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Results for 2006 Golf Connect Myrtle Beach Trip
Team Best Ball Score
Place
Team Prize $
Individual
Place
Prize $
Team Scramble Score
Place
Team Prize $
Nick Peters
268
10th
276
13th
151
6th
Rick Devenney
320
19th
Dave Sturgeon
240
5th
$50
273
12th
156
8th
Corey Wetther
264
7th
Scott Dressler
249
6th
298
17th
158
9th
Rick Greenwood
262
6th
William Easton
264
9th
335
20th
167
10th
Bud Thatcher
278
15th
Ryan Easton
228
2nd
$125
267
7th
144
2nd
$50
Brian Lyle
244
2nd
$60
Dave Coey
249
6th
268
10th
152
7th
Ed Pagan
279
16th
Wade Mattson
224
1st
$150
260
5th
139
1st
$200
Bob Mattson
239
1st
$100
Kevin Unterreiner
232
3rd
$87.50
250
4th
148
5th
Bob Elliot
276
13th
Chris Root
260
8th
310
18th
146
4th
Tom Jaeb
268
10th
Jason Hudoba
232
3rd
$87.50
267
8th
144
2nd
$50
Brendan Danielson
245
3rd
$40
*All prize money paid as merchandise in the form of Golf
Galaxy gift certificates
*Team prize money is per team (eg. $150 = $75 per
person)
Day Games Contest Winners
Brendan Danielson (2)
Rick Devenney (3)
Tom Jaeb
Bud Thatcher (2)
Ryan Easton
Wade Mattson
Bob Mattson
Rick Greenwood
Dean Wilmot
Kevin Unterreiner (2)
Dave Coey (2)
*Prizes include $20 Golf Galaxy gift cards, dozen balls,
clubs, and more
START OFF YOUR GOLF SEASON IN MYRTLE BEACH!
You are invited to compete in the
Myrtle Beach Two-Person Team Challenge on March
22-26, 2006. You’ll start your season off with an
incredible golf trip and tournament to be hosted at the
Nationally-Acclaimed Myrtle Beach National courses in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We’ll play 5 rounds of
golf on 5 fabulous courses – including the famous
Arnold Palmer-designed King’s North course - then
celebrate with a dinner and awards ceremony.
Open to all golfers who normally score 95
or less on 18 holes
that are looking for fun, friendly, fair competition.
Tune up your game this spring with a trip you will
remember forever.
Golf Connect has been running friendly, competitive
tournaments for the average public golfer for 10 years …
hosting hundreds of events, thousands of players and
managing more than 30 mini-tours across the United
States.
Round up your friends, register today, and enjoy a
professionally-organized event and great spring golf
in the “Golf Capital of the World”.
(2) Callthe GolfConnect.com office at 952.947.4001
(3)
Click here to print out
a Tournament Entry Form then mail or fax (PDF
document).
Requires Acrobat Reader.
Deadline for registration is Friday,
February 24, 2006 (call for availability after this
date).
Kings North GC
- For over twenty-five years, the North Course at Myrtle
Beach National has been one of the most requested and
best recognized course on the Beach. The par-3, 3rd
hole with its island green and SC-shaped sand traps is
the signature hole for all of Myrtle Beach. In
1996, Arnold Palmer and the Palmer Design Group returned
to Myrtle Beach National and transformed the North
Course into a brand new course --- one of the most
visually exciting and challenging courses in America.
Voted “Course of the Year” and a Golf Digest “Top 10 New
Course”.
River Club GC
- The semi-private River Club has proven to be one of
the most challenging course in the Myrtle Beach area.
This Tom Jackson signature course is one of the
premier "plantation" courses and a favorite among
returning golfers.
Litchfield GC
- Among the initial eight courses built on the Grand
Strand and ranked as one of the "World's 50 Best"
by Conde Nast Traveler. The gracious charms of this
exclusive country club "signature course" are enjoyed by
a limited number of visiting golfers. The mature
tree-lined fairways wind amid giant oaks and shimmering
lakes of a former Carolina rice plantation, creating an
extraordinarily challenging "country club" experience.
This traditionally styled layout is the flagship of
the historic plantation courses.
Willbrook GC
- Carved from the site of two Carolina plantations,
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club is is considered to be
one of the best designs from noted architect Dan Maples.
Located on the south end of the Grand Strand, Willbrook
winds its way amid a centuries-old oak forest where
nature abounds. It was recently featured on the
award-winning television show "Nature Scene" for its
peaceful coexistence of golfers and nature.
Waterway Hills GC
- Waterway Hills Golf Club is a "signature course"
designed by Robert Trent Jones and one of only 2
RTJ designs at the beach. The layout is "classic" Jones,
with strategic landing area's crowned greens and superb
bunkering. When the enclosed gondola whisks you
across the Intracoastal Waterway, you'll find 27
superbly maintained holes, set amid woodlands and lakes
in tranquil seclusion. Waterway Hills offers a
traditional design with a rolling terrain and
strategically placed bunkers.
International World Tour Golf Links
- Inspired by
the greatest courses in the world, the International
World Tour Golf Links is the stuff golfing dreams are
made of. Now you can experience the thrill of playing
replica holes inspired by some of the world’s most
famous layouts; Pine Valley, Augusta National, TPC
at Sawgrass, St. Andrews. They’re all here and more.
Each turn takes you to a special place and the memories
of great shots you've seen in tournaments played around
the world. You can travel the globe and spend a fortune
in airfare and greens fees or you can tee off here and
see the world from Myrtle Beach. This is a course you
will never forget and a “Must Play” for golf trips to
MB. Come early on Wednesday and play this gem …
and don’t forget your camera!
Accolades:
·
King’s North Named "South
Carolina's 1997 Course of the Year" by the
National Golf Course Owners Association
·"America's
Top 10" - Golf Digest, New Upscale Courses
·"Top
50 For Women" (Willbrook Plantation) by Golf For
Women Magazine. #25 in the U.S. for 2005
·International
World Tour Golf Links nominated “National Course
of the Year” – 2004
FORMAT The
tournament format is 54 holes, 2-Person Team
Best Ball contested at scratch played each
morning on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An
additional two recreational rounds (2-person
Scramble format) are included on Thursday
and Friday afternoons (separate prize pool for
these two afternoon rounds). An all-you-can-eat
seafood buffet dinner and awards ceremony will
be held Saturday night to finish off a perfect
golf trip.
ELIGIBILITY This
event is open to all golfers (men, women,
juniors) who normally score 95 or less on 18
holes. Limited to 48 players so
register early! Registration deadline is
Friday, February 24, 2006 (call for
availability after this date).
WHAT’S INCLUDED
ENTRY FEE
·(4)
Nights Lodging (Weds-Sat) at the oceanfront
Sea Crest Resort Hotel
·(5)
Rounds of golf
·Welcome
Reception (Weds evening)
·
Tournament Awards Dinner
(Saturday)
·Placement
Prizes for Top 30% of Finishers
·Welcome
Gifts for All Players
$699 PER PLAYER
(based on double occupancy)
- Deduct $140 if no lodging (golf only is $559)
- Book as a
foursome (or larger group) and save $25 per
entry fee
- Optional prize
pools (course contests, placement for
recreational scramble rounds, etc.) will be
available at check-in. See FAQ section below
for details.
TRANSPORTATION
Hotel and courses are located within 25
minutes of the Myrtle Beach Airport. Players are
responsible for their own transportation (airfare and
rental car not included). Directions to the hotel
and courses will be provided to all players prior to the
event.
SCHEDULE (see itinerary
section for more details)
DAY
SCHEDULE
22 March, Wed
Optional Additional Round
at International World Tour Golf Links,
check the box on the entry form if you wish to
play. $145 additional. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM tee
times.
Registration and Welcome Reception from 7:45
- 9:30 PM at McDivots Pub located in the
hotel lobby. Enjoy happy hour and snacks while
you meet other players and receive tourney info.
23 March, Thu
Tournament round #1
at Willbrook GC. 7:15 - 7:53 AM tee
times Recreational round #1 at Litchfield
GC. 1:15 - 1:52 PM tee times
24 March, Fri
Tournament round #2at
River Club GC. 7:15 AM - 7:53 AM tee
times
Recreational round #2
at Waterway Hills GC. 1:22 - 2:00 PM tee
times
25 March, Sat
Tournament round #3
at Kings North GC. 1:10 - 2:10 PM tee
times. Dinner and Awards Ceremony from 8:00 –
10:00 PM at
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
– featuring a menu with over 70 items including
unlimited crab legs and all you can eat seafood
buffet. Cash bar available.
26 March, Sun
Sleep in late from 4 incredible
days of golf & camaraderie (or lay on the beach)
then
Depart
Subject to change - final details sent to
registrants 7 days prior
Come early and play the most requested
course in Myrtle Beach. We will
play the Open and Championship courses
so you will experience replica holes of
some the best courses in the world:
St. Andrews #1, Pinehurst No. 2 #16, TPC
at Sawgrass #17, Colonial #12, English
Turn #15, Pine Valley #12, Augusta
National #16, National Club of Canada
#1, St. Andrews #18, Winged Foot (East)
#18, Cypress Point #10, Royal Troon #8,
Augusta National #11, Augusta National
#12 , Augusta National #13 (Amen
Corner), Olympic #14, Oakmont #14, Bay
Hill #11.
This is an additional $145 if you choose
to play (normal green fee = $165).
7:45 pm - 9:30 pm
Player Registration and Welcome
Reception
Golf Connect Hospitality Suite at the
Sea Crest Resort (843.913.5800)
Pick up
your tournament information packet,
register for the side games (see FAQ
section for more details), and get to
know the staff and other players.
Beverages and light snacks provided.
7:15 am
Tournament Round #1
at Willbrook GC
We will tee it up early to assure we
have time to fit in an afternoon round
as well as enjoy a respectable pace of
play. Please arrive by 6:45 AM to
check in at the course and allow time to
warm up on the practice range.
Your exact tee time will be listed in
the tournament information packet you
pick up Wednesday evening (will range
between 7:15 - 7:53 AM). Allow for
a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
Format for all 3 tournament rounds is
2-Person Best Ball. If you are
participating in the side games, test
your skills against the rest of the
field with Closest to the Pin, Longest
Drives and Longest Putt contests during
your round.
1:15 pm
Recreational Round #1 at Litchfield GC
Litchfield Golf Course is a 5 minute
drive from Willbrook GC where you will
take a nice break from the more mentally
demanding morning format and enjoy a
recreational afternoon round played as a
2-person Scramble.
Format for all 3 tournament rounds is
2-Person Best Ball.
9:00-10:00
pm
Scoring Sheets posted in the Hospitality
Suite
Stop in the Golf Connect hospitality
suite to view the results for the day
and cumulative totals. Grab a
beverage and socialize. If you are
in the mood to go experience some Myrtle
Beach nightlife, come prepared to go out
after 10pm.
7:15 am
Tournament Round #2
at River Club GC
Awake to the sun rising over the ocean
and
arrive again by 6:45 AM to check in at
the course and allow time to warm up on
the practice range. Your exact tee
time will be listed in the tournament
information packet you pick up Wednesday
evening (will range between 7:15 - 7:53
AM). Allow for a 10 minute drive
from the hotel.
Format for all 3 tournament rounds is
2-Person Best Ball. If you are
participating in the side games, test
your skills against the rest of the
field with Closest to the Pin, Longest
Drives and Longest Putt contests during
your round.
1:15 pm
Recreational Round #2 at Waterway Hills
GC
Give yourself 10 minutes travel time
from River Club to Waterway Hills GC.
One of only two Robert Trent Jones
tracks in Myrtle Beach, you will take a
gondola ride to get to the first tee and
once again enjoy a more laid back
2-person scramble round...perfect for
this RTJ risk-reward layout.
9:00-10:00
pm
Scoring Sheets posted in the Hospitality
Suite
Stop in the Golf Connect hospitality
suite to view the results for the day
and cumulative totals. Grab a
beverage and socialize. If you are
in the mood to go experience some Myrtle
Beach nightlife, come prepared to go out
after 10pm.
1:10 pm
Tournament Round #3
at Kings North GC
Sleep in late and enjoy the morning on
the beach relaxing until you need to
head out to play the Arnold
Palmer-designed King's North GC - one of
the highest rated courses in Myrtle
Beach. Allow for a 15 minute drive
from the hotel.
Please arrive by 12:30 pm to check in at
the course and allow time to warm up on
the practice range. Your exact tee
time will be listed in the tournament
information packet you pick up Wednesday
evening (will range between 1:10 - 2:10
pm).
Format for all 3 tournament rounds is
2-Person Best Ball. If you are
participating in the side games, test
your skills against the rest of the
field with Closest to the Pin, Longest
Drives and Longest Putt contests during
your round.
After your round, return to the hotel,
get cleaned up, then get ready for one
of the best dining experiences on the
beach.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dinner and Awards
Ceremony
Captain George's
Seafood Restaurant
The perfect finish
to playing 5 rounds in 3 days!
Features a menu with over 70 items
including unlimited crab legs and all
you can eat seafood buffet. Cash bar
available.
Enjoy ocean fresh seafood while we share
great stories from the trip, recap the
results from the tournament, and award
prizes.
Depart
or get in
some more beach time before hopping on
the plane. Decide on the way home
you will return next year to do it all
again!
If you are lost, late, or need a question
answered, just call one of the tournament
coordinators' cell phone for assistance.
We will do whatever we can to help answer your
question and provide you an enjoyable event
while in the Golf Capital of the World!
*NOTE: We will update this section
regularly as questions come in prior to the
event so be sure to check back frequently (and
refresh your browser each time you visit).
If you have additional questions not answered
below, please email them to us at
info@golfconnect.com
Q. When/where does the event take place?
A. The Myrtle Beach 2006 Two-Person Team
Challenge will be played March 22-26 in Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina at 5 different premier
golf courses. Visit
www.myrtlebeach.com for an overview of the
area and to request a Visitors Guide.
Q. Who is eligible to participate?
A. This tournament is open to all golfers
(men and women) who normally score 95 or less on
18 holes.
Q. What is the format of the
tournament?
A. We will play three tournament rounds as
2-person Best Ball in which case both players
complete the hole. The lower of the two
scores is the "Team" score. For pace of
play purposes, we have a Par +3 rule which means
if you are 3 over on the hole, players are to
pick up and assist the rest of the group in
finishing out the hole. Therefore, the
maximum team score for any hole is par +3.
The Thursday and Friday afternoon rounds will be
played as 2-Person Scramble format in which case
both players hit then choose which ball location
to play the next shot. You may move your
ball location up to one club length without
getting closer to the hole or changing terrain (eg.
cannot go from rough to fairway, etc).
USGA® rules are in effect at all times during
play. Please note that the 2006 event is
limited to 48 players so register early!
Q. How do I sign up for the Myrtle
Beach Two-Person Team Challenge?
A. You may sign up securely online at
www.golfconnect.com, call the Golf Connect
office at 952.947.4001, or print out a
Tournament Entry form and mail/ fax in.
Note that only credit card payment (Visa or
Mastercard) is accepted. Sorry, no checks.
Q. What is the cost for the event?
A. Golf, lodging and Saturday dinner is
$699 per person (based on double occupancy).
If you have different accommodations, the cost
for the golf tournament (5 rounds) and Saturday
dinner is $559. Your entry fee includes 5
rounds of golfer, lodging (if applicable), a
welcome reception Wednesday evening, a
tournament dinner Saturday evening, welcome
gifts, and qualifies you for the Placement Prize
pool of $1,000 paid to the top 30% of the field
(with 48 players). You may
participate in the Side Games (see below) for
additional opportunities to win great prizes.
Q. What and how much are Side Games?
A. Side Games are fun skill contests like
Closest to the Pin, Longest Drives, and Longest
Putts. Cost to enter Side Games for all 5
rounds is $100 per person (payable as cash at
registration Wednesday evening or prior to the
first tournament round). Side Games award
some large prizes such items as drivers, wedges,
putters, golf balls, as well as many
smaller items (values between $199 and $25).
There will be more than 20 separate contests and
participants in the Side Games also qualify for
an additional prize pool payout to the top 3
teams of the recreational 2-person Scramble
rounds (amount determined by size of Side Games
pool).
Q. What is the Prize Payout?
A. With a full field of 48 players, we
will award the following $1,000 Placement Prize
payout for the three 2-Person Best Ball
tournament rounds. If less than 48
players, a $25 per person prize pool is paid out
to the top 5 place teams. Note that all
placement prize money is payable as Golf Galaxy
gift certificates that can be redeemed in-store
or online at
www.golfgalaxy.com and
that amounts are per TEAM (eg. $300 = $150 per
player).
48 Players (Full Field) - $1,000
Prize Pool
1st place team - $300
2nd place team - $200
3rd place team - $150
4th place team - $100
5th place team - $80
6th place team - $70
7th place team - $60
8th place team - $40
If Less
than 48 Players - $25 Per Person Prize
Pool
1st Place team - 30% of pool
2nd Place team - 25% of pool
3rd Place team - 20% of pool
4th Place team - 15% of pool
5th Place team - 10% of pool
Q. Do I need a USGA® Handicap Card?
A. No. All tournament rounds are
contested at scratch to avoid issues with
sandbagging. If you have a verifiable USGA®
handicap index, though, bring an up-to-date
(revision date after September 1, 2005) card as
players of different skills will use different
tee boxes. If you do not have a handicap
card, you can get one online at
www.GolfGalaxy.com (join the Golf Galaxy
Golf Club). Note that you need 5 rounds
posted to calculate a handicap index.
Q. May I request to play with another
two-some?
Yes. We will be scheduling pairing
approximately 10 days prior to the event.
After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email with the opportunity to
request pairings. We encourage you to
round up additional teams and can pair you with
different teams each of the 3 days if desired.
Q. Where will the event registration be
held?
A. The Player Registration and Welcome
Reception will be held at at the Hotel in a
hospitality suite on Wednesday evening from
7:45-9:30PM. Enjoy beverages, snacks, pick up your
tournament information packet with tee times,
register for the side games, and get to know the
staff and other players.
Q. Can I have a caddy?
A. No. Caddies will not be permitted for
this event.
Q. Can I have a guest and/or an extra
cart on the course?
A. No. Because of liability,
distraction, and course capacity reasons we do
not allow additional guests to accommodate
tournament participants.
Q. Which courses will we play on which
days?
A. Refer to the above itinerary to view
courses. All courses have been carefully
selected to be of premium quality and provide a
fun, fair test of golf while earning a
reputation for their excellent conditioning and
staff.
Q. What time do I tee off?
A. When you check in Wednesday evening,
your tournament information packet will include
your actual tee times but will be sometime
between 7:15 AM Thurs and Fri and 1:10 - 2:10 PM
Saturday. Please arrive at the course at
least 30 minutes prior to your tee time to allow
time for check in and warm up.
Q. Which tees do I play from?
A. Golfers will play from different tee
boxes based on skill level and will be
identified on your scorecard when you arrive at
the course and check in. Those that can
provide a verifiable, up-to-date USGA handicap
card with a handicap index of 12.0 or higher may
play from closer tees. Tees for the events
will range between 6,000 - 6,500 yds for further
(usually middle) tees and between 5,800 - 6,200
for closer tees. Golfers aged 55 or older
may use the closer tees. Women will play from the forward tees.
Q. Can I register to play even though I don't
have a partner?
A. If you do not have a playing partner
but would like to attend, please contact the
Golf Connect office at 952.947.4001 or email
your contact info (name, phone, email) to us at
info@golfconnect.com. We will keep
your information on file and, if we are able to
pair you up with another single, will accept
your application. Because of double
occupancy restrictions and the two-person team
format, we must be able to assure that no one
will be finally accepted without a designated
playing partner.
Q. What happens in the event of a tie?
A. In such case, the next place prize pool
amount is added to that place and divided by
two. eg. First place awards $300, Second
Place awards $200. Both teams would
receive a prize payout amount of $250.
Q. Where are the evening social
gatherings taking place?
A. We will be working with frequent
visitors, our travel coordinator, and locals to
determine the best locations for evening social
activites. When you turn in your scorecard
after the afternoon rounds on Thursday and
Friday, we will give you a sheet with directions
and the location for our gathering place.
You may choose to come if you wish or fulfill
your own plans/ desires.
Q. When will the Dinner Party and
Awards Ceremony will be held?
A. From 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday
evening at Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
and there will be a seafood buffet dinner
including non-alcoholic beverages. A cash
bar is available if desired. We will award
as many of the prizes as we are able (eg. Side
Games items) and mail Placement Prize gift
certificate amounts within 5 days following the
tournament.
Q. How do I book the extra Wednesday
round?
A. On Wednesday afternoon (noon tee time)
you have the option of playing an additional
round at the International World Tour golf
course. Cost is an additional $145 to play
and this round MUST be booked through Golf
Connect at the time of your registration for
the event (or call to add it on if you decide
later to play). When you are completing
your entry form, check the box and the national
office will confirm your details after your
registration is received.
Q. What happens in the event of weather
delays?
A. The Golf Connect Staff will do
everything possible to get all holes completed
for the event should there be any delays due to
inclement weather. Should the course be
deemed unplayable or dangerous lightning is
eminent; the event may be reduced to a shortened
number of holes. We will do everything possible
to get all 90 holes completed but all players
should be sure to check with the staff for any
possible changes to tee times and/or events.
PLEASE be prepared for any weather condition
including heat/cold and sun/rain.
Q. What are the transportation/parking
details for the event?
A. Each player is responsible for his/her
own transportation to and from the airport,
resort and golf courses during the event.
Be sure to allow sufficient time for travel
between venues. If you are coming as a
foursome and will be sharing a rental car, be
sure to request that you play all rounds
together so that your teams may remain and
travel together between morning and afternoon
rounds.
Q. Can we use a rangefinder during
play?
A. The tournament committee has made a
decision to allow use of GPS and range finding
devices based on new rules changes on behalf of
the USGA which now allow them in tournament
play.
Q. How do I book extra room nights and
what is the cost?
A. Extra room nights may be booked through
our group travel coordinator Steve Grabowski
with Carolina Golf Beach Vacations.
Q. Can myself and my partners spouses
come along?
A. Yes! Additional rooms may be
obtained to accommodate couples traveling
together. Contact us at
info@golfconnect.com to let us know your
special needs.
Q. Are there any special rates for
participants on car rentals or flights?
A. We do not have any partnerships or
discounts with with airlines or rental car
companies but are working on them. If we
do secure anything, we will add that information
to this site so be sure to check back here just
before you book your flight or car. Travel
websites such as
www.expedia.com
and
www.orbitz.com often offer discounts if you
purchase your flight and car rental together.
Q. Am I required to turn off my cell
phone during the round?
A. Yes. For the enjoyment of all
players in your group, please be respectful and
turn off your cell phone or silence your pager
prior to the round. On course
conversations are distracting to other players
and slow down pace of play.
Q. I play on a Golf Galaxy Tour in my
city. Will my individual tournament round
scores be posted and count towards my Tour
handicap (for VIP members)?
A. Yes. If you are a VIP member of a
local Golf Galaxy tour, be sure to check the box
on the entry form identifying yourself as a VIP
so we can post your scores for you (applies to
the Best Ball rounds only). New VIP
members for 2006 may accumulate 3 rounds towards
their required minimum of 5 rounds that it takes
to calculate a Tour handicap.
