2016 Gopher Invitational
Participation Manual
Contents
Gopher Invitational Staff
pg.3
2016 Field
pg.4
Schedule of Events
pg.5
Practice Round Tee Times
pg.6
Competition Tee Times___________________________________________________pgs. 7-9
Accommodations_________________________________________________________pg. 10
General Information___________________________________________________pgs. 11-12
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Gopher Invitational Staff
Minnesota Men’s Golf
John Carlson, Head Coach
Justin Smith, Assistant Coach
612.321.1307
651.500.9436
Gopher Invitational Tournament Committee
John Carlson, Head Coach and Co-Tournament Director
Matt Kleinbrook, Windsong Farm GC Head Golf Professional
Scottie Hines, Windsong Farm GC Director of Agronomy
Keith Rachey, Co-Tournament Director
Contact Info: 612.599.8542
John Short, Volunteer Coordinator
Gopher Invitational Games Committee
Doug Hoffmann, Head Rules Official and MGA Tournament Director
Matt Kleinbrook, Windsong Farm GC Head Golf Professional
Minnesota Men’s Golf Support Staff
Jo Rider, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Dowd, Academic Specialist
Justine Buerkle, Communications Specialist
Brad Andrews, Equipment Manager
Moira Novak, Director of Sports Medicine
Shaun Brown, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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2016 Gopher Invitational Field
University of Minnesota
St. John’s (MN) University
Michigan State University
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
University of Iowa
University of California-Berkeley
University of Arkansas
Pepperdine University
Kent State University
University of Washington
University of New Mexico
University of Oregon
University of Oklahoma
Southern Methodist University
San Diego State University
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Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 8
ALL DAY
Teams Arrive and Check In at Hotel
-No Play or Practice at Windsong Farm GC-Dinner on Your Own-
Friday, September 9
5:45-9:00 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
2:00-2:30 p.m.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast-Country Inn and Suites
Practice Facilities Open
Practice Round
Lunch-Clubhouse
Coaches meeting-Clubhouse
“2016 RYDER CUP” Preview at Hazeltine National GC
-Conducted by Tournament Chairman, Patrick Hunt
7:00 p.m.
Practice areas close
-Dinner on Your Own-
Saturday, September 10
5:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m
7:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Breakfast-Country Inn and Suites
Practice facilities open
1st round tee times begin
Box lunches available-Clubhouse
Buffet dinner-Clubhouse
Sunday, September 11
5:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
12:00-2:30 p.m.
2:30 pm
Breakfast-Country Inn and Suites
Practice facilities open
Final round tee times begin
Buffet lunch-Clubhouse
Awards Ceremony
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Practice Round Times
Hole #1
7:30 am
7:45 am
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
8:45 am
9:00 am
University of California
San Diego State University
Southern Methodist University
University of Washington
University of Oregon
University of Iowa
St. John’s (MN) University
7:30 am
7:45 am
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
8:45 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
Pepperdine University
University of Oklahoma
Michigan State University
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
University of Arkansas
Kent State University
University of New Mexico
University of Minnesota
Hole #10
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Competition Tee Times
ROUND 1
Hole #1 (13 minute starting intervals)
7:15-8:07 a.m.
University of New Mexico
Michigan State University
Southern Methodist University
Kent State University
8:20-9:12 a.m.
University of Minnesota
University of Washington
University of Oklahoma
University of California
Hole #10 (12 minute starting intervals)
7:15 a.m.
University of Minnesota Individuals
7:27-8:15 a.m.
University of Pepperdine
University of Arkansas
University of Charlotte
University of Minnesota “B”
8:27-9:15 a.m.
St. John’s (MN) University
San Diego State University
University of Oregon
University of Iowa
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Competition Tee Times
*Round 2
Hole #1
*12:05-12:57 p.m.
University of New Mexico
Michigan State University
Southern Methodist University
Kent State University
1:10-2:02 p.m.
University of Minnesota
University of Washington
University of Oklahoma
University of California
*12:05 p.m.
University of Minnesota Individuals
12:17-1:05 p.m.
University of Pepperdine
University of Arkansas
University of Charlotte
University of Minnesota “B”
1:17-2:05 p.m.
St. John’s (MN) University
San Diego State University
University of Oregon
University of Iowa
Hole #10
*2nd round starting times will be continuous play with approximate starting times listed above.
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Competition Tee Times
Final Round
Hole #1 (13 minute intervals)
7:30-8:22 a.m.
8:27-9:19 a.m.
Hole #10 (12 minute intervals)
7:30 a.m.
7:42-8:30 a.m.
8:42-9:30 a.m.
Teams #5, #6, #7, #8
Teams #1, #2, #3, #4
Minnesota Individuals #1-#3
Teams #9, #10, #11, #12
Teams #13, #14, #15, #16
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Accommodations
The coaching staff for each school is responsible for making arrangements with the Country Inn
and Suites by Carlson in Plymouth, MN for rooming reservation. Website link and phone
numbers are provided to help ease the booking. Feel free to use the website link(easiest) or call
the sales coordinator for booking. Because they are a partner in the Gopher Invitational and
provide a coaches suite for hospitality, along with great rates for each team, I ask you to please
use them as your host hotel for the event, if rooms are available. Room block cutoff date is
scheduled for August 18, 2016 so please plan accordingly. Please use the directions for booking
below:
Rooms and Prices
2 Queen Guestroom--$88+tax
King Studio Suite--$88+tax
Queen Studio Suite--$88+tax
Website Link for Booking:
http://www.countryinns.com/reservation/itineraryEntrance.do?hotelCode=MNMOUTH&promotio
nalCode=GGOLF
Hotel Sales Contact Information
Erica Nelson • Sales Coordinator
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Minneapolis West
LOF Plymouth TRS, LLC
p: +1 (763) 473-3008 f: +1 (763) 473-9005
d: +1 (763) 226-2027 e: [email protected]
210 Carlson Parkway North, Plymouth, MN, 55447, USA
www.countryinns.com/plymouthmn
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General Information
Lineups
All preliminary lineups should be submitted by email to Coach Justin Smith at
[email protected] by Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 5 pm. Final lineup changes can be
completed at Coaches’ meeting.
Entry Fee
There is NO entry fee for the tournament. New for the 2016 Gopher, I would ask that each of you
send “1” flag by August 28, 2016 from your schools that will be hung in the clubhouse during the
event. Flags can be sent to:
Bierman Athletic Building
516 15th Avenue SE
Suite 240F
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Attention: Justin Smith
Meals
Breakfast will be served daily at the Country Inn and Suites beginning at 5:45 a.m. Lunch will
be provided during the practice round and both days of competition at the golf course. Dinner
will be served on Sunday following play. Teams will be on their own for dinner Friday and
Saturday night.
Driving Directions – MSP Airport to Hotel
 Get on MN-5 W from Glumack Dr.
 Merge onto I-494 W (18.8 mi)
 Take exit 20 for Carlson Pkwy
Driving Directions – Hotel to Golf Course
 Get on I-494 S
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Take exit 19B to merge onto US-12 W toward Wayzata
Take the County Rd 6/Wayzata Blvd exit
Turn right onto County Rd 6/6th Ave N
Turn left onto Golf Walk
(8.4 mi)
(6.3 mi)
Parking
All teams will have two assigned spots in the main parking lot at Windsong Farm next to the
practice to range.
Rules Officials & Committee
The rules officials for the Gopher Invitational will be from the Minnesota Golf Association. The
rules committee is comprised of Doug Hoffman, Head Rules Official and MGA Tournament
Director, and staff.
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The rules committee shall be responsible for the following:
1. Decisions regarding any rulings, including pace of play
2. Disciplinary action
3. Interpretation of all rules
Pace of Play
Pace of play policy will be handed out at the coaches meeting.
Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to attend however will be asked to maintain an appropriate distance
from the participants. Spectators will not be given golf carts unless permission is granted
through medical waiver. Carts are limited for the event. Please contact Matt Kleinbrook,
Windsong Farm Golf Club Head Professional, to make special arrangements. Pro Shop
telephone # is (763) 479-3535.
Live Scoring
Hole-by-Hole walking scorers will be with each group for all 3 rounds. Scoring will be available
at Golfstat.com.
Sports Medicine
The training staff will offer onsite services throughout the tournament and will be located at the
back of the men’s locker room. A daily schedule and contact information for the trainer will be
provided at the coaches’ meeting.
Awards
The winning team members and individual medalist will be awarded trophies immediately
following play next to the scoreboard in the staging area. Additional trophies will be handed out
for 2nd and 3rd place individuals.
Coaches Meeting
The coaches meeting will take place at 2:00 pm in the Windsong Farm dining room. We ask all
coaches to be respectful of other coaches’ time and to arrive 5 minutes prior. Doug Hoffmann
will be conducting meeting. Please allow 30 minutes for meeting.
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