BTNGC Golf Association
Boone’s Trace Golf Club Golf Association
Boone’s Trace National Golf Club has announced the 2018 tournament schedule. The association hosts a full schedule of weekly and monthly tournaments for both men and women.
Membership fees will be $25 for current BTNGC Members and $50 for new associate members. The new associate members will receive a GHIN Handicap Card, shop discounts on merchandise, and the chance to win tournament prizes and cash money.
If you would like more information please reach out to Cameron Rutherford or Tom Giacchini @ 859.623.4653 or by email at: camrutherford@btngc.c
2018 Men’s event Guide
Welcome to the 2018 golf season! Inside this guide you will find all the
information you need regarding tournaments, weekly events, and special
events. On behalf of the Boone’s Trace National Golf Club Professional
staff, we look forward to the season ahead of us. We will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Cameron Rutherford
NEW 2018
Men’s Golf League
Season Long Flighted Match Play Brackets
Junior Academy
Tee It Forward Championship
July 4th Flag Day Event
Junior Club Championship
Pick-a-Partner Events
See inside packet for more details on the new additions to the schedule!
For more questions or information
Contact Cameron at:
Phone: (859) 623-4653
Email: camrutherford@btngc.com
New Events in 2018
Men’s Golf League:
WHEN: 1st Half—Every Thursday Starting May 31st and ending July 5th
Break—Week of Member Guest (July 12th)
2nd Half—Every Thursday Starting July 19th and ending August 23rd
Postseason Following After Regular Season (August 30th)
FORMAT: Net Best Ball League Play. Teams are split into divisions and then play weekly matches.
2-man teams per week. Max 6 players on a team.
USGA rules will govern all play.
SIGN-UP: Call the pro shop or email Cam for more information on signing up.
Season Long Match Play
WHEN: Match Play Brackets posted June 1st
FORMAT: Flighted match play brackets according to USGA rules. Handicap based flighting system
along with age requirements. Each flight will play from a different set of tees.
SIGN-UP: Call the pro shop or email Cam for more information on signing up.
Junior Academy
WHEN: Spring Trimester—March 26th to May 27th (Week off April 9th)
Summer Trimester—June 4th to July 29th
Fall Trimester—August 6th to September 30th
FORMAT: (3) 8 week long semesters.
Open to juniors ages 3-18.
Open to all adults
SIGN-UP: Contact Cam at cam@camsgolfacademy.com for more information.
New Events in 2018
July 4th Flag Day Event
WHEN: July 4th
FORMAT: Celebrate this 4th of July by seeing how far you can make it around the course based on
your handicap! Stroke play. Your handicap plus 72. Once you hit your score allotment on
the course, you place a flag in the ground with your name and score. Whoever makes it
the farthest wins!
SIGN-UP: Call the pro shop or email Cam for more information on signing up.
Junior Club Championship
WHEN: Saturday, June 23rd
FORMAT: Who is the best player 18 and under? Tournament Stroke Play.
SIGN-UP: Call the pro shop or email Cam for more information on signing up.
Pick-a-Partners
WHEN: All 4 Majors and The Players
FORMAT: Pick 4 pros who make the cut for the weekend and see how your team scores. If you play
on Saturday or Sunday, you can substitute your net score for a pros if it improves your
team.
ENTRY FEE: $10 per person
SIGN-UP: Sign up the morning of by calling the pro shop or by emailing Cam.
2018 Opening Day Scramble
FORMAT: 4 Person Scramble
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $25 per player
TEES: White Tee.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: March 31st at 12:00pm (Shotgun)
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by the USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 Running of the Bulls
FORMAT: Match Play Ryder Cup.
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: None
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: Friday, June 1st: Pairings Party
Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd
12:00 Starting Tee Times both days
PRIZES: Honor and bragging rights
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will go to extra holes.
2018 Fall Member-Member
FORMAT: Net Best Ball Alternate Shot
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $100 per team
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: October 6th, Tee Times starting at 11:00am
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by an USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 BTNGC Club Championship
FORMAT: 2-Day Tournament Individual Stroke Play
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $50 per player
TEES: Black Tee for Championship.
Blue Tee for First Flight
White Tee for Second Flight
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: August 11th & 12th, Tee Times starting at 11:00am
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by sudden death playoff holes
2018 Men’s Golf League
FORMAT: Better Ball Match Play
USGA Rules will govern all play
ENTRY FEE: $20 per team/week. ($10 per person/week)
If a team or player is a no show then the entry fee will be split up amongst team.
TEES: Blue/White. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
TEAM INFO: No maximum on number of players per team. Minimum of 2 players per team. Set lineup
before Thursday.
SCHEDULE: Season long with a break on member guest week. Starts May 31st at 5:30pm. 12 weeks
long.
PRIZES: Weekly skins game with carryovers to the next week. Pro shop credit and cash will be paid
out to teams after the season.
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges weekly
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will count as 1 point for each team
CGA at Boone’s Trace
WHAT IS IT?: An academy for all skill levels and ages
HOW MUCH? There are 4 packages based on offerings and time. Every player can benefit from the most
basic package.
TEES: Every player regardless of skill level starts out 25 yards off the green, plays 9 holes and tries
to beat the target score of 36. Once accomplished that player will move back to 50 yards.
SIGN-UP: More information on signing up will be available in the pro shop and by contacting Cam at
cam@camsgolfacademy.com
SCHEDULE: Spring Trimester—March 26th to May 27th (Week off April 9th)
Summer Trimester—June 4th to July 29th
Fall Trimester—August 6th to September 30th
PRIZES: End of the year parties will allow each junior student to spend their skill point chips that t
hey will earn on a prize table. Adults will see a dramatic improvement in their game.
2018 Pick-a-Partners
The Master’s Saturday, April 7th
US Open Championship Saturday, June 16th
Open Championship Saturday, July 21st
PGA Championship Saturday, August 11th
The Players Saturday, May 12th
Pick 4 Pros who have made it to the weekend to be on your team. Their Saturday and
Sunday scores will count toward your team total. There will be 8 scores all together. The
team with the lowest total wins! You can pick your 4 Pros and be done; or…
You have the opportunity to replace one, or possibly two, of those scores by playing a
round of golf on Saturday and Sunday. Your Net Score (using 100% of your USGA
handicap) can help your team. The best 8 out of a possible 10 scores wins!
Let the picking begin!
2018 Men’s Calendar
MARCH
Sunday, March 18th Front Closed for Aeration
Monday, March 19th Course Closed All Day for Aeration
Monday, March 26th Start of Junior Academy Spring Semester
Saturday, March 31st
Opening Day Scramble
APRIL
Friday, May 4th Kentucky Oaks Shootout
Saturday, May 5th Derby Day
Saturday, May 12th Players Championship Pick a Partner
Saturday, May 19th Super’s Revenge Scramble
Saturday, May 26th Tee It Forward Championship
Sunday, May 27th End of Junior Academy Spring Trimester
Thursday, May 31st Start of Men’s League
JUNE
Friday, June 1st Match Play Brackets Posted
Friday, June 1st Pairings Party for Running of the Bulls
Saturday, June 2nd & Running of the Bulls
Sunday, June 3rd
Monday, June 4th First Week of Junior Academy Summer Trimester
Saturday, June 9th East Side Church AM & PM
Saturday, June 16th US Open Championship Pick a Partner
Saturday, June 16th The Jewell 11th Annual 4 Man Scramble
Saturday, June 23rd Junior Club Championship
JULY
Wednesday, July 4th Flag Day
Thursday, July 5th End of 1st Half of Men’s League
Thursday, July 12th Men’s League Break
Friday, July 13th 6th Annual Member Guest Shootout
Saturday July 14th & 6th Annual Member Guest
Sunday, July 15th
Thursday, July 19th Start of Men’s League 2nd Half
Saturday, July 21st Open Championship Pick a Partner
Sunday, July 29th End of Junior Academy Summer Trimester
AUGUST
Monday, August 6th First week of Junior Academy Fall Trimester
Saturday, August 11th PGA Championship Pick a Partner
Saturday, August 11th & BTNGC Club Championship
Sunday, August 12th
Thursday, August 23rd End of regular season for Men’s League
Thursday, August 30th Start of Postseason for Men’s League
SEPTEMBER
TBD Pig Skin Challenge
Sunday, September 30th End of Junior Academy Fall Trimester
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 6th Fall Member-Member
2018 Kentucky Oaks Shootout
FORMAT: Flighted and Play Until Eliminated
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $25 per player
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: May 4th after the Running of the Oaks
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by the previous hole being played again
2018 Super’s Revenge Scramble
FORMAT: 4 man Scramble against the wrath of the Superintendent
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is NOT in effect
ENTRY FEE: $100 per team
TEES: White.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: May 19th, 10:00 Shotgun
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Longest Putt
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by an USGA scorecard playoff.
2018 Spring Member-Member
FORMAT: Quota Stableford
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $100 per team
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: April 14th at 11:00am (Tee Times)
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by the USGA Scorecard Playoff.
Annual
Member-Guest Tournament
FORMAT: Better Ball Match Play
(5) 9 Hole Matches
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is in effect
ENTRY FEE: $300 per team
$40 per team for Friday Shootout
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: Thursday, July 12th: Practice Round
Friday, July 13th: Team Shootout
Sat/Sun, July 14th & 15th: Shotgun Start
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: Closest to the Pin Challenges
Beat the Pro
Chipping and Putting Competition
Skins Game
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by an USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 Pig Skin Challenge
FORMAT: 2 person Scramble
Pick games based on spread
USGA Rules will govern all play except the 14 club rule is NOT in effect
ENTRY FEE: $50 per team
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: September 8th, Shotgun at 10:00am
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be awarded, according to the number of participants
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be broken by an USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 Match Play
FORMAT: Season long Flighted Match Play
USGA Rules will govern all play
ENTRY FEE: $25 per player per bracket (A player is allowed to enter multiple brackets if they meet the
requirements)
TEES: Black for Championship (All Players)
Blue for 1st Flight (All Players)
White for 2nd Flight (Ages 55+)
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: Brackets will be posted on June 1st
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit and cash will be paid out to winners
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will go into sudden death playoff holes
2018 July 4th Flag Day
FORMAT: Stroke Play. Players will add their handicap from the tees they wish to play to 72. The
player will then see how far around the golf course they can get with their allotted strokes.
The player who advances the farthest wins!
USGA Rules will govern all play
ENTRY FEE: $25 per player
TEES: Blue. Please notify the pro shop what tee you plan to move up to and note that the
player’s handicap will be adjusted per Rule: 9-3C.
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s prior to the event
SCHEDULE: July 4th
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be paid out to 1st and 2nd place depending on number of participants.
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be determined by an USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 Junior Club Championship
FORMAT: Tournament Individual Stroke Play
USGA Rules will govern all play
ENTRY FEE: $20 for ages 13+
TEES: Under 10 years old (150 yards out) – 9 Holes
10-12 (Green Tees) – 9 holes
13-15 (Green Tees) – 18 Holes
16-18 (White Tees) – 18 Holes
Championship (Blue Tees) – 18 Holes
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s and Women’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: Saturday, June 23rd
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be paid out to 1st and 2nd place depending on number of participants.
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be determined by an USGA Scorecard Playoff
2018 Tee It Forward Championship
FORMAT: Tournament Individual Stroke Play
USGA Rules will govern all play
ENTRY FEE: $25 per player per bracket
TEES: Blue. Move up a set of tees, get your handicap adjusted and see if your score improves!
SIGN-UP: A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Men’s Events Board prior to the event
SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 26th
PRIZES: Pro Shop credit will be paid out to 1st and 2nd place depending on number of participants.
ON COURSE
CONTESTS: None
RULES
COMMITTEE: Boone’s Trace National Professional Golf Staff
TIES: Ties will be determined by an USGA Scorecard Playoff