Golf Committee & Golf Staff
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Instruction Page 2
Guest Experience Package Page 3
Rules and Reminders Page 4
2023 Golf Calendar Page 5-6
2023 Golf Course Closings Page 7-8
Manufacturers Demo Day Page 9
2023 Men’s Events Page 10
President’s & Langford Cup Page 11
Original Founders Cup Page 12
Masters Par 3 Page 13
Afternoon Stag Days Page 14
Men’s Season Opener Page 15
Men’s Member / Member Page 16
Fathers Day Event Page 17
3rd Annual Milk Run Invitational Page 19
25th Annual Men’s Invitational Page 20
Senior Club Championship Page 21
Club Championship Page 22
The Medley Page 23
Autumn Shootout Page 24
Ruth Lake Cup Page 25
Ruth Lake Cup Points Page 26-27
2023 Mixed Couples Events Page 28
Nine & Dine Page 29
18 & 9 Hole Championship Page 30
2023 Golf Committee
Tom Driscoll, Co-Chairman Jerry Kallas
Grady Hamilton, Co-Chairman
Mike Agema
Doug Kramer
Paul Lozanoski
Andy Davet Scott Strausser
Ed Dunphy Ryan Sullivan
Jason Jones Kevin Wozniak
Golf Staff
Mark Labiak, PGA Head Golf Professional
Austin Cochennour, PGA Associate Professional
Jack Gehrke, PGA Assistant Professional
Joey Gavac, Seasonal Assistant Professional
Dan Shelden, PGA Director of Instruction
Tim Barry, Caddie Master/ Starter
Alex Brummer, Merchandise Assistant
Locker Room Staff
Ernesto Ramirez – Men’s Locker Room Manager
Nina Pila – Ladies Locker Room Manager
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We feel strongly that instruction is the key to making the game of golf more enjoyable for players of all skill levels. All golfers (men, women, and juniors) are guilty of practicing bad habits most of the time. We have designed various lesson plans to fit everyone's different schedules.
Through the years, we have worked hard to excel at teaching the game of golf. The staff has taken lessons or studied under some of the following world renowned instructors:
Jim Suttie, Jim McLean, Dr. Craig Farnsworth, Dr. Mo Pickens, Dave Pelz, David Leadbetter, Mitchell Spearman, Rick Martino, Peter Kostis, Jim Flick, Mike Hebron, Hank Haney, Ed Ibarguen, Bill Strausbaugh, Andrew Rice, Todd Anderson, Stan Utley, Andy Plummer and Craig Shankland.
We feel strongly about instruction that is individualized for each student, rather than any certain methodology.
Depending on the lesson plan of choice, video and Trackman are available and encouraged. Video lessons are one hour long.
Instruction Menu
Individual Lessons
Club Fittings
$50 with any of the Golf Professionals
Club Fittings are by appointment only
The Ultimate Guest Experience Packages provide the perfect way to show off Ruth Lake to friends, family, and/or clients. As with all of our members and guests, we strive to provide the highest level of service; and on Ultimate Guest Experience days, the service is provided cohesively by all areas of the Club from the moment you and your guests arrive at Ruth Lake.
This 12-person package will be all inclusive to include:
Each golfer will receive a Ruth Lake welcome package from the Golf Shop that can be customized to your event.
Quick swing tips on the driving range and putting green from one of our Golf Professionals prior to golf.
The Committee reserves the right to allow a member to have more than 3 foursomes, in which case the price per package (3 foursomes) will be prorated. Caddies or forecaddies will be optional and signed for.
Following golf enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a great Prime Steak dinner.
— Sign for all drinks throughout the day and evening.
Cost: $2,700 covers 12 golfers
The Ruth Lake Staff can accommodate on any open weekday on the club calendar. Please contact Mark Labiak to book your Ultimate Guest Experience Afternoon. Date reservations will be taken on a first come / first served basis.
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Women’s 9 & 18 Hole Golf League
Women’s League play is on Tuesdays and the course is closed to all other play until 11:30 am. When the Club is open on Monday holidays, the Club will be closed on the Tuesday following, and Women’s golf will be on Thursday of those weeks, with Tuesday open play restrictions applying.
Monday Golf Outings
The golf course and all practice areas are closed on Mondays, except when a member sponsored/ Board Approved golf outing is taking place.
Pace of Play
Please play without undue delay at all times. All players are asked to keep pace with the group in front of them and / or play their round of golf in four hours or less. A new partner of ours is now Tagmarshal. We will receive data driven information of how golfers are getting around the course. This will allow members and staff to solve on course delays. This software will be in carts or carried by caddies to ensure the most efficient and functional experience.
Continuous Putting
It is recommended that players use continuous putting whether in events or open play. Continuous putting is proven to have a positive influence on pace of play. The definition of continuous putting is to finish the hole once a player has their putter in their hand and their turn has begun.
Handicaps
The Handicap Committee’s responsibility is to make certain that all members comply with the World Handicap System and to monitor all aspects of the World Handicap System, including the computation of the WHS indexes. The Handicap Committee shall verify that all acceptable scores are reported for handicap purposes and that all recorded scores are available for peer review.
The Handicap Committee has the right to determine penalty score for not posting, designate which rounds will be tournament scores, and make adjustments to handicaps for disabilities, or for exceptional tournament play. The Handicap Committee also reserves the right to decide on any other matters relative to the World Handicap System.
All handicap matters will be dealt with using the 2023 World Handicap
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April:
5th - Wed. Masters Par 3 / Live Masters Draw
20th - Thurs. Original Founders Cup / Men’s League Live Captains Draft
May:
3rd - Wed. Men’s League Opening Night
17th - Wed. Men ‘s Southwest Senior League
20th - Sat. Member’s Season Opener
25th - Thurs. Men’s Afternoon Steak and Stag
26th - Fri. Manufacturer’s Demo Day
30th - Tues. Club Operations and Golf Course are closed for Memorial Day Holiday
June:
10th - Sat. Member/ Member Day 1
11th - Sun. Member/ Member Day 2
18th - Sun. Father’s Day Event
22nd - Thurs. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run Invitational - Practice Round
23rd - Fri. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run Invitational - Day 1
24th - Sat. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run Invitational - Day 2
29th - Thurs. Men’s West District Golf League (1:00 pm Shotgun)
30th - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine
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July:
5th - Wed. Club Operations and Golf Course are closed for 4th of July Holiday
13th - Thurs. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational Practice Round & Parking Lot Party
14th - Fri. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational - Day 1
14th - Sat. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational - Day 2
21st - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine
August:
6th - Sun. Men’s Senior Club Championship
11th - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine
13th - Sun. Mixed Couples 18 & 9 - Hole Club Championship
23rd - Wed. Men’s West District Senior League
26th - Sat. Men’s Club Championship – Day 1
27th - Sun. Men’s Club Championship – Day 2
31st - Thurs. Men’s Afternoon Stag & Boxing Night
September:
5th - Tues. Club Operations and Golf Course are closed for Labor Day Holiday
9th - Sat. The Medley Calcutta
15th - Fri. Autumn Shoot Out/ Men’s Guest Day
30th - Sat. Men’s Ruth Lake Cup - Day 1
October:
1st - Sun. Men’s Ruth Lake Cup - Day - 2
*At a later date we will provide all partial closings due to the Junior Golf Program*
April:
25th - Tues. Ladies’ Opening Scramble (Course closed at Noon; 1p.m. shotgun)
May:
3rd - Wed. Men’s League Opening Night
17th - Wed. Men’s Southwest Senior League (Course closed until 1:00 p.m.)
20th - Sat. Member’s Season Opener (Course closed until 2:00 p.m.)
25th - Thur. Men’s Afternoon Steak and Stag (Course closed at Noon)
30th - Tues. CLUB CLOSED (Ladies Day moved to Thursday)
*Tuesday’s - Ladies 18 & 9 - Hole Golf League (course closed until 11:30 a.m.)
*Wednesday’s– One 9 will be closed at 5:00 p.m. (Founders Cup)
June:
9th - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine (Course closed at 5:00 p.m.)
10th - Sat. Member/ Member Day 1 (Course closed until 3:00 p.m.)
11th - Sun. Member/ Member Day 2 (Course closed until 1:30 p.m.)
15th - Thur. CWDGA Ladies Team (Course Closed until 1:00 p.m.)
18th - Sun. Father’s Day Event (Open Play from 7 to 8:30 am; Father/son & Father/Daughter groups have priority)
22nd - Thur. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run Practice Round (Open tee times)
23rd - Fri. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run - Day 1 (Course & practice facilities closed all day)
24th - Sat. 3rd Annual Men’s Milk Run - Day 2 (Course & practice facilities closed all day)
28th - Wed.. Ladies’ Great America Tournament - Day 2 (Course Closed 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.)
29th - Thur. Men’s West District Golf League (Course closed at Noon)
*Tuesday’s - Ladies 18 & 9 - Hole Golf League (course closed until 11:30 a.m.)
*Wednesday’s– One 9 will be closed at 5:00 p.m. (Founders Cup)
July:
5th - Wed. CLUB CLOSED (Founders Cup Bye Week)
13th - Thur. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational Practice Round (Open tee times)
14th - Fri. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational- Day 1 (Course & practice facilities closed all day)
15th - Sat. 25th Annual Men’s Invitational- Day2 (Course & practice facilities closed all day)
18th - Tues. Ladies’ 18 Hole Guest Day (Course Closed 12:30-6:30)
21st - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine ( Course Closed at 5:00 p.m.)
31st - Mon. Ladies CWDGA Championship
*Tuesday’s - Ladies 18 & 9 - Hole Golf League (course closed until 11:30 a.m.)
*Wednesday’s One 9 will be closed at 5:00 p.m. (Founders Cup)
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August:
1st - Tues. Ladies CWDGA Championship (Course opens At 2:00p.m.)
2nd - Wed. Ladies CWDGA Championship (Course opens at 12:00 p.m.)
6th - Sun. Men’s Senior Club Championship (First tee closed 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
9th - Tues. Ladies’ Club Championship (Course opens at 11:30 a.m.)
9th - Wed. Ladies’ Club Championship (Course opens at 10:00 a.m.)
11th - Fri. Mixed Couples 9 & Dine (Course closed at 5:00 p.m.)
13th - Sun. Mixed Couples Championship ( 1:30 p.m. –18 holes/ 3:30 p.m.– 9 Holes)
26th - Sat. Men’s Club Championship - Day 1 (First tee opens at 11:00 a.m.)
27th - Sun. Men’s Club Championship - Day 2 (First tee opens at 11:00 a.m.)
31st - Thurs. Men’s Afternoon Stag & Boxing Night (Course closed)
*Tuesday’s - Ladies 18 & 9 - Hole Golf League (course closed until 11:30 a.m.)
*Wednesday’s– One 9 will be closed at 5:00 p.m. (Founders Cup)
September:
5th - Tues. CLUB CLOSED (Ladies Day moved to Thursday)
7th - Thur. Ladies’ 9 & 18 Hole League Play Par 3 Event (Course closed until 12:30 p.m.)
9th - Sat. The Medley Calcutta (Course closed all day)
14th - Thur. Ladies’ Member/Member Day 2 (First Tee Closed until 9:30 a.m.)
15th - Fri. Autumn Shoot Out (Course & Practice Facilities closed all day)
19th - Tues. Ladies 9 Hole Guest Day
28th - Thur. Ladies’ Ruth Lake Cup Day 1 (First tee closed until 9:00 a.m.)
29th - Fri. Ladies’ Ruth Lake Cup Day 2 (First tee closed until 9:00 a.m.)
30th - Sat. Ruth Lake Cup - Day 1 (First tee closed until 9:30 a.m. & 12-1 p.m.)
*Tuesday’s - Ladies 18 & 9 - Hole Golf League (course closed until 11:30 a.m.)
October:
1st - Sun. Ruth Lake Cup - Day 2 (First tee closed 10:30– 11:30 a.m.)
3rd - Tues. Ladies’ 9 & 18 Hole League Play Closing Day (Course closed at Noon)
Friday, May 26th
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Once again, our annual Manufacturer’s Demo Day will behold the most comprehensive equipment trial day of our season at Ruth Lake. We will have all of the golf’s major equipment manufacturer’s open to men, women, juniors, and guests to showcase the newest technology in the game for you to try.
PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON PRACTICING ON THIS DAY BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 7:00 PM. THE RANGE IS ONLY OPEN FOR THE DEMO DAY AND FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS TO LOOSEN UP BEFORE PLAY. This day is not your average try out new equipment/ demo day. The Golf Professional Staff strives to make this day a complete experience; you will enjoy drink service and see some companies offering launch monitors, special buying promotions, and much more.
The Professional Staff will also be available to assist and answer any questions you may have.
“The President’s Cup” & “The Langford Cup”
Two wildly popular season-long, match play events; the President’s Cup is individual matches and the Langford Cup is two-man team, better ball matches. The President’s Cup bracket will consist of 128 player bracket and the Langford Cup is played in a 64 team bracket. $95 fee per person, per event, covers prizes.
Seeding for the matches is random, with the exception of byes (if necessary). They will go to Past Cup Champions, Past Presidents and Past Club Champions. Both fields will be quartered by handicap for first round matches.
Matches Begin April 26th
Sign up begins January 27th and the deadline is April 22nd.
Pairings will be posted in Sports Lobby on April 23rd.
All Golfing Members
Please adhere to the following match deadlines, they will be strictly enforced.
First Round must be played by: June 11th
Second Round must be played by: July 9th
Third Round must be played by: Aug 6th
Fourth Round must be played by: Sep 3rd
Quarter-finals must be played by: Sep 24th
Semi-final & Final must be played at an agreed upon date by both parties
Note: The above deadlines are assuming the golf course is open and playable. The committee reserves the right to set a new deadline schedule if necessary.
100% of World Handicap at the time of the match will be used.
Any set of tees can be used as long as that is set of tees where players handicap is established.
Prizes will be awarded to those advancing to and beyond the round of 16.
Ties will be broken by Sudden Death Playoff.
Additions to field may happen if Golf Staff left someone off, in which case a BYE could be taken away; we will not make additional for anyone signing up after deadline
“The Langford Cup” Handicap Requirements
This is a two man event, pick your own partner. Maximum handicap spread between partners is 7.0 index points at time of sign up and for all matches.
100% of World Handicap of each player at the time of the match is played will be used; with the lowest player playing a scratch and the other players receiving their shots as they fall on the card.
President's Cup (Click here to register)
Langford Cup (Click here to register)
Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for these events.
Ruth Lake Country Club was the brainchild of nine golf-loving businessmen from Hinsdale. Their intention was simple; “We went into this to save the property primarily for ourselves, so that we may enjoy golf, and other summer and winter sports here, in perpetuity at a small expense.”
It is with that we honor these nine great men who first leased the 160 acres, known as the Dixon Farm that surrounded Ruth Lake. The name of our Men’s League is named after them as a group, and our ten teams will be their individual names.
We hope you enjoy the League.
Original Founders Cup League Format
Overview: There will be 6 Teams. Number of players per team will depend on sign up.
Sign Up: All sign-ups will open on January 27th. Deadline to sign-up is April 18th.
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings
5:30 PM shotgun start (May)
6:00 PM shotgun start (June, July)
Drinks & casual dinner to follow in Men’s Lounge
Weekly: 6 players from each team will play 9-hole matches
Formats: Various Weekly Formats 10 point matches – 1 point per hole / 1 point for winning match
Captain’s Draft: Thursday, April 20th - Live Draft (Captains Only)
The Season: May 3rd (Opening Night) – July 12th (Final League Night)
Playoffs: July 19th - Top 4 teams
July 26th - Final Match & Closing Party (All singles matches)
Entry Fee $150 (Year end prizes & swag for players)
Notes: Male golfing members sign up individually. There will be a Team Captain that will be responsible for drafting his team and fielding four players each week. By signing up, you are not committing to every week. Male members are encouraged to sign up, but we will also have a ‘Sub List’; anyone not wanting to commit, may sign up to be a sub. Click here to register
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Golf Event: 4:00 p.m.– Par 3 Event
7:00 p.m.– Masters Players Draw
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is April 3rd.
*Walk-ins will be allowed for the evening portion.
Pairings: Individual Sign up
Eligibility: All golfing members: guests are welcome (maximum to two per foursome).
Format: Individual Stroke play
Entry Fee: $50– cash entry (golf event) / $100 cash entry (players draw)
Handicaps: Modified Handicap will be determined for the Par 3 course.
Tees: To be determined by Golf Professional Staff.
Special Events: Closest to the Pin on all holes & low scores net/ gross (golf event) Evening Masters players draw- $100 per player (60 entry max; Each $100 entry entails you to the top 60 players in the world.
Prizes: Golf event– all gift certificates Masters event– cash payout; top 5 finishers in Masters & day money each day for low round
Rain Date: None
Open Play: Open Play until 4 p.m.
Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
~ May 25th– Men’s Steak & Stag (Click here to register)
~ August 31st– Boxing Steak & Stag (Click here to register)
Time: 12:30 p.m.– Lunch (sign on own)
2:00 p.m.– Shotgun Start (Boxing Event Shotgun at 1:00 pm)
6:00 p.m.– Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres immediately following golf
7:00 p.m.– Dinner
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th.
Deadline to sign up is one week prior to each event.
Pairings: Arrange your own foursome; guests welcome
Eligibility: All Golfing Members
Format: Two Best Balls of Four
Entry Fee: $195 per player for May Steak & Stag
$220 per player for Golf-Dinner-Boxing Stag Event
$100 for Dinner and Boxing Only
$40 for Boxing Only
*Sign for own drinks for all events*
Handicaps: Current World Handicaps will be used
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Closest to the pins on all Par 3’s
Prizes: All prizes will be Golf Shop Certificates.
Ties: All ties will split winnings.
Rain Date: None
Open Play: The golf course will be open until 12:00 p.m.
Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
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Time: 8:00 a.m.– Breakfast Buffet
9:15 a.m.– Shotgun Start
Lunch on Course
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is May 16th
Pairings: Random A,B,C,D draw, posted May 18th.
Eligibility: All Golfing Members.
Format: Texas Shamble. All Players tee off, select best tee shot, and play own ball into hole. Each player’s tee shot must be used three times.
Entry Fee: $125.00 includes breakfast, lunch, and prizes
Handicaps: A team handicap formula will be devised by the Professional staff that takes into ac count the format and the tees being played.
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Closest to the Pins by class and Beat the Pro.
Prizes: All payouts will be in Golf Shop credits.
Ties: Ties will split money.
Rain Date: TBD by Golf Committee.
Open Play: After 2:00 p.m. Click here to register Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
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Time: Friday - Practice Round Event
Saturday – 10:00 a.m.- Shotgun
Sunday – 8:30 a.m.– Shotgun
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is June 5th.
Pairings: Pick your own partner. Tournament book with flights and format will be emailed out to all players.
Eligibility: All Golfing members.
Format:
Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, modified Round Robin Match Play. Each team plays five 9-Hole matches over two days.
Entry Fee: $165 per player includes breakfast, lunch on course, and prizes
Handicaps: Cards will be dotted at 90% handicap. We will be using the low handicap for the past 12 months.
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Horse Race – All flight winners and two wild card teams.
Prizes: Cash Payout in flights.
Ties: Here are the following ways ties will be broken for Flight Champions: It is a three step process:
1. Head to Head match
2. Most wins
3. Most final day points
Rain Date: TBD by Golf Committee.
Open Play: The course will be closed until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
Time: 8:30 a.m.- Tee Times Begin
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is June 16th.
Pairings: Set your own group, 5-somes will be allowed.
Eligibility: All golfing members. Sons and daughters must be age/ handicap eligible.
Format: Better Ball of Pairs. There will be 4 divisions of two person teams; Father/Son, Father/ Daughter, Mother/ Son, Mother/ Daughter. Players may be on more than one team, as long as all players are in the same group.
Entry Fee: $50 per two person team for awards. Family Guest Fee will be charged for all guests.
Handicaps: Please provide handicap indexes for all guests. In the case of any Guest’s not having a handicap index, please provide the Golf Professional staff with a scoring history to obtain a handicap.
Tees: All players may play any tees that they wish. Once tees have been determined, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.
Special Events: Closest to the pins, Longest drives and Straightest drives.
Prizes: Favor for all participants, and gift certificates for all place finishers.
Rain Date: None.
Open Play: From 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., then immediately following the last group of event participants.
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Time: Thursday: Tee Times all day– Practice Rounds; Calcutta
Friday: Shotgun starts @ 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Stag Night
Saturday: Shotgun starts @ 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Flight Champions Playoff Couples Dinner, Awards & Goldrush
Sign Up: Specified in Invitational email.
Eligibility: All Golfing Members with exception of New Interim & Preview members.
Format: Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, modified Round Robin Match Play. Each team plays five 9-Hole matches over two days. A 3-Hole playoff of flight winners will conclude the event and determine the Grand Champion. Flights will be determined by the combined handicap of each two man team. Any teams with more than a 10 stroke handicap difference could be placed into the open flights (this will be determined by The Committee). The number of open flights will depend on how many of these teams sign up. This is a true Member/Guest event. Member/Member entries will only be accepted if the field does not fill.
Entry Fee: $1450 per Two-Man team
Handicaps: The Lowest handicap for the past 12 months will be used for all players. Guests MUST have an established handicap. June 8th handicaps will be used.
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Will be made available in Player’s Booklet
Prizes: Winner and Runner– Up in each flight. Grand Champion, Runner– Up & 3rd Place finishers in Shoot Out.
Ties: Here are the following ways ties will be broken for Flight Champions: It is a three step process:
1. Head to Head match
2. Most wins
3. Most final day points
Rain Date: None.
Open Play: The Golf Course and Practice Facility will be closed all day both days. Not affected on Thursday.
Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
Time: Thursday: Tee Times all day– Practice Rounds
Friday: Shotgun starts @ 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Stag Night
Saturday: Shotgun starts @ 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Flight Champions Playoff Couples Dinner, Awards & Goldrush
Sign Up: Specified in Invitational email.
Eligibility: All Golfing Members with exception of New Interim & Preview members.
Format: Two-man teams, six teams per flight. Better Ball of Partners, modified Round Robin Match Play. Each team plays five 9-Hole matches over two days. A 3-Hole playoff of flight winners will conclude the event and determine the Grand Champion. Flights will be determined by the combined handicap of each two man team. Any teams with more than a 10 stroke handicap difference could be placed into the open flights (this will be determined by The Committee). The number of open flights will depend on how many of these teams sign up. This is a true Member/Guest event. Member/Member entries will only be accepted if the field does not fill.
Entry Fee: $1450 per Two-Man team
Handicaps: The Lowest handicap for the past 12 months will be used for all players. Guests MUST have an established handicap. July 1st handicaps will be used.
Tees: All play will be from the Lake tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Will be made available in Player’s Booklet
Prizes: Winner and Runner– Up in each flight. Grand Champion, Runner– Up & 3rd Place finishers in Shoot Out.
Ties: Here are the following ways ties will be broken for Flight Champions: It is a three step process:
1. Head to Head match
2. Most wins
3. Most final day points
Rain Date: None.
Open Play: The Golf Course and Practice Facility will be closed all day both days. Not affected on Thursday.
Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
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Time: Tee Times will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is August 2nd.
Pairings: Pairings posted August 3rd.
Eligibility: Regular, Honorary, and Senior members over 55 years of age.
Format: Individual Low Net and Low Gross in your respective age divisions:
Flight A Age– 55 to 64
Flight B Age– 65 to 74
Flight C Age– 75+
Entry Fee: None.
Handicaps: 100% of your current World Handicap
Tees: Flight A will play the II tees.
Flight B will play the III tees.
Flight C will play the III/IV combo tees.
Special Events: None.
Prizes: Net Champion’s and Runners up along with Gross Over all Champion will be recognized at a formal awards presentation that will take place on the 18th green following the Men’s Club Championship.
Ties: All ties will be broken by age. Older player wins.
Rain Date: TBD by Golf Committee.
Open Play: First Tee will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
Times: Tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. both days
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is August 22nd.
Pairings: Pairings will be posted August 23rd.
Eligibility: All Golfing Members with exception of Interim & Preview Members
Format: 54 holes (Championship Flight Only, 18 Sat. & 36 Sun.) 36 holes (Flights A-D), medal play
Entry Fee: None.
Handicaps: Competitions will be at scratch within flights. Handicap ranges for flighting as follows (other than Championship Flight) will be determined after the field is finalized. The Championship Flight will be 0-6, the remaining field will be equally quartered to divide the flights. Any player may declare to move up a flight if the choose.
Tees: Championship Flight - I Tees
A Flight - Lake Tees
B & C Flight - II Tees
D Flight - III Tees
Prizes: To be awarded immediately following the event on the 18th green.
Ties: Sudden Death playoff.
Rain Date: TBD by Golf Committee.
Open Play: Saturday, 26th - First tee opens at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, 27th - First tee opens at 11:00 a.m.
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Time:
7:30 a.m.– Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m.– First Shotgun
11:00 a.m.– Second Shotgun
1:30 p.m.– Third Shotgun
4:00 p.m. - Shootout
Lunch on Course During Play / Awards to follow event
Sign Up: All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is August 30th.
Format: 27 Holes (3– 9 Hole events). Teams will be flighted by combining partners handicaps. The three formats for the 9– hole events will be as follows:
8:30 a.m. Shotgun: Better Ball of Partners
11:00 a.m. Shotgun: Modified Chapman
1:30 p.m. Shotgun: Combined Net
4:00 p.m. Shootout
Entry Fee: $300 per two-man team includes meals and prizes
Calcutta: Optional betting pool open to all players; Thursday, September 7th
Handicaps: The Lowest handicap for the past 12 months will be used for all players. Modified Chapman team handicaps will be determined by combining 30% of the A players handicap to 20% of the B players handicap.
Best Ball and Combined Low Net Events– Each player will receive 50% of their actual handicap on each nine. Half shots apply.
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Player’s Pool
Prizes: First, second, and third place for each 9-Hole event and First, Second, Third, and Fourth place overall in each flight.
Ties: All ties will be broken by scorecard playoff (net), starting on the #1 handicap hole.
Rain Date: None.
Open Play: The Course will be closed all day.
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Ruth Lake Cup Points will be awarded for this event!
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Time: 7:30 a.m.– Registration and Breakfast
9:15 a.m.– First Shotgun Food Stations and Awards to follow
Sign Up: Specified in Invitational email.
Format:
27 Holes (3– 9 Hole events). Teams will be flighted by combining partners handicaps. Members may bring on or three guests. If a member brings three guests, he must declare who the partners are and understand that there is a possibility both may not necessarily be in the same foursome. It will depend on the handicap spreads of the teams to see if they are in the same of different flights. The three formats for the 9 - hole events will be as follows:
9:15 a.m. Shotgun: Scramble
11:30 a.m. Shotgun: Modified Chapman
1:45 p.m. Shotgun: Combined Net
4:00 p.m. Shootout
Shoot-out: Modified shotgun will take place immediately after the results are finalized.
Entry Fee: $550 per two-man team.
Handicaps: The Lowest handicap for the past 12 months will be used for all players. Guests MUST have an established handicap. Modified Chapman and Scramble team handicaps will be determined by combining 30% of the A players handicap to 20% of the B players handicap.
Combined Net: 50% of each players handicap will be subtracted from their gross score. Half shots will be applied. 9– Hole winners and overall winners in each flight will qualify for 3-Hole shoot out. Shoot– out format will be True Alternate Shot.
Tees: All play will be from the II tees: Any player wishing to use any other set of tees may do so and their Handicap will be adjusted.
Special Events: Player’s pool, raffle, and Beat the Pro.
Prizes: Favor for Members & Guests. First and second place for each 9-Hole event and First, Second, and Third place overall in each flight. First, Second, Third, and Fourth in Shoot– out. All gift certificates are given to guests only.
Ties: All ties will be broken by scorecard playoff (net), starting on the #1 handicap hole. Shootout ties will be decided by chip– off.
Open Play: The Course will be closed all day.
This event is the pinnacle of camaraderie and competition. Patterned after the ever popular PGA Ryder Cup matches, the competition will be almost identical in format.
The only way to qualify for one of the twenty-two spots is to earn points by competing and finishing in the designated events throughout the year.
Saturday times: Start at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday times: Start at 8:00 a.m.
Format:
54 holes over two days (27 holes on Saturday& 27 on Sunday)
First 18 holes on Saturday– Fourball (Alternate Tees)
Second 18 holes (First 9– Saturday P.M./ Second 9– Sunday A.M.)- Foursomes
Third 18 Holes on Sunday– Singles
There will be no entry fees or prizes for this event, just pride and the Cup.
Member/ Member
Flight Champion.……………………………………………………………...….75
Flight Runner’s Up.…………………………………………………………..….50
Horse Race
First……………………………………………………………………………...……..80
Second………………………………………………………………………...……..60
Third………………………………………………………………………………..….40
Men’s Ruth Lake Invitational & Milk Run (Overall/Each Flight)
First…………………………….…………………………………………………...…75
Second………………………………………………………………………..………50
Grand Champion
First………………………………………………………………………………...….50
Men’s Stag Days
First……………………………………………………………………………….…..50
Second………………………………………………………………………..……..40
Third…………………………………………………………………….…..……….30
Men’s Club & Class Championship (Each Flight)
Flight Champion………………………………………………………………...150
Flight Runner– Up……………………………………………………………..125
Semi– Finalist……………..…………………………………………………....100
The Medley (Overall in each flight)
First…………………………………………………………………………...……..75
Second……………………………………………………………………...……..50
Third…………………………………………………………………………..…….25
Fourth……………………………………………………………………...………10
Individual 9-Hole Event (Each Flight)
First……………………………………………………………………………...….40
Second………………………………………………………………………....…25
President’s Cup……………………………………………………………………………………...20
Langford Cup……………………………………………………………………......................20
Men’s Masters Par 3 Event...……………………………………………………………….. 10
Spring Opener………………………………………………………………………………………..15
Member/ Member………………………………………………………………………………...25
Men’s Ruth Lake Invitational & Milk Run………………………………………………..15
Men’s Afternoon Stags…..……………………………………………………………………...10
Men’s Club and Class Championship……………………………………………………….30
The Medley…………………………………………………………………………………………….25
*Bonus………..………………………………………………………………………………………...50
*Bonus can be earned by participating in three of four of the following events: Member/ Member , Men’s Invitational, The Medley, and Autumn Shoot Out.
President’s Cup Champion……………………………………………..………………………………………...…..150
Runner– Up………………………………………………….………………………………….…...125
Semi-Finalist……………………………………………………………………………………......100
Quarter Finalist…………………………………………….…………………………………….…75
Round of 16 Qualifiers………………………………………………………………….……….50
Round of 32 Qualifiers……………………………………………………………….………….25
Langford Cup Champion………………………………………………………………………………………….…100
Runner– Up………………………………………………………………………………….……...75
Semi-Finalist………………………………………………………………….……………….…….50
Quarter Finalist……………………………………………………………….……….…………..25
Men’s Masters Par 3 Event/ Spring Opener
First………………………………………………………………………………………………...….50/ 75
Second………………………………………………………………………………………….…….40/60
Third……………………………………………………………………………………………..……30/50
Fourth……………………………………………………………………………………...………..20/40
Fifth………………………………………………………………………………………………….10/25
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~ June 30th (Click here to register)
~ July 21st (Click here to register)
~ August 11th (Click here to register)
Time: 5:00 p.m.– Cocktails (outside the Golf Shop)
5:30 p.m.– Shotgun Start
7:30 p.m.– Dinner (patio or poolside, depending on the weather and club schedule)
Sign up/Eligibility: All Sign-ups open on January 27th.
Deadline to sign up for each event is prior Tuesday
Event: Each event will be either a Scramble or a Shamble; competition will be a mystery/ social theme and be announced at the scoreboard following the event.
Groups must be 4 person teams (No fivesomes or sixsomes allowed)
Entry Fee: $60 per member. $95 per guest; includes dinner and prizes.
Open Play: The Golf Course will be Closed at 5:00 p.m.
Time: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start for 18– Hole Championship
3:30 p.m.– Shotgun Start for 9– Hole Championship– Front Nine
6:30 p.m.– Cocktails, Heavy HDs & Awards
Sign Up: As a couple or foursome. All sign-ups open on January 27th. Deadline to sign up is August 9th.
Eligibility: All golfing members and spouses that have a handicap. No Golf entry, $30 per person for HDs following event.
Event: Better Ball of Pairs; the Champion and Runner-Up in both the 18 & 9-Hole Event (gross & net) will be determined by the couples’ best ball score. The number of flights will be determined by the size of the field.
Tees: Men will play the II tees and Ladies will play the IV tees. If a player would like to play from a different set of tees, their handicap will be adjusted accordingly.
Open Play: The golf course will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; if the field is smaller so that we can allow open play in the afternoon, we will notify the membership.
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