10th Anniversary
The 2011 Craig Blass Memorial Golf Tournament
Please join us on Friday, September 9th, at Virginia Oaks Golf Club (Gainesville, VA) for the Craig Blass Memorial Golf Tournament. This year marks the 10-Year Anniversary of 9-11 and we are coming together to raise money for the Craig Blass Memorial Scholarship at James Madison University.
The “Early Bird” registration deadline closes at midnight on August 9th; everyone who has registered by that time will be entered into the Early Bird raffle. The winner of the raffle will receive an Overnight Stay at the Bavarian Inn in Historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia. You will enjoy a relaxing stay at the AAA Four Diamond Inn in a luxury style room with king bed, sitting area, whirlpool bath gas, fireplace and private balcony with Potomac River views. Enjoy the Inn's beautiful pool, tennis court and 11 acres of grounds. Breakfast the next day in the Potomac Dining Room is also included in this getaway package (a $275 value).
You know you’re going to play, so don’t wait - register early! Upon completing your registration, you will also be able to purchase football game tickets for JMU’s Home Opener on September 10th, for you and your friends and family. Information about purchasing these tickets will be included in the confirmation email once you've registered for the tournament. Come cheer on the Dukes at the newly expanded stadium!
If you or your company would like to be a sponsor of the Tournament, please be sure to review our various sponsor options. Thank you for your support!
Event Details
Date: September 9th, 2011
Check-In: 11:00AM | Shotgun Start: 1:00PM
Format: Captain's Choice (Scramble)
Golf Ticket Cost: $125 per person which includes Greens Fees, Golf Cart, Range Balls, Lunch, Goody Bag & Awards Dinner
Early Bird Contest Registration Deadline: August 9th
Regular Deadline: August 31st
Contests: Putting Contest, Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, $$$ Hole in One & the AutoScandia $1 Million Dollar Shot!
Friday (9/9) Schedule
11:00 AM - Check In opens | Raffle Ticket, Mulligan, & Skirt Shot sales | Warm-up
11:15 AM - Putting Contest begins
12:45 PM - Putting contest preliminary round ends | Instructions at golf carts 1:00 PM - Shotgun Start Immediately Following Golf: The AutoScandia $1 Million Dollar Shot
Putting Contest Finale
Awards Reception: Food, Drinks, Awards, Prizes & Recognition
If you are not yet a sponsor, and would like to become one, please visit the Sponsors Page for more information. You can also download the Fact Sheet. Thank you for your support!
Non-Golfers are welcome to join the post tournament reception for food & beverages. The cost is $15 per person. Please register in advance.
Foursome & Tee Assignments
Foursomes and Tee assignments will be available at registration upon arrival at the tournament. For those of you registering as a team, you will only need your tee assignment.
Rules & Cheater's Package Components
Captain's Choice (Scramble) - Each player hits the ball off the tee. The team decides which ball to play from. All players then hit from that location. Even the putt. Record 1 team score.
Mulligans - The "do-over". Mulligans cannot be used on a prize hole or to win a contest. You can use it on the hole but cannot win the prize. Limited to two per person.
Skirt Shots - Your ability to hit from the ladies tees. This is NOT a mulligan. You must decide to hit from the ladies tee before hitting from the Blues. No limit on how many can be purchased.
Cheater Packages - Preconfigured options that include things such as Mulligans, Skirt Shots, Raffle Tickets and even entry into the Putting Contest depending on the level purchased. Cheater packages provide greater value over purchasing the components separately.
For friends who are traveling for the tournament weekend, we can recommend a number of local hotels. Please contact Jason for suggestions.
Saturday (9/10) JMU Football new stadium home opener
We are working with the JMU Duke Club to obtain a block of football tickets for the 1st home game in the new JMU Football Stadium. You will be able to purchase football tickets when signing up for the golf tournament. Don't miss the opportunity to cheer on the Dukes the day after the golf tournament!
To purchase football tickets you can also simply Click Here. All tickets will be part of the Craig Blass Memorial block of tickets at the stadium.