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The WI: Accept your fate. Establish the culture.

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 at 5:59 pm by Stake in Beer + Stuff, PGA Golf

It all began four years ago on a subtle summer evening in the Willamette Valley. Ten players willingly opened their minds to the possibility of night golf. Tension lingered in the air as the names were announced on the first tee. A culture was born. Recently shunned by traditional ideologies, The Committee refuses to bow to conservative minds who pathetically attempt to control us. We cannot be stopped! Alas, the Canyon is no longer our home; however, we will never forget our past. The Fifth Annual Wilgus Invitational will undoubtedly be a celebration for the ages. The friendly confines of the Canyon will be replaced by the McKenzie’s meandering murmur, juxtaposed against the boisterous wildlife of the Cascade Mountains. Our society has been redefined.

• Entry deadline: Friday, August 20^th at the wilgusinvitational.com store located on the right-hand side of the home page. Our site is safe and secure through PayPal (This method worked flawlessly for last year’s event. Additionally, you do not need a PayPal account to use this service). PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-PAY ONLINE as soon as possible. The first 54 responses will be entered. Late entries will be placed on a waiting list. If the waiting list reaches 12 players, the field can expand to 66.
• Format: Three-man team scramble, playing in six-man groups at McKenzie River Golf Course. Teams will be created according to the PARS system (Player Ability and Relationship Seeding). We are accepting team requests this year. Please include this if you wish in an RSVP email (wilgusinvitational@gmail.com). Iron play only due to the lost ball potential with metal woods. A sound conduct penalty will be enforced after first warning. Score cards will indicate the SSI level (Sound Sensitivity Index) of each hole. In the event of a tie, a sudden death playoff will ensue.
• Check-In: The Invitational has evolved into two-day riverside event situated off Highway 126 at 90376 Thomson Lane. Green and yellow balloons will mark the turn located on the right-hand side of the highway. Players and caddies will have the option to check-in to the private drive-in camp site at 3 pm on Friday the 27^th. A twilight practice round can be played at your discretion. On Saturday we have a plethora of river activities and various competitions making it critical to arrive early and blow off any boring weddings or worthless celebrations. The Committee recommends that players, caddies, and spectators bring their ‘A’ game. For participants unable to arrive on Friday we encourage you check-in no later than 6 pm on Saturday the 28^th. A 10:17 pm shotgun start will commence play.
• Entry fee of $100.00, payable online at the wilgusinvitational.com store includes: A weekend at our exclusive, pristine riverside location perfect for drive in camping (If you don’t have a tent, there is a giant covered structure ideal for a mat and sleeping bag set-up). Greens Fees at McKenzie River Golf Course. Two glowballs (This year we have the latest breakthrough in glowball technology, the Night Flyer Constant Light. Equipped with a powerful LED light, this is the brightest golf ball on the planet. Recently, NASA reported a space shuttle noticing a massive glow tournament on the southern tip of South America). Each player will receive two of these balls valued at ten dollars each (Additional CLs will be available for purchase at the event). The course will be equipped with the most glow gear of any tournament on the West Coast and will feature patented “Light Saber” pin setup. An Oregon Crescent Sticker. Pre/Post-Tournament party and award ceremony. A Fifth Anniversary Players Edition Shirt. A fantastic firework show. Multiple kegs available to players and caddies (The Committee strongly advises all attendants to BYOB as well, due to reported cases of dehydration in the 2009 Shadenfreude Scramble). A shuttle service to and from the course on Saturday night from the party site. A custom souvenir scorecard. An event photographer. Group/team photos will available for purchase online. Our best raffle ever. Awards for 1^st and 2^nd place, Most Outstanding Player, Long Drive, Long Putt. KP on each par three will receive a complimentary off season round at Bandon Dunes Resort valued at $75.00 each. In the event of a double hole-in-one, a coin toss will determine the winner.
• Spectators are highly encouraged this year. Tickets are available online at the wilgusinvitational.com store for $20.00 or can be purchased at the event campsite for $25.00. A Limited Edition shirt and glow gear will be included.
• Congratulations to the team of Justin Real, Kyle Overstake, and Tommy Franzen for their one shot victory last year. Real, a chiseled night golf veteran making his fourth appearance in the WI, guided his team throughout the Canyon to capture the MOP award. Overstake sealed the win with a 25 foot birdie putt on the last hole. Well done gentlemen.
• The Committee would like to thank the following volunteers and participating businesses from last year in no particular order: Brendan and Rihana Roseta and The Craigmont Canyon Cabin, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Shawshank, Chris Dignam, Big Cat, Big Dave, Ryan Omlid and McKenzie River Golf Course, Jon Locke, The Wayfarer Resort, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, The Duck Shop, Elliot Dobkin, Sign Pro, Delp’s Awards, Cassy Berry, Gene at Clothing4All, Zack Klonoski, Mac’s Taxidermy, Ryk and the Ninkasi crew, DJ L8 Knight, Kyla Magiera, Hague’s Printing, Ashley Gillespie, Newman Banners, Bill and Maxine, Paper Plus, Eli Kriegh, Alex Boone, Sky at Skopil’s Cleaners, Jacoby Puglisi at Banana Republic, Pat at Night Flyer, Lauranne Crooks, Tom Connor, Brent Adler, all of our loyal traveling players, and everyone who has supported us throughout our struggle in becoming “The Most Mysterious Event on the West Coast” –The Oregonian 2008.

Greatness can only be attained after the suns ambient light vanishes beneath the vast horizon of the McKenzie River Valley. Here in the darkness, legends are born. Accept your fate. Establish the culture. Welcome to the Fifth Annual Wilgus Invitational.

W. Adam Wilgus, Tournament Chairman

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