2016 MEMBERs’ GOLF EVENT & INFORMATION BOOKLET FIDDLER’S ELBOW STAFF DIRECTORY General Manager – Tom Hurley [email protected] Administrative Assistant to the GM – Maureen Prendergast* [email protected] Assistant General Manager & Controller – Brendon Steidle [email protected] Assistant General Manager – Michael Leising [email protected] Director of Golf – Mat Kent [email protected] Director of Instruction – Bill Schmedes III [email protected] Head Golf Course Superintendent – Matt Willigan [email protected] Membership & Marketing Director – Allison Garber [email protected] Executive Chef – Michael Weisshaupt [email protected] Events Director – Annette Ruiz [email protected] Golf Events Coordinator – Dan Flint [email protected] Director of Racquets – Rod McGreal [email protected] *As a convenience to our membership, Maureen is a Notary. TABLE OF CONTENTS Golf Privileges, Rules and Regulations ......................2 Golf Dress Code ........................................................12 Golf Course Etiquette and Pace of Play ....................13 Tournament Rules and Prize Events ..........................15 Local Rules ................................................................19 Golf Academy ............................................................23 Ladies’ Golf ..............................................................25 Dining ......................................................................31 Golf Schedule ............................................................32 Tournaments and Game of the Day ..........................36 1 CLASS OF MEMBERSHIPS The following are the privileges enjoyed by Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Members. The Official Golf Season begins with the Men’s Opening Day Tournament on April 16th and concludes with the Men’s Closing Tournament on October 15th. “Professional” and “Corporate” Members • Unrestricted golf privileges. • May book tee times up to 30 days in advance for Monday–Friday (non-holiday) and up to 16 days in advance for Saturday, Sunday and holidays. “Individual,” “Full Privilege,” “Intermediate,” “Legacy,” “National,” and “Family Add-on” Members • Unrestricted golf privileges. • May book tee times up to 16 days in advance. Reservations may be made online at www.fiddlerselbowcc.com, on the Mobile Enhanced Booking Application on your Smartphone or by calling the Golf Shop at 908-439-2513. (NOTE: “House” Members do not have access to the golf courses or practice facilities except as a guest of a Golf Member or to host one golf outing per year.) Spouses and Children of “Professional,” “Corporate,” “Individual,” “Full Privilege,” “Intermediate,” and “Legacy” Members may play with their family member as a guest up to eight (8) times per calendar year upon payment of green fees listed below, (please check with the Membership Department for information regarding the “Family Add-on” option for additional play): Monday through Thursday Friday through Sunday and holidays 2 18 Holes 9 Holes $65 $35 $75 $45 STARTING TIMES Tee time reservations are suggested for Members and their guests. Golfers should plan to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time. Please proceed to the Golf Valet Circle and Bag Drop to check bags. All Members and guests must be registered with the Golf Shop before the start of play. A cancellation fee of $200 per tee time will apply if a reservation is not cancelled 48 hours prior to start. Starting time for play is as follows: Monday through Friday 7:30am Saturday, Sunday and holidays 7:00am – Twosomes (one (1) course) 7:00am – Foursomes Tee times are assigned for special events such as Member tournaments. Exceptions to starting times for maintenance purposes: One course will be CLOSED on most Mondays in season, and one course will be CLOSED until noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. STARTER The Club provides a Starter who has the responsibility to administer play. No one shall play without registering with the Starter. In the absence of a Starter, a member of the Golf Valet Staff will serve as the Starter. Twosomes The Professional Staff reserves the right to pair groups of less than four players. Early Play Twosome (May-Aug) Tee times are available each Saturday, Sunday and holiday. These times are intended for those Members in need of fast pace of play on weekend mornings (i.e. Members with young children or other obligations who would like to get in a round of golf quickly). These times are available from 7:00am to 7:24am on one (1) course, (either the River or Meadow course determined by the Professional Staff). Tee times are required. Pace for 18 holes during these times is expected to be 3 hours. 3 GUEST POLICY All golfing guests, accompanied or unaccompanied, must be registered with the Golf Shop before the start of play and/or use of Practice Facilities. Members collectively may not introduce the same guest more than eight (8) times during the calendar year. Any Member playing with eight (8) or more guests constitutes an “outing” and prior permission must be secured and arrangements made through Dan Flint, Golf Events Coordinator, at 908-439-2513. Guest package rates for outings start at $180 per person. Unaccompanied guest play is permitted on all courses except prior to 11:00am Saturday, Sunday and holidays on all courses. Tee times are required to be made by the sponsoring Member or Member’s Administrative Assistant and all golf fees must be charged to the Member’s account. Guests are permitted in groups with at least one Member at all times. Forecaddies will be required to accompany groups without Members. Please see the section about forecaddies or contact the Professional Staff for details. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests, accompanied or unaccompanied, including, but not limited to adherence to the Dress Code Policy, Pace of Play, Etiquette and Care for the Courses. Any violations will be taken up with the responsible Member. 4 GUEST RATES 18 holes Forest River Meadow Mon. – Thurs. playing with a Member $95 $85 $75 Mon. – Thurs. sponsored by a $95 $85 $75 “Professional” or “Corporate” Member – Unaccompanied Mon. – Thurs. sponsored by a $170 Non-Corporate Member – Unaccompanied $160 $150 Fri. – Sun. & holidays playing with a Member $100 $90 $110 Fri. – Sun. & holidays sponsored by a $110 $100 $90 “Professional” or “Corporate” Member – Unaccompanied Fri. – Sun. & holidays sponsored by $185 Non-Corporate Member – Unaccompanied $175 $165 Twilight (after 4:00 pm), 9 holes & Replay Forest River Meadow Mon. – Thurs. playing with a Member $50 $45 $40 Mon. – Thurs. sponsored by a $50 $45 $40 “Professional” or “Corporate” Member – Unaccompanied Mon. – Thurs. sponsored by a $65 Non-Corporate Member – Unaccompanied $60 $55 Fri. – Sun. & holidays playing with a Member $55 $50 $60 Fri. – Sun. & holidays sponsored by a $60 $55 $50 “Professional” or “Corporate” Member – Unaccompanied Fri. – Sun. & holidays sponsored by $75 Non-Corporate Member – Unaccompanied $70 $65 Guest Greens Fees/Rates in December, January and February Monday – Thursday Cart Fee only Friday – Sunday & holidays $50 + Cart Fee 5 GOLF CARTS A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE GOLF CARTS. GOLF CART RULES: 1. Conditions permitting, as designated by the Club’s staff, carts will be permitted off the cart paths on par 4s and par 5s. To protect our rough, when permitted off of the cart paths, golf carts should stay on the fairways whenever possible. 2. On all par 3 holes, golf carts must remain on the cart paths. 3. Golf carts must be kept a minimum of 30 yards from tees, greens and greenside bunkers. 4. Tall stakes mark where carts may enter and exit the fairways. Entrance stakes will be capped with red, white, or yellow tops, indicating the day’s pin position. 5. In addition to the tall stakes, short blue and white stakes are placed near the end of each fairway to direct golf carts from that fairway back to the greenside cart paths. Carts should exit the fairways before the stakes, and should not travel closer to the greens than the stakes. 6. Members and guests using golf carts should take care to observe all directional signs and avoid roped off and restricted areas on the courses. These are placed strategically for safety and/or prevention of damage to the courses. 7. Carts are never permitted in native grass areas (ex. fescue). Members should take special care to instruct their guests about golf cart restrictions before they begin play so that neither party is embarrassed by a rules infraction. Any rules infraction should be reported to the Golf Professional Staff who will make the offending party aware of the report. Repeated offenses could result in loss of privileges. Golf cart occupancy is limited to two (2) persons and two (2) golf bags. Golf cart rates are as follows: 9 Holes $18 + tax per person 18 Holes $32 + tax per person The individual using the golf cart is accountable for the condition of the cart and is responsible for its return. The individual is also responsible for the safekeeping of his/her clubs. 6 WALKING & PUSH CARTS Walking will be allowed on the River and the Meadow Courses only. Walking is permitted on the River and Meadow Courses ANYTIME throughout the season: 1. Players will have the option of carrying their own bag or renting one of the ClicGear push carts provided by Fiddler's Elbow. 2. The Forest Course is not available for walking at any time. 3. Players must adhere to the posted “Pace of Play” guidelines. 4. Push carts, at all times, are to be kept: – Off of all tees and greens – Out of hazards and bunkers 5. Walking is not permitted for Club Tournaments unless otherwise posted by the Professional Staff. Push cart rates are as follows: 9 Holes $10 + tax per person 18 Holes $18 + tax per person The individual using the push cart is accountable for the condition of the cart and is responsible for its return. The individual is also responsible for the safekeeping of his/her clubs. 7 FORECADDIES The forecaddie program at Fiddler’s began in mid-summer 2012. The program provides Members and guests with the opportunity to enhance the golf experience. As this program continues to grow, we ask for your support to make this a viable option for you and your guests. A forecaddie, to simplify, is a caddie who doesn’t carry your clubs. Caddies are (in most cases) assigned to an individual player. A forecaddie will accompany a group of players, working on behalf of all Members of the group, but without carrying the bag for them. The forecaddie’s job is to keep the group moving by keeping track of all balls in play and letting each player in the group know where his or her ball is located. For example, one player in the group hits his ball into high rough. The forecaddie hurries ahead to search for the ball, and point it out to the player so that play continues without delay. The forecaddie also assists with care of the course duties such as the repair of divots, raking bunkers as well as obtaining yardage, playing strategy and reading greens. In the spring, forecaddies will be available primarily on weekend days, but as the season progresses, we hope to be able to provide availability any day. If you wish to reserve a forecaddie, please let the Professional Staff know when you will be playing and we will do our best to have one for you. Forecaddies are mandatory for unaccompanied groups. The minimum fee for a Forecaddie is $25 + tip per person. This is to be paid in cash directly to the forecaddie as they are independent contractors. If cash is needed, an ATM is available on the lower level of the clubhouse. Our Professional Staff will be recruiting and providing ongoing training about forecaddying for young men and women in the program. The training program is required for all forecaddies which includes a written examination and on-course testing. The program provides opportunities for young men and women to learn valuable skills and assist them in their understanding of the game of golf, as well as the chance to interact with successful Members of the community enhancing their career development. If you know someone interested in becoming a forecaddie, please contact the Golf Shop and we will be happy to provide the details about how to get started in the program. 8 GOLF SHOP April through October Monday – Friday Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays March, November and December Tuesday – Sunday Hours 7:00am – 7:00pm 6:30am – 7:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm Golf Shop winnings (credits) are to be applied only to merchandise purchases in the Golf Shop. The Professional Staff will be happy to play with a Member, at any time, schedule permitting. There will be no charge for the Staff playing with a Member unless the Member has signed up for an actual playing lesson. RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES FECC Golf Members are automatically registered for the Club Corp ClubBenefits program as “Associate Bronze” members which provides access to select clubs nationwide. To access the “Benefits Finder” or to make reservations go to www.ClubLine.com or call 866-989-4653. For those whose travel is more extensive, the “Signature Gold” classification offers additional access and is available for an additional fee of $600 per year. Please contact the Membership Director for more details or to register. In addition, all of our Golf Members are also registered as Members of The Executive Golfer which allows you to play many private clubs nationwide. To learn more about these offerings please visit the FECC website and the member benefits under My Club. The Professional Staff also has access to other high-end private clubs through a network association and are happy to provide details as needed. Please contact the Director of Golf Mat Kent for assistance. 9 GOLF CLUB SERVICES Bag storage rate: Locker rates: Rental golf club set: $200 + tax per year. $175 + tax per year. $ 60 + tax per 18 holes. USGA Handicapping and membership in our allied associations (The Metropolitan Golf Association and New Jersey State Golf Association) is $30 per person per year. (This service comes without additional charge for those members in the TPF, Tournament Prize Fund.) Please notify the Golf Shop if interested in any of the services. GOLF COURSE RULES 1. All persons playing golf must register in the Golf Shop and then check in with the Starter before commencing play. 2. Members and guests are required to leave the golf course and seek safe shelter when lightning is present. Air horns will be sounded. 3. Every effort will be made by the starter to send out all groups in foursomes to ensure a steady pace of play. In the event there are groups of less than four, it is up to a foursome in front to yield to faster players at their discretion. Singles and twosomes should not pressure foursomes in front of them. 4. Only spikeless shoes are permitted on the golf courses and practice facilities. Spikeless shoes include Softspikes, golf shoes with rubber treads, and sneakers. 5. All golfers must play with clubs from their own golf bag. Rental Clubs are available for $60 + tax. 6. Play may start only from the first tee and only at the direction of the Starter. Players should not begin play until permitted by the Starter. 7. No more than four (4) golfers may play in the same group during the Official Golf Season. 8. Members and guests are not permitted to change shoes and/or clothing in the parking lot. See the locker room attendant for complimentary access to a day locker. If you have special guests joining you, we’d be happy to put their name on a locker (please provide notice at least one day prior). 10 9. Practicing shall only take place at the DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREAS and NOT on the golf courses. 10. There shall be NO PLAYING OR PRACTICING AFTER DUSK on the golf courses and all practice areas, including the putting green, except for official tournaments supervised by the Professional Staff (e.g. Nite Golf). In order to use the facilities at other times, junior golfers must have passed a playing proficiency test. a. All children must conform to the Dress Code. Golf shirts must be tucked in, and caps must be worn with the bill forward. b. The parent and child must give way to adult players at all times on the courses and at the practice areas. c. When using any of the practice facilities, the parent must supervise his/her child at all times. d. The Starter/Professional Staff has the discretion to request a parent and child to delay playing at any time. e. The parent is responsible for the actions of his/her child, and violations can result in the loss of privileges. LOCKER ROOM RULES 1. No children under the age of 10 are permitted in the Locker Rooms without an adult. 2. Removal of bath towels from the Locker Rooms is not permitted. 3. Gender Appropriate Use of Locker Rooms: Children’s use of Locker Rooms is governed by the rules above. In addition, children are to be accompanied by an adult of the same gender as the child and shall use the corresponding Locker Room. The only exception to this standard is for children who are infants or toddlers requiring a change of diapers. Beyond this, the Club will attempt to make every reasonable accommodation for any disabled child, and the child’s parent. 11 GOLF DRESS CODE The purpose of our Dress Code is to provide Members, juniors and guests with a guide to appropriate dress when using the golf facilities (golf courses, putting green and all practice areas) at Fiddler’s Elbow. 1. Men must wear slacks or Bermuda length shorts that are no shorter than 3-inches above the top of the knee. Women must wear slacks, capris, golf shorts, skirts, skorts, or dresses that are no shorter than 3-inches above the knee. 2. For men, shirts with sleeves and collars are required. For mock collared shirts, the collar must be a minimum of 1½”. Shirts must be tucked into pants or shorts at all times. 3. For women, shirts with sleeves and collars are preferred; however, women may wear a round neck collarless shirt with sleeves or a shirt with a collar and no sleeves. Unfinished shirts must be tucked in, but shirts with finished bottoms that are designed to be left untucked may be worn out. However, no women’s clothing is allowed where the midriff is visible. 4. Only spikeless shoes are permitted on the golf courses and practice facilities. Spikeless shoes include Softspikes, golf shoes with rubber treads, and sneakers. 5. Only when designated by the FECC Staff are jeans, pool attire, athetic wear, or sweat pants permitted. The following items are not allowed on the golf courses or in the Clubhouse at any time: cargo shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, camouflage, shoes with metal spikes, high top sneakers, or water footwear (e.g. flip flops). 6. Caps must be worn with the bill forward, at all times. Hats and visors must be removed in the Clubhouse. 7. Golfers are not permitted to change attire or shoes in the parking lot. All Members are responsible for ensuring that their guest’s attire conforms to the standards outlined above. Club staff will advise Members and their guests if their attire is not considered in compliance with the Dress Code. Please note that not all Golf Shop merchandise conforms to the Dress Code. 12 GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE & PACE OF PLAY 1. The Golf Course Superintendent and/or the Professional Staff have complete authority to prohibit play or restrict use of carts at anytime they deem conditions unplayable. 2. It is the Member’s responsibility to register with the Starter before commencing play. 3. All players are expected to follow the traditional rules for etiquette at all times. Examples are listed below: a. Replace divots with the divot whenever possible or, in the case where the divot is not replaceable, use the sand mix provided b. Smooth bunkers with rakes provided NOTE: The Superintendent and staff have painted blue lines around all greenside bunkers where the rakes should be placed. The head of the rake should be placed inside the bunker and the handle sticking out of the bunker. This creates a consistent placement and also promotes the proper entry to the bunker on the side of easiest entry point. c. Repair your ball mark and one other on the greens d. Place all refuse and litter in receptacles (this would include filter cigarette butts, beverage caps and other items of litter) 4. Guidelines to promote and foster PACE OF PLAY are listed below. a. Choose a set of tees appropriate for your skill level b. Play ready golf – when safe to do so, players ready to play should play, even if out of turn (take no more than 45 seconds to play your shot) c. Anticipate your next shot – be prepared to play when it is your turn d. Keep up with the group in front of yours at all times e. Be “Cart Smart” – practice efficient use of golf carts by dropping a player off at their ball with clubs needed and proceed to the other player’s ball so that each player may play without delay. Park behind the green f. Avoid extended searches for golf balls g. If the ball may be out of play, utilize a Provisional Ball to speed up play 13 h. Each group should have one player (preferably the low-handicapper) responsible for monitoring the speed of play of the group i. Be accountable – recognize that slow play is not always another player’s fault Persons failing to observe Pace of Play etiquette should be brought to the attention of the Professional Staff. To ensure all Members and guests can enjoy their golf experience at FECC, under normal conditions, the general rule is that all 18-hole rounds of golf for a foursome should be completed at no more than a 4-hour and 15-minute pace, or the course-specific posted pace rating. Groups must be no further than 10 minutes behind the group in front of them or they may be asked to skip a hole or holes to return to position. Our on-course staff is given the authority to provide warnings and then move groups into position as needed. If a group does not conform to proper pace, the Member/Members will be held to the listed infraction procedures. INFRACTlON PROCEDURES If a Member observes an infraction of Pace of Play, Golf Rules, Regulations, Dress Code, Etiquette, or inappropriate golf cart usage, that Member should contact the Professional Staff either in person or by letter. That Member can provide the name(s) of the individual(s), the golf cart number responsible for the infraction, and his/her own name (which will be held strictly confidential). At the time of the infraction, the Member should feel free to respectfully and discreetly remind others of the Club’s rules. Where such infractions are observed and reported, the Professional Staff will investigate and take the actions listed below: 1. First infraction: a warning letter will be sent 2. Second infraction: the Member(s) will have restricted privileges 3. Repeated infractions: May result in suspension of privileges A Member is fully responsible for his/her guest’s adherence to the above and the Member will be subject to the penalty actions for infractions by his/her guest. 14 TOURNAMENT RULES All tournaments shall be played under USGA Rules. Sign up on the website or at the Golf Shop and always post your score. In match play events, all matches must be completed by the date set. All postponements must be made through the Professional Staff. The player’s handicap should be adjusted to the current posted handicap during the tournament. Players unable or not intending to play throughout a tournament may not enter the tournament. Unless otherwise described by the Professional Staff, in the case of a tie, prizes will be decided by match of cards starting with the last nine, the last six, the last three holes and, finally, the 18th hole of the course played. If still tied, the process will be repeated on the front nine holes. If a tie still exists, a sudden death match of cards will start on the 18th hole and work backwards. In 54- and 36-hole events, the 18-hole score from the course with the higher Course Rating will be used for starting the match of cards process unless otherwise specified. In all match play elimination events, it is the obligation of the Member or team in the upper part of each bracket to make arrangements for play with the opponent(s). All players must make themselves available to play on the date and time specified. Any other play must be by mutual consent. A player or team unavailable on the specified date must default. The player or team with the higher seed has the honor on the first tee. Players who wish to participate in events must adhere to the 48 hour cancellation policy. Any player that violates this policy is subject to probation in participation of events determined by the Professional Staff. 15 PRIZE EVENTS The Tournament Prize Fund (TPF) is comprised of the “Game of the Day” on Saturdays throughout the season for both Men and Ladies. On Thursdays, Ladies will have a special event format to participate in. The format and the course of the “Game of the Day” will vary and will be posted on the scoreboard outside the Golf Shop prior to play on these days. There are also other designated TPF events throughout the season in which both Men and Ladies may participate. See the Tournaments section later in this book. The annual TPF charge is $150. In order to win Golf Shop credit a Member must be in the prize fund (all core Golf Members will be billed for the prize fund in the spring. Any other adult Member may opt in or out of the TPF. The TPF fee includes the establishment of a USGA handicap for the season.) Players not in the TPF may participate in events, but will pay $20 each time for Thursday Ladies’ Days and Saturday Game of the Day events or the posted a la carte rate for tournaments. All participants in TPF events must have an established USGA Handicap in order to collect prizes. Non-core Members who have not been billed for the prize fund may join the prize fund and must notify the Golf Shop if you wish to do so. The distribution of prize fund credit is limited to the Members who have registered. Only those having played in a group with two or more registered TPF participants are eligible to win any TPF prize. If more than one round is played on a tournament day, only the first round played is eligible for any TPF prize. For all TPF weekly events and tournaments, if your name is on the scoreboard, your score must be posted in the handicap computer by 5:00pm of the day played. If your score is not posted by 5:00pm, you will not receive any TPF prize payout and a penalty score will be posted for you. The USGA defines a penalty score as the lowest score of the last 20 scores posted. Players unable or not intending to play throughout a tournament may not enter the tournament. 16 HANDICAPS The score posting season for New Jersey starts Friday, April 1 and ends Monday, October 31. All revisions take place on the 1st and 15th of each month. The USGA Handicap System takes into consideration the best 10 differentials from the last 20 scores. Maximum allowed handicap index for men is 36.4, and for women is 40.4, unless otherwise posted. For handicap purposes, each person who completes 13 holes or more is required to post his/her 18-hole score immediately upon completion of his/her round. Individuals who play 7 to 9 holes must post a 9-hole score for handicap purposes. No prizes will be awarded to those who do not post their scores in accordance with this rule. Equitable Stroke Control is the maximum score on any hole for handicapping purposes. Please see the chart below for the maximum score to be posted for any hole based on the player’s course handicap. Course Handicap 9 or less 10 through 19 20 through 29 30 through 39 40 or more Maximum Score on any Hole Double Bogey 7 8 9 10 Handicapping Definitions USGA Handicap Index: This is your official handicap. It is the measurement of a player’s potential scoring ability on a course of standard playing difficulty (113 slope). It is expressed as a number taken to one decimal place and is used for conversion to a Course Handicap. Course Handicap: This is the handicap you play with at a particular course. It is based on the conversion of your USGA Handicap Index using the Course Handicap Table. Home Course Handicap: This is the handicap you use at your home course from your most commonly used set of tees. As a matter of convenience, the MGA prints your home course handicap on your handicap reports. 17 Equitable Stroke Control: All scores for handicap purposes, including tournament scores, are subject to the application of Equitable Stroke Control (ESC). This mandatory procedure reduces high, single hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s potential ability. Course Rating: This is the evaluation of a course’s playing difficulty for a scratch golfer under normal course and weather conditions. Slope Rating: It is not simply a measure of playing difficulty. It is a comparative evaluation of how a course plays for the scratch player vs. the bogey player. The Slope Rating for courses of standard difficulty for men and women is 113. Handicap Policing: Throughout the course of the season, a member of the Professional Staff will be responsible for handicap policing. All non-event rounds of golf must be posted, and in the event that a Member is in breach of posting scores, the following actions will be taken: First Infraction: The score will be posted with warning Second Infraction: The Member(s) will have restricted privileges in participation of member events and handicapped play Third Infraction: May result in the suspension of privileges Please note that the Professional Staff will post all Club-monitored events, which includes Ladies’ Days and Saturday Games of the Day. Any time a Member is given an official scorecard by the Professional Staff, his/her score will be posted for handicapping purposes. 18 LOCAL GOLF RULES The following Local Rules, in conjunction with the USGA Rules of Golf, govern play. Unless otherwise provided, penalty for breach of a Local Rule is two (2) strokes in Stroke Play and loss of hole in Match Play 1. Suspension of Play: One (1) horn sound from our Lightning Detection System Resume Play: Three (3) horn sounds from our Lightning Detection System 2. Relief for Embedded Ball: “Through the green,” a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. “Through the green” is the whole area of the course except: a. The tee and putting green of the hole being played; and b. All hazards on the course 3. Artificially Surfaced Roads: Artificially surfaced roads and paths are obstructions. White lined areas tying into roads or paths have the same status as the roads or paths, and thus they are obstructions and not ground under repair. Cart damage adjacent to paths is considered part of the obstruction. Take relief without penalty under Rule 24. 4. Dropping Zones: If a ball is in or it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in the water hazard on #17 Forest Course the player may: a. Proceed under Rule 26; or b. As an additional option, drop a ball, under penalty of one stroke in the Dropping Zone 5. Out of Bounds: White stakes, boundary and cyclone fences define out of bounds. 6. Sod Seams: Through the green, seams of cut turf (not the turf itself) are deemed to be ground under repair. However, interference by a seam with the player’s stance is deemed not to be, of itself, interference under Rule 25-1. If a ball lies in or is touching the seam or the seam interferes with the area of the intended swing, relief is available under Rule 25-1. All seams within the cut turf area are considered the same seam. 19 7. Aeration Holes: Through the green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. On the putting green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be placed at the nearest spot not nearer the hole that avoids the situation. 8. Preferred Lies/Winter Rules: If Preferred Lies or Winter Rules are posted for the day’s play, a ball on your own fairway may be lifted, cleaned, and placed within one (1) club length of the ball’s original position. The ball may be placed and must not be closer to the hole than the original position where it lay, that is not on a putting green or in a hazard. 9. Practice in Stroke Play: Competitors may play the golf course the same day of a Stroke Play event after the competition has closed for the day, without disqualification. 10. Distance-Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used. Forest course: Hole #1 – The split rail fence shall be played as an immovable obstruction. Neither the fence, nor the roadway are out of bounds. Hole #2 – The split rail fence shall be played as an immovable obstruction. Neither the fence, nor the roadway are out of bounds. Hole #4 – The circulation fans and poles behind the green are deemed temporary immovable obstructions which give the player line of sight relief in addition to the options for obtaining relief from immovable obstructions. Hole #14 – The fence to the left and behind the green defines out of bounds. Hole #17 – Refer to Local Rule #4. Hole #18 – The circulation fans and poles behind the green are deemed temporary immovable obstructions which give the player line of sight relief in addition to the options for obtaining relief from immovable obstructions. 20 River course: Hole #5 – The chain link fence defines out of bounds. Hole #12 – Refer to Local Rule #4. The drop area to be used is the front of the green tee box. Hole #13 – The chain link fence defines out of bounds. Hole #17 – The chain link fence defines out of bounds. Meadow course: Hole #3 – The chain link fence on the left defines out of bounds Hole #4 – The golf practice facility and any recreational areas (tennis, basketball, etc.) are out of bounds. Hole #5 – The left side of the cart building serves as white stakes defining out of bounds. A ball that comes to rest on any pavement other than the cart path past or to the right of the cart building is out of bounds. Hole #7 – The electric fence beyond the green defines out of bounds. Hole #18 – A ball coming to rest in the grassy area in front of the Grill Room requires mandatory relief to the nearest point, not nearer the hole. Please check the Local Golf Rules posted for the day as they are subject to change. 21 PRACTICE FACILITY The use of the practice areas (putting green, driving range and short game area) is limited to Golf Members, their guests and Club-hosted events. (NOTE: House Members do not have any golf privileges other than as a guest of a Golf Member or to host one event per year) The practice area will be open daily as the weather permits and may be closed due to conditions prohibiting the pickup of balls. 1. Persons using the practice facilities must use designated areas only. No persons are allowed beyond the tee lines to retrieve balls. 2. When practicing on the grass surfaces, Members should use caution as to not create unnecessary damage to the turf and should repair their area used with divot mix provided when practical. 3. In the short game practice area, Members and guests should leave the area as they found it and clean up balls hit to the green so the next person using the area is left with a clean area to practice. Hours of Operation The general rule will be that the practice facilities will be open ½ hour prior to the first tee time. Due to the mowing and maintenance schedule, the practice facility will close 1-1½ hours early on Tuesdays and will open late on Wednesdays. Please inquire in the Golf Shop for specific times as they are based on the daylight schedule. During peak times when the practice facility is busy, all Members and their guests shall use the tee for pre-round warm-up purposes only. Please be aware of players waiting to warm up and limit your practice time during busy periods. When necessary, Members shall give priority on the tee to the teaching professionals. Be aware and use common courtesy during these times. Extended practicing should only be done during off-peak hours. RANGE BALLS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PRACTICE AREAS AT ANY TIME. 22 FIDDLER’S ELBOW GOLF ACADEMY Lessons, including the use of video and club fitting services are available by appointment from the Professional Staff. Private Lesson Rates: Director of Golf Mat Kent, PGA $150/hr. Director of Instruction Bill Schmedes III, PGA $175/hr. Golf Coach Jeremy Eccles, PGA Head of Junior Development $150/hr. Teaching Professional Mark Wood, PGA $150/hr. Teaching Professional Kathy Hart Wood, LPGA $120/hr. Assistant Golf Professionals $100/hr. Private instruction is available for Junior Golfers at 80% the cost of posted rates. NOTE: Lessons not cancelled with 24-hour notice will be billed at the posted rate. The Fiddler’s Elbow Golf Academy will have instructional clinics, golf schools and other player development programs available for all skill levels. Included in our expanded offerings in 2016 are the services of our Director of Sport Psychology and Performance Enhancement, Dr. Nick Molinaro. He will be conducting sport mental skills assessments and training, small clinics and individual sessions on and off the course to improve your mental game. For more details please visit our website or call the Golf Shop. 23 BOOKING LESSONS & PROGRAM INFORMATION Lessons can be booked through the Golf Shop at (908) 439-2513. Lessons with the following instructors can be made directly by using the following telephone numbers: Bill Schmedes: (774) 212-0035 Jeremy Eccles: (802) 233-3045 Kathy Wood: (908) 399-1671 Mark Wood: (908) 399-1646 All program information and registration will be online at www.FiddlersElbowCC.com on the golf calendar. Program advertising and details will be sent through e-blast and posted on the website throughout the season. 24 LADIES’ GOLF Ladies’ Days are offered most Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the season. These days are designed to make it enjoyable for all levels of course-ready players to participate and use the Club. On Thursdays, there are fun formats for the competitive or more advanced lady golfers as well as the novices. Please know that it is okay to use these times to just get out with the girls and be social, not having to participate in the scheduled game. On Saturdays, the “Game of the Day” will be the same for both Men and Ladies. Below are some examples and descriptions of some of the formats we will use throughout the season. Ladies will participate from the Green tees. Starting times will be sent via email one day prior to the event. For Thursday games, see below: Best Ball (Team Game) Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round, and on each hole the low score - or “best ball” - of the group serves as the team score. Bingo Bango Bongo (Individual Game) Each player plays her own golf ball throughout the round. The player who has the highest number of total points at the end of the round wins. Points are awarded on each hole as follows: Bingo (1 point) – the player to get their ball on the green first in their group, Bango (1 point) – the player whose ball is closest to the hole once all players balls are on the green and Bongo (1 point) – the player who holes out first on each hole. Criers and Whiners (Individual Game) A game of do-overs, or mulligans, that can be used from any point on the golf course. Handicaps are converted into free shots that are used during the round. For each handicap stroke a player may replay a shot. Kickers (Individual Game) The staff will select a target score within an announced range for the round and keep it secret. Prior to the round you will guess and record how many strokes you would need to subtract from your actual score shot to match the secret number selected. All players who guess correctly the number to subtract from their actual score and match the selected number win. 25 Four Ball Color (Team Game) Each player will be assigned a color on the team’s scorecard. At the bottom of the flagstick on each hole there will be a colored hairband determining the player’s score which will count for the team on that hole. Players will not know that their score will count until they get to the green and see the colored hairband on the bottom of the flagstick. Pink Ball (Team Game) Each team will be given 2 pink golf balls (one as a back-up). Prior to play a rotation will be established where 1 player plays the Pink golf ball for the hole. That player’s score will count in addition to the lowest score (Net) of the other 3 players on the team. Teams finishing the round with the Pink golf ball will be given a bonus for not losing the ball(s). Low Putts (Individual Game) Keep track of your putting score and if you have the lowest number of putts you win. Match Play vs. Bogey (Individual or Team Game) Take your score on each hole versus the Par of that hole +1 stroke. If you beat the Bogey Score, you get 1 point. If you tie the Bogey Score you get ½ a point. If your score is higher than the Bogey Score, you get 0 points. Add the points to try to achieve the highest number of points possible. Points (Team Game) Each player plays each hole with their Net score determining how many points they’ve earned for the team. All players on the team’s points are added together to determine the team’s score on each hole. Points are earned for Eagles, Birdies and Pars and Bogeys. Points are awarded on the Net score as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Scramble (Team Game) Each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. 26 Shamble (Team Game) All members of the team tee off and the best shot of the four tee shots is selected. All players move their balls to the spot of the best shot. From this point, the hole is played out at stroke play, with all members of the team playing their own ball into the hole. Stableford (Individual or Team Game) Just like regular play except you use points to represent Eagles, Birdies, Pars and Bogeys. Points are awarded as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Three Little Pigs (Individual or Team Game) Get rid of your 3 worst scores from the round. At the end of the round, find your 3 worst scores and cross them out adding the rest of the scores to get your score for the day. Each Saturday that there is a Game of the Day, any group with 2 or more TPF-registered members may participate in the game. One player in the group shall keep the scorecard for the game. On the scorecard, each player’s course handicap (for the course being played) and their allocation (depending on the % specific to the game) should be noted. This will allow the team/players to keep the score throughout the round pertaining to the game. An example would be if the game was Net 1 BB (Best Ball) of 2, each player’s handicap allocation based on 90% of their course handicap would be used to dot the card with strokes given based on the handicap ranking given on the scorecard. So if player “A” has a course handicap of 10, he/she would get 9 strokes for the round: 1 stroke on the 9 toughest holes. If player “B” has a course handicap of 20, he/she would get 18 strokes for the round: 1 stroke on each hole. At the completion of the round, the scorekeeper shall post the player’s names and the hole-by-hole team scores on the scoreboard in the Golf Shop. For Saturday games, see below: Net 1 BB (Best Ball) of 2 – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. 27 Net 1 BB of 4 – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. Net 1 BB of 2 (Stableford) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score is used for allotting points. Points are awarded on the Net score as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Net 1 BB of 4 (Stableford) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score is used for allotting points. Points are awarded on the Net score as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Net 2 BB of 4 – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the two lowest Net scores of the group are combined, serving as the team score. Net 1 BB of 2 (Versus Par) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. This score is compared to par, with the team receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a team score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). 28 Net 1 BB of 4 (Versus Par) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. This score is compared to par, with the team receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a team score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). Net 1 BB of 2 (Pro as your Partner) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. At the completion of the round, teams will check the hole by hole scores that a member of the Professional Staff has posted and use any individual hole scores that help the team. Net 1 BB of 4 (Pro as your Partner) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. At the completion of the round, teams will check the hole by hole scores that a member of the Professional Staff has posted and use any individual hole scores that help the team. 2 Person Net Points – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner will play his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, any player’s Net score earning points will count for the team score. Points are awarded on the Net score(s) as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 29 4 Person Net Points - (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team will play his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, any player’s Net score earning points will count for the team score. Points are awarded on the Net score(s) as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Individual Versus Par – (use 100% of course handicap) This is an individual game. Player plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the player’s score is compared to par, receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a total score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). Low Gross – (no handicap) This is an individual game. Player plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. *This is just a sampling of the formats we will use. Formats will be rotated each week and, as always, please see the Professional Staff with any questions. We are happy to help any way we can. Please see the Prize Events section for details about the Tournament Prize Fund (TPF) and a la carte rate per day. Please see the website, Ladies’ Bulletin Board, or the Golf Shop for upcoming events and schedules. 30 DINING Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club prides itself on its commitment to sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our Executive Chef ’s fresh take on traditional dishes and immaculate presentation will not disappoint. ELBOW ROOM DINING ROOMS Breakfast Monday – Friday By reservation Lunch Monday – Friday 11:30am – 3:00pm Reservation recommended Dinner Monday – Saturday 5:00pm – 8:30pm Reservation required “55th HOLE” – GRILL ROOM Jan., Feb., Mar. & Dec. – Open Weather Permitting (Please call for hours) Apr. 1 – Nov. 30 – Open Daily Breakfast – Mon.-Fri. Breakfast – Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch Lunch Dinner 7:30am – 11:00am 7:00am – 11:00am 8:00am – 12:00pm 11:00am – 4:30pm 4:30pm – 8:00pm CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE Golf attire is permitted in the Clubhouse and Elbow Room Bar area at all times (please refer to “Golf Dress Code” in the aforementioned golf section). Country Club Casual (no shorts/denim) is required in the Elbow Room Dining Rooms and the Wine Cellar after 5:00pm. Golf attire is appropriate for dining in the “55th Hole” – Grill Room and on the Patio at all times. NOTE: Unless specified, denim/jeans, pool attire, sneakers, sweatshirts, and t-shirts are not permitted. FECC is a smoke-free environment. Appropriate dress is required. The dress code is strictly enforced. Members and their guests are not permitted to use Club facilities if attire is inappropriate. Please be sure to inform your guests. GRATUITIES Gratuities are not required, nor are they solicited, however, if a Member or guest is inclined to reward great service, it is appreciated. 31 2016 GOLF SCHEDULE April 15 Fri. Men’s Opening Dinner 6:30pm 16 Sat. Men’s Opening Tournament (Forest) 16 Sat. Ladies’ Opening Brunch 8:00am SG 10:00am – 12:00pm 16 Sat. Demo Day (South Tee) 11:00am – 5:00pm 16 Sat. Ladies’ Opening Tournament (Forest) 1:00pm SG 16 Sat. Couples’ Opening Day Dinner/Dance 7:00pm 21 Thu. 9-Hole Skins Game 5:30pm TT (held every other Thursday until October 8; Course TBD) Sat. The Founders’ Cup Qualifying (River) 8:00am SG 1 Sun. Founders’ Cup – Round 1 (Meadow) 7:30am TT 2 Mon. NJ Turfgrass Foundation Outing (3 Courses) All Courses Closed 6 Fri. Nine & Dine (Meadow) 8 Sun. Mother’s Day – Family Golf “Moms Play Free” 30 May 14 Sat. The Grace Cup (Forest) 11:00am SG 5:30pm SG 8:00am SG 26 Thu. Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Member-Guest Tournament (Forest) 1:00pm SG 30 Mon. Memorial Day – Family Skills Challenge 32 11:00am – 2:00pm June 2 Thu. The Fiddler’s Invitational – Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest – Practice Round 1:30pm SG & Stag Dinner 7:00pm 3 Fri. The Fiddler’s Invitational – Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest – Rounds 1-3 (2 Courses) 8:00am TT & Dinner Dance 7:00pm 4 Sat. The Fiddler’s Invitational – Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest – Rounds 4-5 (2 Courses) 8:30am SG & Shootout of Flight Champions 2:30pm 5 Sun. RAIN DATE - The Fiddler’s Invitational Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest 10 Fri. Nine & Dine (River) 6:00pm SG 11 Sat. The Duet – Ladies' Member-Member Tournament (River) 8:30am SG 12 Sun. Three-Club Tournament (Meadow) 8:00am SG 16 Thu. Ladies’ 9-Hole Member-Guest (Meadow) 10:00am SG 18 Sat. Tough Day (54 Holes) 19 Sun. Father’s Day Family Golf Tournament (Meadow) 7:00am TT 12:00pm SG 20 Mon. USO Outing (3 Courses) (All Courses Closed) 10:00am SG 27 Mon. Kyle Flood Outing (3 Courses) (All Courses Closed) 12:00pm SG 29 Wed. Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Member-Guest Tournament (River) 1:00pm SG 33 July 4 Mon. Red, White & Blue (Forest) 8:00am SG 9 Sat. President’s Cup Member-Member Day 1 (River) 8:00am SG 10 Sun. President’s Cup Member-Member Day 2 (Forest) 8:00am SG 15 Fri. Nine & Dine (Forest) 5:30pm SG 16 Sat. Junior Club Championship (River) 2:00pm TT 21 Thu. Ladies’ 18-Hole Member-Guest (Forest) 9:00am SG 23 Sat. Junior/Senior Tournament (Forest) 28 Thu. Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Invitational (Meadow & Forest) 8:00am SG 10:00am SG August 6 Sat. The Moseley (Forest) 8:00am TT 7 Sun. Men’s Club Championship Round 1 (River) 8:00am TT 13 Sat. Men’s Club Championship Round 2 (Forest) 8:00am TT 14 Sun. Men’s Club Championship Round 3 & Flighted Finals (River) 7:00am TT 14 Sun. Men’s Club Championship Championship Flight Finals (Forest) 12:00pm 20 Sat. Ladies’ Club Championship (Forest) 8:00am TT 21 Sun. Family Golf Tournament (Meadow) 2:00pm SG 26 Fri. Day & Nite Golf (River) 5:30pm SG 28 Sun. Mixed Member-Guest (Couples) (Forest) 9:00am SG 31 Wed. Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Member-Guest 1:00pm SG Tournament (Meadow) 34 September 5 Mon. Labor Day Open (Forest) 8:00am SG 10 Sat. Men’s Senior Club Championship Day 1 (River) 10:00am TT 11 Sun. Men’s Senior Club Championship Day 2 (Meadow) 10:00am TT 13 Tue. L’Oreal Outing (3 Courses) (All Courses Closed) 17 Sat. The Solheim Cup Selection Party 18 Sun. The Solheim Cup (River) 9:00am SG 6:00pm 10:00am TT 23 Fri. Fiddler’s Cup Selection Party 6:00pm 24 Sat. Fiddler’s Cup – Day 1 (River) 9:00am SG 25 Sun. Fiddler’s Cup – Day 2 (Forest) 9:00am SG 28 Wed. Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Member-Guest Tournament (Forest) 1:00pm SG October 2 Sun. Couples’ Championship (River) 1:00pm SG 7 Fri. Nite Golf (Course TBD) 7:00pm SG 13 Thu. Ladies’ Closing Day & Dinner (River) 18 Holes 9 Holes Dinner 14 Fri. Men’s Closing Dinner 1:00pm SG 3:30pm SG 6:30pm 6:30pm 15 Sat. Men’s Closing Tournament Option 1 – (River) 9:00am SG 16 Sun. Men’s Closing Tournament Option 2 – (Forest) 9:00am SG November 26 Sat. Turkey Shootout (River) 10:00am SG December 3 Sat. Cross Country Golf (Course TBD) 31 Sat. Frosty Scramble (River) 10:00am SG 10:00am SG 35 2016 TOURNAMENTS • TPF represents the Tournament Prize Fund. The Tournament Prize Fund (TPF) is comprised of the “Game of the Day” on Saturdays throughout the season for both Men and Ladies. On Thursdays, Ladies will have a special event format to participate in. The format and the course of the “Game of the Day” will vary and will be posted in the Golf Shop prior to play on these days. There are also designated TPF events throughout the season in which both Men and Ladies may participate. The annual TPF charge is $150. In order to win Golf Shop credit, a Member must be in the prize fund (all core Golf Members will be billed for the prize fund in the spring. If a Member is not in the TPF and does wish to play in an event, they must either join TPF or pay the a la carte fee for that event. The TPF fee includes the establishment of a USGA handicap for the season). All participants in TPF events must have an established USGA Handicap in order to collect prizes. Non-core Members who have not been billed for the prize fund may join the prize fund and must notify the Golf Shop. The distribution of prize fund credit is limited to the Members who have registered. Only those having played in a group with two or more registered TPF participants are eligible to win any TPF prize. If more than one round is played on a tournament day, only the first round played is eligible for any TPF prize. For all TPF weekly events and tournaments, your score must be posted in the handicap computer by 5:00pm of the day played. If your score is not posted by 5:00pm, you will not receive any TPF prize payout and a penalty score will be posted for you. The USGA defines a penalty score as the lowest score of the last 20 scores posted. Players unable or not intending to play throughout a tournament may not enter the tournament. • In 2-person TPF weekly events, teams must be decided prior to starting play. • The Member Tees will be used as the primary tee for the basis of handicaps for the “Game of the Day” events on Saturdays and other events. An option to play from the White Tees is listed below. • Cart fees and, where applicable, Push Cart fees are not included in event pricing. These fees will be billed to the Member’s account. The Fiddler’s Invitational – Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest and Fiddler’s Pride One-Day Member-Guest Tournaments are examples of exceptions. 36 White Tee Policy: Male Members who wish to play from the White Tees for any scheduled Game of the Day or tournament when the Member Tees are used for the basis of handicaps may do so with advance notice to the Professional Staff, except the Moseley, the Championship Division of the Men’s and Senior Men’s Club Championships, and The Fiddler’s Invitational – Men’s Three-Day Member-Guest. In order to participate in other tournaments, including all weekend tournaments, players competing from the White Tees must adjust their handicaps by the difference in the course ratings from the Member Tee to the White Tee (i.e. deduct the appropriate number of strokes from their White Tee Course Handicap) in accordance with the USGA Handicap System Rules. Tournament Cancellation Policy: Members are allowed to cancel their tournament participation (with notice to the Professional Staff) within 24 hours one (1) time throughout the season. If a Member cancels within 24 hours more than once, the Professional Staff reserves the right to suspend tournament participation for the duration of the season. In addition, if a Member does not provide notice to the Professional Staff that he/she will not be participating, the same penalty may apply. • The Professional Staff will post scores for all Club- monitored events, which includes Ladies’ Days and Saturday Games of the Day. Any time a Member is given an official scorecard by the Professional Staff, his/her score will be posted for handicapping purposes. • The Professional Staff reserves the right to make tournament modifications based upon course conditions, availability, the size of field, safety, or weather conditions. • All scores for qualifying tournaments must be played on the same day and same course. Qualifying rounds must be played with another participant or a Professional Staff Member. • Certain trophies that are won throughout the season will be presented for ladies at the Ladies’ Closing Dinner on October 13th and for men at the Men’s Closing Dinner on October 14th. 37 GAME OF THE DAY INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMATS Each Saturday that there is a Game of the Day, any group with 2 or more TPF-registered members may participate in the game. One player in the group shall keep the scorecard for the game. On the scorecard, each player’s course handicap (for the course being played) and their allocation (depending on the percentage specific to the game) should be noted. This will allow the team/players to keep the score throughout the round pertaining to the game. An example would be if the game was Net 1 BB (Best Ball) of 2, each player’s handicap allocation based on 0% of their course handicap would be used to dot the card with strokes given based on the handicap ranking given on the scorecard. So if player “A” has a course handicap of 10, he/she would get 9 strokes for the round: 1 stroke on the 9 toughest holes. If player “B” has a course handicap of 20, he/she would get 18 strokes for the round: 1 stroke on each hole. At the completion of the round, the scorekeeper shall post the player’s names and the hole-by-hole team scores on the scoreboard in the Golf Shop. Net 1 BB (Best Ball) of 2 – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. Net 1 BB of 4 – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. Net 1 BB of 2 (Stableford) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score is used for allotting points. Points are awarded on the Net score as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 38 Net 1 BB of 4 (Stableford) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score is used for allotting points. Points are awarded on the Net score as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 Net 2 BB of 4 – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the two lowest Net scores of the group are combined, serving as the team score. Net 1 BB of 2 (Versus Par) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. This score is compared to par, with the team receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a team score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). Net 1 BB of 4 (Versus Par) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. This score is compared to par, with the team receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a team score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). Net 1 BB of 2 (Pro as your Partner) – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the partners serves as the team score. At the completion of the round, teams will check the hole by hole scores that a member of the Professional Staff has posted and use any individual hole scores that help the team. 39 Net 1 BB of 4 (Pro as your Partner) – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the low Net score of the group serves as the team score. At the completion of the round, teams will check the hole by hole scores that a member of the Professional Staff has posted and use any individual hole scores that help the team. 2 Person Net Points – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 2 players. Each partner will play his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, any player’s Net score earning points will count for the team score. Points are awarded on the Net score(s) as follows: Eagle – 4 Birdie – 3 Par – 2 Bogey – 1 Double Bogey or higher – 0 4 Person Net Points – (use 80% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each player on the team will play his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, any player’s Net score earning points will count for the team score. Points are awarded on the Net score(s) as follows: Eagle – 3 Birdie – 2 Par – 1 Bogey or higher – 0 Orange Ball – (use 90% of course handicap) Teams consist of 4 players. Each team will be given 2 orange golf balls (one as a back-up). Prior to play a rotation will be established where 1 player plays the orange golf ball for the hole. That player’s score will count in addition to the lowest score (Net) of the other 3 players on the team. Teams finishing the round with the orange golf ball will be given a bonus for not losing the ball(s). Individual Versus Par – (use 100% of course handicap) This is an individual game. Player plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. On each hole, the player’s score is compared to par, receiving a (-) for a Net score over par, a (+) for a Net score below par, and a (0) for a Net score of par. Each plus and minus is reconciled after the round to reach a total score (i.e. “+2” or “-4”). 40 Low Gross – (no handicap) This is an individual game. Player plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round. WEEKDAY WARRIORS Most weekdays throughout the season, the Weekday Warriors will have organized starting times (typically around noon) for those interested in a weekday game and camaraderie. Please check the Golf Shop for dates and times. 41 EVENT: THE TOP FIDDLE MEN’S SEASON-LONG POINTS RACE DATE: April 16 – September 11 FORMAT: This is the Men’s season-long points race comprised of 10 member events plus the TPF Game of the Day held on most Saturdays. The points will be given out based on a system of tiers, where more prestigious events are awarded more points. The Member who has accumulated the most points following the final event will be The Top Fiddle! In the event of a tie for The Top Fiddle, the winner will be the player with the highest average points per event. Please refer to www.FiddlersElbowCC.com for a complete listing of points breakdowns for each event listed below: Tier 1 The Founders’ Cup The Men’s Club Championship Tier 2 The Grace Cup The President’s Cup The Moseley Tier 3 Men’s Opening Tournament Three-Club Tournament Tough Day Red, White & Blue Junior/Senior Tournament Labor Day Open Tier 4 TPF Saturday Game of the Day *All Members will be awarded participation points if a higher amount of points is not won. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all male Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Trophy for The Top Fiddle plus Golf Shop credit for Top 5 finishers. 42 EVENT: THE TOP FIDDLE LADIES’ SEASON-LONG POINTS RACE DATE: April 16 – September 10 FORMAT: This is the Ladies’ season-long points race comprised of 8 member events plus the TPF Game of the Day held on most Thursdays and Saturdays. The points will be given out based on a system of tiers, where more prestigious events are awarded more points. The member who has accumulated the most points following the final event will be The Top Fiddle! In the event of a tie for The Top Fiddle, the winner will be the player with the highest average points per event. Please refer to www.FiddlersElbowCC.com for a complete listing of points breakdowns for each event listed below: Tier 1 The President’s Cup The Duet The Ladies’ Club Championship Tier 2 Ladies’ Opening Tournament Three-Club Tournament Tough Day Red, White & Blue Junior/Senior Tournament Labor Day Open Tier 3 TPF Thursday Game of the Day TPF Saturday Game of the Day *All Members will be awarded participation points if a higher amount of points is not won. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all female Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Trophy for The Top Fiddle plus Golf Shop credit for Top 5 finishers. 43 EVENT: MEN’S OPENING DINNER DATE: April 15 FORMAT: Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Dinner, Cigars and Scotch Tasting, Golf Shop Merchandise Raffle, and Table Prizes ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all adult male Golf Members. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least two days prior to the event. COST: $75 per person STARTING TIME: 6:30pm EVENT: MEN’S OPENING TOURNAMENT DATE: April 16 (Forest) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. Each team will consist of an A, B, C, D player paired by the Professional Staff. Each player’s drive must be used at least three times. (Playing as a threesome, format is subject to modification by the Professional Staff) TEES: Each player’s Course Handicap from the Member Tees on the Forest will determine the tees to be played: Black – 6 and under Blue – 7 to 20 White – 21 to 28 Green – 29 and above PAIRINGS: Blind draw by the Professional Staff. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all adult male Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Prizes for low foursomes plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 44 EVENT: LADIES' OPENING BRUNCH DATE: April 16 FORMAT: Brunch 10:00am – 12:00pm ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all adult female Golf Members. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least two days prior to the event. COST: $48 per person STARTING TIME: 10:00am EVENT: DEMO DAY DATE: April 16 (South Tee of the Practice Facility) FORMAT: Major manufacturers set up on the tee for complimentary trials and fittings of new equipment. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all Golf Members. No registration necessary. COST: Complimentary STARTING TIME: 11:00am – 5:00pm 45 EVENT: LADIES’ OPENING TOURNAMENT DATE: April 16 (Forest) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. 18-hole and 9-hole divisions. (Playing as a threesome, format is subject to modification by the Professional Staff) Established handicaps are not required, but will be applied by the Professional Staff where applicable for the Net Division. TEES: Green PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or contact the Golf Shop for assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all adult female Golf Members. PRIZES: Prizes for low foursomes plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 for 18 holes or $25 for 9 holes STARTING TIME: 18-hole & 9-hole: 1:00pm Shotgun EVENT: OPENING DINNER & GALA DATE: April 16 FORMAT: Cocktail hour, dinner and trunk show. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members and spouses. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least two days prior to the event. COST: $75 per person TIME: 7:00pm 46 EVENT: THURSDAY 9-HOLE SKINS GAME DATES: Every other Thursday from April 21st until October 8th (courses to be rotated). FORMAT: 9-hole Skins Game. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. You may register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com, but you may also enter the game on the day of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Prizes awarded for Skins (single lowest score on each hole for the field). COST: $20 per person includes entry for Skins Game. STARTING TIME: 5:00pm Tee Times 47 EVENT: THE FOUNDERS’ CUP MEMBER-MEMBER SEASON-LONG MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT DATES: Qualifying: April 30th (River) (Rain date: May 1st) Match Play: Round 1 – May 1st (Meadow) Round 2 – Completed by June 12th (Forest) Round 3 – Completed by July 17th (River) Round 4 – Completed by August 14th (Meadow) Finals – Completed by September 11th (Forest) (Dates for Rounds 2, 3, 4, and Finals to be mutually agreed upon by teams) A completion date for the matches must be scheduled, and the Golf Shop notified at least one week prior to the scheduled completion date. If no date is scheduled by this date, one or both teams may be eliminated. FORMAT: Qualifier (Stroke Play) – Low 32 teams qualify on the basis of Better Ball of Partners at 90% of handicap. Tournament (Match Play) – Better Ball of Partners at 100% of handicap and played off of the low player in each group (one flight of 32 teams). PAIRINGS: Select your own partner or contact the Golf Shop for assistance. For the Qualifier format only, if partners have an adjusted Course Handicap difference of more than 8 strokes, a reduction of 10% of each player’s handicap will be applied. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com no later than Wednesday the week of the event. The lowhandicap golfer on each team is designated the captain and responsible for scheduling the match. ELIGIBILITY: 48 Open to all male Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: Qualifier: Golf Shop credit for low teams. Winning team qualifies for the NJPGA Lincoln Pro-Am in the Fall. Match Play: Golf Shop credit for Champions, Runners-Up, and Semifinalists. Trophies for Champions and Runners-Up. COST: Qualifier: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person. Match Play: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person. STARTING TIME: Qualifying Round: 8:00am Shotgun Round 1: Golf Shop will assign tee times starting at 7:30am Rounds 2 through Finals: Tee times will be made at a mutually agreed upon date and time between the competing teams EVENT: NINE & DINE DATES: May 6 (Meadow) June 10 (River) July 15 (Forest) August 26 (see Day & Nite Golf) FORMAT: 9-hole Scramble. PAIRINGS: Members will play in foursomes. Men and Women welcome. Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. PRIZES: Prizes for low Gross team, low Net teams, and closest to pins. COST: $60 per person inclusive of prizes and a themed dinner buffet. STARTING TIME: May 6th 5:30pm Shotgun June 10th 6:00pm Shotgun July 15th 5:30pm Shotgun August 26th 5:30pm Shotgun 49 EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY– MOM PLAYS FREE DATE: May 8 FORMAT: Bring Mom out to play 9 or 18 holes PAIRINGS: Schedule your own tee time. ELIGIBILITY: All Golf Members may play with their Mom whether she is a Member or not. PRIZES: Priceless time with Mom. COST: Mom plays for free. Regular fees apply for others. STARTING TIME: Any time EVENT: THE GRACE CUP MEN’ S MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT DATES: May 14 (Forest) FORMAT: Round-Robin Match Play – Three 9-hole Better Ball of Partners matches. Flight Champions will compete in a Shootout to determine the Overall Champions and Overall Runners-Up. PAIRINGS: Select your own partner or request Golf Shop assistance. Teams will be flighted according to total team handicap index. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com no later than Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all male Golf Members with established handicaps. The field is limited to the first 52 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champions, Flight Champions, Flight Runners-Up, and closest to pins. COST: $125 per person includes tee gift, prizes, grill station snack and beverages, lunch buffet, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 50 EVENT: FIDDLER’S PRIDE ONE-DAY MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT DATES: May 26 (Forest) June 29 (River) *July 28 (see Fiddler’s One-Day Invitational) August 31 (Meadow) September 28 (Forest) FORMAT: Each Member may invite one or three guests. The Member will play a Better Ball of Partners format with each guest, and each foursome will compete in a Best Ball of 4 format. Play will be at 90% of handicap for both formats. There will be a Calloway Division for those without an official handicap. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursomes or ask to be paired with another group. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. Maximum field is 104 participants. PRIZES: In the Better Ball of partners format, Golf Shop credit will be awarded to low Net and Calloway teams. In the Best Ball of 4 format, Golf Shop credit will be awarded for low Gross, Net, and Calloway teams. Golf Shop credit will be awarded for closest to pins with separate divisions for Members and guests. At the dinner reception, the Professional Staff will have a Golf Shop Merchandise Raffle. COST: $150 per person inclusive of tee gift, prizes, lunch, prix-fixe dinner and beverages. *$200 per person on July 28 STARTING TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun. *10:00am Shotgun on July 28 51 EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY SKILLS CHALLENGE DATES: May 30 FORMAT: “Big Break” Style Contests. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for winners in each division (Men, Senior 50+, Women, Junior Boys & Girls). COST: $10 per entry with a maximum of three (3) attempts per contest. STARTING TIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm 52 EVENT: THE FIDDLER’S INVITATIONAL MEN’S THREE-DAY MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT DATES: June 2 – Practice Round followed by 7:00pm Stag Cocktail Party and Dinner June 3 – Three 9-hole Matches and 7:00pm Club Dinner with Entertainment June 4 – Two 9-hole Matches followed by a 2:30pm Shootout of Flight Champions and Awards Presentation FORMAT: Round-Robin Match Play – Five 9-hole matches within your flight (Better Ball of Partners format). Flight Champions will compete in a Shootout to determine the Overall Champions and Overall Runners-Up. PAIRINGS: Each Member invites one guest. Teams are flighted according to total team handicap index. Official registration forms will be mailed early in April. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis or by April 30. A maximum field is 96 teams. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all male Golf Members and guests with established handicaps. PRIZES: Prizes for Overall Champions, Overall RunnersUp, Flight Champions, Flight Runners-Up, and winners of special contests. COST: $1,050 per team includes prizes, food, and beverages. STARTING TIME: Thursday: 1:30pm Shotgun (Practice Round) Friday: 8:00am Tee Times Saturday: 8:30am Shotgun 53 EVENT: THE DUET LADIES' MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT DATE: June 11 (River) FORMAT: 18-hole Better Ball of Partners at 90% of handicap. PAIRINGS: Select your own partner or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female Golf Members with an established handicap. Maximum field is 36 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit will be awarded for low Gross teams, low Net teams, and closest to pins. COST: $60 per person STARTING TIME: 8:30am Shotgun EVENT: THREE-CLUB TOURNAMENT DATE: June 12 (Meadow) FORMAT: 1 Best Ball of 4 (100% of handicap) with a twist. Each player may select only 3 clubs + a putter to play with (no sharing of clubs). PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded for low Gross and Net teams, as well as the lowest Gross and Net combined team score. Closest to pin prizes on all par 3s. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 54 EVENT: LADIES’ 9-HOLE MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT DATE: June 16 (Meadow) FORMAT: Each Member may invite one or three guests. 4-person Scramble. Team handicaps will be determined by using 20% of the “A” player, 15% of the “B” player, 10% of the “C” player, and 5% of the “D” player. There will be a Calloway Division for teams in which one or more ladies do not have an official handicap. PAIRINGS: Invite 3 guests or ask to be paired with a twosome team. Official registration forms will be mailed early in April. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female Golf Members. A maximum field is 104 participants. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low Gross, Net, and Calloway teams plus special contests with separate divisions for Members and guests. COST: $100 per person inclusive of practice round with guest fee(s), tee gift, breakfast, and postgolf awards luncheon with beverages, prizes, and a Golf Shop Merchandise Raffle. There will be no greens fees for guests or guest fees for children to use the pool during the event. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Shotgun 55 EVENT: TOUGH DAY MARATHON DATES: June 18 (54 holes) FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play (100% of handicap) flighted by handicap index with play over the Forest, River, and Meadow. PAIRINGS: Select your own threesome or request golf shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Flight Champions, Flight Runners-Up, and closest to pins. Certificates of Completion for all Members who finish the event. COST: TPF Members – $60; Others – $95. Entry fee includes a snack and beverage station after every 9 holes. STARTING TIME: 7:00am Tee Times 56 EVENT: FATHER’S DAY FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE: June 19 (Meadow) FORMAT: 18-hole Scramble. Team handicaps will be determined by combining 20% of the “A” player, 15% of the “B” player, 10% of the “C” player, and 5% of the “D” player. PAIRINGS: Each father may play with his child/grandchild or more than one of his children/grandchildren. Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members and junior golfers. Participants with established handicaps will be flighted by the junior golfer’s age. Participants without an established handicap will be entered into a Calloway Division. PRIZES: Golf Shop Credit for low Gross and Net teams in each division plus closest to pins. COST: $20 per person. STARTING TIME: 12:00pm Shotgun 57 EVENT: RED, WHITE & BLUE TOURNAMENT DATES: July 4 (Forest) FORMAT: 4-Ball Stroke Play (1 Best Ball of 4) using 80% of handicap. Hole 1 tee off Green tee, Hole 2 tee off White tee, Hole 3 tee off Blue tee, etc. Ladies will participate from an additional tee option. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low Gross and Net teams plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 58 EVENT: THE PRESIDENT’S CUP MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT DATES: July 9 & 10 FORMAT: 36 holes of Stroke Play with 4 different formats. Round 1 (River Holes 1-9): Scramble with team handicaps determined by combining 35% of the low-handicap player with 15% of the high- handicap player. Round 2 (River Holes 10-18): Pinehurst with team handicaps determined by combining 60% of the low-handicap player with 40% of the high-handicap player. Round 3 (Forest Holes 1-9): Better Ball of Partners at 90% of handicap. Round 4 (Forest Holes 10-18): Alternate Shot using 40% of the team’s combined handicap. In the case of a tie for Overall Champions or Overall Runners-Up, a match of cards will be used starting with the Better Ball of Partners format, followed by the Alternate Shot format (if necessary). If a tie still exists, a sudden death match of cards will be used starting with the 18th hole from Sunday’s round. PAIRINGS: Select your own partner or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with established handicaps. A maximum field is 52 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Gross and Net teams, as well as low rounds in each format and closest to pins. Trophies for Overall Champions and Runners-Up. COST: $125 per person inclusive of prizes, grill station lunch (both days), post-golf buffet reception and open bar. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun on Saturday & Sunday 59 EVENT: JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: July 16 (River) FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play. 18-hole and 9-hole divisions (separate for Boys & Girls). PAIRINGS: Tee times will be assigned. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members who are tournamentready up to current year graduates of high school. PRIZES: Trophies for Champions and Runners-Up in each division. COST: No additional cost. STARTING TIME: 2:00pm Tee Times EVENT: LADIES’ 18-HOLE MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT DATES: July 21 (Forest) FORMAT: 2-person Shamble PAIRINGS: You may request to be paired with a twosome team. Official registration forms will be mailed early in April. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female Golf Members and guests with established handicap indexes. A maximum field is 52 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low Gross and Net teams plus special contests with separate divisions for Members and guests. COST: $200 per person inclusive of practice round with guest fee, tee gift, breakfast, send-off snack, on-course snack, and post-golf awards luncheon with beverages, prizes, and a Golf Shop Merchandise Raffle. There will be no guest fees for children to use the pool during the event. STARTING TIME: 9:00am Shotgun 60 EVENT: JUNIOR/SENIOR TOURNAMENT DATES: July 23 (Forest) FORMAT: 18 holes of Stroke Play with two different 2person formats. Round 1 (Holes 1-9): Pinehurst with team handicaps determined by combining 60% of the low-handicap player with 40% of the high-handicap player. Round 2 (Holes 10-18): Shamble using 90% of each player’s course handicap. PAIRINGS: 1 team member must be 50 years or older as of July 23rd and 1 team member must be younger than 50 years old as of July 23rd. To avoid an uneven number of Juniors to pair with Seniors or vice versa, it is highly recommended that you sign up with your partner for this event. You are welcome to sign up individually, but please note that if you sign up individually, your spot in the event is not guaranteed. Teams can be comprised using 2 males, 2 females, or 1 male and 1 female. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all adult Golf Members with established handicaps. A maximum field is 52 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champions and Overall Net Champions, as well as low rounds in each format and closest to pins. COST: $60 per person inclusive of prizes and grill station lunch after 9 holes. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 61 EVENT: FIDDLER’S ONE-DAY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES: July 28 (Meadow & Forest) FORMAT: Round-Robin Match Play – Three 9-hole Better Ball of Partners matches. Flight Champions will compete in a Shootout to determine the Overall Champions and Overall Runners-Up. PAIRINGS: Each Member invites one guest. Teams will be flighted according to total team handicap index. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members and guests with established handicap indexes. A maximum field is 24 teams. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champions, Flight Runners-Up, Overall Runners-Up, Flight Champions, and closest to the pin winners. COST: $200 per person inclusive of a tee gift, prizes, breakfast, lunch, grill station snack, dinner, and beverages. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Shotgun 62 EVENT: THE MOSELEY – MEN’S OFFICIAL NET CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: August 6 (Forest) FORMAT: 18 holes of Stroke Play at 100% of handicap from the Member Tees. NOTE: Those wishing to compete in the Championship Flight of The Club Championship must qualify by playing in The Moseley. 15 spots will be available and are seeded using Gross scores. The 2015 Club Champion is exempt from qualifying and will be the automatic #1 seed. PAIRINGS: Threesome tee times will be assigned according to handicap index, with the lowest index teeing off first. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: All male Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for the low Gross score and the Top 30% of the Net scores. Trophies for Gross and Net Champions will be awarded at the Men’s Closing Dinner. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $50 per person. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Tee Times 63 EVENT: THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MEN’S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: August 7, 13 & 14 (River & Forest) FORMAT: The Championship Flight plays from the Black Tees at scratch. Seedings in the Championship Flight are determined by the qualifying scores from The Moseley. The 2015 Club Champion is exempt from qualifying and will be the automatic #1 seed. All other Flights will be determined by handicap index (no qualifying necessary) and will play matches using 100% of handicaps. Lower-handicap flights will play matches from the Blue Tees and higher- handicap flights will play matches from the White Tees. PAIRINGS: Seedings based on handicap index within each flight. The matches and pairings will be dependent upon the seeding brackets. The number of flights is determined by participation. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Championship Flight – Moseley qualifiers. Handicapped Flights – all male Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champion, Overall Runner-Up, Flight Champions, and Flight Runners-Up. Trophies will be awarded to the Overall Champion, Overall Runner-Up, and Flight Champions at the Men’s Closing Dinner. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $50 per person. STARTING TIME: 8/7: 8:00am Tee Times 8/13: 8:00am Tee Times 8/14: 7:00am Tee Times 8/14 (Championship Match): 12:00pm 64 EVENT: LADIES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: August 20 (Forest) FORMAT: 9 or 18 holes of Stroke Play flighted by handicap index. PAIRINGS: Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. Threesome tee times will be assigned. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female Golf Members with an established handicap. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champion, Overall Net Champion, Flight Champions, and Flight Runners-Up. Trophies will be awarded for these same winners at the Ladies’ Closing Dinner. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $30 per person for 18-Hole participants and $20 per person for 9-Hole participants. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Tee Times EVENT: FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE: August 21 (Meadow) FORMAT: 9-hole, 4-person Scramble. Junior golfers will be assigned a tee location based on skill level and/or age. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or ask to be paired with others. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to Golf Members and their immediate family members. There will be no greens fees for guests. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low Gross teams, as well as longest drives and closest to pins for junior golfers per tee location. COST: $20 per person. STARTING TIME: 2:00pm Shotgun 65 EVENT: DAY & NITE GOLF DATE: August 26 (River) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. 9 holes in the daylight (with carts) followed by dinner and beverages. Nite Golf begins when the sun sets (walking only). In case of a tie, there will be a Putt-Off to determine 1st Place. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. A maximum field is 48 players. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams determined by combining Day Golf score with Nite Golf score. COST: $100 per person inclusive of a send-off snack, dinner, and post-golf snacks/beverages. STARTING TIME: 5:30pm Shotgun 66 EVENT: MIXED MEMBER-GUEST (COUPLES) DATES: August 28 (Forest) FORMAT: 2 Best Balls of 4 with handicaps of 90% for Men and 95% for Women. PAIRINGS: Each Member couple will play with their guest couple. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members and guests with established handicap indexes. Those Members and guests who have handicaps over 36 may participate, but the maximum allowable handicap for the tournament is 36 for men and 40 for women. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for the low Gross team, top foursomes in a Net division, and closest to pins with separate divisions for Members and guests. COST: $150 per person inclusive of prizes, breakfast, a grill station snack, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and beverages. STARTING TIME: 9:00am Shotgun 67 EVENT: LABOR DAY OPEN DATE: September 5 (Forest) FORMAT: Team Points (80% of handicap): The Net score of each teammate is awarded a point total every hole: Par = ½ point, Birdie = 1 point, Eagle = 2 points, and Double Eagle = 3 points. The combined point total of all four teammates is the team score for each hole. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for teams with the highest point totals plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – *$20; Others – *$40 per person. *$20 per person will be donated to the “Folds of Honor Foundation” in correspondence with Patriot Golf Day which raises education funds for family members of wounded or lost men and women of the armed forces. STARTING TIME: 8:00am Shotgun 68 EVENT: MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: September 10 & 11 (River & Meadow) FORMAT: 36 holes of Individual Stroke Play at 100% of handicap. Ages 50-59 play from the Member Tees. Ages 60 and older play from the White Tees. NOTE: You must play from the Member Tees in the event to be officially considered "The 2016 FECC Senior Club Champion" PAIRINGS: Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. Threesome tee times will be assigned. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all male Golf Members 50 years and older as of September 10, 2016. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for Overall Champion and Overall Net Champion plus the Top 30% in each age group (50-59, 60-69, and 70+). Trophies for Overall Champion, Overall Super Senior Champion, Overall Net Champion, and Overall Super Senior Net Champion will be presented at the Men’s Closing Dinner. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $60 per person. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Tee Times both days 69 EVENT: THE SOLHEIM CUP DATES: September 17 & 18 (River) FORMAT: 18 holes with 3 different Match Play formats. Holes 1-6: 2-Person Alternate Shot at 50% of the team’s combined handicaps. Holes 7-12: Better Ball of Partners at 100% of handicap. Holes 13-18: Individual Matches at 100% of handicap. All matches will be worth 1 point. In addition, points will be awarded for special contests throughout the day. UNIFORMS: Team 1 – Team U.S.A. Team 2 – Team Europe PAIRINGS: Returning participants will remain on their respective teams. New participants will be drawn onto teams via a draft on Saturday, September 17th at the Selection Party hosted by the Professional Staff at 6:00pm in the Ladies’ Locker Room. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: The Solheim Cup and bragging rights!!! COST: TPF Members – $60; Others – $90 per person inclusive of a team uniform, wine and snacks at the Selection Party, and a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception with drinks. STARTING TIME: 9 /17 – 6:00pm (Selection Party) 9/18 – 10:00am Tee Times 70 EVENT: THE FIDDLER’S CUP DATES: September 23, 24 and 25 (River & Forest) FORMAT: Ryder Cup Match Play Tournament. Day 1: First 9 holes will be Better Ball of Partners at 100% of handicap. Second 9 holes will be Alternate Shot at 50% of the team’s combined handicaps. Day 2: First and Second 9 holes will be Individual Matches at 100% of handicap. All matches will be worth 1 point. In the case of a tie for total team points, the captains and the low-handicap Member on each team will play Better Ball of Partners in sudden death on the River using Holes 1, 8, then 9 until a winner has been determined. No handicap strokes will apply. UNIFORMS: Team 1 – Blue Shirts Team 2 – White Shirts PAIRINGS: Returning participants will remain on their respective teams. New participants will be drawn onto teams via a draft on Friday, September 23rd at the Selection Party hosted by the Professional Staff at 6:00pm on the Putting Green near the Golf Shop. The Professional Staff will determine all pairings and matches based on handicap. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all male Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: The Fiddler’s Cup and bragging rights!!! COST: TPF Members – $100; Others – $140 per person inclusive of a team shirt and hat, beer and snacks at the Selection Party, a grill station lunch on Saturday and Sunday and a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception with beer and wine. STARTING TIME: 9/23 – 6:00pm (Selection Party) 9/24 – 9:00am Shotgun 9/25 – 9:00am Shotgun 71 EVENT: COUPLES’ CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: October 2 (River) FORMAT: 18-hole, 2-person Scramble with team handicaps determined by combining 35% of the low-handicap player with 15% of the high-handicap player. PAIRINGS: Each Member will play with their spouse or significant other. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members and their spouse or significant other with established handicaps. Those participants who have handicaps over 36 may participate, but the maximum allowable handicap for the tournament is 36 for men and 40 for women. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for the low Gross team and low Net teams. COST: $40 per person inclusive of prizes and Fiddler’s Family Night buffet for dinner. STARTING TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun EVENT: NITE GOLF DATE: October 7 (Course TBD) FORMAT: 5-person Scramble (walking only). In case of a tie, there will be a Putt-Off to determine 1st Place. PAIRINGS: Select your own fivesome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. A maximum field is 50 players. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams. COST: $75 per person includes a pizza party, beer, wine, soda, and prizes. STARTING TIME: 7:00pm Shotgun 72 EVENT: LADIES’ CLOSING DAY & DINNER OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUNDRAISER DATE: October 13 (River) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. 18-hole and 9-hole divisions. (Playing as a threesome, format is subject to modification by the Professional Staff) Established handicaps are not required, but will be applied by the Professional Staff where applicable for the Net Division. TEES: Green AIRINGS: Select your own foursome or contact the Golf Shop for assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least one week prior to the event. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all female Golf Members. PRIZES: Prizes for low foursomes plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – *$25; Others – *$55 for 18hole participants and *$45 for 9-hole participants. *$25 per person will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Research Dinner: $75.00 per person. STARTING TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun – 18-hole participants 3:30pm Shotgun – 9-hole participants 6:30pm Season-Ending Awards & Dinner 73 EVENT: MEN’S CLOSING DINNER DATE: October 14 FORMAT: Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Dinner, and Cigars. The Professional Staff will be awarding the trophies won throughout the season. There will also be a Golf Shop Merchandise Raffle. ELlGlBILlTY: Open to all adult male Golf Members. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com at least two days prior to the event. COST: $75 per person STARTING TIME: 6:30pm EVENT: MEN’S CLOSING TOURNAMENT DATE: October 15 (River) or 16 (Forest) FORMAT: 1 Best Ball of 4 on par 5s, 2 Best Balls of 4 on par 4s, 3 Best Balls of 4 on par 3s, and all 4 balls on holes #9 and #18. All play is at 90% of handicap. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all male Golf Members with established handicaps. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams plus closest to pins. COST: TPF Members – no additional fee; Others – $35 per person STARTING TIME: 9:00am Shotgun 74 EVENT: THE TURKEY SHOOTOUT DATE: November 26 (River) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. Handicaps will be determined by combining 20% of the “A” player, 15% of the “B” player, 10% of the “C” player, and 5% of the “D” player. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams. COST: $20 per person. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Shotgun (weather permitting) EVENT: CROSS-COUNTRY GOLF DATE: December 3 (Course TBD) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. Handicaps will be determined by combining 20% of the “A” player, 15% of the “B” player, 10% of the “C” player, and 5% of the “D” player. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members with established handicaps. A maximum field is 68 players. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams. COST: $20 per person. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Shotgun (weather permitting) 75 EVENT: FROSTY SCRAMBLE DATE: December 31 (River) FORMAT: 4-person Scramble. No handicaps. PAIRINGS: Select your own foursome or request Golf Shop assistance. Please register in the Golf Shop or on www.FiddlersElbowCC.com by Wednesday the week of the event. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Golf Members. PRIZES: Golf Shop credit for low teams. COST: $30 per person includes prizes and post-golf hors d’oeuvres. STARTING TIME: 10:00am Shotgun (weather permitting) 76 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248, Far Hills, NJ 07931-0248 Street Address: 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd. Bedminster Twp., NJ 07921 Telephone Numbers: Main: (908) 439-2123 Golf Shop: (908) 439-2513 Golf Course Maintenance: (908) 439-2428 Fax Numbers: Business Office: (908) 439-3225 Events Management: (908) 439-3741 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fiddlerselbowcc.com
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