February 6, 2010                                                                          Assistant Pros – Special Exemption

2010 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED 

CCPAL Executive Director, Al Lupis is happy to announce the 2010 CCPAL Schedule and it shapes up as the best one the league has seen in years.  Already slotted are twenty events with several more to be announced.

Among the highlights is a return to Eastward HO!  and newly scheduled events at much sought after courses such as Woods Hole, The Bay Club, New Seabury,  Pine Hills and Willowbend.  

Back again are such player favorites as Cummaquid, Pocasset and Wianno.

The league opens its 60th season  at the wonderfully renovated Ocean Edge.

You will note that some of the tournaments will be limited field events.  The criteria for entry into those events will be based on but not limited to league participation in this and last year’s schedule.   Another factor will be the date that your 2010 renewal application and payment is received by the league so don’t delay!

Players who are “shut out” of a limited field event will be on a preferred list for the following limited field tournament so that all members will have a chance to compete on our premium courses.

Obviously the  opportunity to play on some of the area’s most prestigious courses will necessitate entry fee adjustments but be assured that we will do our best to provide the best value possible for our members.

Keep checking back at www.ccpal.com  for the latest information on the schedule and  all other league news.
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NEPGA Assistant Pros – Special Exemption
The CCPAL is offering a special reduced rate to NEPGA Assistant Pros to make it more affordable for them to compete in our events.   To qualify, the assistant must be active in the PGA program. 
On a trial basis, we will permit qualifying assistants who enter a full team; the opportunity to play in our tournaments for a special rate of 50% of the regular pro entry fee for that date.    

We also will waive both the annual membership fee and the non-league member surcharge for these assistants.

The amateurs that the assistant enters can be either non-league or league members.  Non-league amateurs would be subject to the non-member surcharge in addition to the tournament’s amateur entry fee.  

This opportunity is on a space available basis with league members having precedence.   Should a tournament sell out subsequent to an assistant’s entry; his/her registration would be subject to cancellation.

 Qualifying assistants who enter under this special offer and who fail to provide a full team at the tournament will be subject to the regular professional entry fee for that event.

NON-LEAGUE MEMBERS
We will continue the practice of allowing non-league members to play in league events on a space-available basis. 

These players will pay a $20.00 surcharge in addition to the applicable entry fee for their category (professional or amateur).

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Charles “Chuck” Frithsen
I regret to inform you that one of our professionals, Chuck Frithsen passed away on January 20th.  Chuck was only 56 years of age.

Chuck  resided on the North Shore and made many a trek to the Cape to compete in CCPAL events.    He was a strong player who had a chance to win whenever he teed it up with us.

Chuck is survived by his wife Paula, daughter Jacqueline and son Christopher.
Our thoughts are with them.

FORDIE PITTS REMEBERED - NEW ENGLAND GOLF LEGEND

Cape Cod Pro-Am League Board Member, Fordie Pitts passed away on Oct. 27, 2009.

Fordie was a true legend in New England golfing circles.   His career was a long and  storied one. He excelled during his collegiate days at Boston College.  He was team captain as a senior and earned medalist and  runner-up honors in the New England Intercollegiate Championships.

Fordie was the first golfer elected to the Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.

Following graduation, he continued his excellence in amateur  golf, qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Championship numerous times and winning a host of state and regional titles.

Fordie was a vital part of the Cape Cod Pro-Am league for many years.   His presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY PROCEDURE

TUESDAY prior to an event – Call (508) 394-1287

HOSTING PROS MAY ENTER BETWEEN
8:30 – 11:00 A.M. Only one designated host pro per club

All other pros call from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Amateurs not on Teams call from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.