Blue Top Ridge At Riverside

Competition Overview

• Each participant will compete in all three skills (Drive, Chip and Putt).
• Participants will attempt three shots per skill, for a total of nine shots. Participants accumulate points per shot in all three skills.
• The champion in each individual skill competition will be determined by the participant with the most points accumulated in that particular skill.
• The overall champion in each age category will be determined by the participant with the most points accumulated between all three skills.

Drive Skill

• Each participant will attempt three drives from the same teeing area.
• All drives will be played to a 40-yard wide grid and the ball must come to rest in the grid to score points.

Chip Skill

• Each participant will attempt three chips from the same location approximately 10-15 yards from the hole.
• All chips will be measured and scored from the center of the hole with lines clearly marking the scoring rings.

Putt Skill

• Each participant will attempt three total putts, with one attempt from each of the following distances: 6’, 15’ and 30’.
• All putts will be measured and scored from the center of the hole with lines clearly marking the scoring rings.

Awards

• Prizes will be awarded to individual skill champions as well as overall champions for boys and girls in each age category.

Tee Times and Additional Information

• Tee times and any additional information needed for the qualifier will be shared via email communication after the close of registration.

Upon arrival at Blue Top Ridge, please park on the far-left (west) side of the parking lot.  Head towards the golf course entrance/sidewalk.  You will see a welcome sign and can go left or right on the sidewalk.  Please head to the left or west towards the clock garden.  Registration, driving, chipping, putting, and awards will all be located in this area (see map below).  

Participants need to check-in at the registration table near the scoreboard upon arrival – first thing.  Look for Iowa PGA Tent.  You will receive your scorecard and additional information on the competition.  

You will be given a short amount of time on the driving range prior to your start (10-minutes) to warm up before you will be expected to be at the Driving Station prior to your tee time.  The Driving Station will be on the left side of the driving range, look for the Drive Sign.  The rotation schedule will be drive, chip, then putt.  Putting and Chipping are located near the driving range, look for the Chip and Putt signs.  Balls will be on the driving range for warm-up.  Please remember this is a warm-up session, not a practice session.  There will also be space on the chipping/putting green to warm up as well.  

Participants are not to practice in contest areas.  They will be roped off.  You may use your own balls and clubs, or some will be provided for you.  Retrieval of the golf balls used for the driving contest is not guaranteed.

To recap, please park on the west side of the parking lot, head west when you reach the sidewalk Y towards the clock garden.  Check-in at the Iowa PGA Tent for registration and other details.  Warm-up and then be at the Driving Station area 5 minutes prior to your tee time.  

You will hit 3 drives, 3 chips, and 3 putts.  See competition details and rules by clicking here. Awards will be provided once everyone in a division has finished.  You are also encouraged to see results at www.Drivechipandputt.com. The top 2 in each division will advance to the Regional at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois on September 11th.  

Food and beverage will be available for purchase.  Spectators are welcome, please be mindful of social distancing guidelines.  Below is a map of the contest area to assist you.  Please call or email with any questions.  See you Sunday, August 8, and Good Luck!