Invitational Lottery (New in 2026)
Beginning in 2026, the Men’s Invitational field will be determined through a lottery system, ensuring that all Male Members who have been Full Golf Members for at least three years on the first day of the tournament have an equal and fair chance to participate in the club’s premier golf event.
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Registration for the 2026 Men’s Invitational
Opens: Thursday, January 1st
Closes: Saturday, January 31st at 5:00 p.m.
Drawing Date: Sunday, February 1st at 12:00 p.m.
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Registration will be available through Golf Genius beginning January 1st.
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Eligibility: All Full Golf Male Members with a minimum of three (3) years of membership on the first day of the tournament may register.
Example: A member who joined by June 18th, 2023 would be eligible to enter the lottery in 2026.
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Attendance at the Lottery: Any member is welcome to attend the lottery drawing to observe the process and celebrate the announcement of the field.
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Exemptions
The following participants will automatically qualify for the 2026 Men’s Invitational and will not be part of the lottery drawing:
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2025 Invitational Overall Winner
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2025 Flight Winners
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Top five (5) members from the 2025 waitlist
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Any member given a special exception by the Club’s General Manager or Head Golf Professional
Starting in 2028, a new exemption will be added:
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Any member who has registered for two consecutive years (for example, 2026 and 2027) and has not been selected to play in either year will automatically receive a guaranteed spot in the field for their third year of registration (in this example, 2028).
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This rule ensures that members who consistently show an interest to participate in the Invitational will have the opportunity to participate without having to wait a very long time.
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Please note: Due to this exemption, the number of available spots in future lotteries—in 2028 and beyond—may be reduced based on the number of members who qualify for this automatic inclusion.
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Lottery System
Each eligible member will be assigned lottery entries (“balls”) based on tenure:
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3–10 years of membership: 1 ball
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11–20 years of membership: 2 balls
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21+ years of membership: 3 balls
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To ensure fairness and transparency, the lottery will be overseen by the General Manager, Head Golf Professional, Board President, and one member of the Invitational Golf Committee.
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Lottery Drawing Process
The drawing will take place on Sunday, February 1st at 12:00 p.m.
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The first drawing will determine the 60 members who will make up the official field for the 2026 Invitational.
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The second drawing will establish the waitlist order for the event.
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Members are welcome to attend the drawing to observe the process and celebrate the announcement of the field.
