2011 Chili Dip Open Golf Tournament
                        Saturday, May 7, 2011
                  Palmira Golf Course - St. John, IN
                  Defending Champion - Chuck Dogg

BE SURE TO READ THE TOURNAMENT RULES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!!!

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
  • Garlande Gant
  • Chuck Dogg
  • Eric Leaner

GREEN FEE - $52
Pay to Palmira Golf Course.  

FREE ITEMS
  • Range Balls
  • Hot Dog, Chips, & Drink after the round
  • Gift Bag includes: Golf Balls, Tees, T-Shirt, Named Bag Tag
  • DJ Chuck Dog CD

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE - $30
Pay to either Chuck Dogg, Eric Leaner, or Garlande Gant.

THE TOURNAMENT WINNERS - $1,120 Total
The winner is the golfer with the lowest net score.  Meaning your score minus your handicap.  
  • First Place $500 plus a crystal trophy engraved with your name.
  • Second Place $250
  • Third Place $150
  • Fourth Place $100
  • Fifth Place $70
  • Sixth Place $50
If there is a tie for first place, then the golfers who are tied will replay the par 3-18th hole in a sudden death
event.  No handicaps will be used for this hole.  All other ties will split the prize money.

LONGEST DRIVE - $40
The longest drive hole will be the par 4-2nd hole.  To qualify your drive must be in the fairway.

HACKERS AND SHANKERS
Hackers are those with handicaps of 13 and below.  Shankers are those with handicaps of 14 and above.  

CLOSEST TO THE PIN - $35 per hole, per group/$280 Total.
There will be a CTP on each hole for Hackers and Shankers.  The Hackers have their own $40 per hole, and the
Shankers will have their own $40 per hole.  The markers for the CTP will be clearly marked.  So if your shot
lands within one of the markers please check to make sure it the marker that pertains to your group.

SKINS - $10
The skins pot will also be split between the two groups.  Garlande will collect the pot for the Hackers and Eric
Leaner will collect the pot for the Shankers.  Skins is OPTIONAL and is NOT included in your tournament entry
fee.

LOW GROSS SCORE - $100 per group/$200 Total.
The lowest score, handicap not included.  A golfer cannot win the low gross prize and a low net prize.  Prize is
split between Hackers and Shankers.

HOLE-IN-ONE - $50
To win this prize it doesn't have to be a hole-in-one.  You can chip one in, hit one from the fairway, or knock one in
out of the sand.  Make a shot from off the green without using your putter and you win this prize.

SENIOR LOW NET SCORE - $50
This prize goes to the player over 55 years of age with the lowest net score.  A player cannot win the
tournament and win this prize.  If the tournament winner is over 55 years of age, then this prize will go to the
second lowest senior score.

WORST ROUND - $30
The prize goes to the golfer who comes in last.  Handicap included.

NINE HOLE WINNERS - $40 per nine per group/$160 Total.
The lowest score, handicap not included for the front and back nines.

PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS
Photos and videos will be taken at this event.  There will be a foursome photo and a picture of your swing on the
first tee.  There will also be photos of your putting stroke on the 18th green.  Photos will be posted at
djchuckdog.com.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please provide us your cell phone number by sending a text message to Chuck Dogg at 773-419-8840.  In
case of inclement weather, we will send out text message alerts notifying you of any cancellations.  If you plan
on leaving early, please leave your mailing address with one of the Tournament Directors.  We will NOT hold your
prize for you.  All prizes will be distributed at the event, or will be mailed on Monday, May 9, 2011.  If you
decide to leave early, and do not leave a mailing address you will forfeit your prize.

HANG AROUND
The 2010 Chili Dip Open ended in dramatic fashion as Chuck Dogg hit a seven iron from 150 yards away to within
4 feet to win.  We would like everyone to share in the fun.  In addition, with 68 golfers this year, it is likely
that a playoff will be needed to determine the winner.  If you must leave early and are needed in playoff, your
score will be disqualified and any prize money due to you will be forfeited.

BELOW ARE THE TOURNAMENT RULES IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS IN ITS
ENTIRETY.  THE RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!!!!!

  1. All players should check in with the starter (Chuck Dogg, Eric Leaner, or Garlande Gant) 15 minutes prior
    to their starting time. If a player arrives at the first tee too late to tee off with the group he is
    assigned to on the official starting sheet, he shall be assessed a two stroke penalty. The penalty will be
    assessed on the score for the first hole.
  2. The Rules of Golf of the United States Golf Association prevail in the 2011 Chili Dip Open.  . Other special
    Chili Dip Open rules governing tournament play, if any, will be discussed posted at the first tee of each.
  3. Anyone who is observed breaking USGA rule should be notified immediately of the infraction by whoever
    observes the infraction. Any disagreement should be brought to the attention of the Tournament Director
    before any scores are attested. If there is disagreement, then a provisional ball should also be played and
    a decision will be made by the Tournament Director.  In other words, if you disagree with the findings of
    your foursome, then play two balls on the hole.  One the way you think it should be and one the way the
    others think it should be.  
  4. Penalties will be assessed by Tournament Directors for slow play in accordance with guidelines
    established by the Chili Dip Open Board of Directors.  The Pace of Play Rule is: If a group finishes 20-29
    minutes behind the group in front of them, a  1 Stroke Penalty  will be assessed.  30 minutes or more
    behind the group in front of them, then a  2 Stoke Penalty.  Will be assessed to the each member of the
    group.  Please note this rule is based on the "group," it is not acceptable for the first player of a group to
    hole out on the last hole and run into the club house. The "group" has not finished until the last player holes
    out on the last hole.  Basically, stay close to the group in front of you.   You should be able to see them
    ahead of you on each hole.
  5. We are NOT using drop areas.  
    If a ball is in a water hazard or if it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in a
    water hazard (whether the ball lies in water or not), the player may under penalty of one stroke:
       a. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played (see Rule 20-5),
    or
       b. Drop a ball behind the water hazard, keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the
    margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no
    limit to how far behind the water hazard the ball may be dropped; or
       c. As additional options available only if the ball last crossed the margin of a lateral water hazard, drop a
    ball outside the water hazard within two club-lengths of and not nearer the hole than (i) the point where
    the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard or (ii) a point on the opposite margin of the
    water hazard equidistant from the hole.

    When hitting a provisional ball, be sure to identify the ball before you hit it.  EX:  My first ball was a Top
    Flite 6, this one is a Pinnacle 3.

WE ARE PLAYING THE WHITE TEES.

Click HERE to view the pairings and tee times.