July 25 thru 27, 2025 with the Moose Scramble on Thursday July 24.
History of the Tournament
Kevin and Tom Wilson (2014 Moose Champion) decided to run a golf tournament after playing in a similar event. We named the tournament the Moose after Lowell Wilson's nickname who passed away before the first tournament.
Lowell loved all sorts of sports including golf and especially gathering with family and friends. The tournament is named in his honor and we remember all those who have participated in the past as well as the past champions.
Tournament Format
We use the Quota based Point System all three days of competition. This allows players to play quicker, and the competition is purely based on how you perform compared to your normal scores. Quotas are adjusted up or down each day depending on how well or poorly you perform.
We started our tournament in 2010 with just 15 players with a couple of things in mind - - Three rounds of golf at a beautiful location and three days of camaraderie where Dads can be Guys for the one weekend a year in July at beautiful resort (Right 2020 Moose Champion Paul Noonan)
How We Play The Game
The More Points You Earn The Better
If you do not have a USGA Handicap.....
The More Points You Earn The Better
(2012 & 2018 Moose Champion Nealon Perkins) Here is a breakdown on how you earn points: Bogey on a hole equals one point. Par on a hole equals two points. Birdie on a hole equals four points. Eagle on a hole equals 8 points. Double eagle equals sixteen points.
Determining Your Initial Quotas
If you do not have a USGA Handicap.....
The More Points You Earn The Better
(2017 and 2021 Moose Champion Joe Gross) If you have an established and current USGA Handicap, your quota will be established by subtracting you course handicap from 36.
If you do not have a USGA Handicap.....
If you do not have a USGA Handicap.....
If you do not have a USGA Handicap.....
(2016 Moose Champion Jerry Locantro) and it is your first time playing the Moose, you will play the first day and your score will be used to set your quota. Your score will be -4 for the first day. We will interview your playing partners to get their input to determine your quota for day two and going forward.
Tournament Rules
Improve Your Lie
(2015 Moose Champion Chris Taylor) Each player can improve their lie up to one club length no closer to the hole. You can not move onto the green but you can move it off the green if so desired. You are allowed to carry as many clubs as you wish. You must play your clubs only.
Lost Balls & Out of Bounds
(2013 Moose Champion Travis Vining) All Lost Balls and Out of Bounds are played as Lateral Hazards. Where your shot entered the Hazard or Out of Bounds, you can take one club length from that spot, add a one shot penalty and play your next shot.
No Mulligans or Illegal Balls
(2010 & 2011 Moose Champion Andy F. Faw) You are allowed to change balls during the hole but no illegal balls or mulligans are allowed. ALL PUTTS FOR BOGEY OR BETTER MUST BE HOLED - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you can not make a bogey, please pick up and record double bogey maximum score. Playing out the hole only slows down the entire tournament.
Brasstown Valley Resort
The Resort
Our annual event this year will be played at the Brasstown Valley Resort. The minute you step out of the car everything you need is within walking distance (Left 2019 & 2024 Champion Rod Everett).
Our Package Includes
Resort Costs Friday thru Sunday are approximately $770 with Double Occupancy and $1050 for single occupancy. For golfers checking in early, each extra night room rate approximately $250. If you check in before Thursday, check with Kevin Wilson for cost. The package this year does not include Breakfast. The restaurant will be open for those who wish to purchase breakfast, lunch and after dinner drinks.
Meals
Our package includes the traditional Champions Dinner Friday night this year at 7:30. Champion Rod Everett has chosen to have the Seafood Buffett. Our Saturday night dinner starting at 7:00 will be the traditional All You Can Eat Prime Rib Buffett. Both Dinners will be served in the Cedar Knob Banquet Room.
Golf
All three rounds will be played on Brasstown Valley Course (par 72). Most players will play the Teal tees while others might play the white or black tees.
Also we will receive complimentary range balls during our entire stay.
Tournament Entry Fee Now Due By June 20, 2025 or the first 52 golfers to pay their Moose Entry Fee
Your tournament entry fee is $175. This Moose tournament fee covers the costs of running the tournament as well as the prize money. You can use the link below to pay via Pay Pal (plus 3.5% charge now @ $182).
You can pay $175 with Venmo by using the Moose Golf Venmo account https://www.venmo.com/u/HMIC_2010 .
You can also send in your entry $175 fee via USPS.
Checks are payable to:
Moose Golf Classic
c/o Kevin Wilson
2714 Windridge Drive
Acworth GA 30102
Deposits due by June 20, 2025
2023 MOOSE GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT - McLEMORE
2022 Video prepared by Bryan Cooper