ELIGIBILITY AND SCHEDULE
Eligibility
Entry into the Carlton Woods Invitational is strictly by invitation from the Tournament Committee. There will be two tournament divisions, a 60-player Mid-Am Division for players aged 25-54, and a 36-player Senior Division for players aged 55 and above.
Contestants in the Carlton Woods Invitational will be tournament golfers of international, national or regional reputation. Players who wish to submit a request for invitation should do so no later than 30 days prior to the first round of the tournament. Please click here to submit a request for invitation. To be eligible, players should have a USGA Handicap Index of 2.0 or less.
Click here to read our Acceptance Criteria
Format
The Carlton Woods Invitational will be a 54-hole stroke play tournament. Round One will be played on the Nicklaus Course and Round Two will be played on the Fazio Course. After Round Two, the field will be cut to the low 50% and ties in each Division, who will play Round Three on the Nicklaus Course. The remainder of the field will compete in an 18-hole consolation tournament on the Nicklaus Course. All competitors are expected to participate in the final round.
Ties for the individual Championship, and for the Consolation Event, are settled 15 minutes after the conclusion of play by "Sudden Death" playoff.
Prizes
Prizes for both Divisions will be similar and proportionate to the number of participants in each Division. (Pro Shop merchandise will be given.)
Schedule of Events
Below is an itinerary detailing the week’s golf and social activities and appropriate attire. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Sunday, May 11 (after 12:00 noon)
Practice Round, Fazio/Nicklaus Courses
Monday, May 12
Practice Round, Nicklaus/Fazio Courses
Breakfast and Lunch provided to contestants
Welcome Party -- 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
First Round, Nicklaus Course -- 8:00 a.m. 1st tee
Breakfast and Lunch provided to contestants
Free Night
Wednesday, May 14
Second Round, Fazio Course -- 8:00 a.m. 1st tee
Breakfast and Lunch provided to contestants
Cocktails -- 6:00 p.m.
Official Tournament Dinner -- 7:00 p.m. Dress: Coat and Tie Required
Thursday, May 15
Final Round, Nicklaus Course
Modified shotgun starting at 8:00 a.m., with individuals in contention starting with tee times off the 1st tee
Breakfast provided to contestants
Luncheon and Awards Presentation following play
To maintain the integrity of the event, players should plan to attend the Awards Presentation
Entry Fee
The $650 entry fee includes a practice round and three tournament rounds, carts, unlimited practice balls, awards, parties, gratuities and all meals from breakfast on Tuesday to lunch on Friday. In addition, the Carlton Woods spa, massage and clubhouse services will be available to contestants and their spouses. The Club at Carlton Woods is committed to providing its players a first-class experience both on and off the golf course, and the Carlton Woods Invitational is an event unlike any other in amateur golf.
Rules and Conditions
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as currently defined by the United States Golf Association. Local rules, detailed tournament conditions and registration requirements will be provided prior to the start of the tournament. All players will be required to wear soft-spike or spikeless shoes. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject or ban an applicant or participant at any time before or after the start of tournament play. Any tournament participant engaging in unbecoming or unsportsmanlike conduct during tournament play or otherwise is subject to rejection or disqualification as well as being permanently barred from consideration for a future invitation to the tournament.
Caddies and Carts
Players may use automotive transportation, which is included in the entry fee. Alternatively, they may employ a caddie from The Club at Carlton Woods, or they may provide their own caddie.
Attire
Contestants should were proper, tasteful golf attire during tournament play and be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. |
