Hello all,
George Freeman (The Father of The Mashie) and I are happy to announce that we have come up with a backup plan for this year’s Midwest Mashie. Unfortunately, the May date did not work for many and it was canceled. Hopefully, many of you will be interested in a later date and as a result this year’s event will live up to the first two installments at Lost Dunes and Lawsonia.
We are limited to 24 players, so it will be first come first served. Please respond if you are interested and try to indicate a preliminary lodging preference (options listed below). I will make updates in the thread and also post current information in this original post, including the up to date roster. Feel free to send any questions my way via PM or on the thread.
Just a reminder, George is getting married soon, so let’s try not to burden him with any of this until after the nuptials.
Where: Broadmoor Country Club (Donald Ross w/ somewhat recent work done by Renaissance) and The Fort Golf Resort (Pete Dye) – Indianapolis, IN
When: September 22nd and 23rd
Golf: 1st Round Saturday September 22nd at Broadmoor CC (tee times beginning at 1:30 PM) – Best Ball teams
2nd Round Sunday September 23rd at The Fort (morning tee times beginning at 7:45 AM) – Best Ball teams or Singles*
*Typically we’ve done some alternate shot matches on Sunday morning, but since we are playing two different courses, it is doubtful many would choose to play alt shot in their only round at The Fort. If there are any teams that would like to play alt shot they are welcome to do so.
Cost of Golf:Broadmoor CC - $80/man assumes walking - $20 for cart – Caddies can be made available if reserved well in advance. Their caddies are primarily high school and college kids and are used primarily in the summer months.
The Fort - $59 if we have 20 or more, otherwise the cost will be $69. That fee includes cart. The Fort is walkable, but due to the terrain in certain areas, it should be considered a difficult walk.
Dinner: Saturday evening at Broadmoor CC immediately following the round. Hors d'oeuvres will be served beginning at 6:00. Dinner will be shortly thereafter, and everyone will have a choice of 4 entrees (salmon, chicken, new york strip, or a vegetarian pasta). The cost of the entire dinner, including the hors d'oeuvres, will range from $33.50 to $47.95 depending on your entree selection. That price does not include any adult libations, which will be paid for individually.
A presentation during dinner will be given by Ted Sturges (former Broadmoor member who served on the greens committee throughout the renovation process) and Bruce Hepner (the on-site associate from Renaissance during the Broadmoor renovations). There will also be an informal Q&A with Ted, Bruce, and Tim Liddy.
Lodging: We have 2 officers homes reserved at $234.70 (per house) per night. We will divide the total by the number staying in each house. They can comfortably sleep 8 (6 queen beds and 2 pullout sofas) and also have full kitchens and 2 1/2 bathrooms. For those that are participating, PLEASE let me know if you intend to stay in an officers home as we will take the first 16.
The Fort also has a lodge with several rooms ranging from $92.49/night to $172.05/night based on size and occupancy. If you would like to book one of these rooms, you will have to do so yourself by calling 1-877-563-4371. You will need to mention the "Stay and Play DISCOUNT" not the "Stay and Play PACKAGE" as we already have a reduced green fee for Sunday's golf.
Other area hotels that are relatively close (you will have to book on your own):
Hampton Inn Castleton (317) 576-0220
Comfort Inn and Suites - (317) 823-7700
Drury Inn and Suites - (317) 849-8900
Hilton Indianapolis North - (317) 849-6668
Again, for those that are participating, please let me know if you would like to stay in one of the officers homes or if you are handling your own lodging. Thanks...
Roster:InJud Tigerman
Jason Thurman
Chris Clouser (Sunday)
Howard Riefs
Mark Smolens
Guest of Mark Smolens
Tim Liddy (Saturday)
Bill Seitz
Brian Finn
Todd Housteau
Scott Sander (Saturday)
Ward Peyronnin
Josh Tarble
Chris Sturges
Bill Steele (Saturday)
Bryan Sander (Sunday)
Matt Sander
Ted Sturges (dinner only)
Bruce Hepner (dinner only)
MaybeSven Nilsen
Scott Sander (sunday)
Evan Fleisher +1
Related Links:
http://www.broadmoorcc.com/http://www.thefortgolfcourse.com/http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49731.0.html – photo tour of The Fort
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/broadmoor-in/ - Ran’s 2002 profile of Broadmoor CC
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,43542.0.html – Lost Dunes Mashie thread
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,46456.0.html – Lawsonia Mashie thread
I hope many of you can attend, it should be a great time.
Thanks,
Matt Sander