The Fall Classic 2009 - Pre-Tournament Preparations
The 2009 Fall Classic is scheduled for Thursday September 24th – Sunday September 27th at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin, TX. Crown Colony is consistently ranked as one of Texas’ best courses. Lufkin is 100 miles north of Beaumont. The condos are on the property right next to the club house. The website is www.crown-colony.com. More info to follow soon.
Scorecards
Google Earth
If you have Google Earth installed, you can click on the links below and get a dynamic sneak preview of Crown Colony.
Crown Colony Country Club via Google Earth
The Fall Classic 2009 Weather
Here's the 10-day forcast for Lufkin,Texas. The Fall Classic Weather Forcast
Pre-Classic Meeting
The Pre-Classic meeting was held on Thursday 9-17-09 at The Hawk's Nest. Handicaps were assigned and the teams for the Captains' Cup were selected.
Handicaps
| Name | Hcp |
|---|---|
| RC | 3 |
| DS | 8 |
| DBk | 13 |
| PC | 13 |
| DN | 13 |
| MN | 13 |
| SM | 13 |
| DBn | 14 |
| PP | 14 |
| SB | 14 |
| JR | 15 |
| RM | 17 |
| RH | 18 |
| DC | 19 |
| PBk | 19 |
| DL | 20 |
Captains' Cup Teams
| Blue Team | Red Team |
|---|---|
| DS * | DBk * |
| DL * | PP * |
| DC | RC |
| PC | SM |
| DBn | PBk |
| DN | MN |
| RM | SB |
| RH | JR |
* indicates co-captain
Blue Team co-captains "The Rat & The Plumb"
Red Team co-captains "El Capitan & The Red Captain"
Thursday PM Captains' Cup Matches
Here are the pairings for the Thursday PM Captains' Cup matches. These teams will meet on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Crown Colony Country Club in 2-Man Best Ball Net matches.
| Thurs. PM | Blue Team | Red Team |
|---|---|---|
| Match #1 | DS & RM | RC & PBk |
| Match #2 | DN & RH | PP & SB |
| Match #3 | PC & DBn | MN & SM |
| Match #4 | DC & DL | JR & DBk |
The Individual Championship
The 2009 Fall Classic Champion will be determined by a 72 hole championship using the handicaps listed above.
| Day | Holes |
|---|---|
| Thursday PM | 18 Holes |
| Friday AM | 18 Holes |
| Saturday AM | 18 Holes |
| Sunday AM | 18 Holes |
| Place | Winnings |
|---|---|
| 1st | $125.00 |
| 2nd | $75.00 |
| 3rd | $50.00 |
| 4th | $25.00 |
The Daily Individual Tournament
The Thursday PM, Friday AM, Saturday AM, and Sunday AM rounds will each include a Daily Individual Tournament which will pay the top three places using the handicaps listed above:
| Place | Winnings |
|---|---|
| 1st | $20.00 |
| 2nd | $15.00 |
| 3rd | $7.50 |
The Captains' Cup
Every round of The Fall Classic contributes to the Captains' Cup with points awarded based on the format being played. The total number of points available for the entire Captains' Cup is 604, and therefore a team must win 302.5 points to win the cup.
Each member of the winning Captains' Cup team will receive $25.00.
Each format is described below.
| Format | # of Matches | Pts Per Match | Total Pts Available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday PM | 2-Man Best Ball Net | 4 | 21 | 84 |
| Friday AM (Front) | Individual Matches | 8 | 10 | 80 |
| Friday AM (Back) | Individual Matches | 8 | 10 | 80 |
| Friday PM | 2-Man 3/3/3 | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Saturday AM | 2-Man Best Ball Net | 4 | 21 | 84 |
| Saturday PM | 2-Man 6/6/6 | 4 | 19 | 76 |
| Sunday AM (Front) | Individual Matches | 8 | 10 | 80 |
| Sunday AM (Back) | Individual Matches | 8 | 10 | 80 |
| Total | 604 |
2-Man Best Ball Net Matches
2-Man Best Ball Net Matches are 18 hole matches. Strokes are awarded based on the lowest handicap in each foursome. On each hole, the team with the lowest best ball net wins the hole and receives 1 pt.
The team that wins the front nine receives 1 pt, the team that wins the back nine receives 1 pt, and the team that wins the overall match receives 1 pt; therefore the total match is worth 21 pts.
If a hole is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the hole. If the nine is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the nine. If the match is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the match.
Each member of the team that wins the 18 hole match will receive $10.00. If the match is tied, then each player will receive $5.00.
Example: MN(13) & PBK(21) vs. DBK(13) & RM(16)
MN & DBK have the lowest handicaps in the foursome, so they receive no strokes.
PBK receives 8 strokes (Strokes received on the 8 hardest holes)
RM receives 3 strokes (Strokes received on the 3 hardest holes)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Front |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Hcp | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
| MN | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 43 |
| PBK | 5/4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4/3 | 6/5 | 7/6 | 47 |
| Pts | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 3.5 pts | ||||
| DBK | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 42 |
| RM | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 4 | 43 |
| Pts | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 6.5 pts |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Back | Total | Winnings |
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | |
| Hcp | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | |||
| MN | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 82 | $5.00 |
| PBK | 6/5 | 7/6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4/3 | 6 | 4 | 7/6 | 47 | 94 | $5.00 |
| Pts | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 6.5 pts | 10.5 pts | |||
| DBK | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 88 | $5.00 |
| RM | 6 | 8/7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 89 | $5.00 |
| Pts | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 3.5 pts | 10.5 pts |
On the front nine DBK & RM win 4 holes and tie 3 holes, and win the side for a total of 6.5 pts. MN & PBK win 2 holes and tie 3 holes for 3.5 pts.
On the back nine MN & PBK win 4 holes and tie 3 holes, and win the side for a total of 6.5 pts. DBK & RM win 2 holes and tie 3 holes for 3.5 pts.
The overall match is tied, so each team wins a 1/2 pt for a total of 10.5 pts each.
The overall match is tied, so each player wins $5.00.
Individual Matches
Individual matches are 9 hole matches between one player from each team. Strokes are awarded to the player with the higher handicap (number of strokes = half the difference of the handicaps). Each hole is worth 1 pt, and 1 pt is awarded for the winner of the match for a total of 10 pts per match. If a hole is tied, then each player receives a 1/2 pt for the hole. If the match is tied, then each player receives a 1/2 pt for the match.
The winner of each 9 hole match receives $5.00. If the match is tied, then each player will receive $2.50.
Example: PC (15) vs. SM (13)
PC receives 1 stroke (15-13)/2 (Stroke is received on the hardest hole of the nine)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total | Winnings |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | |
| Hcp | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||
| PC | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5/4 | 7 | 44 | |
| Pts | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 4 pts | ||||
| SM | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 | $5.00 |
| Pts | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 6 pts |
PC wins 2 holes and ties 4 holes for a total of 4 pts.
SM wins 3 holes and ties 4 holes for a total of 5 pts. He also receives a pt for winning the match,
which gives him a grand total of 6 pts for the match.
SM wins the match and receives $5.00.
2-Man 3/3/3 Matches
2-Man 3/3/3 Matches are 9 hole matches in which the first three holes are "Alternating Shots", the next three holes are "Shamble", and the last three holes are "Scramble". The team with the lowest score on the hole (best ball in "Shamble") wins the hole. Each hole is worth 1 pt, and the match is worth 1 pt for a total of 10 pts per match. If a hole is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the hole. If the match is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the match.
Each member of the team that wins the 9 hole match will receive $5.00. If the match is tied, then each player will receive $2.50.
Alternating Shot:
Both players tee off, and the best drive is selected. The player that did not hit the selected drive hits the second shot, and the team alternates hitting shots until the hole is finished.Shamble:
Both player tee off, and the best drive is selected. Each player plays his own ball from this spot. The team score is the best ball for the team (no strokes in this format).Scramble:
Both players tee off, and the best drive is selected. Both players hit from this spot. This is continued until the hole is finished.
2-Man 6/6/6 Matches
2-Man 6/6/6 Matches are 18 hole matches in which the first six holes are "Alternating Shots", the next six holes are "Shamble", and the last six holes are "Scramble". Each hole is worth 1 pt, and the match is worth 1 pt for a total of 19 pts per match. If a hole is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the hole. If the match is tied, then each team receives a 1/2 pt for the match.
Each member of the team that wins the 18 hole match will receive $10.00. If the match is tied, then each player will receive $5.00.
Trash
Every Par 3 will feature a "Closest To The Hole" competition with the winner receiving $5. Also one hole each day will be feature a "Long Drive" competition, which will also pay $5 to the winner.
The Fall Classic Modified Calcutta
The 2009 Fall Classic will once again feature the Modified Calcutta. The payout for the Modified Calcutta has changed slightly for 2009 as we will no longer be drawing names.
The total pot for the Calcutta is $200.
Each participant will have ownership in two golfers:
- Yourself
- Free pick (you can pick anyone in the field that you think might win the Championship, picks will be made prior to the first tee time on Thursday)
| # of people picking winner | Champ's Share | Picker's Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $200.00 | - |
| 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 2 | $100.00 | $50.00 each |
| 3 | $100.00 | $33.33 each |
| 4 | $100.00 | $25.00 each |
Example #1:
Pat wins the Championship. No one picked him with their pick. The pot would be split based on zero people picking the winner:
- Pat (Champ's share) : $200.00
Example #2:
Pat wins the Championship. Mike and Perry picked Pat to win with their pick. Therefore the pot would be split based on two people picking the winner:
- Pat (Champ's share) : $100.00
- Mike (Picker's share) : $50.00
- Perry (Picker's share) : $50.00
Example #3:
Pat wins the Championship. Mike, Perry, and Pat picked Pat (you can pick yourself). Therefore the pot would be split based on three people picking the winner:
- Pat (Champ's share + Picker's share) : $100.00 + $33.33 = $133.33
- Mike (Picker's share) : $33.33
- Perry (Picker's share) : $33.33
