On June 23rd @Carolina Dundee, @lightningbolt44, and I will be embarking on a journey of the mind, body, and soul at Tobacco Road Golf Course in Sanford, NC. It is a 54 hole event with 18 teams. Half of the purse is being donated to The Helping Hand Clinic in Sanford. I believe this is the first time Tobacco Road is putting on this "pop up event". The event came up in my Instagram feed, and it was limited to the first 18 teams that signed up. It is a non-handicapped event. The attraction of the event for me was not the competition, but the opportunity to play 54 holes at one of my favorite courses, and in an event that will raise money for a great cause.
For those who have not played Tobacco Road, it is an unique and fun design by Mike Strantz. The fairways are wide for the most part, but if you get off track, good luck. Being on the right part of the green is important. There are risk/reward opportunities everywhere.
The final 9 of the event is a par 3 course within the course itself called El Camino, which I am looking forward to playing.
The questions are already swirling: Will we be able to play from sunrise to sunset without injury or need of an IV? How many wardrobe changes will be needed? Is it okay to use a staff bag if we finish in last place? Can @lightningbolt44 hole-out on 16 for the third time in a row? Can @Carolina Dundee keep his approach on the green on 16? Can I keep my tee shot on 16 on the face of the planet?
My plan is to post some photos and updates as best I can as we go.
Here is a link to the event for those who are interested and a breakdown of the format:
The pursuit of health and wellness extends beyond our fairways and greens. The Helping Hand Clinic of Sanford, NC, shares a similar passion yet different mission. They are an organization who “seeks to provide compassionate and competent medial, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical services” to residents of Lee County, NC, who find themselves in need. To the players who find their leisure moments in The Game as a pursuit for wellness, we invite your team of three to undertake the full challenge of The Solstice. A field of 18 teams versus 54 holes of golf and 876 minutes of daylight. The tournament purse to be split between the field and The Helping Hand Clinic.
To learn more about The Helping Hand Clinic visit their website: https://hhcsanford.com/
Registration IS FULL! To be added to the waiting list please email Martha@tobaccoroadgolf.com.
Event Details:
For those who have not played Tobacco Road, it is an unique and fun design by Mike Strantz. The fairways are wide for the most part, but if you get off track, good luck. Being on the right part of the green is important. There are risk/reward opportunities everywhere.
The final 9 of the event is a par 3 course within the course itself called El Camino, which I am looking forward to playing.
The questions are already swirling: Will we be able to play from sunrise to sunset without injury or need of an IV? How many wardrobe changes will be needed? Is it okay to use a staff bag if we finish in last place? Can @lightningbolt44 hole-out on 16 for the third time in a row? Can @Carolina Dundee keep his approach on the green on 16? Can I keep my tee shot on 16 on the face of the planet?
My plan is to post some photos and updates as best I can as we go.
Here is a link to the event for those who are interested and a breakdown of the format:
The Solstice | Tobacco Road Golf Club
The pursuit of health and wellness extends beyond our fairways and greens. The Helping Hand Clinic of Sanford, NC, shares a similar passion yet different mission. They are an organization who “seeks to provide compassionate and competent medial, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical services” to...
tobaccoroadgolf.com
The pursuit of health and wellness extends beyond our fairways and greens. The Helping Hand Clinic of Sanford, NC, shares a similar passion yet different mission. They are an organization who “seeks to provide compassionate and competent medial, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical services” to residents of Lee County, NC, who find themselves in need. To the players who find their leisure moments in The Game as a pursuit for wellness, we invite your team of three to undertake the full challenge of The Solstice. A field of 18 teams versus 54 holes of golf and 876 minutes of daylight. The tournament purse to be split between the field and The Helping Hand Clinic.
To learn more about The Helping Hand Clinic visit their website: https://hhcsanford.com/
Registration IS FULL! To be added to the waiting list please email Martha@tobaccoroadgolf.com.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
- Double Tee Start with first round tee times starting at 7:10 through 8:14.
- Multi-Format One Day Event
- Round 1: 3-Person Best Ball
- Round 2: 3-Person Texas Scramble
- Round 3.1: 3-Person, 9-Hole Cross Country Course
- Round 3.2: 3-Person, El Camino
- Box Lunch Included
- Half of tournament purse to be paid out in shop credit.
- Half of tournament purse to be donated to The Helping Hand Clinic.
