Muskie Golfers!

We’re almost ready to start the 2017 golf season. It’s an exciting time and hope your game is ready!

A lot of important information follows for next week’s qualifiers so please pay attention.

Freshman:

Freshman Qualifier is at Muscatine Muni Golf Course on August 7th. This is an 18-hole event with tee times starting at 10:03am.Deadline to register is Sunday, August 6th at noon. Contact Dave Crawley 563.263.4735 at Muni to register. There is no fee to play. You will be walking. Push carts are acceptable. No caddies. Play from White tees.

Sophomore – Senior:

Varsity Qualifier is at Geneva Country Club on August 8th & 9th. This is a 36-hole event with tee times starting at 9:30. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 6th at noon. Contact Steve Hutton or Travis Kruse at 563.262.8894. There is no fee to play. You will be walking. Push carts are acceptable. No caddies. Play from Blue tees.

ATTENTION VARSITY QUALIFIERS:

We will have a modified practice session on Monday, August 7th starting at 4:00PM at Geneva Country Club. Meet at the putting green by the clubhouse. The first hour we will be fixing ball marks and filling divots with sand mix on the course. We will group accordingly to make the most efficient use of the resources available. This will be team building session and a small part in paying back the members of Geneva CC for the use of their golf course this season. We’ll have a brief short game practice afterwards before you continue with your final prep. Remember that the range at Geneva is closed that day but you will be able to play.

Qualifying Tournament Information:

At both qualifiers, the coaches or Pro at each course will determine, based upon your score, whether or not you should continue playing the qualifier either at 9 holes or 18 holes. We want you to have fun but if you are struggling – we’ll bring you in from the course at our discretion. You will still be on the team but we will have you practice instead.

If you are a Freshman and play well at Muni on Monday, you may be invited to play in the Varsity Qualifier on Tuesday and Wednesday at Geneva. This should be your goal!

The Top 6 finishing golfers thru the 36-hole Varsity qualifier will determine who plays at the Muskie Invite on Friday 8/11 and the IC West Invite on Monday 8/14. A tie for 6thplace will result in a playoff.

Attire:

As always, please dress appropriately at both facilities with a collared shirt and appropriate shorts/pants. No cut off blue jeans.

Weather Policy:

As long as the course remains playable then we will play. Bad weather is not of itself good reason for discontinuing play. Players are expected to come prepared to play in all conditions. Any delays will be determined by the golf course staff.

I will be there briefly at the beginning of your qualifying rounds. When I’m not there please give Steve Hutton, Travis Kruse at Geneva and Dave Crawley at Muni your undivided attention and respect.

Thank you in advance,

Coach Schultz