Edmundson Golf Course

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 check-in near the pro shop entrance.  You may purchase a range token inside, then you will need to drive across the street to the driving range located at Harvest Point GC if you would like to hit some balls.  Please allow for plenty of time to get checked in, purchase range token, drive across the street, and then back to be at the driving station 5 minutes prior to your tee time.  Chipping and putting warm-up will be available at Edmundson near the putting and chipping stations.  

The Driving Station will be located on hole #1, the chipping hole #9, the putting the station on #7 green.  Participants are not to practice at competition stations.  

• Participants need to check-in at the registration table upon arrival– first thing.  You will receive your scorecard and additional information on the competition.  

• You will be given a short amount of time (30 minutes) to warm up before you are expected to be at the Driving Station 5 minutes prior to your tee time.  The driving station is located on #1 tee box.  

• The rotation schedule will be drive, chip, then putt.  

• Participants will need to purchase a range token at the pro shop and then drive across the street to warm up.  Putting and Chipping warm-up will be available at Edmundson GC.  

• Participants are not to practice in contest areas.  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, check-in first thing near the pro shop entrance.  Purchase a token and head to the driving range across the street if desired.  Warm-up and then be at the Driving Station area (#1 tee box) 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 on to sub-regional play on August 14 at Glen Oaks CC in W. Des Moines. 

Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the snack bar.  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, June 19, and Good Luck!