The Society Cup
Schedule
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Optional golf - For those driving up from Los Angeles, the Society Cup Board highly recommends playing at the Gil Hanse designed Rustic Canyon.
7:30 PM: Cocktails & Draw Party at The Lark
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - La CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUB
7:00 AM: Registration and breakfast
8:30 AM: Tee times to begin
Match 1: Best ball, four ball match, played off of the low man in the group at 90% of handicap.
12:30 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Tee times to begin
Match 2: Foursomes match (alternate shot) at 50% of combined team handicap.
7:30 PM: Dinner at La Cumbre
Thursday, September 7, 2017 - Sandpiper GOlf Course
7:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00 AM: Tee times to begin
Match 3: Singles match against the other players of similar ability in the flight at 100% of handicap.
1:30 PM: Playoff between flight winner
2:00 PM: Awards Lunch
Airport information:
International airports near Santa Barbara, CA
98 miles: Los Angeles, CA (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles International Airport
Domestic airports near Santa Barbara, CA
10 miles: Santa Barbara, CA (SBA / KSBA) Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
"Eighteen holes of match play will teach you more about your foe than eighteen years of dealing with him across a desk"
-Grantland Rice
Format: Teams will consist of an A player (0.0 - 2.9 index), a B player (3.0 - 6.9 index), a C player (7.0 - 9.9 index) and a D player (10.0 - 13.9) index). If a teams’ players do not fall neatly in to this range, than the player will be slotted accordingly and will take the index at the top of that range. No player will have a course handicap higher than 18.
Teams will be divided into four flights and matches will be played against all the other teams in the flight.
Match 1: Best ball, four ball match, played off of the low man in the group at 90% of handicap.
Match 2: Foursomes match (alternate shot) at 50% of combined team handicap.
Match 3: Singles match against the other players of similar ability in the flight at 100% of handicap.
Each match will be worth 3 points - one point for the front, one for the back and one for the eighteen.
Winners of each flight will face off in an alternate shot, sudden death playoff.
Sample Match Schedule
Match 1 - Fourball
1A&C vs 2A&C
1B&D vs 2B&D
3A&C vs 4A&C
3B&D vs 4B&D
Match 2 - Foursomes
1A&D vs 4A&D
1B&C vs 4B&C
2A&D vs 3A&D
2B&C vs 3B&C
Match 3 - Singles
Players will be paired with another player in their flight in the same category (A vs A, B vs B, etc)
The Venues
Golf
La Cumbre Coutry Club
With its Mission Style clubhouse overlooking the surrounding St. Inez Mountains and verdant Santa Barbara landscape, La Cumbre which was originally designed by Tom Bendelow with revisions by George Thomas & Billy Bell in 1925 is a very stylish club that is home to one of the more under-rated courses in Southern California. I was fortunate to take the Yale Golf Team there in March--courtesy of Outpost Club past Captain Jim Perry--and we were treated to a very memorable and enjoyable course that flows through a series of elevation changes and among stately live oaks and massive eucalyptus trees. The jagged, well-placed bunkers retain the quintessential “Thomas look” and the turf condition of the fairways and greens was the finest we experienced on the entire 10 day spring trip. (Colin Sheehan, Yale Golf Coach and Co-Founder of the Outpost Club, 4/24/17)
Sandpiper golf club
An Inspiring combination of challenge and beauty, this course brings players to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. With breathtaking views in all directions, Sandpiper is truly a memorable experience. Always ranked among the very best public access courses in California, Sandpiper, designed by renowned west coast architect William F. Bell, opened in 1972 features rolling fairways on a very picturesque seaside layout.
Measuring over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 75.1, Sandpiper has challenged the abilities of the PGA and LPGA players alike, playing host to several professional tournaments including: The PGA Tour Tournament Players Series, The LPGA Tour Santa Barbara Women's Open, and the prestigious final stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying school. Sandpiper combines traditional championship golf with spectacular surroundings to provide players with an incredible golf experience. (From Quentin Lutz, Co-Founder of the OC and GOLF Magazine Top 100 Panelist).
Lodging
Nestled between the shrub-covered slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the clear blue shores of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is California at its best. Santa Barbara is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in California, with lovely Spanish style architecture, an inviting waterfront, and a mountainous backdrop. Santa Barbara has been called the "American Riviera" -- with a twist. Accommodations in Santa Barbara come in a variety of types and price points — Spanish Colonial-style bungalow, luxury resort, contemporary hotel, affordable motel rooms, neighborhood inns, or beachside camping spot. If you would like help booking accommodations, please email melissa@outpostclub.com. Melissa, a licensed travel agent, will be happy to assist you with booking accommodations that best fits your needs.
Cost
The event fee for 2017 includes, two breakfasts, two lunches, opening cocktail party, event dinner, three rounds of golf with cart, gratuities (to include: locker rooms attendants, caddie master and golf staff), tee gifts, trophies. Cost per person, $925
Not included in the event fee:
Alcohol at breakfast, lunches and event dinner and on course food and drinks will be billed to one person from each society following the event (details to be provided on the registration form).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE.
History
The inaugural Society Cup was held in September of 2015 over various Pinehurst courses including Pinehurst No.2 and and Mid Pines. Eight teams from golf societies from the US and England competed over three days for the unique four-handled trophy. The team from the Lowcountry Port Society came out on top (B. Davis, W.Smith, C. Murray & J. Malinay) but more importantly all of the teams celebrated the wonderful game of golf. In 2016, the Lowcountry Port Society was able to defend their title at Saucon Valley despite switching out two members of the team (I. Blinoff in for W. Smith and J. Spencer in for B. Davis)
Year Winner Venue HOST
2015 The Lowcountry Port Society Pinehurst, NC (Pine Needles, No. 2, Mid Pines) The Outpost Club
2016 The Lowcountry Port Society Saucon Valley Country Club (Weyhill & Old) The Friars Club
2017 La Cumbre & Sandpiper, Santa Barbara, CA The Coore/Crenshaw Society
Contact:
Tom Ferrell - 2017 Chairman (Coore/crenshaw society)
tferrell@coloradogolfclub.com
303-468-6293 mobile
Melissa Bellomo - Event Director
thesocietycup@gmail.com
419-386-2078 direct
419-341-4282 mobile
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE.
CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE REGISTRATION FORM.
CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE INVITATION.