2008 MEN’S ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
ANNUAL FEE
The 2008 Men’s Association Membership Fee is $150.00 (plus tax). The renewal fee for current members is $125.00 (plus tax) if they renew prior to December 31, 2007 To avoid deactivation from the men’s association handicap system, current members must renew no later than December 31, 2007.
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES
20% off posted morning green fees January 1 thru December 31 (not-transferable). See note 1.
7 Days advance tee times.
USGA Handicap Index Card. See note 2.
Eligible to participate in Monthly Tournaments/Events. See notes 3 & 4.
Note 1. “Good Standing” Members must be in good standing to receive the 20% green fee discount. “Good standing” means the member has played in at least 1/3 of the events from the time he joined the Men’s Association.
Note 2. Handicap cards are updated each month to reflect current handicap index and course handicap.
Note 3. Tournament handicaps are primarily based on previous tournament scores.
Note 4. Practice range balls are provided complimentary only during Men’s Association events.
EVENT FEES
An event fee is the current green fee with/without golf cart, less 20%, plus $20 “Game of the Day”* entry fee. Also, this fee includes a “Pins & Skins” Game. Skins are low, untied “gross” and “net” scores on each hole, and pins are “closest to the hole” on all par-three’s.
Note 1. “Game of the Day” winnings are posted as “credit on-the-books.” On-the-books credit may be used for merchandise, food, beverages and practice range balls only (credit cannot be used for green fees, renewal fees or lessons). On-the-book credit must be used by December 20, 2008; it cannot be carried over to the year 2009.
Note 2. “Pins and Skins” are paid as cash awards.
EVENT SIGN-UP POLICY
Members may sign-up no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), four (4) days in advance for the upcoming event (12:00 Noon on Tuesday for a Saturday event, and 12:00 Noon on Wednesday for a Sunday event). Members may sign-up in person or by telephone. Because of the “no-show” penalty, a member should not sign up another member without the other member’s approval.
"No Show Policy.” Members who “no-show” more than twice throughout the year will be prohibited from participation in the Men’s Association and all privileges withdrawn. Members who cancel at least 24 hours prior to the tournament will not be charged with a “no show.”
Members wishing to participate in the Club Championship or the President’s Cup must be in “Good Standing” and must have played in a minimum of five (5) individual events during the current calendar year. NO EXCEPTIONS
“PLAYER OF THE YEAR”
Members receive participation and event place points. The member with the most points at the end of the calendar year is the “Player of the Year” recipient. Points are earned & won beginning with the first event in January through the first event in December.
The Player of the Year receives a “Green Fee Pass” for the next calendar year. The Green Fee Pass entitles the recipient to play at no cost (to include Men’s Association Events) throughout the next calendar year.
Note: Game of the day fees are not included in the award.
Second Place Player of the Year receives a “Practice Range Ball Pass” for the next calendar year.
Third Place Player of the Year receives a “Cart Fee Pass” for the next calendar year.
Fourth Place Player of the Year receives a “$100 Gift Certificate” for golf shop merchandise or practice range balls.
MEN’S ASSOCIATION
“PLAYER OF THE YEAR” POINT SYSTEM
The “Player of the Year Award” goes to the member who earns the most points from The 500 Club Men’s Association Point System as described below. Points are earned & won beginning with the first event in January through the first event in December.
| Participation |
2 points per event |
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| Individual Events |
1st Place |
10 bonus points |
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2nd Place |
8 bonus points |
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3rd Place |
6 bonus points |
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4th Place |
4 bonus points |
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| 2-Man Events |
1st Place |
6 bonus points each player |
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2nd Place |
5 bonus points each player |
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3rd Place |
4 bonus points each player |
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4th Place |
3 bonus points each player |
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| 4&3-Man Events |
1st Place |
5 bonus points each player |
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2nd Place |
4 bonus points each player |
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3rd Place |
3 bonus points each player |
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4th Place |
2 bonus points each player |
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| Match Play Event |
1st Place |
20 bonus points |
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2nd Place |
16 bonus points |
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3rd Place |
12 bonus points |
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4th Place |
8 bonus points |
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| President’s Cup |
Champion |
20 bonus points |
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1st Place |
16 bonus points |
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2nd Place |
13 bonus points |
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3rd Place |
10 bonus points |
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4th Place |
7 bonus points |
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| Club Championship |
Champion |
28 bonus points |
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1st Place |
20 bonus points |
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2nd Place |
16 bonus points |
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3rd Place |
12 bonus points |
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4th Place |
8 bonus points |
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Note 1: Except for medical reasons, a player who withdraws during the play of an event will not receive any points for that event.
Note 2: A player who “No Shows” a tournament will have 4 points deducted from his point total.
Note 3: Players must withdraw no later than 24 hours prior to a tournament or they will be charged with a “No Show.”
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2008 MEN’S ASSOCIATION
“GAME OF THE DAY” PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Prize distributions will vary depending on the number of entrants and the types of event (team or individual). The following is an example of a 150 player individual event:
| 5 FLIGHTS |
| 1st place gross |
$80.00 |
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1st place net |
$80.00 |
| 2nd place gross |
$50.00 |
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2nd place net |
$50.00 |
| 3rd place gross |
$40.00 |
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3rd place net |
$40.00 |
| 4th place gross |
$30.00 |
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4th place net |
$30.00 |
Note 1: The above example denotes a payout in each of the 5 flights for that event.
Note 2: The handicaps for the flights will be determined the day before the event based on the number of entrants at that time. Every effort will be made to keep each flight of equal number of players and close to 30 players.
Note 3: The number of participants per flight may change due to cancellations, no-shows, and late entries.
Note 4: Participants may only win awards for either gross or net places – not both.
Note 5: All ties for places will be broken using the USGA recommended tie break system; |
EVENT FEES
The following fees on event days will cover the cost of green fees, golf car, range balls, and “game of the day”.
There will be a different fee structure for the Member-Guest and PGA McGladrey Team Championship.
JANUARY – MARCH
$88.00 per player
APRIL – MAY
$68.00 per player
JUNE – SEPTEMBER
$60.00 per player
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
$75.00 per player
2008 Men’s Association Event Schedule
Saturday January 5 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Sunday January 20 2-Man Better Ball
Sunday February 3 Stableford
Saturday February 16 4-Man Cactus Scramble
Saturday March 1 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Sunday March 16 4-Man Progressive Best Ball
Sunday
March 30 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Saturday April 12 Member-Guest Tournament
Sunday April 13 Member-Guest Tournament
Sunday Apr 27 Individual Low Gross/Low Net & Match Play Qualifying Round
Saturday May 10 Individual Low Gross/Low Net & Match Play Qualifying Round
Friday May 16 PGA McGladrey Team Championship
Saturday May 31 2-Man (2 Ball Total)
Saturday June 7 The Paul Whitcomb Cup
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Sunday
June 8 [P.V. Men’s Association vs. The 500 Men’s Association]
Saturday June 14 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Sunday June 29 4-Man Best Ball
Sunday
July 13 2-Man International Stableford
Saturday July 26 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Saturday August 9 4-Man Hot Ball Scramble
Sunday August 24 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Sunday September 7 Point Quota
Saturday September 20 President’s Cup (Net Score Only)
Mon.-Thur. October 6-16 Overseeding Scheduled
Saturday November 8 2 Man Scramble
Sunday November 23 Individual Low Gross/Low Net
Saturday December 6 Club Championship (1st Day)
Sunday December 7 Club Championship (2nd Day)
Saturday December 13 4-Man Christmas
Scramble
Notes:
1. Times on the sign-up sheet are not guaranteed. Players may get their assigned tee time by calling two (2) days prior to the event.
2. Event Sign-up Deadline: Noon, four (4) days prior to the event. 3. Event Changes: Day/Date and Type of Event are subject to change.
Download the 2008 Mens' Association Form
500 Club Women's Golf Association
The 500 Club Women's Golf Association plays on Thursdays
*September through May
*starting time varies from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start)
*Lunch is included with green fees
Players of all abilities are welcome!
The playing
season includes three major tournaments (Eclectic, President's
Cup and the Club Championship) and a weekly game. Events are handicapped and generally flighted with winners
in each flight.
A nominal Women's Association fee includes
AWGA handicap,
Association operating costs
A Hole-In-One Fund.
The Thursday green fee includes
golf,
range balls,
lunch
prize fund for the game of the day
Players may walk or ride
Come out and enjoy one of the Valley's best courses!
Le
Haigler, President
cell: 602-550-2431
E-mail: Haigler46@cox.net |
Jackie F Evasius, Vice-President
cell: 623-826-1875
E-mail: kokopeli1@cox.net |
| Cheryl Harm, Treasurer |
Barb Oliver, Secretary |
