Golfgiving Itinerary

A plan to give thanks for

Golfgiving

Early departure: 8 players will travel and stay between DC and Pinehurst to limit Friday morning travel

Travel Tips:
- The drive from DC to Pinehurst is approximately 5-6 hours
- Consider stopping in Raleigh for a meal break (~1 hour from Pinehurst)

Round 1: Talamore Golf Course
- Tee Times: 10:48, 10:57, 12:45, 12:54
- Practice facility includes driving range, putting green, and short game area
- Course Details: Par 71, 6,840 yards from back tees, designed by Rees Jones
- Known for its strategic layout with challenging bunkers and undulating greens
Format: Best 6 net scores of the 8 on each team
- We will take the best 6 net scores from each team and add them up each hole
- 3 points are up for grabs: 1 front 9, 1 back 9, 1 overall
- Remember to record all scores accurately for handicap purposes
Check-in to accommodations after round

Evening:
- Introductions and move in
- Dinner on your own
- Night out in Southern Pines
- Recommended spots: The Bell Tree (casual pub), Ironwood Café (good for groups), Southern Pines Brewing Company (craft beers)

Tee Time: Legacy Golf Links
- 7:57-8:24
- Suggested arrival: 7:30AM for warm-up and strategy discussion with partner
Format: 4-Ball
- 3 points available in each match
- 2v2 Best ball
- Take the best NET score between you and your partner
- NOT additive, just one score matters
- Strategy tip: Communicate with your partner about aggressive vs. conservative play
Evening:
- Golfgiving Dinner (Get those ugly sweaters out!)
- Gift Exchange
  - Secret Santa
  - Rules HERE
  - Party Time
  - Reminder: Pace yourself for tomorrow’s singles matches!

Tee Time: Bayonete at Puppy Ridge
- Tee Times: 9:30-10:00AM
- Singles matches – confirm your opponent
- Don’t forget to exchange scorecards with your opponent
- Pre-round hydration is key to Sunday performance!
Format: Singles
- 1v1 Nassau Format (front 9, back 9, overall)
- 3 points in each match
- Award presentation to winning team immediately following final match
Post Round: Optional visit to Pinehurst Resort for Thistle Du
- Putting Contest commences
- Entry fee: $10 per person (winner takes all)
- Thistle Du is one of the country’s premier putting courses
- Great photo opportunity at the iconic Putter Boy statue
Note: Some participants may choose to depart after Sunday’s round
- Travel time to Raleigh-Durham airport: ~75 minutes

Check-out
OPTIONAL: Round at Tobacco Road around 9:00 AM (not included in package price)
- Tobacco Road is a Mike Strantz signature design – one of America’s most unique courses
- Difficulty level: Challenging – bring extra balls!
- Green fee approximately $250/player (cart included)
- Known for dramatic elevation changes and optical illusions
Return home
- Gas stations available near US-1 for fill-ups before the drive
- Consider traffic patterns: DC area gets congested after 3:00 PM
- Sunday return options also available for those who need to be back earlier