43rd Carolinas Father-Son Championship

July 31, 2009

Little River Golf and Resort, Carthage, NC

Player Information

 

Championship Site: Little River Golf and Resort is the championship site. All teams at this site will compete for the overall championship and for flight prizes.

 

Practice Round: Players are allowed one practice round from July 27-30 when tee times are available.  Players may begin calling the Little River golf shop on July 20 for tee times.  Mandatory cart/range fee for practice round is $25.00 per player. Play the Blue tees during your practice round except play the White tees on holes #1, #2, #5, #7, #8, #9 and #16 (6706 yards). Note that yardage is subject to change.

 

Championship Format: Carolinas Father-Son Championship format is modified alternate shot where both team members play from each teeing ground, select a ball, then play alternate shot until the ball is holed. Teams are flighted according to handicap.

 

Championship Registration: There is no formal registration at Little River Golf and Resort. Championship round cart/range fees are paid by the CGA. Cart use is mandatory for this championship. Make sure to be at your assigned tee at least 5 minutes prior to the start of your round.

 

Tee Times: Tee times for the championship will be available on July 24. Starting times will begin at 7:30am off #1 tee. Players may call Little River Golf Resort, the Carolinas Golf Association, check the CGA web site (www.carolinasgolf.org) or click here.

 

Accepted Forms of Payment: Little River Golf and Resort accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and Cash for golf shop and food and beverage purchases.

 

Policies and Rules: Little River Golf and Resort is a spikeless facility. Proper golf attire must be worn (no denim, shirts must have collars). No personal coolers. Distance measuring devices will be permitted during this event. Andy Priest is the CGA official-in-charge. Marvin Waters is the golf professional at Little River Golf Resort.

 

Directions: Little River Golf and Resort is located on Hwy 15-501, 5 miles north of the Pinehurst traffic circle or 4 miles south of Carthage.

 

Area Lodging:

Little River Golf and Resort offers two-bedroom villas adjacent to the clubhouse overlooking the golf course. CGA discounted rates are $40.00 per person per night based on 4 people in 1 villa ($160.00/night) or $55.00 per person per night based on 2 people in 1 villa ($110.00/night). Rates include all state/local taxes.  Call the front desk at Little River (910-949-4600) to make reservations. When making reservations make sure to identify yourself as a Father-Son Championship contestant being held at Little River.

 

Other lodging:

Hampton Inn (Aberdeen)  910-693-4330 

*Offering rate of $69.00 plus tax per night.  Mention Carolinas Golf Association to receive the special rate.

Holiday Inn Express (Southern Pines)  910-693-2280

*Offering rate of $69.00 plus tax per night.  Mention Carolinas Golf Association to receive the special rate.

 

 

Phone Numbers:         

Little River Golf Resort: 910-949-4600, www.littleriver.com

Carolinas Golf Association: 910-673-1000, www.carolinasgolf.org