Founders Club Invitational Set for Sept. 13-14

There’s still time to sign up for the first annual Founders Club Invitational Tournament, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 at the Founders Club at Pawleys Island. Among the pertinent details:

• Eligibility -- Participants must be 18 or older. Senior must be 60 or older. Handicap divisions must have a verifiable USGA or CGA handicap. Amateurs only.
• Format -- Stroke play 36 holes. There will be four divisions. Open division will be played scratch. Regular men, senior and ladies divisions will all be full handicap. Tee times begin at 12 p.m.
• Entry Fee – $125 includes 36 holes of golf and prizes. Prizes will be awarded to one third of the field in each flight.
• Deadlines – Entry deadline is September 8, 2008. Cancellation deadline is September 10, 2008. No refunds after this date.
• Practice – Official practice round date is September 12. Practice round rate is $55, call Proshop for tee times.
• Rules – USGA rules will govern all play. Approved measuring devices, and cart equipped GPS systems, may be used. The Founders Club is a non-metal spike facility. Participants may walk or ride.

The Founders Club at Pawleys Island is located at 7829 Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island. For those who’ve yet to play this Thomas Walker design, you’ll be impressed with the transformation that’s been made of the former Sea Gull Golf Club. For more information, visit the Founders Club Web site or call 843-237-2299.