Duke Club Golf Classic 2023: Tips from the Pro

9:15 AM 10:00 AM

12:00 PM/1:30 PM

Registration Opens

Breakfast sponsored by Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli

Shotgun Start

Lunch Pick Up

Lunch sponsored by Chick-Fil-A of Harrisonburg

* Lunch is located at Hole 1 and between Hole 8 and Hole 15

4:00 PM

Wrap Up and Awards Ceremony

*Drop off your score card at the scoreboard and join us at the lower patio for light refreshments. Awards will take place at the conclusion of the round at the scoreboard.

Food sponsored by Spotswood Country Club

ABOUT THE COURSE

Spotswood Country Club is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the 18-hole layout originally designed by Fred Finley & Edmund Ault, offers distinct challenges and incredible views.

Restroom Locations: Putting green, 3 green, 8 tee, 13 tee

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

The James Madison University Duke Club, the official fundraising arm for JMU Athletics, welcomes you to the 38th Annual Duke Club Golf Classic. We are pleased to have you join us at this signature event. Now, more than ever, your support is critical to the success of JMU student-athletes and the general operating budget.

OFFICIAL RULES

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Four-person Captain’s Choice. USGA rules will govern all play. The golfer may lift clean and place one club length anywhere on the golf course, but cannot improve the condition of the lie (if in the rough, cannot move to fairway). The golfer may lift clean and place no closer than six inches to the hole on the putting surface. A player’s score for each hole will be capped at a maximum of one over par (bogey).

Golfers play from the following tees:

Men - White Women - Red Seniors (70+ years) - Gold

VALUE PACK

Mulligans

Individuals are permitted two (2) mulligans - where they may receive an extra stroke that will not be calculated on the scorecard.

Powerball

Men are permitted to tee off from the red tee at one (1) hole of their choice. Women are permitted to tee off from the golf tee at one (1) hole of their choice.

ON THE COURSE

Beverage Carts

Be on the look out for JMU Athletics head coaches and senior administration throughout the day on the beverage carts.

Longest Drive Competition

Compete to hit the longest and straightest drive during the course of play on Hole 17. In order to win the contest, a golfer’s shot must be in the fairway when it comes to rest.

Closest to the Pin Competition

Compete to hit the closest shot to the pin during the course of play on Hole 2.

Interact and take selfies with our student-athletes!

Par 5 - 451 YDS

A long straight drive is required to get home in two. An approach shot left is a certain bogey or worse.

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Par 3 - 155 YDS

This Par 3 presents a visual challenge, but don’t miss this green to the left. Any of the five bunkers can make for a difficult par.

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Par 4 - 311 YDS

Any tee shot in the fairway on this dog leg right is a good one. You can attack this green from the tee if you can carry the tee shot 280+ yards. A short wedge approach presents a great birdie opportunity.

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Par 3 - 155 YDS

Play to the center of this green regardless of pin position. A short side miss creates a very tough up and down.

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Say hello and play games with our friends from DIXONgolf!

Par 5 - 460 YDS

There is more room on the right than it appears from the tee, but the best play is down the left side. Beware of any approach going over the green leaves, a near impossible up and down.

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Par 4 - 333 YDS

Any shot off the tee should favor the right half of the fairway. A well-placed approach leaves an uphill putt on this green, which is sloped heavily from right to left. Two greenside bunkers on the left are not visible from the fairway.

Par 4 - 407 YDS

A tee shot must carry 270 yards to get over the large hill in front of you, and then the fairway slopes left to right. An ideal tee shot leaves a short wedge to the green and a birdie try.

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Par 4 - 356 YDS

This tee shot must not go left. Even misses to the right of the fairway bunker allow a shot into the green. Any approach that carries the green will be difficult to get up and down as large trees back the green.

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Say hello and play games with our friends from DIXONgolf!

Par 3 - 146 YDS

A short to middle iron should be ideal. Favor the left side of the green to ensure any easy birdie or par.

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Interact and take selfies with our student-athletes!

Par 4 - 351 YDS

This dog leg right requires an accurate tee shot. Long hitters with a nice fade can expect a good birdie opportunity. This green is deeper than it appears from the fairway; choose your club wisely for this approach.

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Par 4 - 374 YDS

This fairway slopes from right to left, and being in the fairway for your approach is a must. The green also slopes from right to left.

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Par 4 - 352 YDS

Irons from this tee are a safe play. Straight hitters may want to challenge this hole with a driver. A left to right slope in this green can help a bump and run approach.

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Par 4 - 394 YDS

Long hitters should go straight over the right side of fairway bunker leaving an easy wedge approach.

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Par 4 - 340 YDS

A reachable Par 4 for some; however, accuracy is the key. A missed fairway or green can spell disaster. Beware, the bunker behind the green is unforgiving.

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Par 5 - 526 YDS

Another Par 5 reachable in two. To get there, the tee shot should favor the left side. The approach must challenge the left fairway bunker; once there, this green is relatively flat.

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CMA Valley Dealerships

Hole-in-One Challenge

The Pressure is on! Make a Hole-In-One on this Par 3 to win a VW Tiguan from CMA’s Valley Dealerships.

Par 3 - 185 yards

Left to right of this green is almost a certain bogey. However, a shot short of the green leaves an easy up and down.

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Par 4 - 390 YDS

This can be a difficult hole from anywhere but the fairway. The approach usually plays about a club less than it looks.

Beware: Out of bounds behind the green.

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Par 5 - 459 YDS

You can get around the corner of this dog leg left with a good tee shot. That leaves a long iron or fairway wood to the green. A left miss, the approach can be costly. A long approach shot also makes for difficulty since the green slopes from back to front.

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Duke Club Events

June 17 - JMU Night at D.C. United

July 23 - JMU Night at The Washington Nationals

August 25 - JMU Night at The Baltimore Orioles

September 29 - Friday Night Flights

For all up to date information and ticket links visit JMUDukeClub.com/Events

May

May

May 24 - Alexandria Port City Brewing Company | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

May 25 - Leesburg/Ashburn Revolution Sportsplex | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit JMUDukeClub.com/CoachesCaravan