Rookies vs. Veterans
| Description: | Challenge Match - Winner defends next year with a challenge against 2025's rookie class | ||
| Course: | Winnetka Golf Club | ||
| Award: | Six teams of 2, tee times begin at 9:00 AM | ||
| Chairman: | Stuart Cutler | ||
| Email: | stuart@cutlerco.com | ||
The format in 2024 was
- Four ball matches on the FRONT 9 and Chapman format on the BACK 9
- Nassau team matches, one point for the front 9, one point for the back 9, one point for the 18. 1/2 point for ties front, back, 18.
In case of ties overall, chip - off at the practice area or 18th green
The match was played Saturday October 6. The final score was 6 to 6 (a tie). The Veterans stormed ahead and looked to put the Rookies in their place when, after a ferocious comeback, the Rookies swept the final match to tie and force overtime. The Veterans, of course, won in a chip off from 24 feet; Troy Finnigan chipped to 41" to give the veterans the victory. Click here for the scoresheet. It's a game of inches, and the whole bloody thing came down to one chip.
