Richard “Dick” Pickup, a devoted golfer, generous philanthropist, and studied investor, passed away on April 25, 2024. While his generosity and leadership in the community were widely recognized, those who knew him best remember him first and foremost for his passion for the game of golf.
Dick’s enduring love of golf, especially tournament play, reflected his spirit of competition, camaraderie, and joy in the game. The Pickup Invitational proudly honors his legacy and the passion for golf he shared with all of us.
A short-game master, he was rarely seen without his hickoryshafted Callaway wedge in hand. A true competitor, Dick played in and won countless golf tournaments across California, winning numerous trophies at The Vintage Club, Big Canyon and Rock Creek Country Club. Dick played in The Cravens at San Gabriel Golf Club for 53 years and holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever to compete.
The Pickup Invitaional, inspired by The Cravens Invitational, will honor Dick’s legacy with its own unique mix of elite competition and outstanding camaraderie at Newport Beach Country Club - one of California’s premier country clubs.
THE ULTIMATE GATHERING OF GOLF, COMARADERIE, AND FRIENDSHIP.
On behalf of our Members and staff, we are excited for The Pickup Invitational inaugural event this year.
This tournament will honor the legacy of Richard “Dick” Pickup, the patriarch of the family stewarding Newport Beach County Club who passed away in 2024. Dick loved golf and had a passion for the competition and camaraderie from tournament golf.
We envision this tournament to be the ultimate gathering of golf, camaraderie, and fellowship. A fun format with great course conditions and excellent food and beverage choices will be the hallmark of this event. The format for this event is alternate shot of partners, and there is no formal opening party or awards reception.
Invitations have been extended to Members of our Club, and selected quests as recommended by our membership.
We hope you will join us and look forward to having you as a contestant in The Pickup!
All the best.
Robin Shelton, CCM, CCE, PGA Master Professional General Manager
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Tee Times, Qualifying Rounds, Stroke Play - Alternate Shot Net
7:00AM - 1:30PM
Breakfast in the Men’s Grill
6:00AM - 11:00AM
Lunch in the Men’s Grill
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres in the Men’s Grill following golf
3:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Tee Times, Round One, Format Match Play – Alternate Shot Net
7:00AM - 1:30PM
Breakfast in the Men’s Grill
6:00AM - 11:00AM
Lunch in the Men’s Grill
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Afternoon Matches for the Championship Flight only 1:00PM - 1:30PM
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres in the Men’s Grill following golf
3:00PM - 7:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Tee Times, Semi Final, Format Match Play – Alternate Shot Net
7:00AM - 10:00AM
Breakfast in the Men’s Grill
6:00AM - 11:00AM
Open play for teams that are no longer in the tournament
10:00AM - 11:20AM
Final Matches in each flight
11:45AM - 2:00PM
Lunch in the Men’s Grill
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres in the Men’s Grill following golf
3:00PM - 7:00PM
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Dates - September 25 - 27
Index Used - 12 month Low Index | 11 Index Maximum
Format - Partners Alternate Shot. One player from each team tees off on odd-numbered holes, while the other tees off on even-numbered holes
Day 1 Format (9/25) - Tee Times, Qualifying Rounds (Stroke Play - Alternate Shot Net)
Day 2 Format (9/26) - Match Play within Flights (Partner’s Alternate Shot - Net)
Day 3 Format (9/27) - Match Play within Flights (Partner’s Alternate Shot - Net)
Qualifying (Championship Flight) - Stroke Play Alternate Shot Net
Qualifying will determine flights and seeding. The low sixteen teams will qualify for the Championship Flight. The overall winner of the tournament will come from the Championship Flight.
Qualifying (Other Flights) - The Top 64 teams, who finish outside of the top sixteen teams, will be in flights of eight teams. These teams are eligible to win flights, but the overall winner of the tournament will not come from one of these flights.
Match Play Flights - After Day one qualifying, all teams will be placed in flights, and will play match play bracket style format to determine the winner of the flight.
Food and Beverage - All food and beverage will be included with your entry fee including hosted premium bar
Carts - Carts are permitted
Caddies - Caddies are permitted, and teams can bring/select their own caddies
Tees - All play will be from the tournament tee markers, with the Newport Tees (6,640 yards) comprising the majority of tee selections
