Welcome to the 2023 Motherlode Invitational Tournament

See the full schedule of events below.

Keep checking here throughout the weekend for photos, information, and results.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank You Sponsors

Title Sponsors - $2,000

Andrew, Tim & PrestenHughan

Supporting Sponsors - $500

Pat Hennigan Family

Tee Sponsors - $100

Mark Christensen

Jay Fragomelii

The 46th Annual Motherlode Invitational is June 22 - 24, 2023.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Practice Round Thur., June 22. Call the Golf Shop two weeks in advance to make a tee time. 209.962.8620

Round 1 Fri. June 23, 9 a.m. Shotgun

Round 2 - Sat. June 24, 9 a.m. Shotgun

Looking forward to another great golf tournament and hope you’ll join us for the 2023 Motherlode Invitational. The field size is limited to 80 players, so register early to ensure your space.

The 2023 Motherlode Invitational Committee

Mike Cook

Pat Hennigan

Marc Allyn

Andrew Hughan

Tim Hughan

Joel Pluim

2023 Motherlode Events

Thur. June 22

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Check-In & Registration in The Grill
  
• Practice Round – All day (Call the Golf Shop two weeks early to book a tee time)
  

Practice Day Contest

• 2 Man Better Ball (Stableford) Optional $20 per Team; payable in Golf Shop
  
• Prizes paid out in Golf Shop gift certificates
  
• (Must play with another team to get in this competition)
  

Fees

• Pay Cart Fee Only - $14 per player – Green Fees Waived
  
• Horse Race #1 – 3:00 p.m.
  
• Register your Team by 2:00 p.m. at the Registration Table
  
• Horse Race is included in Motherlode Entry Fee
  
• Flights determined by # of Teams entered
  
• The top 4 Teams in each flight will then play for the top 4 places
  

Welcome Party

• 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  
• Pizza in the Grill
  

Fri. June 23

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. in the Grill

• Hot Breakfast
• Callaway Mobile Pro Shop -$80 Gift Card (Must Spend on Friday)

9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

• Format: 18 Holes of Golf

Both Balls Count (Stableford)

• If a player’s Friday score is more than three strokes lower than their handicap, the handicap will be adjusted accordingly for Saturday’s round.

Side Game

• Closest to the Hole Shoot-Out Qualifying - Hole #14
• Top 10 Closest-To-Hole Shots Qualify for Shoot-Out
• 2:30 p.m. Closest to the Hole Shoot-Out Finals. (18th Green)

Food

• 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
• Provided by Evergood Fine Foods & Sysco Foods
• Dinner at the Grill
  

Sat. June 24

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

• Short Game Contests at the Practice Chipping Green 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
• Format: 18 Holes of Golf
• 2 Man Better Ball (Stableford)

Ties

• Ties for 1st Place - Play-off starting on #1; both Balls count (Stableford)

Food

• 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
• Provided by Evergood Fine Foods & Sysco Foods

Horse Race

• Horse Race #2 at 3:30 p.m.
• The 2 Last Place Teams from each Flight Qualify

Dinner and Awards - 4:00 p.m.

• No Host Cocktails in The Grill
• Dinner and Awards
  

2023 Motherlode Information

Format and Scoring

Scoring

• 2 Man Team Event
• Stableford scoring

Handicaps

• Handicap Index: Current Index or Low Index of last 12 months, whichever is lower
• Maximum Course Handicap: 30 (Maximum 8 strokes between partners)
• Tournament Committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments as necessary

Flights

Gold and Silver Flights (Based on Total Team Handicap)

Top 35% of Teams paid per Flight (Prizes paid out in Golf Shop Merchandise Credit)

Ties

• In the event of a 36-hole Tie for 1st Place in either Flight, there will be a Play-off starting on Hole #1, both balls counting (Stableford)
• USGA guidelines will break all other ties

Skins Game

• Optional Team Skins Game (Gross & Net Both Days) $40 per Team (Prizes Paid in Cash)
  

Tees and Handicap

• Players can elect to play from the forward set of tees (Purple Tees) if their low handicap index is 19.6 or higher
• Partners on the same team can play from different tees
  
• Note: If a player is eligible and elects to play from the (Purple Tees), their handicap will be reduced when playing from the forward tee
  
• Based on the current handicap system, an eligible player’s handicap will be reduced by at least three strokes when playing from the forward tee
  
• The same formula (total Team handicap) determines which flight a Team will be in (Gold or Silver)
  

Food

The Motherlode has expanded the opportunities to meet your fellow players and stock up on the calories. Meals are included in the entry fee

• Thursday pizza in the Grill
• Friday Breakfast
• Friday Dinner
• Lunch Friday and Saturday
• Saturday Continental Breakfast
• Saturday Awards Dinner
  

Teams

There are three options to enter a team;

• Property Owner/Guest
• Property Owner/Property Owner
• Guest/Guest (guests must be sponsored by a Property Owner)
  

Free Stuff and Contests

• $80 Gift card redeemable at the Callaway Mobile Pro Shop on Friday morning for every participant
  
• Saturday Morning Short Game Contest
  
• Friday Afternoon Closest-To-Hole Shootout
  

Horse Race

• Four places paid to the horse race finalists
  
• Finalists in the Horse Race are guaranteed to win a prize
  

Thank You

We are looking forward to a weekend of fun in the sun, we hope you will be able to make plans to join us. There has been a lot of interest in this year’s event so please get your entry in as soon as possible to guarantee a spot for your Team.

Maximum 8 Strokes Difference Between Partners

2023 Motherlode Sponsorships

We are activly seeking sponsors for this popular event. The more money we can raise the more fun and prizes we can offer the players. There are several ways to become a sponsor for this event.

Title Sponsor - $1,500.00

Business Name on all Tournament Materials, Website & Team Entry

Supporting Sponsor - $500.00

Business Name on all Tournament Materials & Website

Tee Sponsor - $50.00

Business Name on a Sign Positioned at the Tee & Website

Raffle Prize – Donation of a Prize or Service

Business Name Listed on Raffle Prize Sheet & Website

For information or to become a sponsor, don't hesitate to get in touch with PML Golf Professional Mike Cook at 209.962.8620 or golfpro@pinemountainlake.com

2023 Motherlode Registration

The Motherlode consists of Member/Guest Teams, Guest/Guest Teams, Member/Member Teams

The entry Fee is the same for all. (See below for Annual Golf Members entry info)

Handicap Index: Current index or Low Index of Last 12 Months, whichever is lower; Max. Handicap: 30

(Maximum 8 Strokes Difference Between Partners)

Tournament Committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments if necessary

Entry Fee

$695 Per Team

$667 If (1) Player has an 18 Hole Golf w/Cart Annual Membership

$639 If (2) both Players have an 18 Hole Golf w/Cart Annual Membership

Hole Sponsor - $100 Sponsorship Sign Included (Include Info w/Entry)

Please register before June 1, 2023