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• Tanana River Golf Classic •
Cowpatty Golf Classic • Farmers'
Invitational Golf Tournament at Green Acres • Vanderbilt
Country Classic
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Tanana River Golf Classic held
in June 2000
The Tanana River Golf Classic is a four person "best ball"
tournament, played as they lie, from Fairbanks, Alaska, down the
Tanana River and back by boat. Usually held in June, traditionally,
the Tanana River Golf Classic starts at the Pikes Water Front Lodge
and ends at Pike's Landing.
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| Name of Course: |
The Tanana River |
| Address: |
Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Location: |
Pikes Waterfront Lodge |
| Fees: |
Entry Fee is $125 per team |
| Local Rules: |
If the driver of a boat is intoxicated, Hole Monitors
will disqualify the entire team. No protests - A Hole Monitor's decision
is final (but we appreciate suggestions). Team made up of foursomes
by boat playing "Best Ball". Penalties: Any littering on
river or surrounding sandbars will result in points being assessed
against your team. Play the best lie: all shots may be teed up. Drops:
Up to 2 club lengths = 1 stroke. Over 2 club lengths, lost or swimming
ball = 2 strokes. Five minute ball hunt rule. Disqualification: not
wearing your life jacket and trespassing on marked experimental zones.
Have fun! |
| Season: |
Annual event - Usually scheduled in early June
(check with tournament organizers for the exact date and time). |
| Designed By: |
Mother Nature and the Fun officials will
remold the course each year. Water level will dictate the boat landing
areas and course of play. There will be well marked, standard holes,
and fun holes. Don't be surprised by anything! Map directions and
rules will be provided by Alaska Fun, Inc. They will also provide
a hole monitor at each hole for those who cannot read maps. |
| Prior Use: |
River landings and sandbars |
| Advice: |
Bring lots of balls; wear tennis shoes, deck
shoes or waders; rain gear and warm jackets are recommended; don't
forget the bug spray; pack a lunch; have fun and be careful out there!
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Other Alaska Golf Events Worthy of Notice
Pillar
Mountain Golf Classic - Par 70 One Hole Tournament to drive a golf
ball up Pillar Mountain near Kodiak. Sponsored by the Professional Cross-Country
Golf Association.
The Bering Sea Ice Golf Classic, held during the Iditarod
in March, in which six holes, Par 41, are set up on sea ice near Nome,
Alaska. Sponsored by Bering Sea Lions Club.
Unalaska Tundra Golf Classic - Eighteen hole golf classic
on the tundra behind Pyramid mountain.
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