Golf Events

Golf Activities Program

An active and balanced tournament program is the result of years of input from the membership and Golf Committee carried out on a weekly, monthly or annual basis by the golf professional staff. The Golf Committee is represented by a cross-section of the members.

Weekly Golf Events

Men’s Days are conducted during the season every Wednesday….featuring either a 9:00 a.m. (followed by lunch) or 12:30 p.m. (preceeded by lunch) shotgun start followed by presentation of awards. A variety of formats of play and different pairings procedures are offered.

Ladies’ Days area conducted during the season every Thursday…..featuring 9:00 a.m. shotgun starts followed by lunch and awards. A variety of formats of play and different pairings procedures are offered.

White/Blue Tee Groups - Tee times are set aside every Tuesday and Thursday for men who are invited to register individually to be included in a small informal group playing from a combination of White/Blue Tees. (Par 4's White tees and Par 5's and 3's Blue tees)

Blue Tee Group – Tee times are set aside every Tuesday and Friday for men who are invited to register individually to be included in a small informal group playing from the longer Blue Tees. (Holes # 5, 6, 10, 18 White tees, Blue tees all others)

Saturday Morning Game – Tee times are set aside every Saturday for the working golfer, to register as an individual or and a group playing from the tees of their choice.

Monthly Golf Events

Men’s Guest Days (from one to three guests per event) are conducted monthly unless a major event is scheduled that particular month. Each event features an optional lunch, the afternoon shotgun start followed by hors d'oeuvres, drinks and the Awards presentation. Players whose combination of age and handicap total 90 or more are eligible and encouraged to play from the Green Tees.

Ladies’ Guest Days (from one to three guests per event) are conducted monthly unless a major event is scheduled that particular month. Each event features a morning shotgun start with lunch to follow and the Awards presentation.

Sunday Couples’ Mixers - Offered throughout the season featuring an afternoon shotgun start with a food option, cocktails and Awards presentation following golf. Couples register together and are mixed with another couple by the Golf Shop staff.  Pairings are usually by similar handicaps.

Men’s Annual Golf Events

President’s Cup - Individual men's Stableford event. Men register individually. Participants paired and flighted by handicap index. Cocktail Party and Awards presentation follow play. A Green Tee President’s Cup is offered for those who desire to compete from the Green Tees.

Governor’s Cup – Two man team event conducted over three days (team match play competition) - 1 Better Ball of 2 vs. 1 Better Ball of 2. Flights determined by handicap index. Pairings are done by U.S.G.A. match play guidelines. Winning teams from each flight play in a 3 hole aggregate score play-off to determine overall winner. Cocktail Party and Cook-Out follows the competition. Green Tee Governor’s Cup is offered for those who desire to compete from the Green Tees.

Inter-Club Matches (3 per season) - 18 hole team competitions

a) Bent Pine Golf Club vs. Hawk’s Nest
b) RedStick vs. Hawk’s Nest
c) Five-Team Inter-Club:

Bent Pine - Orchid Island - John’s Island - Quail Valley - Hawk’s Nest

Rhoads Invitational - This is the mens's premeire event of the year beginning with a practice roundon Wednesday. An optional Better Ball event placing the lw gross and low net teams. The main event is played over three days (flights of 6 teams 5 nine hole matches). Activities include a Stag Cook-Out & cocktail Party on thursday and a couples' cocktail and buffet with Awards presentation on Saturday. Winning teams from each flight play in a three hole shoot-out to determine over-all champions.

Men’s Club Championship - Is conducted over two weekends (Championship Flight) and one weekend for all other flights. Anyone who desires to compete for the Championship may attempt to qualify for the Championship Flight (Blue Tees) on the first weekend. The non-qualifiers and all other participants will compete either from the White or Green Tees. Tournament is followed by a “Champion’s Reception”.

Ladies’ Annual Golf Events

Fall Opening Golf Event -This is the official start to the Ladies’ Golf Program for the season…..a fun mixer.

Ladies’ President’s Cup - Is an individual Stableford tournament. Register individually with pairings and pre-determined flights by handicap index.

Ladies’ Member-Member - a 36 hole two-person team event conducted over 2 days. Register as a team of 2.

Nancy Rhoads Member-Guest - The Ladies Invitational event featuring a 36 hole (Ringer Tournament) conducted over 2 days.

Ladies’ Club Championship - Ladies event featuring a three day Match Play format of play. Tournament is followed by a “Champion’s Reception”.

Red vs. Blue is a fun 18 hole competition between the Red Division and Blue Division (determined by the Golf Shop) and conducted on a Ladies’ Day. Ladies are encouraged to dress in their team colors. All activities followed by lunch.

Rally for The Cure is an 18 hole competition for the purpose of raising funds to fight breast cancer.  Course contests and team prizes followed by lunch.

Annual Couples' Member-Guests

Holiday Couples' Member-Guest - Early December
Winter Couples' Member-Guest - Late January
Spring Couples' Member-Guest - Mid April

All are fun social events with an 18-hole competition. The starting fields are limited to 30 teams of four. Lunch, course contests, team awards, followed by cocktails and dinner. Each guest is presented a gift.

Other Featured Events

Governor’s Golf Outingis an 18 hole competition bringing together current and former members of the Hawk’s Nest Board of Governors. The golf event is designed to encourage continuity through communication and appreciation of each others contribution to the Club.

Neighborhood Golf Events are important happenings at Hawk’s Nest. These small private group events encourage the expression of “being a good friend and neighbor”. All events are scheduled through the Golf Shop.

 

The members at Hawk’s Nest value a variety of social activities that offers balance to an already active golf program. Some of these activities are centered around a golf event while others are stand alone social events.

New Member Receptions
Holiday Cocktail Party
Valentine's Day Dinner
Prospective Member Reception
Cocktails & Appetizers – Sunday Couples’ Mixers
Ladies’ Cocktail Party – Nancy Rhoads Member-Guest
Couples’ Cocktails & Hors d’ oeuvres Party – Rhoads Invitational
Stag Cocktail & Steak Dinner – Rhoads Invitational
Champions Reception – Club Championship Tournaments
Monthly Couples Bridge and Dinner

New Member Receptions

New members are introduced at the Fall Scramble Golf Tournament…the opening golf event for each season. In addition, all special events for men, women and couples offer many opportunities for regular and new members to mix and to introduce our newest members.

Christmas Cocktail Party

Usually held the second Tuesday in December, the Christmas Cocktail Party offers the opportunity for our busy members to take a break and to enjoy the company of others during this important time of year. Each year, the Golf Shop offers a special Christmas merchant day Sale in conjunction with the cocktail party.

Prospective Member Receptions

During the process of application for membership, the Membership Committee issues special invitations for those prospective members who are in the final stages of their membership application to meet members of the Board of Governors. This private event is hosted by the Board of Governors of Hawk’s Nest. Members who are likely sponsors of prospective members are encouraged to contact the Chairman of the Membership Committee to begin the process of application.

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