The legend: When Janesville was founded in the early 15th Century, a tournament of unparalled importance was founded by the Knights Templar. This so-called "Edwardian Fourtey Shanks" tournament was the truest test of a warrior's mettle, and flourished for a century.
But somehow, the secrets of the "40 Hands" tournament were buried for centuries, until the great flood of 2008 revealed a canister containing the forgotten scrolls telling the story of the secretive rite of passage.
Today, the tournament lives on.
So if you're not already signed up, please state your intent to play in the July 17 event by dropping a quick e-mail to steven.pease@gmail.com. And WERE LOOKING FOR MORE PLAYERS! We're still about 20 short with under two months to go. Anyone may enter, however only the brave will prevail.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The plan (as it stands)
SETTING
We'll play 18 at Glen Erin, and 18 at Blackhawk Friday, July 17.
COST
Greens fees will between $43 to (I'd assume) $47 for each player at Glen Erin and $37.80 at Blackhawk. Both prices include a cart, for a total of about $80.
Price at Glen Erin depends on how many players we get. We'd also have to be off of Glen Erin by 12:30 - which would be good for us considering the afternoon 18 at the Hawk.
First group will likely tee off at 7 a.m. Last tee time will likely be around 8 a.m. Figure 4 hours 30 minutes for 18 and the first group rolls into the Glen Erin clubhouse round bout 11:30. Last group at 12:30.
Taking into account a lunch break, we could set a 2 p.m. tee time at Blackhawk for the closing 18 ($37.30 for 18 w/a cart). I also like the idea of driving up business for my favorite hometown course (The Hawk).
FORMAT
Team (four-ball) format in the morning at Glen Erin, stroke play in the afternoon at Blackhawk.
Each foursome in the morning will be comprised of two-man teams playing a best-ball scramble. Lowest combined score in the morning takes the prize.
The morning teams' score will determine what bracket they'll play in as singles in the afternoon.
Top four teams from the four-ball teams competition will be placed into the "High Ball" flight, and tee off first at the Hawk. They will go against each other in match play in the afternoon. High-ball players will play from the blue tees.
Bottom four teams will be in the "Low Ball" flight, with players going against each other, again, in match play. These low ballers will tee from the white and red tees, respectively.
In the end, there will be winners in the team format, and individual flights.
Winner of the high bracket in the afternoon takes home the official Edward 40 Hands Cup and will keep it for one calendar year. Winner of Get Low flight will take home a Quotes gift certificate.
MULLIGAN(S)
Each player will receive one mulligan every 18 holes.
THE BEER FACTOR
How serious you want to take this thing is up to you - but remember that exorbitant boozing and good golf aren't often synonymous with one another. Unless you're a fall-down drunk. In which case - do your worst. You'll no doubt be endlessly entertaining. However, remember: there will be a dubious "shit show" prize given to an unlucky individual who produces the best story/incident of the day.
BENEFACTORS
The fine young youth golfers of Janesville. Think about the children!
Suggestions welcome.
We'll play 18 at Glen Erin, and 18 at Blackhawk Friday, July 17.
COST
Greens fees will between $43 to (I'd assume) $47 for each player at Glen Erin and $37.80 at Blackhawk. Both prices include a cart, for a total of about $80.
Price at Glen Erin depends on how many players we get. We'd also have to be off of Glen Erin by 12:30 - which would be good for us considering the afternoon 18 at the Hawk.
First group will likely tee off at 7 a.m. Last tee time will likely be around 8 a.m. Figure 4 hours 30 minutes for 18 and the first group rolls into the Glen Erin clubhouse round bout 11:30. Last group at 12:30.
Taking into account a lunch break, we could set a 2 p.m. tee time at Blackhawk for the closing 18 ($37.30 for 18 w/a cart). I also like the idea of driving up business for my favorite hometown course (The Hawk).
FORMAT
Team (four-ball) format in the morning at Glen Erin, stroke play in the afternoon at Blackhawk.
Each foursome in the morning will be comprised of two-man teams playing a best-ball scramble. Lowest combined score in the morning takes the prize.
The morning teams' score will determine what bracket they'll play in as singles in the afternoon.
Top four teams from the four-ball teams competition will be placed into the "High Ball" flight, and tee off first at the Hawk. They will go against each other in match play in the afternoon. High-ball players will play from the blue tees.
Bottom four teams will be in the "Low Ball" flight, with players going against each other, again, in match play. These low ballers will tee from the white and red tees, respectively.
In the end, there will be winners in the team format, and individual flights.
Winner of the high bracket in the afternoon takes home the official Edward 40 Hands Cup and will keep it for one calendar year. Winner of Get Low flight will take home a Quotes gift certificate.
MULLIGAN(S)
Each player will receive one mulligan every 18 holes.
THE BEER FACTOR
How serious you want to take this thing is up to you - but remember that exorbitant boozing and good golf aren't often synonymous with one another. Unless you're a fall-down drunk. In which case - do your worst. You'll no doubt be endlessly entertaining. However, remember: there will be a dubious "shit show" prize given to an unlucky individual who produces the best story/incident of the day.
BENEFACTORS
The fine young youth golfers of Janesville. Think about the children!
Suggestions welcome.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Glen Erin
Ahhh, people. The joys of organizing a tournament. Now I know why the Greater Milwaukee Open (US Bank Championship) is ending.
Glen Erin is likely a go. They have a kick-ass course, and could likely accomodate a group of our size (20 golfers).
So, if all goes well, the weekend would likely go like this ...
8 a.m. Friday, July 17 - Shotgun start to the 1st Annual Edward 40 Hands Janesville Open Championship Tournament. Play all day, cook out at Fish's.
Saturday, July 17, 3 p.m. - E40H 2009 Fantasy Draft @ Quotes B&G, Janesville.
Sunday, July 18. 8 a.m. - Leave for US Bank Championship, Milwaukee.
Times, events, venues subject to change, as usuge. Check back.
Glen Erin is likely a go. They have a kick-ass course, and could likely accomodate a group of our size (20 golfers).
So, if all goes well, the weekend would likely go like this ...
8 a.m. Friday, July 17 - Shotgun start to the 1st Annual Edward 40 Hands Janesville Open Championship Tournament. Play all day, cook out at Fish's.
Saturday, July 17, 3 p.m. - E40H 2009 Fantasy Draft @ Quotes B&G, Janesville.
Sunday, July 18. 8 a.m. - Leave for US Bank Championship, Milwaukee.
Times, events, venues subject to change, as usuge. Check back.
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