1 Kennedy Men’s Club P.O. Box 371031 Denver, CO 80237 www.kennedymensclub.com 2017 General Information and Tournament Packet If you are a returning member, your membership renewal confirms that we have one of the top golf organizations in the area. You can expect the same well-run events and fair handicapping system you have experienced in the past. You will also see most of the same faces from last year. If you are a new member – Welcome! Please don’t be bashful about introducing yourself or asking questions about our operations. One of the very special things about our club is the camaraderie and our enthusiasm to include new members. You will find our handicapping system to be well controlled and honest, which makes for equitable competition regardless of your experience or playing ability. Again, welcome. If you have not already signed up for the club, you will find a 2017 Club Membership Entry Form on Page 11 of this packet. THE COMMITTEE: The Committee consists of eight veteran members – six elected, the Webmaster and our club’s founder, Emeritus Ken Doby. Your 2017 Kennedy Men’s Club Committee consists of: President – Jim Biederman 303-238-5947 [email protected]Vice President – Chris Strubel 303-986-0985 [email protected]Handicap Chairman – James Eck Jr. 720-201-5814 [email protected]Co-Tournament Chairman – Michael Boling 303-929-8595 [email protected]Co-Tournament Chairman – Bob Grassia 303-888-9673 [email protected]Treasurer – Steve Lacks 303-919-3011 [email protected]Webmaster – Rob Stokes 303-973-2632 [email protected]Emeritus – Ken Doby 303-368-7290 [email protected]The Committee is responsible for all functions of the Club, including: Organization and operation of all tournaments All financial matters concerning the Club Establishing policies and future direction of the Club Selecting the Denver Cup Team Selecting the CGA interclub event Resolving Rules Issues for tournaments Organization of banquets, picnics, calcuttas and awards ceremonies Act as a sounding board for member input Your input is always welcomed and your participation in our events is appreciated. We usually hold a Committee meeting a few times a year (mainly in the winter) at Kennedy. Anyone is most welcome to join us. Check with a committee member in advance to make sure we’ll be meeting.
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Kennedy Men’s Club P.O. Box 371031
Denver, CO 80237
www.kennedymensclub.com
2017 General Information and Tournament Packet
If you are a returning member, your membership renewal confirms that we have one of the top golf
organizations in the area. You can expect the same well-run events and fair handicapping system you have
experienced in the past. You will also see most of the same faces from last year.
If you are a new member – Welcome! Please don’t be bashful about introducing yourself or asking questions
about our operations. One of the very special things about our club is the camaraderie and our enthusiasm to
include new members. You will find our handicapping system to be well controlled and honest, which makes
for equitable competition regardless of your experience or playing ability. Again, welcome.
If you have not already signed up for the club, you will find a 2017 Club Membership Entry Form on
Page 11 of this packet.
THE COMMITTEE: The Committee consists of eight veteran members – six elected, the Webmaster and our club’s founder,
Emeritus Ken Doby. Your 2017 Kennedy Men’s Club Committee consists of:
In addition to the payouts, there are cash pots for other contests during each event. These are not funded through
membership dues and require additional entry fees. For each tournament, there will be one or all of the following
side pots:
Flighted Low Gross ($5 entry) - Top 3 Low Gross scores (no handicap) in each flight will win.
Flighted Low Net ($5 entry
Top 3 Low Net scores in each flight will win.
Closest to the Pin ($2 entry) FLIGHTED
On all 4 of the par 3’s, closest ball (on the green) to the pin wins. A and B flights will be combined on two
Par 3’s and have a BLUE SIGN, C and D flights will be combined on two Par 3’s and have a YELLOW
SIGN. If you did not enter this contest, PLEASE DO NOT sign or move the signs on the course.
Long Drive ($3 entry) FLIGHTED
Longest Drive that comes to rest in the fairway wins. If you did not enter this contest, PLEASE DO NOT
sign or move this sign on the course. The Daily Tournament Rules Sheet at the Check-In table will inform
you what hole the long drive contest will be on. A and B flights will be combined and have a BLUE SIGN,
C and D flights will be combined and have a YELLOW SIGN.
IF YOU HAVE ENTERED THIS CONTEST, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ONLY WRITE YOUR
NAME ON THE SIGN FROM YOUR FLIGHT.
Flighted Skins ($5 entry).
Within your flight, get the lowest score on a hole(s) and win a skin(s) Skins will be designated either Gross
or Net for each tournament. Senior Flight is Net.
Hole-In-One Insurance ($1 entry).
Get a hole in one and win the hole in one pot. NOTE: The Hole in one contest is only valid in REGULAR
Kennedy Men’s Club Tournaments at Kennedy and Wellshire.
Day Money ($5 entry-PER DAY).
Top 3 scores in each flight will win. NOTE: only applies to the three, two-day events.
Cash payouts will be available at the completion of scoring or at the check-in table of the next tournament you
participate in.
MOUNTAIN GOLF TRIP
This event will take place on July 29th
at Grand Lake golf course in Grand Lake, CO. ALL ARE WELCOME
(friends and family) to participate in this fun day in the mountains. The format of this tournament will be a 2-
person Better Ball. You can pick your partner or have the Committee assign you one. We encourage members to
bring as many family members and friends as you wish. See page 21 or if you have any questions, contact Chris
Strubel (See Pg. 1) for more information.
SENIOR FLIGHTS ADDED
This year there will be six events that will have a Senior Flight. The Senior Flight will be played from the Silver
Tees. The number of entrants using Net scores will determine skins winners.
CLUB CHAMPION ELIGIBILITY
**New this year – The person who shoots the Lowest Gross score will be designated as The Kennedy Men’s Club
- Club Champion. He must have played a minimum of three tournaments prior to signing up for the Club
Championship played on August 12th
and 13th
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Kennedy Men’s Club Local Rules
Aeration Holes – If a ball comes to rest in an aeration hole, the player may, without penalty, lift the ball and clean it. Anywhere “through
the green”, the player shall drop the ball as near as possible to where it lay, but not nearer the hole. On the putting green, the player shall place
the ball at the nearest spot not nearer the hole, which avoids the situation.
Embedded Ball - Anywhere “through the green” a ball which is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground may be lifted without
penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to the spot it lay but not nearer the hole (See Rule 20).
“Through the green” is the whole area of the course except:
1) Teeing ground and putting green of the Hole being played;
2) All Hazards on the Course.
Ball Out of Bounds - If it is reasonable that a Player’s ball may be out of bounds, the Player should play a provisional ball (do not forget to
announce that it is a provisional ball before you hit it). When playing with the Kennedy Men’s Club only, if a player discovers his ball is out
of bounds and he didn’t play a provisional ball, he may drop within two club lengths of the area where his fellow competitors deem the ball
may have last crossed the out of bounds line and add a Penalty of 2 Strokes.
Lost Ball - If it is reasonable that a Player’s ball may be lost in bounds or outside of a hazard, the Player should play a provisional ball (do
not forget to announce that it is a provisional ball before you hit it). When playing with the Kennedy Men’s Club only. If a player discovers
his ball is lost and it is probable that the ball did not go out of bounds or into a hazard, he may play it as an unplayable ball from the spot where
his fellow competitors deem the ball may be lost and add a Penalty of 1 Stroke. All options under the unplayable ball rule apply (Rule 28). If
you hit a provisional and you don’t find your ball, play the provisional. You have five minutes to look for a lost ball.
When In Doubt - Many times on the course, situations arise where a player or group is not certain of a ruling or how a player should
proceed in a given situation.
When playing with the Kennedy Men’s Club only, if you find yourself in question, you should play two balls, for the given situation for the
remainder of that hole. Then on your card, note each score you made with each ball and get a ruling from the committee at the conclusion of
your round.
Distance-Measuring devices are allowed in all Tournaments according to the USGA. For all Kennedy Men’s Club events, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, 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, elevation change, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is
disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
For Tournaments At J.F. Kennedy Golf Course
#13 Anybody that hits their tee shot into the hazard and either does not find their ball or chooses to not even look for it may use the
& drop area adding 1 stroke. On #13, the drop area will be on the other side of the creek in the rough just short of the fairway. On
#15 #15 the drop area will be in front of the tee boxes down a bit in the fairway. Both drop areas will be marked with 2 orange
sprinkler flags that will say “Kennedy Men’s Club Drop Area Only”. Drop within 2 club lengths behind and between the flags.
#17 For any ball you hit left and beyond the Weed Line along the entire length of the hole:
If you find your ball you may play it as it lies and provided your ball does not move, moving loose impediments and grounding your club is
acceptable.
If you do not find your ball or you do find it but deem it as unplayable, determine the point where the ball crossed the Weed Line, drop within 2
club lengths of that point no nearer the hole and add a penalty of 1 stroke.
Relief may be taken from any artificially surfaced road or path. (Decision 24/9 - A road or path to which any foreign material, e.g., concrete, tar, gravel,
wood chips, etc. has been applied is artificially surfaced and thus an obstruction.
For Tournaments At Wellshire Golf Course
#10 The weed line at the base of the dam defines Out Of Bounds. Pond in the middle of the fairway is a Water Hazard.
#18 For any Tee shot hit into the hazard, the drop area is the Women’s Tee Box
If your ball ends up in any Conservation / No-Mow area, you may enter any of these areas on foot. If you find your ball, you may play it as it lies and
provided your ball does not move, moving loose impediments and grounding your club is acceptable. If you don’t find your ball or you do find it but
deem it as unplayable, determine the point where the ball entered the area, drop within 2 club lengths of that point no nearer the hole and add a penalty of
1 stroke.
Absolutely NO CARTS (motorized or push) are allowed into ANY Conservation /No-Mow areas!!
Relief may be taken from any artificially surfaced road or path. (Decision 24/9 - A road or path to which any foreign material, e.g., concrete, tar, gravel,
wood chips, etc. has been applied is artificially surfaced and thus an obstruction.
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SLOW PLAY
Score Card Must Be Punched after 9 & 18
Ready Golf – Play Ready Golf – Ready Golf – Play Ready Golf – Ready Golf – Play Ready Golf
It is the obligation of every player to play without delay and to keep up with the group ahead of them.
Here are a few pointers we ask you to follow:
Be aware that you are behind so that you can do things that will help you catch up:
Forget the “honors system” of who’s shot it is and play READY GOLF EVERYWHERE ON THE
COURSE!
Don't delay on the greens. Read your putt quickly and/or while someone else is putting. Once you have
started putting, please continue until you have holed out if it doesn’t interfere with another players’ line. If
you are the first one to finish putting, go ahead to the next hole and tee off.
Pay attention to any and all errant shots to possibly avoid having to use a full 5 minutes looking for the ball.
If you are walking, please quicken your step.
If you are riding and have the opportunity to make a play before your walking companions are ready,
please do. Remember – Ready Golf.
Each group MUST have their scorecard time stamped by the starter at the beginning of the round.
Each group MUST also have the group marshal time stamp the scorecard at * THE SCORING TABLE
AFTER 9 HOLES AND at the COMPLETION of the round. NOTE: Please do not stamp your card until your entire group is finished putting out on # 9 AND on # 18. It is not
fair to the group behind you if you stamp before your group is finished.
After stamping your card at the completion of your round, ensure all players sign the card and the totals are
accurate and then turn it into the scoring committee without delay.
If you are 15 minutes or less behind the group in front of you after #9 OR your TOTAL play
time on the front 9 is no more than 2 hours and 15 minutes, no penalty.
If you are 15 minutes OR less behind the group in front of you after #18 OR your total play
time on the back 9 is no more than 2 hours and 15 minutes, no penalty.
Groups in breach of the above statements will receive a 1 stroke penalty for either 9 where
their time stamps don’t comply. (2 stokes MAX)
No time stamp after either 9, will result in a 1 stroke penalty for that 9. 2 strokes if no time
stamps after either 9.
Chronically slow players may be subject to censure and/or refusal to renew their memberships for the following
year.
Aside from just our designated Group Marshal, let’s all take it upon ourselves to be Group Marshals, help each
other out with difficult situations that slow the pace and do what we can, as soon as we can to move on and make
our next play!
We, as a club, have to do our part to make our tournament process faster. If you have a routine for practicing your
game, include ways that you can make it faster. We have many great members and a great golf club and we are
depending on everyone's integrity to take this to heart and make it the best golf club in the city.
NOTE **All potential penalties are subject to the final decision of the Committee.
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CALCUTTA AUCTION EVENTS
The 2 Man / 2 Day (June 3rd & 4th) and 2 Man / 2 Day (Sept 9th
& 10th
) tournaments will BOTH have an extra
cash payout for the top 4 teams in each Calcutta flight. The Calcutta Cash Pots are built from money taken in for
the sale of each team at the Calcutta Auctions.
We will gather at 6:30 PM at Kennedy Restaurant on the Friday evenings prior to these tournaments – Friday, June
2nd
for the first 2-Man Tournament, and Friday, September 8th for the second 2-Man Tournament.
Players may buy teams in hopes that those teams will finish in one of the top four places in the tournament. Often
players bid in “syndicates” to improve their buying power. The Owner(s) of the top 4 teams will win the Calcutta
pots in the following breakdown (40%, 30%, 20%, and 10%). Both 2 Man Calcutta events will have two separate
Calcutta pots.
Prior to the start of the tournament, if a team does not own the full interest in their team, they have the option to
“buy back” a half interest in their team for half the bid price by making arrangements directly with the person who
bought the team. The Committee assumes no responsibility for buy-backs. There will be several thousand dollars
at stake, so it is IMPERATIVE that all players who sign up to play show up to the tournament and not eliminate
their team from the Calcutta. ANY team(s) who ends up with a member who is a NO-SHOW will be EXCLUDED
from the Calcutta portion of the payouts. Money spent on the purchase of the team(s) with a no-show will be
refunded IN FULL to the owner(s) of the team(s).
Because of the importance of maintaining the integrity of these Calcutta events, players who are no-shows at
these tournaments may be barred from participating in future team events.
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Extra Club Tournaments
CLUB MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT
This is a season-long event that is open to all members for a one-time $10.00 entry fee. The field will be divided
into four flights and each player will play with his current course handicap at the time of the match – wheeling off
the lower handicap player. It is each player’s responsibility to declare his proper handicap on the first tee at the
beginning of the Match (see Rule 6-2a). The final day to sign up is May 7th. The Brackets will come out shortly
after that date, with the schedule to complete each round. You may enter the Match Play tournament at the
tournament check-in table or see pages 11 and 12. It is imperative that matches be played prior to the deadlines in
order to keep everything on schedule. It is the player’s responsibility to arrange their matches. If arrangements
can’t be made, both players may be disqualified.
Your one-time charge of $10.00 will be for prize money. Contact Chris Strubel (See Pg. 1) for more information.
BELFAIRS TOURNAMENT
This is a season long event that is open to all members for a one-time $10.00 entry fee. It is an individual flighted
and handicapped (one-half of USGA handicap index, including decimal) tournament. This is played
simultaneously with our regular tournament schedule. This year there are ELEVEN eligible tournaments days.
You will pick anywhere from 3 to 6 scores from any tournament of your choice as long as the tournament is an
individual or better ball format at Kennedy or Wellshire.
The Silver, Gold and Bronze Tournament on 9/23 will NOT be eligible for Belfairs posting.
Before the Men’s club tournament, you must declare it to count as one of your Belfairs rounds. At the check-in
table for the tournament, there will be a sign up sheet for you to declare that it will be a Belfairs round.
After your first Belfairs round, you must post no fewer than 3 but not more than 6 scores. Those scores will now be
locked in and can’t later be improved upon. Each subsequent Belfairs round is the same as the first – on not yet
locked in holes, post at least 3 but not more than 6 scores at the conclusion of the round. This continues until you
have locked in all eighteen scores.
NOTE: To be eligible for prize money, you MUST lock in 18 scores. This can be accomplished in as few as 3
tournaments. It is your responsibility to track your progress so you know what holes are locked in and what
holes you still need to post. Make sure you keep track and get all 18 scores!
To be eligible to play in this tournament, you must register and pay by the August 12th tournament. You may
enter the Belfairs tournament at the tournament check-in table or see pages 11 and 12. Your one-time charge of
$10.00 will be for prize money. The number of flights will be determined by the number of entries in the
tournament. At least two players from each flight will receive payouts.
Again, you MUST notify the tournament check-in table by putting your name on the Belfairs sheet BEFORE the
round on days you will post Belfairs tournament scores. After the round, post your 3 to 6 hole scores on the
Belfairs sheet at the tournament scoreboards and on your personal score tracking sheet.
One-Half (50%) of your first USGA handicap index computed after October 1, 2017 will be the handicap used for
the entire tournament.
If you have any questions, contact Chris Strubel (See Pg. 1) for more information.
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS AND ENTRY SHEETS
ENTRY FORMS FOR CLUB MATCH PLAY AND BELFAIRS.
On page 11 and 12, you will find a sign up form for the Club Match Play and Belfairs Tournaments. MAKE NOTE of the
entry deadlines!!! See page 9 or contact Chris Strubel (See Pg. 1) for more information.
ENTRY SHEET FOR ALL OR A GROUP OF TOURNAMENTS.
On page 12, you will find a sheet that allows you to enter all or multiple tournaments and skip the hassles of
signing up for each tournament individually. We would like to point out a few things about this sheet:
If you pay for all or multiple tournaments up front and find later that you need to withdrawal from one or
more of them, you will receive full credit of money paid for the tournament(s), as long as our tournament
chairman and our treasurer knows you are withdrawing a minimum of TWO WEEKS prior to the
tournament(s) you are withdrawing from.
In the Boxes where you see N/A means that particular contest will not be in effect and is not available for
those tournaments.
Where you see Team in any of the Skins boxes means that tournament will have Team Skins and ALL
Team members must enter for your team to be eligible.
Where you see Team in any of the Day Money boxes means that tournament will have Team Day Money
and ALL Team members must enter for your team to be eligible.
For each of the tournaments that you are going to enter, you MUST at least pay Green Fees so at least
circle the dollar amount in each of the Green Fees boxes. Then for those tournaments that you are
entering, circle each dollar amount for every available contest that you want to pay for.
Fill in the Sub Total Amounts, Match Play & Belfairs Amounts and Total Amount Enclosed.
Note the different green fee prices for Fox Hollow (5/27) Grand Lake (7/29) and Kennedy (9/23) and (10/7)
If you use page 12 to enter any or all of the tournaments, PLEASE verify that your name is on it and that your
amounts are correct for all events that you are entering!!!
INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT DETAIL SHEETS AND ENTRY FORMS.
On pages 13 thru 26 you will find a separate sheet for each tournament being held this year.
Each one of these sheets has pertinent information relating to the tournament for that day. There is also an entry
form at the bottom of each sheet for that tournament. You may mail these entry forms in or bring them to the
check-in table at the tournament prior to the one you are entering. MAKE NOTE of the entry deadlines!!!
Please make sure your name is included, Check Selections, write in total, put a check mark for Cash OR Check, if
a Check write check # and verify that ALL is correct before mailing with check or submitting to the check-in table.
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Kennedy Men’s Club Membership Entry Form – 2017
Name _________________________________________ __________________
Please write in total, put a check mark for cash OR Check, write check # and verify that ALL is correct.
Entry Fees: (Required) $10.00
Total Paid $_______________ Cash Check # ________________________
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Entry Sheet for all (or group) of the 2017 Tournaments
NAME:____________________________________________________________________________ Enter your name above. For any tournaments that you want to enter, you MUST pay Green Fees so at least circle the amount in each
of the Green Fees boxes. Then for those tournaments that you are entering, circle any of the other available contests that you wish to
pay for. ** Make Note of different green fee prices for Fox Hollow (5/27) Grand Lake (7/29) and Kennedy (9/23) and (10/7)
After circling dollar amounts below, fill in the Sub Total Amounts, Match Play & Belfairs Amounts and Total Amount Enclosed.
Submit this sheet along with payment at the Spring Banquet or at any time by mail. Make note of the entry deadlines.
Make checks payable to: KMC and mail to: Kennedy Men’s Club P.O. Box 371031 Denver, CO 80237
