2015 Sling-Shotz Men s Member-Guest Golf Tournament

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1 2015 Sling-Shotz Men s Member-Guest Golf Tournament Thursday, August 20th Sunday, August 23rd

2 You are cordially invited to participate in the 2015 Sling-Shotz Men s Member-Guest golf tournament. This year s event promises to be a very memorable, fun-filled experience for you and your guest. The scheduled dates for this event are: Thursday, August 20th Sunday, August 23, 2015 This is a wonderful opportunity to show friends, clients and prospective members the benefits of membership at Belmar Golf Club. The golf course will be in excellent condition and the festivities second to none. Don t miss out on the best event of the year! The field will be limited to 60 teams (10 flights with 6 teams in each flight). It is imperative that we know as soon as possible the total number of teams that desire to participate. Please respond by August 9 th so that we may plan accordingly. We appreciate your attentiveness to this request and we look forward to seeing you and your guest at this year s tournament! Respectfully, Jeff Elliott Head Golf Professional

3 2015 Sling-Shotz Men s Member Guest Format Friday, August 21 st : 2-Person Scramble Both players will tee off and select the best tee shot. Both players play from that location and continue format until ball has been holed out. Teams will receive 10% of their combined handicap for this format. Saturday, August 22 nd : 2-Person Shamble Both players tee off on every hole. The team selects which of the two tee shots they will play for their team ball. After selected, each player will play their own ball the rest of the hole until each ball has been holed. For scoring, record both scores on the scorecard. The lowest score on the hole will count as your team score. Teams will receive 80% of their handicap for this format. Sunday, August 23rd: 2-Person Quota Each player will receive a quota based on 90% of their handicap. Each player will then play their own ball individually, and will receive points per hole based on gross score. Eagle or better = 6 points, Birdie = 4 points, Par = 2 points, Bogey = 1 point, Double Bogey or worse = 0 points. The combined differentials of the two team members will be added (negative differentials) or subtracted (positive differentials) from the 2-day total to arrive at final team score for the event. Flight winner will be the team with the lowest combined score over the three days. Ties within each flight will be decided by the following: 1 st Tiebreaker Combined differential on Day 3 2 nd Tiebreaker Team Score on Day 2 3 rd Tiebreaker Team Score on Day 1 4 th Tiebreaker Coin Flip Formation of Flights The field will be limited to 60 teams (10 flights with 6 teams in each flight). Teams will be flighted by combining the handicap indexes of each team member. The six lowest combined handicap indexes will form Flight #1. The second lowest six will form Flight #2, and so on until all flights are formed. **The maximum differential between partners allowed for this event will be 8 strokes. If the difference in handicap is greater than 8 strokes, the greatest number will be decreased until it reaches the lower number plus 8. **Verifiable handicaps must be presented for ALL competitors. The committee reserves the right to deny or allow any player without a verifiable handicap index. Horse Race (Optional Entry) A five-hole horse race will be held at 3:00p.m. on Thursday, August 20th. This is an optional event with a $50 entry fee. The horse race will be limited to the first 45 paid entries. There will be 5 flights with 9 teams in each flight. Teams must consist of the BGC Member and his guest and will be flighted by combined handicap indexes. Format will be true alternate shot. The winning team in each flight will advance to the final horse race. Entry Fee - $ per team Entry fee includes golf & cart fees for practice round (8/20 only) & tournament rounds; bag storage; tee gifts; day money; skins competition; closest to the pin contest; short course tournament; hole-in-one contest; ladies function; beverage cart during each tournament round; all scheduled parties including food, beverage & entertainment; and prizes & awards.

4 Contests Day Money This cash pool will be used to reward the teams with the lowest scores within each flight per day along with the teams with the lowest totals for the overall tournament. The breakdown of the pool will be as follows: Per Day $ cash to the winning team in each flight Overall $ cash pot for the top 3 teams out of all flights. 1 st = $ nd = $ rd = $ Skins Competition Players will be entered into a Skins Competition for each round. Players will have the opportunity to win cash from a $1300 skins purse each day. (Day 1 & 2 will be team skins, Day 3 will be individual) Closest to the Pin Contest Throughout the tournament, all players will have an opportunity to compete in the Closest to the Pin contest. The Closest to the Pin on each par 3 each day will win $100 cash and qualify for a chance to make a Hole in One for $10,000. The individual who is Closest to the Pin in the finals will win $500 cash. Individuals may win more than one $100 prize throughout the tournament if they are Closest to the Pin on more than one Par 3, but may only qualify once for the $10,000 Hole-in-One. Putting Contest Teams will have the option to participate or not, and decide how many entries they would like. On Friday and Saturday, the putting contest will be open before and after play. The first time you go through the course the entry will be $20/team. Each entry per day after that will be $5 per entry. Format is 2-man best ball for 9 holes. The top 5 scores each day move to the finals on Sunday where the top 10 will battle out for the purse. Short Course Tournament Teams will be entered into a 4-hole Alternate Shot Tournament on the Short Course. Teams will be competing against other players within their flight. The winning team in each flight will receive $ cash. Ties will be broken by a chip-off which will be held on the practice chipping green. Hole-in-One Contest Holes Hole # 6 Hole # 8 Hole # 13 Hole # 17 First Hole in One wins a Prize TBA First Hole in One wins a Prize TBA First Hole in One wins a Prize TBA First Hole in One wins a Prize TBA All gift certificates, cash prizes & trophies will be handed out immediately following the Shootout on Sunday.

5 Tournament Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the first, second & third place teams in each flight. Each team will receive gift certificates to the Belmar Golf Club Golf Shop. 1 st - $750 per team 2 nd - $500 per team 3 rd - $250 per team Flight winners along with one Lucky Dog ** team will move into the Champions Shootout. ** Lucky Dog Team: Team with the highest differential during Sunday s round only, that is not already a flight winner. In the event that there is more than one Lucky Dog team qualifying for the Champions Shootout, a Closest to the Pin contest will be held from number 1 tee to 18 green. The winner of this contest will be the Lucky Dog team and will advance to the Champions Shootout. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second & third place teams in the Champions Shootout. Each team will receive cash prizes. 1 st - $750 per team 2 nd - $500 per team 3 rd - $250 per team Note: The Sling-Shotz Tournament Committee has the right to review and adjust any individual s handicap if deemed necessary.

6 Horserace The horserace is an optional event for all teams participating in the Sling-Shotz Member - Guest golf tournament. TIME: FORMAT: Thursday, 3:00 pm shotgun start True Alternate Shot All competitors will play scratch during this event. The field will consist of 45 teams that will be divided into five flights based on the combined handicaps of both players. Each flight will play 5 holes to determine winners of each flight. 2 teams will be eliminated on the first hole. 2 teams will be eliminated on the second hole. 2 teams will be eliminated on the 3 rd hold. 1 team will be eliminated on the fourth hole, leaving 2 teams to play the final hole. The five winning teams will then advance to compete in a final two hole horserace that will determine the Overall Champion and Runner Up. TEES: Participants 64 and under will play the Black Tees. Participants 65 and over will play the Blue Tees. START TEE: Flight # 1 Holes # 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ 9 Flight # 2 Holes # 8 ~ 9 ~ 10 ~ 11 ~ 12 Flight # 3 Holes # 10 ~ 11 ~ 12 ~ 13 ~ 14 Flight # 4 Holes # 12 ~ 13 ~ 14 ~ 15 ~16 Flight # 5 Holes # 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 Final Horserace Holes # 1 ~ 18 TIES: Ties will be determined by chip off. The chip off will be a continuation of the alternate shot horserace; therefore, the player who has not putted last must play the chip shot. Ball can be placed, and must be a chipping stroke. No putters will be allowed. ENTRY FEE: $50.00 per team (CASH ONLY) PAYOUT: 50% - Horserace Champions 30% - Runner - Up 20% - Three teams eliminated in finals All Horserace prizes will be paid out in cash.

7 Schedule of Events Thursday, August 20th Optional practice round (No charge for member or guest) Please contact the Golf Shop to reserve your practice round time. 8:00a.m. 2:00p.m Team Registration and Gift Selection In Fine Dining Room 8:00a.m. 2:00p.m. Short Course Tournament 3:00p.m. Horserace (Optional) 7:30p.m. Live Calcutta Begins Friday, August 21 st 8:00a.m. Registration, Breakfast, and Putting Contest Open Breakfast Burritos Fresh Fruit Orange & Grapefruit Juice & Coffee Putting Contest Open 8:00 9:30 a.m. 10:00a.m. Shotgun Start 2-Person Scramble 12:00p.m. During play, lunch will be served on the golf course Menu TBD Food Stations located on course 2:30p.m. 5:00p.m. Short Course Tournament **This will be last opportunity to participate in Short Course Tournament 2:30p.m. 5:00p.m. Putting Contest Open 7:00p.m. 10:00p.m. Member-Guest Party in Banquet Hall Attire 70 s Disco

8 Saturday, August 22 nd 8:00a.m. Registration, Breakfast, & Putting Contest Open Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, Hashbrowns, Biscuits and Gravy & Cinnamon Rolls Orange & Grapefruit Juice & Coffee Putting Contest Open 8:00 9:30 a.m. 10:00a.m. Shotgun Start 2-Person Shamble 11:00a.m. Ladies Function TBD 12:00p.m. During play, lunch will be served on the golf course Menu TBD Food Stations located on course 2:30p.m 5:00p.m. Putting Contest Open 6:30p.m. 10:30p.m. Evening Function in Cantina/Patio Attire Country Club Casual Sunday, August 23 rd 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Open Breakfast Burritos & Fresh Fruit Orange & Grapefruit Juice & Coffee 9:00 am Putting Contest Finals. 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 2-Person Quota 12:00 p.m. During play, lunch will be served on the golf course Menu TBD Food Stations located on course Hole in One Shootout for $10,000, Closest to the Pin overall winner, and the Champions Shootout will immediately follow play: Approximately 3:00 p.m. Awards Presentation Immediately following Champions Shootout: Approximately 4:00 p.m.

9 Schedule of Events for Spouses or Significant Others Daily Events We encourage all spouses or significant others to accompany players to each of the following events: Thursday Afternoon Horserace Come out and cheer on your favorite teams as they compete to be this year s Horserace champions! The beverage carts will be out following each group. Time: 3:00 pm Place: Holes #5, #8, #14 & #18 Friday Evening Member-Guest Party in Banquet Hall Time: 7:00 10:00 pm Place: Banquet Hall Attire: 70 s Disco Saturday Ladies Function ~ TBD Time ~ 11:00 am 2:00 pm Saturday Evening Patio Party & Live Entertainment Time: 6:30 10:30 p.m. Place: Belmar Bar and Patio Attire: Country Club Casual Sunday Afternoon Champions Shootout Time: Approximately 3:00 p.m. Awards Presentation Time: Approximately 4:00 p.m.

10 2014 Champions Brian Eischeid & Rodney Vaeth Past Champions 2013 Greg Foster & Josh Eck 2012 Terry Wilhoit & Kerry Wilhoit 2011 Philip Pedlow & Steve Parham 2010 Randy Lowery & Keith Lowery 2009 Courtney Campbell & Don Hollingsworth 2008 Bryan Vinyard & David Goldman 2007 Larry Turnbow & Jim Catledge 2006 Barry Carter & Michael Floyd 2005 Larry Turnbow & Jim Catledge 2004 Courtney Campbell & Don Hollingsworth

11 2015 Men s Sling-Shotz Member-Guest Tournament REGISTRATION ENTRY FORM Please complete and return with $ entry fee PLEASE PRINT Member Name Telephone Number Spouse or Guest Name_ Address Guest Name Telephone Number Spouse or Guest Name Guest Address Guest Home Course Home Course Telephone Number Guest GHIN # or Handicap Index (Handicap REQUIRED and will be verified by the Tournament Committee) Horserace (Optional) Y N Limited to the first 45 paid entries $50.00 Entry For proper food & beverage preparation, please indicate below the number of people attending: Attending Party on Friday, August 21 st Y N # Attending Patio Party on Saturday, August 22 nd Y N # This entry form will not be accepted unless fully completed and team s entry fee received. You may mail your entry form or hand deliver to a member of the Golf Shop Staff. It is your responsibility to verify that your registration entry form has been received. Paid By The Following: Charge My BGC Member Account Check Credit Card Type of Card: Card #: Exp. Date: