Matches 15 Men’s Twilight 19 Fall League 17 Member’s Guest Day* 21 Member’s Guest Day* 18 U.S. Open Breakfast Tournament* 26 Fall League 20-24 Aerification – Golf Course Closed 30 Tim’s Revenge 29 Men’s Twilight

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JULY NOVEMBER 2 One Man Captain’s Choice* 5 Silver Club Tournament 4 Flag Tournament 6 Silver Club Tournament 6 Men’s Twilight 11 Member’s Guest Day* 13 Men’s Twilight 19 Turkey Shoot 16 Cotton Mill Cup* 20 Men’s Twilight 22 Member’s Guest Day* 27 Men’s Twilight 31 PGA Breakfast Tournament*

2016 MIXED COUPLES EVENTS

Saturday, April 30th – 2:00pm Shotgun – 18-Holes Saturday, May 28th – 5:00pm Shotgun – 9 & Dine Saturday, June 25th – 5:00pm Shotgun – 9 & Dine Saturday, July 30th – 2:00pm Shotgun – 18-Holes Friday, August 26th – 5:30pm Shotgun – 9 & Dine

Friday, October 28th – 6:45pm Shotgun – Glow Golf Social

2016 OUTING SCHEDULE

Monday, April 18th – 10:00am Shotgun – CPGA – Gaston CC Pro-Lady Thursday, April 28th – Pre-Qualifier – Wells Fargo Championship – Double Tee - Tee Times

Monday, May 2nd – Wells Fargo Championship Monday Qualifier – Tee Times Friday, May 27th– Tindol – Ford – Subaru Outing – 1:00pm Shotgun

Thursday, September 1st – Rochling Outing – 11:00am Shotgun Sunday-Wednesday, September 11th-14th - Carolina’s Senior Amateur Championship –

Sunday, September 18th – Gaston County Amateur - Tee Times Thursday, September 22nd – John Connor Outing – 9:30am Shotgun

Monday, October 10th – Gaston Chamber of Commerce - 11:30am Shotgun Monday, October 17th- Sports Hall of Fame Outing – Shotgun- Time –TBA

Thursday, October 20th – Carolina’s PGA Pro-Scratch – Shotgun - TBA Monday, October 24th – 3rd Annual – First Harvest Acosta Foods – 12:00 Noon Shotgun

Thursday, October 27th – Open Heart Open Golf Tournament – 12:00 Noon Shotgun Monday, October 31st – Carolinas Golf Association Senior Four-Ball – Tee Times

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SEASON LONG MATCH PLAY DATE: Starts Saturday, March 5th

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, March 4th ELIGIBILITY: Members

ENTRY FEE: $50 *Cart Fee Not Included

FORMAT:

Individual Match Play~ Players will receive 100% of their handicap and will play off the low ball.

*Players will have 1 calendar month to complete each match. Matches that are

Not completed in the allotted time frame will be decided by a coin toss conducted by the Golf Shop Staff.

Match Schedule

Round I Match Completed by the end of April Round II Match Completed by the end of May Round III Match Completed by the end of June

Quarter Finals Completed by the end of July Semi Finals Completed by the end of August Finals Completed by the end of September

MEN ’S OPENING DAY “SPRING SWING”

DATE: Saturday, March 19th TIME: 10:00 Shotgun Start

Entry Deadline: Thursday, March 17th Eligibility: Members

Entry Fee: $70 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer). *Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT:

Four Person Team playing 9 holes of Step Aside Captain’s Choice, & 9 Holes of Modified -Team Scramble. Step-Aside is when the player’s ball is

chosen, that player cannot hit the following shot. Modified Team scramble - A & D - B & C players play a scramble,

and both scores are added for the team score.

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Players will be separated into A,B,C,D by Handicap Indexes.

Teams of Four Players will then be Computer Drawn.

MASTER ’S BREAKFAST TOURNAMENT DATE: Saturday, April 9th

TIME: 10:00am Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 7th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $65 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Two Person Teams will play One Best Ball Net

Players will play at 90% of Handicap.

WING DING TOURNAMENT DATE: Friday, April 22nd – Party ~ Team Selection

Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th TOURNAMENT CHAIR: MARC RAUCH TIME: Saturday, 10:00am Shotgun &

Sunday, 1:00pm Shotgun Entry Deadline: Friday, April 15th ~ Noon Time

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $300.00 per player (includes Friday Night Party with heavy hors d’ oeuvres,

beer, bar spirit selections, & Cart Fees). *Friday Night Party with spouses or significant other

Payout- Purse will pay 50% of pot Saturday & 50% Sunday to the top teams (number of teams will vary according to how many players

sign up). FORMAT:

Four (4) Person Scramble team. Teams will be randomly selected based on A-B-C-D skill level. The Wing Ding Handicap Committee (comprised of players from all group sectors) will assign Tee Box selections to all players based on their perceived playing ability. Player drawings will be done during Friday Night’s Party.

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SPRING MEMBER - MEMBER DATE: Friday, May 13th- Saturday, May 14th- Sunday, May 15th

TIME: Saturday- 8:30 a.m. Tee Times & Sunday- 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Entry Deadline: Saturday, May 7th ~ Noon Time

Eligibility: Male Members Entry Fee: TBA

*Friday Night Stag Party (Men Only) with Calcutta.

FORMAT: Day 1 – Front 9 – Captain’s Choice & Back 9 – Four-Ball

Day 2 – Front 9 – Modified Alternate Shot & Back 9 – Aggregate

INVITATIONAL MEMBER - GUEST DATE: Thursday, June 2nd, Friday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 4th

TIME: TBA - Shotgun start for both Friday & Saturday Entry Deadline: Wednesday, May 25th- Noon Time

Eligibility: Male Member & One Male Guest Entry Fee: TBA

Information regarding this event will be emailed to the membership

U.S. OPEN BREAKFAST TOURNAMENT DATE: Saturday, June 18th

TIME: 9:30am Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, June 16th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $65 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Two Person Teams will play Four-Ball (One Best Ball Net on all Par 4’s & Par 5’s &

Two Best Balls on all Par 3’s)

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ONE-MAN CAPTAIN ’S CHOICE DATE: Saturday, July 2nd

TIME: 9:30am Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, June 30th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $65 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Individual Scramble

All players have a chance to improve on their shot if they hit an errant shot. You continue this procedure on every shot until the ball is holed.

The Field will be flighted based on the number of participants.

COTTON MILL CUP DATE: Saturday, July 16th

TIME: 9:30am Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, July 14th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $75 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Two Person Team playing three nine (9) holes (27 holes) – First 9 Holes is Four-Ball (Better Ball of Partners Net), second 9 Holes is Select Drive Alternate Shot, and the last nine holes is

a Scramble.

PGA BREAKFAST TOURNAMENT DATE: Sunday, July 31st

TIME: 9:30am Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, July 28th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $65 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

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FORMAT 6-6-6

Two Person Teams play 6 holes scramble, 6 holes Pinehurst, and 6 holes Four-Ball (Better Ball).

PRESIDENT ’S CUP DATE: Saturday, August 6th, Sunday, August 7th

TIME: Saturday – Tee Times & Sunday – 1:00pm Shotgun Start Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 5th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $100 per player (includes prizes, breakfast, beverages, and beer).

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play Event – Net

The President’s Cup Champion will be the player returning the lowest 36 hole Net Score. There will be Three Flights and all corresponding from a specific set of tees.

Tee Flights are: Blue, – Blue/Green, – White/Red. Players will compete from the Blue, Blue/Green, or White/Red Tee Markers

MEN ’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP & SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

DATE: Saturday, September 3rd, Sunday, September 4th, Monday, September 5th TIME: Tee Times for all three days.

Entry Deadline: Thursday, September 1st Eligibility: Members

Entry Fee: $100 per player. Championship Flight (3 days)

$120 (includes prizes, food, beverages, and beer). *Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: All Divisions will play 36 holes of Stroke Play, The Men’s Championship

Division will play from the Blue Tee Markers. All other Flights

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will play from Blue, Green/White and White/Red Tee marker combination. The Champions for the Club Championship &

Senior Club Championship will be those who play from the Blue Tees

FALL MEMBER-MEMBER DATE: Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th, Sunday, September 25th

TIME: 10:00am Shotgun both days. Entry Deadline: Saturday, September 17th

Eligibility: Members Entry Fee: $235 per player (includes prizes, Friday Night Party, Lunch on Saturday,

Breakfast on Sunday, on-course beverages, and beer after play). *Cart Fee Included.

*Saturday Night Party with spouses or significant other.

FORMAT: Five (5) 9-hole better ball net matches per flight. The low handicap in each match will play at scratch with others receiving the difference of their handicaps for the nine holes. Strokes are awarded beginning with the lowest handicap hole. as indicated on the scorecard. FLIGHTING: Flights will be determined by the total indexes of the two-man team. All handicaps will be halved for the 9 hole matches. Handicaps will not be rounded up. Half strokes will be awarded. Players will play from the Blue Tees. Handicaps adjustments will apply if playing from another set of forward tees and SHOOT-OUT: The winners of each flight will go into a Shoot-Out following the completion of the final matches to determine the overall champions. The format for the shoot-out will be a “True Alternate Shot.” Teams will pick the player to tee off the first playoff hole. From there, each player will alternate shots until the ball is holed. The player who did not hole the last shot, must tee off next.

GCC CUP MATCHES DATE: Saturday, October 15th, Sunday, October 16th

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TIME: Tee Times for Both Saturday and Sunday Eligibility: Top 20 Players who accumulated points throughout the golf season.

~ Top 20 plus Captain’s Picks ~ 26 Players Total Wednesday Night Dinner Party ~ Team Uniforms, Lunch on Saturday & Sunday, on-course beverages, and beer after play. Awards presentation will be in the Gray Bar and serving light

hors d’ oeuvres, wine, & beer for both players and significant others.

FORMAT: Team Selection & Pairings Party - Two Teams - Compete in a Ryder Cup Style Format

Day 1 – 18 Holes of Four-Ball and 9 Holes of Foursome Matches Day 2- 9 Holes of Captain’s Choice & 18 Holes of Single Matches

TIM ’S REVENGE~SUPERINTENDENT ’S CHALLENGE DATE: Sunday, October 30th

TIME: 10:00am Shotgun Entry Deadline: Friday, October 28th

Eligibility: Members, Guests , and dependents at least 18 years old Entry Fee: $55 per player (includes prizes, and beer after play).

*Cart Fee Included

FORMAT: Four Player Team Scramble – Players may create their own teams or sign-up individually.

All players will compete from the Same Set of Tees.

SEASON-LONG CLOSEST TO THE FLAG CHAMPIONS SHOOT-OUT: Sunday, October 30th

TIME: Immediately Following Tim’s Revenge Eligibility: Members

Entry Fee: $30 per player for the year

SEASON-LONG CONTEST FORMAT: Every Saturday morning and Wednesday evenings during the

Men’s Dogfight / Twilight / Fall League Season There will be a Closest to the Flag Contest -

Golf Shop Credit will be awarded to the players who win each daily contest.

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Each daily winner will be eligible for the final Champions Shoot-Out & Payout.

SILVER CLUB MATCHES DATE: Saturday, November 5th, Sunday, November 6th

TIME: Saturday morning shotgun & Sunday afternoon shotgun Eligibility: Members

Entry Fee: TBA (includes Lunch on Saturday & Sunday, on-course beverages, and beer after play).

FORMAT:

Players will sign up individually. Two teams will be drawn by two members of the professional staff that will act as playing captains for the team that they draw.

The two teams will compete in a Ryder Cup style format. Saturday Matches -18 Holes of Four-Ball and 9 Holes of Modified Alternate Shot.

Sunday Matches - 9 Holes of Modified Alternate Shot and 18 Holes of Single Matches. Players will receive 90% of the their handicap for the Four-Ball. 50% for the Modified

Alternate, and 100% for Single Matches. Matches will play off the low ball. Each hole per match is worth 1 point. A hole tied will result in ½ point.

54 points up for grabs and a Team needs 27 ½ points to Win.

TURKEY SHOOT DATE: Saturday, November 19th

TIME: 10:00am Shotgun Entry Deadline: Thursday, November 17th

Eligibility: Members, Guest, Members, Guests, and dependents at least 18 years old Entry Fee: $60 per player (includes prizes & Beer after Play)

*Cart Fee Included.

FORMAT: Four (4) Person Scramble. Players may create their own 4 Player Teams or Sign-Up

Individually and be paired (ABCD Pairings) To be eligible for Prizes, Groups that create their own teams must fall into ABCD Handicap Allowance or Weaker

General Guidelines (Subject to Change): A Players: 0 to 4 Handicaps B Players: 5 to 9 Handicaps

C Players: 10 to 15 Handicaps D Players: 16 and Higher

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MEN ’S GOLF

“DOG FIGHT - TWILIGHT- -MAJORS - & FALL LEAGUE”

DATE: Wednesdays (See Page 14 & 15 above) TIME: 5:30pm Shotgun

Entry Deadline: 4:00pm day of Play Eligibility: Members, Guest, and dependents at least 18 years old

Entry Fee: $20 per player *Cart Fee Included.

This Spring, Summer, and Fall we will be offering a Game – “DogFight, Twilight, Majors, and Fall League”. Shotgun will start at 5:30pm. Players may sign up individually or as a

twosome. The Pro Shop will pair groups together to compete in the selected format of the week. Players must sign up by 4:00pm each Wednesday to play in the event.