The following information is being forwarded to the list serve for John
Leonard. John won our local support groups Parkinsonian of the year
award for his unbounded efforts to get Parkinsonians out on the golf
course and enjoy something that many had given up because of the many
changes occurring in there physical abilities. John has been successful
in Houston getting local courses to set aside a morning for PDers and
caregivers to play 9 holes in a safe and abbreviated course format.
John has been able to get support for his efforts from drug companies
and the USGA. I really admire him for what he is doing and hope other
families afflicted with PD will benefit from what John is trying to do.
 
His local group now has about 50 players total with less than that
participating on a regular basis. the sponsorships have enabled John to
get local golf pros to hold group lessons for those seeking help. The
Houston Area Parkinson Society is proud to have John as a member and
supports his efforts.
 
PARKINSON  "HOME COURSE"  WORLD GOLF TOURNAMENT
                                                Sponsored by
 
The Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS) Golf Club
 
This tournament  is being held in to support and recognize Parkinsons
"April"  Awareness Month, for Parkinsons and other physically
challenged players.
 
    How to enter             Where to play            When to play
 
1.  HOW  Simply turn in completed score card to:
                HAPS Golf Club
                World Tournament
                15906 Meadowside
                Houston, Texas 77062
                              THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE
 
2.  WHEN      Wednesday, April 1st through Tuesday, April 30th
 
.                      Any completed golf score during April will
qualify you for
             World Tournament Awards.
 
3.  WHERE   Play on any 9 hole regulation, PGA approved golf course
            Shorten course to (7) 140 yard par 3's,(1) 250 yard par 4
            (1) 350 yard par 5.  This makes a 1580 yard nine hole,
            par 30 course. Women may tee off 10 yards closer on
            par 3's, 20 yards closer on the par 4 and 30 yards  and
 
                      closer on the par 5.
 
Playing Rules
Follow USGA Rules except where noted below
 
1.)  Play winter rules. (Improve lie on fairway or rough)
2.) All balls landing in sand traps or in a precarious position such
that playing the
     shot could cause player to fall, will be dropped with no penalty
in a safe area
     back of trap, away from green and to an area not closer to the pin
or in a more
     advantageous position
3.) On any ravine or water hazard closer than 30 yards, the player has
the option
     to  pick up the ball and drop on other side, one club length from
hazard , in line
     with pin and take one stroke penalty
4.)  Near and on the green. After ball has been hit to an area near or
on the green,
      and course rules or physical impairments prevent the player from
chipping or
      putting, a caregiver may hit for him/her with no penalty
 
Score Cards:
         * Maximum strokes that can be entered on any one par 3 is "7",
on par 4, "8" and
           on par 5, "10"
        *  Score card must be signed and attested to. Attesters name
should be printed
           along with signature and phone number
         * Score card must show the corrected/revised par of each hole
         * Each player's name must be printed, with address and phone
number
         * Card  with attachments can be faxed or mailed (See below)
 
5.) Flights
       PD players will be flighted based on their adjusted net score
using a modified
       Caloway Handicap system.
                                  Net Score  Flight
                                     9- 29       First
                                    30-35        Second
                          36-39        Third
                40+           Fourth
 
              Ladies have the option of having  their own tournament
just indicate on the
              card  and if ther are more than ten lady competitors and
more than 50% want
              their own tournament all ladies will be placed in this
category
 
              Caregivers may compete in their own tournament. Gross and
net good sport
              awards will be made.
Five Chances to Win
          * Players can enter each week during April for weekly prizes
            The best of upto five scores will be used in the final
         *  Cut off each week is midnite Friday USA Central Time
(Houston Time) Cut off
            for the month is April 30.
 
          6.) An awards committee will determin the winners.
                  * Winners may be required to provide proof of
eligibility
                  * Attestees may be contacted to validate scores
                  * The number and value of awards will be determined
by the number of
                     players
                 *  If a player wins in both gross and net categories
he will be given the award
                     fron the highest paying category and and the next
best players score will
                     be used to determined the new winner
                  * Ties will be broken by matching score cards
beginning with hole # 1
                      If two or more players cards match exactly, the award
will be split.
 
                                            Questions or problems call:
                                      The Tournament Director's office
                                                   713-486-7925  or
                                         1-800-713-7925 Access Code 25
or
                                            Fax 713-486-2639
 
                                                      HAPS Golf Club
                                                   World Tournament
                                                   15906 Meadowside
                                                Houston, Texas 77062
 
                                            John Leonard - Director
                                                   HAPS Golf Club
 
 
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