[Brian Potash]

There is a charity tournament there on May 26th.  $1k p/person.  If interested call 631-329-4398 Jennifer Palmer for details.

Brian

About The Retreat
The Retreat, founded in 1987, is a not-for-profit organization based in East Hampton, New
York and the mission is to provide safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse
and to break the cycle of family violence. The Retreat is the only domestic violence agency
on the East End of Long Island and provides both residential and non-residential services
free of charge to those in need. Our services include an 18-bed shelter, a 24-hour crisis
hotline, counseling and legal advocacy to assist those whose lives have been altered by
violence in the home, and an award winning in-school violence prevention education
program.
Outing Information
Date: May 26 th , 2009
Time: 12noon Shotgun Start
Followed by a Cocktail Reception and Awards Presentation
Location: Sebonack Golf Club
Southampton, NY
Hosted by: Retired Professional Boxer, Gerry Cooney
Costs: $1000 per player
$3800 per foursome
*Additional Playing and Non-Playing Sponsorships Available

[Joe Hancock]

Out of my league! But the cause looks tremendous.

But, Brian, I love your last name. Having one of the turf  macro-nutrients as your last name would be cool, especially if you're a super hero:

The Optimal Potash Guy and his pal Captain Nitrogen!

 

Sorry, I'm hepped up on Mike and Ike's.......

Joe

[PCCraig]

I suppose it is all relative and I know it is for charity...but $1,000 per golfer??

That is 36 at Pebble! 

[Cabell Ackerly]

I suppose it is all relative and I know it is for charity...but $1,000 per golfer??

That is 36 at Pebble! 

Considering what the average Sebonac member probably ends up paying per round, $1K is actually a pretty good deal

[George Freeman]

I suppose it is all relative and I know it is for charity...but $1,000 per golfer??

That is 36 at Pebble! 

Considering what the average Sebonac member probably ends up paying per round, $1K is actually a pretty good deal

Very good point Cabell!

[Ronald Montesano]

A good deal if you are a Sebo member, not if you are...let's see...sentient and realistic.  $1000 for 18 holes?  Come on...it's two years old and has as its claims to fame the marriage of golf's George Bush and Al Gore, and a couple high-end neighbors.  If money means that little to you (dog cloners, pay attention), by all means, drop the coin.

[Joe Hancock]

I think the choice of venue is to help draw more money and attention to the cause....not vice versa........

[Greg Tallman]

I suppose it is all relative and I know it is for charity...but $1,000 per golfer??

That is 36 at Pebble! 

That is a bargain... the big charity event in Cabo this weekend is $5,000 per player.

[Anthony Gray]

  For $1000 I'll pay for myself and Matt Varney, only if Gerry Cooney and Matt agree to fight after lunch. If Randell "Tex" Cobb is there next year I would gladly pay double.

  Anthony

[Matt Bosela]

Brian,

Thank you very much for posting this.  It sounds like a wonderful charity will benefit and the opportunity to play such an exclusive course will hopefully make this a successful venture for The Retreat.

[Doug Siebert]

If I lived closer I'd be all over this.  Hell, how much does a round at Pebble cost now, including the mandatory stay at the Lodge?  And this would be tax deductible!

[Carl Nichols]

If I lived closer I'd be all over this.  Hell, how much does a round at Pebble cost now, including the mandatory stay at the Lodge?  And this would be tax deductible!

Doug:
I'm no tax expert, but I think you only get to deduct the amount paid above fair market value for the round.  So what's the FMV of a round at Sebonack?  Is it appropriate to use the guest fee?

[Buck Wolter]

There is a charity tournament  

I think maybe some people here missed this part. 

Enjoy these while they last --since all our needs are going to be taken care of in the future these events probably won't be needed.

[Doug Siebert]

If I lived closer I'd be all over this.  Hell, how much does a round at Pebble cost now, including the mandatory stay at the Lodge?  And this would be tax deductible!

Doug:
I'm no tax expert, but I think you only get to deduct the amount paid above fair market value for the round.  So what's the FMV of a round at Sebonack?  Is it appropriate to use the guest fee?

Unless they specify the amount you pretty much can put down whatever you want and it only matters if you are audited.  I think it would be pretty easy to defend putting down say $200 as the fair market value, regardless of what the guest fee is, as 99.9% of all courses will charge less for a day's play.

[Jeff Evagues]

A charity outing I've played in for 5 years at Meadowbrook is up to $750 and I know there are a couple each year at Winged Foot for $1200 a player.

[Tom_Doak]

The guest fee at Sebonack is $500, plus caddie.  However I believe some preferred memberships were sold which allowed the member to bring guests for free for a couple of years, I think.

It is a good course at which to be an honorary member!

[Martin Del Vecchio]

$1k p/person. 
...
Costs: $1000 per player

As a computer geek, I have to ask; is it $1K or is it $1,000? 

Everybody knows 1K = 1024, right?

[Mark Manuel]

It is great that courses like this provide a day for charity.  I wish more of them did.  Hopefully the people who do play will treat the course with the proper respect and the group will be asked back.

It always helps with the membership if no one can tell the next day that an event was just held on the property.  Stops the whining.

[jeffwarne]

A good deal if you are a Sebo member, not if you are...let's see...sentient and realistic.  $1000 for 18 holes?  Come on...it's two years old and has as its claims to fame the marriage of golf's George Bush and Al Gore, and a couple high-end neighbors.  If money means that little to you (dog cloners, pay attention), by all means, drop the coin.

Ronald,
I think what you meant to say was
"it's for a good cause, so by all means drop the coin"

[TX Golf]

Pebble is actually down to $325 including cart (i'd prefer caddie) without a stay in the lodge required.

That rate is technically for NCGA members but I have a hard time believing they wouldn't give it to anyone.

The tee sheet has been pretty EMPTY lately.

Three rounds at Pebble is tough to turn down for one round anywhere else. Augusta definitely, but I'm not sure about anywhere else.

[jeffwarne]

So you live in New York,
have never played Sebonack,
don't know a member,
have some money left,
and are a charitable person.....

and you're supposed to compare $1000 for an outing to a round (or three) at Pebble?
that makes no sense

if one can afford it-it's a great deal for all

[Sean Leary]

So you live in New York,
have never played Sebonack,
don't know a member,
have some money left,
and are a charitable person.....

and you're supposed to compare $1000 for an outing to a round (or three) at Pebble?
that makes no sense

if one can afford it-it's a great deal for all

Could not agree more.

[Carl Nichols]

The guest fee at Sebonack is $500, plus caddie.  However I believe some preferred memberships were sold which allowed the member to bring guests for free for a couple of years, I think.

It is a good course at which to be an honorary member!

Are there any other clubs with an (accompanied) guest fee that high?

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