Tournament of Champions LOI

 CHAMORRO GOLF CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE

MONTHLY/ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPION (TOC)

LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

 

                                                                                                                                    August 2016

 

1.  PURPOSE:  To provide a golf event that offers an opportunity for a fun and competitive golf tournament for members. The intent is to promote camaraderie while recognizing and rewarding outstanding players monthly, culminating with annual club TOC. 2.  OBJECTIVES:

      a.    Establish a competitive golf tournament in an even scale (NET), where members have an 

      opportunity to compete with other members. Members can learn from each other about the rules

      and etiquettes of golf, and applying them during a tournament.

   b.   Recognize and reward the Monthly/Annual TOC champions and other members at the                      

             Club’s Annual Dinner Awards Banquet.

 

            c.   This is club sponsored event.  Maximum participation is encouraged.  Invitation is open for  

              non member as “guest”.

 

3.    FORMAT:   Stroke Play - Full handicap. Callaway system will be applied for member without CGCWS handicap.  In addition, a modified style FedEx point system will be applied for Annual Club Championship

 

       4.  SCHEDULE:

 

a.   Monthly TOC.  Competitive play begins on 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of each month from September, October and March thru August (excluding November thru February).

 

(1)  Cash and points awarded to top 5 places.  Payout guide below; 

 

 

                       1^st PLACE = 40% of total plus 25 points

                       2^ND = 30%, plus 20 points

                       3^RD = 15% plus 15 points

                       4^TH = 10%/ plus 10 points

                       5^TH = 5% plus 5 points

 

                   NOTE:  Members not placing top 5 receive 2 points per round (max of 4 per month).

 

(2)  Members placing top 5 will receive their cash award at completion of 2^nd round.

 

(3)  Multiple Monthly TOC Champion will be awarded additional 50 points.

 

b.   Annual playoff.  Upon completion of August TOC, two-round playoff will be played on the 3^rd and 4^th Sunday.  Points will be awarded per below.  

 

                           1^st – 100 pts, 2^nd – 90, 3^rd – 80, 4^th – 70, 5^th – 60, 6^th – 50, 7^th – 40, 8^th – 30,                                                 

                           9^th – 20 and 10^th – 10.  5 points for all others.  No-show receives no credit.

 

(1)  Member with most points earned during MONTHLY TOCs and Annual PLAYOFF will receive the Annual TOC Championship award.

 

(2)  Tournament Director will setup first round foursomes in random order.  Results of first round net score will determine the pairing of foursomes for second round.

 

              5.     FEES:

 

a.   Monthly TOC fee is $5.00.

Note: Fee not assessed if member is not available for 1^st round.

 

b.   Annual TOC fee is $5.00.

Note: Member not available for 1^st round of Monthly TOC will be assessed $5.00 and held for Annual TOC.

Note: Member has option of paying fee “in full” at beginning of TOC schedule.

 

c.   Playoff fee is $10.00 per round.  No show will be assessed $10.00.

Note: Member has option of paying fee “in full” at beginning of TOC schedule.

 

d.   Annual and Playoff fees will be managed by Tournament Director and deposited with club monthly dues and accounted for by Club Treasurer.

 

             e.   Member must be current with dues and fees to be eligible for Annual TOC prizes.

 

 

   6.  ANNUAL TOC AWARD/PRIZE DISTRIBUTION:

 

a.   At our Club Annual Dinner Awards Banquet, cash prizes will be awarded for all members.  Members placing 10 (plus ties) will receive 55% of monies from Annual TOC Fund and remaining members will equally receive 45%.  See below for top 10 distribution breakdown:

                       

                        1^st = 22%, 2^nd = 15%, 3^rd = 13%, 4^th = 11%, 5^th = 9%, 6^th = 8%, 7^th = 7%, 8^th = 6%, 9^th =                           5%, 10^th = 4%.

 

b.   The Annual TOC Club Champion will be presented the “Championship Plaque”.  Plaque will have names of all Monthly TOC Champions inscribed.

 

    7.     HANDICAP:   Handicap will be established for each member using 10 lowest scores from 20 rounds of play.  Score cards from each club sponsored tournament round will be provided to the Club Handicap Chairman.  The chairman is tasked to maintain the handicap roster and provide monthly update.  Handicap will be applied each month during Monthly TOC.  The same handicap will be applied for the Annual TOC Playoff Championship finals. 

 

    8.     LOCAL RULES:  “Summer/Winter play” apply as designated by course management. 

 

 

9.     TOURNAMENT FEES AND ACCOUNTING:  Tournament Director will collect, manage and account for all tournament fees and provide to Club Treasurer for deposit with club monthly dues. 

 

10. TIE-BREAKER: In the event of a tie score, matching of scorecards will be used to determine 

the winner. Following applies:

 

         a.   Last nine holes played (10-18), ½ of handicap is deducted.

 

         b.   If still tie, use last six holes played (13-18), 1/3 of handicap is deducted.

 

         c.   Last three holes played (16-18), 1/6 of handicap deducted.

 

             d.   18th Hole

 

             e.   Front nine holes played, ½ of handicap.

 

11. HOLE-IN-ONE AWARD.  During any club event/outing, a member scoring an ACE will be presented a check ($10 from each member).  Each member is obligated to pay the club treasurer additional $10 at next monthly dues collection.  An ACE is not limited to one per round and can be awarded twice or more the same day.  The member will be recognized during the Club’s Annual Dinner Awards banquet.

       

  

 

CHAMORRO GOLF CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE

 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPION (TOC)

LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (LOI)

 

 

                                                                                                                                     July 5, 2014

 

 

1.  PURPOSE:  To provide a golf event that offers an opportunity for a fun and competitive golf tournament for members. The intent is to promote camaraderie while recognizing and rewarding outstanding players monthly, culminating with annual club TOC.

 

2.  OBJECTIVES:

 

      a.    Establish a competitive golf tournament in an even scale (NET), where members have an 

      opportunity to compete with other members. Members can learn from each other about the rules

      and etiquettes of golf, and apply them during a tournament.

 

             b.   Recognize and reward the Monthly/Annual TOC champions and other members at the                      

             Club’s Annual Dinner Awards Banquet.

 

             c.   This is club sponsored event.  Maximum participation is encouraged.  Invitation is open for  

              non member as “guest”.

 

3.    FORMAT:   Stroke Play - Full handicap. Callaway system will be applied for member without CGCWS handicap.  In addition, a modified style FedEx point system will be applied for Annual Club Championship

 

       4.  SCHEDULE:

 

a.     Monthly TOC.  Competitive play begins on 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of each month from September, October and March thru August (excluding November thru February).

 

(1)   Cash and points awarded to top 5 places.  Payout guide below:

 

 

                       1^st PLACE = 40% of  monthly pot plus 25 points

                       2^ND = 30%, plus 20 points

                       3^RD = 15% plus 15 points

                       4^TH = 10%/ plus 10 points

                       5^TH = 5% plus 5 points

 

                   NOTE:  Members not placing top 5 will receive 2 points per round (max of 4 per month).

 

(2)  Top 5 will receive their cash award at completion of 2^nd round.

 

(3)  Additional 50 points will be awarded to multiple TOC winner.

 

b.     Annual playoff.  Two-round playoff will follow upon completion of August TOC.   Points only  will be awarded after every  round.  Breakdown of points below.  

 

                           1^st – 100 pts, 2^nd – 90, 3^rd – 80, 4^th – 70, 5^th – 60, 6^th – 50, 7^th – 40, 8^th – 30,                                                 

                           9^th – 20 and 10^th – 10.  5 points for all others.  No-show receives no credit.

 

(1)  Member with most points earned during MONTHLY TOCs and Annual PLAYOFF will be declared and awarded “Annual TOC” Champion.

 

(2)   Tournament Director/committee will setup first & second round foursomes in random order. 

 

              5.     FEES:

 

a.     Monthly TOC fee is $5.00

 

b.     Annual TOC fund is $5.00.

 

c.      Playoff fee is $5.00 per round.  No show will be assessed $5.00.

 

d.     Fees will be managed by Club Treasurer and Tournament Director.

            

e.   Member not available for first round of Monthly TOC, regardless of reason (out of state/ill, etc.) will be assessed $5.00 to be applied towards the Annual TOC fund.

 

             f.   Member must be current with dues and fees to be eligible for Annual TOC prizes.

 

 

   6.  ANNUAL TOC AWARD/PRIZE DISTRIBUTION:

 

a.     At our Club Annual Dinner Awards Banquet, cash prizes will be awarded to all members.  Members placing top 10 (tie-breaker applied) will receive 55% of monies from Annual TOC Fund and remaining members will equally receive remaining 45%.   Top 10 distribution breakdown:

   

                        1^st =  22%, 2^nd = 15%, 3^rd = 13%, 4^th = 11%, 5^th = 9%, 6^th = 8%, 7^th = 7%, 8^th = 6%, 9^th =                              5%, 10^th = 4%.

 

b.     The Annual TOC Club Champion will also be presented the “Championship Plaque”.  Plaque will have names of all Monthly TOC Champions inscribed.

 

    7.     HANDICAP:   Handicap will be established for each member using 10 lowest scores from 20 rounds of play.  Score cards from each club sponsored tournament round will be provided to the Club Handicap Chairman.  The chairman is tasked to maintain the handicap roster and provide monthly update.  Handicap will be applied each month during Monthly TOC.  The most current handicap will be applied for the Annual TOC Playoff Championship finals. 

 

    8.     LOCAL RULES:  Winter rules will apply throughout the year.  

 

 

9.     TOURNAMENT FEES AND ACCOUNTING:  The Club Treasurer and Tournament Director will manage and account for all tournament fees and provide status at monthly meetings.

 

10. TIE-BREAKER: In the event of a tie score, matching of scorecards will be used to determine 

the winner. Following applies:

 

         a.   Last nine holes played (10-18), ½ of handicap is deducted.

 

         b.   If still tie, use last six holes played (13-18), 1/3 of handicap is deducted.

 

         c.   Last three holes played (16-18), 1/6 of handicap deducted.

 

             d.   18th Hole

 

             e.   Front nine holes played, ½ of handicap.

 

11. HOLE-IN-ONE AWARD.  During any club event/outing, a member scoring an ACE will be presented a check ($10 from each member).  Each member is obligated to pay the club treasurer additional $10 at next monthly dues collection.  An ACE is not limited to one per round and can be awarded twice or more the same day.  The member will be recognized during the Club’s Annual Dinner Awards banquet.