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19 82 AGENDA STATEMENT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Fo MEETING DATE: May 18, 2009
SUBJECT: 2„d Annual Dublin Community Golf Tournament
Report Prepared by Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: During Fiscal Year 2007-2008 the City Council had two high
priority objectives related to expansion of programming for seniors and teens. One of the events created
to achieve these objectives was a Community Golf Tournament.
In addition to meeting the Council's objectives for increasing sports programming, the tournament brings
together recreational competitors of all ages to create intergenerational teams. The intergenerational
component allows the City to combine individual players into groups (foursomes) with the desire of
mixing teens, adults and seniors when possible. The tournament provides a social opportunity for teens,
adults and seniors, and promotes fitness and health. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the new
Youth Recreation Fee Assistance Program.
The inaugural event was held in June 2008 and attracted 34 groups totaling 130 golfers. The event was
sold out. The tournament featured golf, a dinner banquet, a putting contest and a silent auction. Pinn
Brothers Fine Homes was the Founding Sponsor for the tournament. Following is a breakdown of the
attendance at the 2008 tournament.
Dublin Community Golf Tournament
2008 Registration Type
Adults 35
Seniors 84
Teens II
Total Registration 130
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On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 the 2nd Annual Dublin Community Golf Tournament will be held at the
Dublin Ranch Golf Course. The tournament will begin at 1:00 pm with a"shotgun" start (all groups begin
at once starting on different holes). A dinner, silent auction and the presentation of awards will conclude
the event.
The tournament will be conducted using a "scramble" format. In a scramble, each player tees off on each
hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The better
of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is
holed. Handicaps are not used in this division. Several contests at selected holes on the course will be
offered throughout the event such as longest drive, closest to the pin, and a hole in one award. A putting
competition will be conducted near the clubhouse for participants and non-tournament participants alike.
The fees for this year's tournament have been increased in an effort to raise funds for the Youth Fee
Assistance Program, while still keeping them affordable enough to encourage participation. Individual
entry fees are $80 per adult and $45 per senior or teen. All entry fees will include green fees, golf cart
and dinner. Dinner will consist of marinated grilled chicken, BBQ pork ribs, pasta and green salads,
mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and dessert. The Senior Center Advisory Committee recommended a
non-participant dinner only option and this price is set at $25.
The tournament will provide a unique opportunity for golfers and local business people to play in a fun,
high quality, recreational event that includes food, prizes and contests of skill. The tournament will focus
on entertainment value rather than being of a purely competitive event. The golf course itself is conducive
to this as the abundance of par 3 and shorter holes will speed up play and be an advantage to senior and
junior participants. The price is an exceptional value for this type of event. A limited amount of golf clubs
will be available for use through the City. Sponsorships will be encouraged from local businesses to help
underwrite the event.
Staff's goal is to attract both older and younger golfers with this low-cost opportunity. Marketing efforts
will be focused on teens and seniors through the use of flyers and posters, contacting high school and
junior golf groups, senior golf groups, senior centers, senior housing units and local businesses.
Marketing will recommend the event as a great Father's Day gift choice. Staff will also target adults and
local businesses to increase tournament attendance and ensure a successful event.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services
Commission receive the report.
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