Ladies & Gentlemen:
It’s time to start thinking about next year’s 5th Major, which is set to be held June 27-29 at Dismal River Golf Club in Mullen, Nebraska. All GCAers are invited to attend.
This is a not-too-serious fourball affair played over three days on both Jack Nicklaus’s White Course and Tom Doak’s latest creation, the Red Course. With the new course up and running I expect we'll have a full field, so be sure to book early.
You will need a partner, but don’t hesitate to come alone, as we've had success in pairing the eventual champs in both 2011 and 2012.
This past summer, JakaB “brung his own” and won, so it's entirely up to you whether or not you want to ask a friend. All are welcome, and it goes without saying that the weekend is more about having fun than it is about winning. You'll play a ton of golf and you’ll make a bunch of new friends - that much I can guarantee!
I can’t thank the club enough for allowing me to host such a large group and for the considerable discount they’ve given us on guest fees. My friend and fellow GCAer, Chris Johnston, CEO of Dismal River, deserves the bulk of my gratitude. Thank you, Chris.
So with that being said, here are the details for the 2014 5th Major:
Format: Fourball
*Flighted
*Series of 9 hole matches
*Flight winners playoff for the Nicklaus Trophy
When: Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29
Field: 40 Teams
Who's Playing: This
list is tentative unless stated otherwise.
Fee: $575 plus tax includes: Unlimited golf on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2 Nights accommodations in the cabins at Dismal River (Friday & Saturday nights)
Deposits: A $100.00 deposit secures your reservation for 2014. Please email me esmith@5thmajor.com for payment instructions.
Additional day(s): Those wishing to stay extra days and/or nights before or after the event should contact the club directly at 308-546-2900 or via email to Shanda at smesic@dismalriver.com . Space may be limited so be sure to check early. Regular Guest rates will apply.
Transportation: The easiest way to fly to Dismal River is via Denver International Airport. There you can rent a car and drive approximately 5 hours to DRGC.
http://goo.gl/maps/KZ9B2 Many GCAers have carpooled from DIA to Dismal and I'd expect that to be the case next year as well so check back later for updates.
*Another option is to fly further on from Denver to North Platte, Nebraska via Great Lakes Air.
http://greatlakes.booksecure.net/Criteria.aspx There you can rent a car and drive approximately an hour and a half to the club. Their flight schedule is limited so you'll want to check to be sure there are available flights on the dates in which you wish to travel.
Other golf courses to consider on your trip:In Denver there is a public course by Tom Doak,
CommonGroundAlso in Denver is the private Coore & Crenshaw design
Colorado Golf Club About halfway to Dismal River is the private Tom Doak design,
BallynealNear Ogallala on Lake McConaughy, there is
Bayside, which has an affordable stay and play package.
A bit further east on I-80 is
Wild HorseNext door to Dismal River is
Sand Hills Golf Club2 hours north of the club is the
Prairie Club Previous 5th Major threads on GCA: 2011 2012 2013More info may be found at
www.5thmajor.comHope to see you in June!
Eric