On behalf of the Golf Committee, I would like to welcome you to the 2025 golf season! The Golf Committee has put a significant amount of time and effort into bringing our tournament season to you in a clear and concise format.
This tournament book will be your guide to the golf events the committee has prepared for the membership this season. Mark your calendars now for your favorite events and make room for some that you haven’t experienced yet.
All sign-ups for events this year will be done through Golf Genius. In this book there will be registration links to sign up for respective events.
We look forward to a great tournament season.
Sincerely,
The Golf Committee
Michael Yazbec- Chairman
Eddie Barkowski
Fred Garfield
Brett Huff
Bob Kelly
John Mussallem
Saif Nazir
Bill Nero
Robert Ostrom
Elie Rivollier
Frank Ryan
James Kadela
Assoc:
Debbie Connolly
Diane Szofer
John Jacobs
USGA Rule Changes Simplified (From 2019)
No penalty for:
Accidentally moving a ball during a search
Accidentally moving a ball or ball marker on the putting green
Ball moved anywhere else unless you are virtually certain that the player or partner moved it
Hitting the flagstick from on the putting green
Ball in motion deflected by you, partner, caddie or equipment
Double hit
Touching line of putt unless it improves your line
Repairing spike marks or any damage on putting green
Grounding club in penalty areas (not bunkers)
Removing loose impediments from penalty areas
Removing loose impediments from bunkers
Touching the sand in bunkers, (grounding club in front of or behind ball, testing the sand, or practice swings are still not allowed)
Using a damaged club, (except one that has been broken in anger)
New procedure for:
Replacing a ball - place on the spot or estimated spot instead of dropping On the putting greenalways replace a ball if has moved after being marked, even if wind moved it, with no penalty
Dropping a ball - 2 club length dropping diameter circle which the ball has to come to rest in, otherwise re-drop. Drops are now from knee height
Searches - 3 minute maximum
Penalty area options - opposite margin of hazard drop no longer exists
Bunker relief - can additionally take a two stoke penalty to drop outside a bunker, as well as previous unplayable options
Caddies - may mark your ball for you now
New penalty for:
Caddies and partners - may not stand on your line to help you line up your shot any longer, even if they move away before the stroke
New local rule option:
Ball lost or out of bounds - CT is adopting this local rule as an option instead of playing a provisional ball. Player may opt to drop anywhere between where the ball is estimated to be lost or went OB and the equidistant spot at the edge of the fairway, plus 2 club lengths on either side. 2 stroke penalty, drop from the knee no closer to the hole. If a provisional is played, this option is no longer available.
The player has to decide if it is better to be:
A. laying 3 in the fairway at the same distance from the hole as it is estimated to be where the ball is lost or went O.B., or B. trying to hit it farther (and straighter) with a provisional and then laying 3 wherever the provisional ends up
Handicapping
Exceptional Shot Reduction
Previously under the old handicapping system when a player has recorded 2 or more “T” scores within the last 12 months that have a differential of 3.0 or more lower than the player’s handicap differential, the player’s handicap index may be reduced under Section 5.9 of the USGA Rules of Handicapping.
Under the new world handicapping system, when a player submits a score that produces a score differential of 7.0 strokes or more below their handicap index, they will be subject to an Exceptional Score Reduction (ESR).
When the score differential is between 7.0 and 9.9 strokes below their current handicap index, a -1.0 reduction is applied to the most recent 20 score differentials. When the score differential is 10.0 or more strokes below their handicap index, a2.0 reduction is applied to the most recent 20 score differentials.
Scores submitted after the exceptional score will not contain the -1.0 or -2.0 adjustment (unless they are also exceptional), which will allow reduction to gradually work itself out of a scoring record.
Scorecards for tournament play at CTCC must be completed, signed, attested to by the opposing player(s), and turned into the CTCC Pro Shop for verification. If a scorecard is not turned in, the player or players may be disqualified from the tournament. Every reasonable effort will be made to obtain a tournament scorecard prior to any disqualification.
Following the update to the World Handicap System (WHS), a minimum of 10 holes must be played to count as an 18 hole score. In this instance for any holes not completed due to weather for example, you are to enter your scores hole-by-hole and an expected score differential will be calculated to complete your 18 hole score. No longer are you entering scores as a net double bogey for any holes not played. For a 9-hole score to count, all 9 holes must be played.
In Match Play, a player may be hopelessly out of a hole and will “pick up”. In this case, the player should post the score he or she most likely would have made. The most likely score consists of the number of strokes already taken plus, in the player’s best judgment, the number of strokes that the player would need to complete the hole from that position more than half the time. This number may not exceed the player’s Equitable Stroke Control limit (the maximum score any individual player may record on any given hole under USGA rules).
All handicaps for Club Events will adhere to Cap Patrol. The Cap Patrol system uses a proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration many factors including:
A players’ potential or ability in recent play and tournament rounds
Variance in home vs. away performance
Disparity in casual vs. competitive scores reported
Placement in club sponsored tournaments/events
Also, a member has the right at any time to submit questions about their handicap, or the handicap of another player. Questions should be sent to John Jacobs, e-mail jjacobs@crystaltreecc.org, if you wish to remain anonymous, mail your concern to the Crystal Tree Pro Shop (all concerns will be forwarded to the Golf Committee). The player’s handicap in question will be reviewed by the Golf Committee members, taking into consideration that of Cap Parol. The Golf Committee will make a determination as to whether any adjustment is warranted, and the chairperson will e-mail the player in question to inform him/her of the action that has been approved by the committee. The player will then have an opportunity to appeal by e-mail and the committee will consider the appeal as promptly as possible.
If you have any questions, the Pro Shop staff will be available to help you; or, you can contact any member of the Golf Committee.
The handicapping of event formats is as follows per USGA recommendations unless otherwise stipulated on the event sheet. The committee reserves the right to change these allocations when deemed appropriate by the committee:
Match Play
Stroke Play
Four-Ball Stroke Play
4-person Scramble
2-person Scramble
Alternate Shot
Chapman
100% per player
100% per player
85% per player *
25% of A, 20% of B, 15% of C and 10% of D
35% of low handicapper, 15% of high handicapper
50% of combined
60% of low handicapper + 40% of high handicapper
Maximum handicap for Men: 43
Maximum handicap for Women: 46 (not for 9-hole league play)
All golf members are required to establish a USGA handicap.
A new member who is establishing a handicap will play at scratch until the handicap is official.
*Per USGA recommendations, if a Four-Ball Stroke Play team has a handicap spread of more than 8 strokes that team will be reduced an additional 10%.
Hole In One Club
The signup sheets for the hole-in-one clubs are in each locker room. Once you have put your name on the list, you will be in the club for the season. To be removed for the following season, tell the golf professional on duty.
If a member qualifies for a hole-in-one, each member of that club will be billed $15 on their club account.
To qualify for the prize, the member or spouse must:
Have their name listed on the men’s or ladies’ hole-in-one club roster
Make a hole-in-one during the CDGA score posting season. The hole-in-one season will be extended until The Die Hard is completed, if it is after the CDGA scoreposting season ends.
Play a full 18-hole round (unless playing in a 9-hole event)
Have a member or a golf pro as a witness playing in the group
Ladies hole in one club members must have a member or a spouse as a witness (other than their own)
All events will be designated as “Men’s”, “Ladies” or “Couples”. Male members, spouses, or significant others of golf members may play in any “Men’s Event”, and female members, spouses, or significant others of golf members may play in any “Ladies” event. “Couples” events are open to any golf members and spouses or designated significant others. Golf memberships include Regular, RIW, Corporate, Intermediate, Senior and Legacy.
All events have “cash” entry fees that are due before play begins.
Events that call for “sign-up posted in the locker room” will be pulled down on the deadline date. It is the responsibility of the member to make sure that he or she is signed up for any event. All sign-up boards will be posted in the respective locker rooms. Once an event is filled, an alternate list will be compiled.
All events where guests are invited require entry forms to be turned in to the golf shop. Sending in an entry by fax or mail does not guarantee receipt of said entry. Please confirm with the golf shop.
Once an event is filled, an alternate list will be compiled.
The committee reserves the right to adjust or withdraw the handicap of a player under USGA guidelines.
Cancellation Policy
Any event that offers food or prizes needs to have a policy that covers costs and discourages last minute cancellations. Any event that shows “cancellation policy is in effect” at the bottom of the format bullets will mean the following: After the signup deadline, if a member or team needs to cancel, any remaining alternates will be contacted to fill in. If no alternates are available, the member or members responsible will be charged for the amount of the entry fee that covers food and prizes.
Local Rules
Distance measuring devices are allowed for Crystal Tree sponsored events.
When a player hits a ball out of bounds, you will have 2 options; 1) Stroke and distance aka replaying from the original spot. 2) Determine the spot where the ball went out of bounds. Relief options; find the nearest fairway edge to the spot no closer to the hole and drop OR drop at the point where the ball crossed the out of bounds line.
Embedded ball rule is in effect through the green. A player may lift, clean and drop the ball as near as possible to the spot that it was embedded, not nearer the hole. A player may do this anywhere on the course, except a bunker or other hazard.
All tournament ties are broken by USGA guidelines which state that ties are broken first by the score of the last nine holes, then the last six holes, then the last three holes, then the last hole unless otherwise stated in the rules.
Designated drop areas are available on holes #7 and #18 if the ball enters the water hazard in front of the drop area. The hole #7 drop area is in front of the Men’s white tee box just before the water. The hole #18 drop area is the white tee box directly in front of the gold tee box.
For applicable areas on the course (left side of #6, right side of #7, left side of #18, right side of #1, etc.), a player may drop on the opposite side of the cart path if:
1. The player’s ball is in a hazard and elects to take the stroke penalty and drop but the cart path is within 2 club lengths of the hazard, or 2. The player’s ball is on the cart path, and a hazard is within 1 club length of the nearest point of relief from the cart path.
2025 Golf Calendar
April
10th – Thurs. Men’s Opening Night Kickoff
10th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
14th – 16th Green Aeration
17th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
19th – Sat. Men’s Opening Scramble
22nd – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
24th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
26th – Sat. Presidents Cup 1st Round Matches
29th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
May
1st – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
1st – Thurs. Ladies Chairman Cup Begins
1st – Thurs. Ladies Social
3rd – 4th Presidents Cup 1st Round Matches
6th – Tues. Tuesday Night Men’s League Begins
6th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League – Opening Day
7th – Wed. Men’s Spring Classic Guest Day
8th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
9th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
10th – Sat. Founders Cup 1st Round Matches
13th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
14th – Wed. Ladies 9 & Dine
15th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League – Opening Day
16th – Fri. Couples 9 & Dine
17th – 18th Founders Cup 1st Round Matches
20th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
22nd – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
23rd – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
26th – Mon. Memorial Day
27th – Tues. Club Closed
29th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
June
3rd – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
5th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
6th – Fri. Couples 9 & Dine
9th – Mon. Eric Jones Outing
10th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
11th – Wed. Ladies 9 & Dine
12th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
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June
12th – Thurs. Swing 4 a Cause
13th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
17th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
19th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
19th – Thurs. Green & Gold Invitational – Practice Round
20th – Fri. Green & Gold Invitational – Day 1
21st – Sat. Green & Gold Invitational – Day 2
23rd – Mon. Silver Cross Outing
24th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
25th – Wed. Ladies 18 & Dine
26th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
28th – Sat. 27-Hole Challenge
July
1st – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
3rd – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
4th – Fri. Red, White, & Blue
7th – Mon. Caddie/Member Event
8th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
9th – Wed. Men’s South District Senior League
10th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole Guest Day
11th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
15th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
16th – Wed. Crystal Classic
17th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
18th – Fri. Couples 9 & Dine
19th – Sat. Larry Hickey Evans Scholar Tournament
22nd – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole Guest Day
23rd– Wed. Ladies 9 & Dine
24th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
28th – Mon. WIN.IT Outing
29th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
30th – Wed. Ladies 18 & Dine
31st – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
August
1st – Fri. Main Event – 1st 9 Holes & Auction
2nd – Sat. Main Event – Day 2
3rd – Sun. Main Event – Day 3
5th – Tues. Tuesday Night League Playoffs
5th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
5th – Tues. Ladies Club & Class Championship – Day 1
6th – Wed. Ladies Club & Class Championship – Day 2
7th – Thurs. Ladies Club & Class Championship – Day 3
August
2025 Golf Calendar
8th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
10th – Sun. Mr. & Mrs. Club Championship
11th – Mon. Ronald McDonald Outing
12th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
13th – Wed. Ladies Southwest District League – 8:30 Shotgun
13th – Wed. Ladies 9 & Dine
14th – Thurs. Ladies Club & Class Championship – Rain Date
15th – Fri. Men’s Club Championship – Day 1 (Championship Flight only)
16th – Sat. Men’s Club Championship – Day 2 (All Flights)
17th – Sun. Men’s Club Championship – Day 3 (All Flights)
18th – Mon. St. Coletta Outing
19th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
20th – Wed. Ladies Southwest District League – Rain Date
21st – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
22nd – Fri. Couples 9 & Dine
23rd – Sat. Ladies Shootout
23rd – Sat. Men’s Senior Club & Class Championship – Day 1
24th – Sun. Men’s Senior Club & Class Championship – Day 2
25th – Mon. Compass Lease/Joe Rhodes Outing
26th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
26th – Tues. Tuesday Night League Finals – Day 1
27th – Wed. Tuesday Night League Finals – Day 2
28th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
29th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
September
1st – Mon. Labor Day
2nd – 3rd Green Aeration – Course Closed
4th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League
4th – Thurs. South Side Invitational – Day 1
5th – Fri. South Side Invitational – Day 2
6th – Sat. South Side Invitational – Day 3
8th – Mon. United Sertoma Outing
9th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League
10th – Wed. Ladies 9 & Dine
11th – Thurs. Ladies Fall Social & Golf Event
13th – Sat. Member-Member – Day 1
14th – Sun. Member-Member – Day 2
16th – Tues. Ladies 9 Hole League Closing Day & Luncheon
17th – Wed. Men’s Fall Classic Guest Day
18th – Thurs. Ladies 18 Hole League Closing Day & Luncheon
22nd – Mon. Park Lawn Outing
2025 Golf Calendar
September
25th – Thurs. Ladies Crystal Cup
26th – Fri. Friday Game – 11:00 – 1:00 Tee Times
27th – Sat. TPC Championship (Player of the Year) – Day 1
28th – Sun. TPC Championship (Player of the Year) – Day 2
29th – Mon. Pekau Outing
October
1st – Wed. CWDGA Championship
4th – Sat. Couples Trick or Treat
5th – Sun. Pro Am Finals
11th – Sat. Men’s Closing Scramble & Awards
TPC Championship Qualifying
The top 24-point earners for Men’s events this season will compete in a 36-hole stroke play event to determine the TPC Winner (2025 Player of the Year) on September 27th & 28th
Earn 100 points for participating in the following MAJOR events:
Presidents Cup
Founders Cup
27 Hole Championship Main Event
Club Championship Member/Member
*The Main Event is worth double the participation points.*
Earn 50 points for participating in the following MINOR events:
Opening Scramble, Larry Hickey Evans Scholar, Red, White, and Blue
Players will receive additional points for performance in these events:
1st Place 100 for major, 50 for minor
2nd Place 80 for major, 40 for minor
3rd Place 60 for major, 30 for minor
4th Place 40 for major, 20 for minor
5th Place 20 for major, 10 for minor
6th Place 10 for major
2025 Couples 9 & Dine
Back again are our Couples 9 & Dine events on Friday evenings throughout the season. You and your significant other may sign up with another couple in these fun, social events.
Dates:
Friday, May 16th (Click here to register)
Friday, June 6th (Click here to register)
Friday, July 18th (Click here to register)
Friday, August 22nd (Click here to register)
Saturday, October 4th – Couples Trick or Treat (Click here to register)
Time: Shotgun start at 5:00 pm
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is Tuesday prior to each event
Pairings: Create your own foursome
Format: Foursome scramble event
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $45 per person (dinner included in price)
2025 Men’s Opening Night Kickoff
Thursday, April 10th
Our annual Men’s Opening Night Kickoff will still feature a social gathering to start the new year where you can visit with friends and meet the Golf Staff, and again this year will be the Par 3 event for 9 holes.
Time: Shotgun start at 4:00 pm Food & Drinks at 6:00 pm
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is April 6th
Pairings: Create your own foursome
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Format: 9-hole Par 3 contest on the Back 9. For the team event, we will be playing 2 or more. For this game, the team counts the best 2 net scores and then any additional scores that are net birdie or better. Scoring is in relation to par. For the individual game, we will payout a Low Gross and Low Net winner.
Tees: Par 3 Course
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $60 per player (dinner included in price)
Click here to register Cancellation Policy is in Effect
2025 Men’s Opening Scramble
Saturday,
April 19th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Men’s Opening Scramble to be played on Saturday, April 19th. Teams will be ABCD draw.
Time: Shotgun start at 9:00 am
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is April 14th
Pairings: ABCD drawing for teams
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Format: Four-person scramble. Two drive minimum per player for the round.
Handicap: 25% of Player A, 20 of Player B, 15% of Player C, and 10% of Player D
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: David Heide, John Evans, Cole Glassner & Jeff Dovitz
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $80 per player (breakfast & lunch included in price) Click here to register Cancellation Policy is in Effect
2025 President’s Cup Season Long Event
The President’s Cup is an individual match play event that will consist of a 128-player bracket. The deadline to sign up will be April 21st and the bracket will be posted on April 24th. The first round will be played on April 26th, May 3rd, and May 4th and you select which days you wish to play.
The winning player is responsible for returning the scorecard into the Pro Shop so that the Golf Staff can post the scores and update the bracket.
Matches are to be completed within the posted schedule window. If players cannot reach agreement on a scheduled playing time within that window, one side may concede, or a coin will be flipped to determine the winner.
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is April 21st
Schedule:
April 26th, May 3rd – May 4th Round of 64
May 6th – June 22nd Round of 32
June 24th – July 13th Round of 16
July 15th – August 10th Quarterfinals
August 12th – September 7th Semifinals
September 9th – September 28th Finals
Format: Singles Match Play Event
Handicap: All players will play at 100%, stroking off the low player. The handicap index used will be that of the first day of each round. The maximum handicap is 43.
Defending Champion: Matt Herbeck
Payouts: Cash
Entry Fee: $100 per player
Click here to register
2025 Founder’s Cup Season Long Event
The Founder’s Cup is a 2-person match play event that will consist of a 64-team bracket. The deadline to sign up will be April 28th and the bracket will be posted on May 4th. The first round will need to be played on either Saturday, May 10th or Saturday, May 17th – Sunday, May 18th
The winning team is responsible for returning the scorecard into the Pro Shop so that the Golf Staff can post the scores and update the bracket.
Matches are to be completed within the posted schedule window. If players cannot reach agreement on a scheduled playing time within that window, one side may concede, or a coin will be flipped to determine the winner.
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is April 28th
Schedule:
May 10th, May 17th – May 18th Round of 64
May 20th – June 22nd Round of 32
June 24th – July 13th Round of 16
July 15th – August 10th Quarterfinals
August 10th – September 7th Semifinals
September 9th – September 28th Finals
Format: Two Man Team, Better Ball Match Play
Handicap: All players will play at 100%, stroking off the low player. The handicap index used will be that of the first day of each round. The maximum handicap is 43.
Defending Champion: Matt Herbeck & Jeff Malek
Payouts: Cash
Entry Fee: $100 per player
Click here to register
2025 Men’s Tuesday Night League
For Tuesday Night Men’s League this year, you will have two (2) options: 1) you and a partner sign up with no substitutions throughout the course of the year, or 2) teams may be made up of 3 players with two players playing each Tuesday. This 3-man team will rotate of who plays each Tuesday. This option is for those that regularly need to have a substitute in years past. THERE WILL BE NO SUBSTITUTES FOR THE SEASON.
Start Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is April 22nd
Schedule: League play is every Tuesday. Playoffs begin on Tuesday, August 5th and the finals are on Tuesday, August 26th and Wednesday, August 27th
Format:
Two Man Team, Better Ball Match Play (Teams may be made with 3 players; no substitutions for Men’s League)
Handicap: All players will play at 100%, stroking off the low player.
Entry Fee: $100 per player
Payouts: Cash
Defending Champion: Fred Garfield & Dave Roper
Click here to register
2025 Spring Classic
Wednesday, May 7th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Spring Classic to be played on Wednesday, May 7th. The Spring Classic is a Guest Day and for players that do not have handicaps, your team will compete in the Peoria division.
Time: Shotgun start at 1:30 pm Dinner and awards to follow
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is May 1st
Format:
2 Best Balls of 4 – Handicap Division and Peoria Division Optional $20 skins game
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: Handicap Division ~ Dan Whitehead, Paul McLafferty, Greg Pardue & Brian Mazzocchi
The Green & Gold Invitational is our annual Member-Guest comprised of 72 two-man teams playing a better ball match play format within your flight.
Schedule: Thursday: Optional Practice Round
Friday: Round 1 Tee Times Start at 7:00 AM
Round 2 Tee Times Start at 10:00 AM
Round 3 Tee Times Start at 1:00 PM
Saturday: Round 4 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Round 5 Shotgun Start at 11:30 AM Championship Shootout at 3:30 PM Dinner with Spouses and Awards at 6:00 PM
Sign Up: Entries will be sent out soon and we will communicate deadlines to enter
Field Limit: 72 two-man teams. Any teams beyond 72 will be placed on a Waitlist in the order they are received.
Format:
Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, match play. Each team plays five 9-Hole Matches over two days. A Shootout of flight winners and any undefeated teams will conclude the event and determine the Overall Champion. Flights will be determined by combined handicap index.
Handicap: All players must have an established USGA handicap. Member handicaps will be based off the 6/1/25 revision. Guest handicaps will be their lowest 12-month handicap dating back to 6/1/24.
Tournament Chair: Mike Yazbec, Mike Scott, Bob Bosack, & Elie Rivollier
Defending Champion: Matt Jolgren & Charlie Nason
2025 27-Hole Challenge
Saturday, June 28th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 27-Hole Challenge Tournament to be played on Saturday, June 28th. You and a partner will play 3 - 9-hole events; Best Ball, Modified Alternate Shot (Chapman), and a Scramble.
Time: Tee Times beginning at 8:00 am
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open
Deadline to sign up is June 24th
Pairings:
Pick your own partner, or be paired up by the Pro Shop
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Format:
Handicap:
Best Ball – Count the best net score between you and your partner Modified Alternate Shot (Chapman) – Each player drives, and then you switch and play your partners tee shot. After you both have played a second shot, select the best shot and alternate in until the ball is holed. On Par 3’s, do not hit partners ball on second shot – begin alternating after tee shot
Scramble – Both players tee off, select the best drive and both play from that position. Repeat this process until the ball is holed.
Better Ball – 100% of 9-hole handicap
Chapman – 60% of the lower handicap player plus 40% of the higher handicap player
Scramble – 35% of the lower handicap player plus 15% of the higher handicap player
Defending Champion: Chandler Pettit & Spencer Shrader and Frank Ryan & Steve Kositzky
Payouts: Cash
Entry Fee: $200 per player (breakfast & lunch included in price)
Click here to register
2025 Red, White, & Blue Friday, July 4th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Red, White, & Blue Tournament to be played on Friday, July 4th. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the United Service Organizations which supports our troops, military families, and wounded warriors.
Time: Shotgun start at 8:30 am
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is July 1st
Pairings: Pick your own threesome, or be paired by the Pro Shop
Eligibility: All Male and Female Golfing Members
Format:
1 Best Net Score from the White tees, 2 Best Net Scores from the Blue tees, and 3 Best Net scores from the Red tees
Handicap: 100% Blue Tee Handicap (minus two strokes)
Special Events: Enter in the side bet against the Pros and all teams who beat the Pros will split the pot in Golf Shop credit. If no team beats the Pros score, the pot will be split between the Pro Shop and the USO.
Defending Champion: Bob Kelly, Michael Pappas, Tim McFarland
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $90 per player (breakfast & lunch included in price)
Click here to register
2025 Crystal Classic Member-Guest Day
Wednesday, July 16th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Crystal Classic to be played on Wednesday, July 16th. The Crystal Classic is a Guest Day event and for players that do not have handicaps, your team will compete in the Peoria division.
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to signup is July 10th.
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Field Limit: 30 teams (120 players)
Format: 2 Best Balls of 4 – Handicap Division and Peoria Division
Handicap: 85% of Handicap
Tees: Silver Tees
Special Events: Closest to the Hole Contest on Par 3’s
Defending Champion: Handicap Division ~ Nick Florek, Miguel Dario Uribe, Derick Rohrscheib, & Christos Bilissis
Peoria Division ~ James Deering, RJ Schwalbach, Blake Birch, & Jack Deering
Entry Fee: $350 per player
Click here to register
Cancellation Policy is in Effect
2025 Larry Hickey Evans Scholar Tournament
Saturday, July 19th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Larry Hickey Evans Scholar Tournament to be played on Saturday, July 19th. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the Evans Scholar Foundation which awards scholarships to young, deserving caddies for college tuition.
Time: Shotgun start at 8:30 am
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is July 15th
Pairings: Pick your own foursome
Eligibility: All Male and Female Golfing Members
Format: Quota format: your quota is your handicap subtracted from 36. Meet your quota by earning 1 point for bogey, 2 points for par, 4 points for birdie, and 5 points for eagle. Any points earned past your quota will help the team. There is also an individual prize for the player that earns the most points over their quota.
Handicap: 100% Handicap
Tees: Silver Tees for Men, Red Tees for Women
Defending Champion: Micheal Lepper, Bryan Jurynec, Tim Danlow, & Jon Baumhart Keith Pekau, Ryan Choate, Brian Gordon & Pat McGushin
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $145 per player (including golf, lunch, and donation to Evans Scholar foundation)
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2025 Main Event
Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Main Event to be played on Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd. Teams are comprised of 2 members and you may find your own partner or have the Golf Shop assist in pairing you up.
Schedule:
Friday: 9 Hole Shotgun at 4:00 pm
Main Event Auction at 7:00 pm
Saturday: Tee times begin at 7:30
Sunday: Tee times begin at 7:30
Sign Up:
All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is July 29th
All players must have played 5 18-Hole rounds with another member and have played in at least 2 Men’s events prior to July 29th
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Field Limit: 60 teams
Format: TBD
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: Robert Atkenson & Joseph Casciato
Entry Fee: $350 per player for Cash Pool
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2025 Mr. and Mrs. Club Championship
Sunday,
August 10th
You and your significant other are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Club Championship to take place on Sunday, August 10th. This stableford event will award both a gross and net champion.
Time: Tee times beginning at 12:30 pm
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is August 5th
Eligibility: All Male and Female Golfing Members
Format:
18 holes of Stableford play. Count both balls for both gross and net stableford points
Handicap: 100% handicap
Tees: Silver Tees for Men, Red Tees for Women
Defending Champion: Mr. and Mrs. Club Champion – Kevin & Kelly Burberry Net Champion – Richard & Tami Klein, James & Twila Kadela
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2025 Men’s Club Championship
Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Men’s Club Championship taking place on Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th .
Schedule: Friday: 12:30 Tee times begin ~ Championship Flight Only Saturday: 7:30 Tee times ~ All Flights Sunday: 7:30 Tee times ~ All Flights
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is August 12th.
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Format: Individual stroke play. Flights are determined by handicap, unless opting into lower flight. Players will play at scratch within their flight.
Tees: Championship Flight – Gold Tees
A, B, & C Flight – Silver Tees
D Flight – White Tees
Defending Champion: Club Champion – Brian Gabriel
A Flight – Saif Nazir
B Flight – Bob Vorderer
C Flight – Joseph Bowers
D Flight – Don Hoffman
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2025 Men’s Senior Club Championship
Saturday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 24th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Men’s Senior Club Championship taking place on Saturday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 24th. You must be 55 and older by the start of the event.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 am both Saturday and Sunday
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is August 19th
Eligibility:
Format:
All Male Golfing Members that are age 55 and older
Two-day individual medal play. Each flight will have a net champion. The overall low gross will be declared the Senior Club Champion.
Senior Flight – Ages 55-59
Legend Flight – Ages 60-69
Veteran Flight – Ages 70+
Handicap: 100% handicap
Tees: White tees
Defending Champion: Overall Senior Club Champion – Bob Ostrom
Net Senior Flight – Brian Gordon
Net Legend Flight – Rich Turk
Net Veteran Flight – Neil Robin
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2025 South Side Invitational
Thursday, September 4th – Saturday, September 6th
The South Side Invitational is our 2nd Men’s Member-Guest comprised of 60 two-man teams playing a better ball match play format within your flight.
Schedule: Thursday: Optional Practice Round
Friday: Round 1 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Round 2 Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM
Round 3 Shotgun Start at 1:30 PM Saturday: Round 4 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Round 5 Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM
Flight Winner Shootout at 2:30 PM Dinner with Spouses and Awards at 6:00 PM
Sign Up: Entries will be sent out soon and we will communicate deadlines to enter
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Field Limit: 60 two-man teams. Any teams beyond 60 will be placed on a Waitlist in the order they are received. Priority first given to those on Green & Gold Waitlist.
Format: Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, match play. Each team plays five 9-Hole Matches over two days. A 3-Hole playoff of flight winners will take place and determine the Overall Champion. Flights will be determined by combined handicap index.
Handicap: All players must have an established USGA handicap. All players will play to their 12-month low handicap dating back to 8/1/24.
2025 Member - Member
Saturday, September 13th – Sunday, September 14th
You are cordially invited to participate in the inaugural Crystal Tree Member-Member to be played on Saturday, September 13th – Sunday, September 14th .
Schedule: Saturday: Round 1 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Round 2 Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM
Round 3 Shotgun Start at 1:30 PM Sunday: Round 4 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Round 5 Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM
Flight Winner Shootout at 2:30 PM
Sign Up:
All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is Monday, September 1st
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Field Limit: 60 two-man teams. Any teams beyond 60 will be placed on a Waitlist in the order they are received.
Format:
Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, match play. Each team plays five 9-Hole Matches over two days. A shootout of all flight winners will take place and determine the Overall Champion. Flights will be determined by combined handicap index.
Handicap: All players must have an established CDGA handicap. All players will play to their 12-month low handicap from 9/1/24 – 9/1/25. Any teams with more than a 10 handicap spread, the higher player will be cut down to be within 10 shots of their partner.
Entry Fee: $250 per player
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2025 Fall Classic
Wednesday, September 17th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Spring Classic to be played on Wednesday, September 17th. The Fall Classic is a Guest Day and for players that do not have handicaps, your team will compete in the Peoria division.
Time: Shotgun start at 1:30 pm
Dinner and awards to follow
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is September 10th
Format:
2 Best Balls of 4 – Handicap Division and Peoria Division Optional $20 skins game
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: Handicap Division ~ David Rambo, Ryan Lestarczyk, Tommy Patzin, Joe Nilles
Peoria Division ~ Ryan Hendrickson, Jack Marquardt, Mike Hermsen, Will Jackson
Entry Fee: $140 per player
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Cancellation Policy is in Effect
2025 TPC Championship
Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th
The TPC Championship is a 36-hole net stroke play event to determine the Crystal Tree Player of the Year. The top 24-point earners for the season will qualify, and you earn points by playing in our events through the year. 6 Alternates will be contacted if a player from the original 24 cannot play. To see more on the qualifying for the TPC Cup Championship, please reference the Qualifying Page earlier in this book.
Time: Tee times start at 9:00 am
Format: 36-hole stroke play – Net, FedEx Cup Style
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: Neil Robin
2025 Closing Scramble
Saturday, October 11th
You are cordially invited to participate in the 2025 Closing Scramble to take place on Saturday, October 11th. This event is a 4-person scramble, and you may pick your own team or have the golf shop pair you up with a team.
Time: Shotgun start at 9:00 am
Sign Up: All sign-ups are open Deadline to sign up is October 7th
Eligibility: All Male Golfing Members
Pairings: Pick your own foursome, or be paired up by the Pro Shop
Format: 4-person Scramble
Handicap: 35% of the lower handicap player plus 15% of the higher handicap player
Tees: Silver Tees
Defending Champion: Robert Nicholson, Bill Flaherty, Ryan Choate, Scott Bryles
Payouts: Golf Shop Credit
Entry Fee: $80 per player (breakfast & lunch included in price)
