The Golfer’s Journal is pleased to invite you to
Columbia Country Club
September 30, 2024 | Chevy Chase, MD
A Capital Affair
For more than a century, DC’s golfing cognoscenti has found its way to the devilish and spectacular Columbia Country Club. Just a mile outside the District’s limits, this Walter Travis gem drips with history both golf and otherwise. Columbia hosted the 1921 US Open, 2003 US Junior and 2021 Girls Junior won by Rose Zhang, who still holds the course record of 62. Meanwhile, presidents from Harding to Nixon to Obama have strode Columbia’s turbulent fairways. This September, join the Broken Tee Society as we add our name to Columbia’s storied legacy.
Information
Event Details:
- Holes: 27
- When: September 30, 2024
- Where: Columbia Country Club
- Address: 7900 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- Field Size: 100
- Registration: Lottery
- Event Format:
- AM: Two-person better ball + individual skins
- PM: Nine-hole free play
What’s Included:
- 27 holes of golf at Columbia
- Caddie fees for the tournament round
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Post-round awards ceremony
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ & our sponsors
- Prizes and awards for low net and low gross teams
Schedule:
7:00 to 8:30 am: Check in
9:00 to 1:30 pm: Tournament round
11:00 to 2:30 pm: Lunch on course
1:30 to 4:00 pm: Free play
4:00 to 6:30 pm: Cocktails, dinner & awards
Pricing
$975 per player
The Golfer’s Journal events are supported by:
A Warm Farewell
Before last summer, Columbia had only had three head professionals in more than 100 years of existence: 1908 U.S. Open champ Fred McLeod, former PGA pro of the year Bill Strausbaugh, and Bob Dolan Jr. On the eve of Dolan’s stepping down after 30 years of leadership, we caught up with him to talk golf, life, wisdom and the value of getting out of the shop and onto the course.
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A Warm Farewell
Before last summer, Columbia had only had three head professionals in more than 100 years of existence: 1908 U.S. Open champ Fred McLeod, former PGA pro of the year Bill Strausbaugh, and Bob Dolan Jr. On the eve of Dolan’s stepping down after 30 years of leadership, we caught up with him to talk golf, life, wisdom and the value of getting out of the shop and onto the course.
Gallery
Inside the gates at a Beltway heavyweight
Inside the gates at a Beltway heavyweight
Registration Rules
- You must be a TGJ member to sign up for Columbia
- Members can place reservation requests from June 18 at 9 a.m. ET to June 19 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
We will provide hotel suggestions following registration in the Players’ Room.
Your caddie fees are taken care of (per bag) for the tournament round portion of the event. Please be prepared to add gratuity ($20-$40 per bag) for their time and service.
If you wish to keep your caddie for the extra holes, you will be responsible for their 9-hole payment and gratuity.
If I’m not selected initially, how I do I know where I stand on the waitlist?
A waitlist will be randomly drawn following the initial drawing.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
In the event you have questions or need to cancel, please email Events@golfersjournal.com. Refunds will be given the full amount, less 5% processing fees prior to September 20, 2024.
There will be a finite number of spots available for TGJ members in a lottery style registration. Members can place reservation requests in the allotted time given. During the registration request process, members can simply follow the instructions on screen by selecting the number of guests in their party and entering their information.
Members must be logged in to their account on golfersjournal.com in order to place a request.
The field will be decided via random drawing and those selected will be notified via email or text.
Selected members will have 24 hours from being notified to complete their registration by paying. Failing to pay or notify us will result in loss of spot. All members not selected will automatically be added to the waitlist. Once someone fails to pay, or declines the selection, we will continue to select members at random until the field is filled. There is no order of the waitlist.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
In the event you have questions or need to cancel, please email Events@golfersjournal.com. Refunds will be given the full amount, less 5% processing fees prior to September 20, 2024.
