ELIGIBILITY AND SCHEDULE
Eligibility
Entry into the Carlton Woods Invitational is strictly by invitation from the Tournament Committee. The 96-player field will be comprised of two tournament divisions, a Mid-Am Division for players aged 25-54, and a 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.
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Format
The Carlton Woods Invitational will be a 54-hole stroke play tournament on the award-winning Nicklaus Signature course. The field will be cut after 36 holes to the low 50% and ties in each Division. Those players making the cut will compete for the overall championship. The remainder of the field will compete in an 18-hole consolation tournament also on the Nicklaus Course. All competitors are expected to participate in the final round.
Ties for the individual Championship and for the Consolation Event will be settled after the conclusion of play by "Sudden Death" playoff on the 18th hole and will continue on the 18th until an overall winner is determined.
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.
| Monday, May 10 - Practice Round (Nicklaus) |
| 6:30 am – 9:00 am |
Breakfast at Nicklaus clubhouse (Nicklaus Grille) |
| 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Practice Round at Nicklaus |
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Player Registration at Nicklaus |
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Player Interviews – Nicklaus golf shop |
| 11:00 am – 1:30 pm | Lunch served at Nicklaus clubhouse (Carlton Room) |
| 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
Cocktail Reception and Dinner served at Nicklaus clubhouse
Resort Casual |
| Tuesday, May 11 - Day 1 of Competition (Nicklaus) |
| 6:30 am – 9:00 am |
Breakfast at Nicklaus clubhouse (Carlton Room)
Range Opens |
| 8:00 am |
Tee Times #1 Nicklaus |
| 11:00am – 1:30 pm | Lunch served at Nicklaus clubhouse (Carlton Room)
Scoring behind 18th Green
Player interviews |
Wednesday, May 12 – Day 2 of Competition (Nicklaus) |
| 6:30 am – 9:00 am |
Breakfast at Nicklaus clubhouse (Nicklaus Dining Room)
Range opens |
| 8:00 am |
Tee Times #1 Nicklaus |
| 11:00am – 1:30 pm | Lunch served at Nicklaus clubhouse (Nicklaus Dining Room)
Scoring behind 18th Green
Player interviews |
| 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
Cocktail Reception and Dinner served at Nicklaus clubhouse
All dining rooms (Coat and tie required) |
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Day 2 Summary and Pairings for next day available |
Thursday, May 13 – Day 3 of Competition (Nicklaus) |
| 6:00 am – 7:30 am |
Breakfast at Nicklaus clubhouse (Carlton Room)
Range opens |
| 8:00 am |
Tee times #1 Nicklaus Low 4 Scores each division
Shotgun start Nicklaus for remaining players |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Lunch served at Nicklaus clubhouse (Carlton Room)
Closing Ceremonies (Carlton Room) |
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. |
