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Inaugural Version Of Inaugural Version of September 12-15, 2018 Message from The Centennial Chairmen Glenn Brander & Jeff Haar rentwood Country Club has a surprisingly long history. In fact, in 1916, Brentwood’s first 9 holes B opened, and one year later, its second 9 holes opened. Over the past several decades, Brentwood has hosted many great member-guest tournaments, most no- tably The Brentwooder. The Brentwooder has provided our members ONE opportunity each year to play alongside a guest of their choice in a meaningful, highly competitive, match play tournament. The Brent- wooder has long been, and will continue to be, a premiere tournament at Brentwood Country Club. In the past several years, as our competitive golf culture has grown, our Brentwooder tournament has sold out with a wait list. And so, many of our members were shut out from playing in the tournament. A realization set in that there was clearly an appetite from our membership for competitive, member-guest tournament golf, and one event a year wasn’t going to satisfy this appetite. It has long been a desire of ours to tie our club’s rich history, our heritage, to a singular, annual event. It was clear to us that the event needed to be a member guest tournament, one that doesn’t compete with The Brentwooder, but instead compliments it. The tournament would occur at a different time of the year, and with a format that differed from the Brentwooder’s match play format. With all of this in mind, a tournament sub-committee was formed, one that represented a healthy cross section of our membership (young-to-not-so-young). A cross section was deemed critically important, because it provided assurance that competitive golfers, of all ages and levels, would have their voices heard, and the tournament wishes of their constituents expressed. One of the first orders of business for our new sub-committee was to name our tournament. You may recall above whereas we noted that Brentwood’s golf course opened in 1916, and became an 18 hole course in 1917. With this in mind, and with our desire to tie our club’s heritage to this tournament, one of our sub-committee members, Tom Klein, suggested we name our new tournament, THE CENTENNIAL. Once this name was mentioned, it was difficult for our committee to consider any other name. And so, THE CENTENNIAL was born! THE CENTENNIAL will forever link our club’s history, and provide a competitive setting, rich in camaraderie, to honor and celebrate 100 incredible years of golf at Brentwood Country Club. We are so very proud and happy to have you included in our inaugural rendition of THE CENTENNIAL! Brentwood Country Club 1925 Olin Dutra Head Professional 1928-1935 Olin Dutra accepting his US Open Tro- phy played at Merion Cricket Club, 1934, besting Gene Sarazen by one stroke (player scoring noted alongside). Here is the American Ryder Cup team of Pro- fessional golfers that defeated the visiting British stars in the Fifth Renewal of the Ryder Cup team series. The matches were played on the Ridge- wood Country Club course. The American Pros won five of eight singles matches to win a 9 to 3 victory in the series. George Jacovus is shown AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 1935: (Back L-R: Willie presenting the Ryder Cup to Walter Hagen of McFarlane; Walter Hagan; Bobby Jones; Olin the American team. Left to right in the group are Dutra; Billy Burke: Front L-R Gene Sarazen; Paul Runyan, Horton Smith, Ky Laffoon, Henry Tommy Armour; Fred McLeod; George Sargent) Picard; Johnny Revolta; Walter Hagen; George pose for a photograph during the 1935 Masters Jacovus; Gene Sarazen; Sam Park, Craig Wood Tourament at Augusta National Golf Club held and Olin Dutra. April 4-8; 1935 in Augusta, Georgia. Dutra & “The Babe” L: Joe Robinson – Head Pro from 1935 - 1947 M: Babe Didrikson Zaharias R: Olin Dutra – Head Pro from 1929 - 1935 Photo: Brentwood Country Club 1939 Olin Dutra Photo shows, left to right, Olin Dutra and USGA president Herbert Jaques during the trophy presentation for the 1934 U.S. Open Image shows Olin Dutra of Brentwood Heights, Ca- Championship held at Merion Cricket Club, lif. Winner of the Open Golf Championship, playing (East Course), Ardmore, Pa. Newsprint at- from a bunker at the edge of the ninth hole in the fi- tached to back of photo reads: “Awarding nal round at the U.S. Open Championship at Merion The New 1934 National Open Golf Cham- Cricket Club in Ardmore, Pa. pion. Photo shows Olin Dutra of California immediately after he won the thirtyeighth National Open golf championship today at the Merion Cricket Club course, receiving the title cup from Herbert Jaques, president of the U.S. Golf Association. Bob Harrison Sr Head Professional 1965-2000 Bob Harrison Sr. served as Head Golf Professional at Brentwood Country Club from 1965-2000. In 2001, Bob received the distinguished honor of be- ing selected Teacher of the Year by the Southern California PGA. In 2002 Bob was nominated to the National PGA of America. Bob was Brentwood Country Club’s Director of Golf from 1998 to 2001, and has been Head Golf Professional Emeritus since 2003. Prior to Bob’s teaching days, Bob was a very accomplished player. In fact, in 1961, Bob competed in the US Open at Oakland Hills, with a field that included the likes of Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Julius Boros, and Al Geiberger, just to name a few. After grinding through a tough first round to shoot 79, Bob came firing back to shoot an even par 70 to make the cut. In 1964, Bob competed in and won a PGA event, known as The Water- loo Open, held in Waterloo, Iowa. Over his lifetime of playing golf, Bob has made FIVE (5) holes in one, including Hole 16 at Riviera, and Hole’s 2 & 17 at Brentwood. During Bob’s tenure as our Head Golf Professional, Bob built and nurtured many special relationships with our members, and taught many of them how to play the game they love today. Along the way, Bob not only spent many hours on the range with members, but he also traveled abroad on golf trips with members, regularly dined with members, and even showed off some sing- ing and acting chops with members during club theatre functions. Bob Sr.’s 53 plus years at Brentwood Country Club is a huge part of our history, and therefore, it is a distinct pleasure for The Centennial Committee to acknowledge Bob’s many accomplishments, over his lifetime of golf, and espe- cially over his incredible tenure at Brentwood Country Club. TOURNAMENT ITINERARY AND PLAYING FORMATS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Optional Practice Round 6:30 pm Men’s Stag Casino Night & Dinner Dresscode: Country Club Casual THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 First Day Format: Better Ball of Partners (90% handicap) Starting Times: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Followed by cocktails / hors d’oeuvres Dresscode: Golf Attire TOURNAMENT ITINERARY AND PLAYING FORMATS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Second Day Format: Modified Scotch (60% A Player, 40% B Player, combined handicap) Starting Times: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Followed by cocktails / hors d’oeuvres Dresscode: Golf Attire SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Third Day Format: Aggregate (100% handicap) Starting Times: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Followed by couples, dinner, dancing party Dress code: Formal Course Record set by Danny Wax 1950 Western Open held at Brentwood Country Club, won by Hall of Famer Sam Snead Vintage Pictures of Clubhouse & Course ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION TOURNAMENT HANDICAPS Will be based on the average index (low and current), as of September 1, 2018. TEEING GROUND Tournament Light Blue Tees STARTING TIMES Tee times for Rounds One and Two will be announced on Sunday, September 9th. Final Round tee times will be determined after the first two rounds have been completed, with the leaders teeing off last. PACE OF PLAY All groups must keep up with the group in front of them. In anticipation of playing the next shot, all players, IN ADVANCE, should determine their yardage, select their club, and be ready to hit when it is their turn to do so! LOCKERS Members may share their lockers with guests, or if preferred, a guest locker can be provided upon request. NOTES The Centennial Committee strongly encourages all participants to enjoy WALKING our very “walk friendly” course throughout the tournament, however, golf cars will be allowed and available upon request. If you do plan to walk, please consider a lighter carry bag for your caddy. STAFF Patrick Casey, PGA Eric Temena, PGA Eric Gray Lauren Ryker Jeffrey Skubick Tanya Mitchell Bill Wilson Nick Scott Jason Nunez Tanya Dergal The Centennial Committee Front (left to right): Jeff Haar, Co-Chair, Glenn Brander, Co-Chair, Tom Klein, Richard Clareman Middle & Back (left to right): Cary Sacks, EJ Kahn, Pete Schwab, President, Michael Eilenberg, Brandon Antin 2018 Brentwood Country Club 590 South Burlingame Avenue, Los Angeles Ca 90049 | 310.451.8011.
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