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Plan Your Next Golf
Outing Now!
Governors Run is an ideal location for your next golf outing. Our
stunning bluegrass course conditions, convenient location and unparalleled
service has made us the number one choice for golf outings in Illinois. Our
outing program is beyond comparison. With just a phone call, we'll tailor a
specialized event to match the needs of your group. Our outing
services team will assist you during the planning phase and ensure that your
outing flows smooth on event day. Be it a large corporate outing, or a
friendly round of golf with a group of friends, our outing coordinators will
make your outing a truly memorable experience. Call or E-mail our proshop to begin planning your special event.
Outings are booked up to a year in advance and our calendar fills quickly!
Our outing services include:
Pre-Event Planning
Registration Set Up
Personalized Cart Signs
Tee Assignments
Rule Sheet and Scorecards
Contest Holes & Proximity Markers
Tournament Scoring
Complete Food and Beverage Service
Additional services available:
Bag Handling
Putting Contests
Customized Tee Prize & Gift Certificate Selection
Following your outing there is no reason to leave. With our remodeling
completed in 2004, the Gov Run Bar & Grille and Governors Run is pleased to
offer guests our beautiful banquet facility. We have the capabilities to
provide your guests with everything you need to entertain throughout the evening
and long after. Including an elegant scrumptious dinner and enough space in our
banquet facility for your musical, comedy filled or hypnotizing, memorable
evening.
 Format of play
There are almost as many different formats for play as there are golfers.
Most tournament groups select one of the following formats. Ask your
tournament coordinator about additional formats.
Scramble: This format is probably the most enjoyable and
is great for groups with mixed abilities. All players hit a tee shot, the
best ball is selected and all players take their next shot from that point.
This process is completed until the ball is "holed out." The team then
records a score.
Best Ball: This format may be played as 2, 3 or 4 person
teams. Golfers player their own ball on each hole and the lowest score is
then recorded as the team score. This format may be played with or without
a handicap. This is usually a fun format with a medium pace of play.
Individual Stroke Play: Golfers play their own ball from
tee shot to completion on each hole. Generally this format is recommended
for smaller groups of avid golfers.
Contests
Many tournaments include special event contests to make the day on the
course even more fun. The most popular special event contests are listed
below.
Closest-to-the-Pin: A prize is awarded to the player
whose shot comes to rest closest to the pin, normally played on a par three
hole.
Longest Drive: A prize is awarded for the longest drive off
the tee to the fairway. Normally played on a par five hole.
Straight Drive: A white line is placed down the center of
the fairway. A prize is awarded to the player whose ball comes to rest
closest to the line. Normally played on a par five hole.
Longest Putt: A prize is awarded to the player who makes
the longest putt on a specific green. This contest is often played on the
practice putting green prior to the start of a tournament to get everyone into
the competitive spirit!
Putting Contest: Putting contests are a great way to add
a competitive element to your next golf outing. Our tournament services
team is ready to create a putting contest for your guests that may help relieve
some tension before their round or perhaps show off their skills after a day on
the course. Putting contests are a fantastic fundraiser and a great way to
heighten the fun of your event! Here is a sampling of our most popular
contests, be sure to ask your tournament coordinator about set-up fees.
The
Ace: Challenge your participants to putt from 25 feet out, then
bring back the finalists to try sinking a 50 foot putt.
The
Governors Challenge: Contestants can showcase their putting skills
on this 3 Hole challenge on our practice putting green. We'll create a fun
par 6 putting course and provide scorecards for each player!
The
Golden Gate: Make your putting contest an event in itself!
Our onsite team of putting course designers will prepare 9 holes complete with
hazards and landscaping. Scorecards provided.
 Scoring
Scoring is often thought of as a somewhat complicated process for the
uninitiated. Our Tournament Coordinators are available to help you
understand the process, describe the nuances and actually score your event.
The main points to keep in mind are listed below.
Stroke Play: The most popular tournament competition is
stroke play. The winner is determined by the player who shoots the lowest
total score for 18 holes.
Match Play: The outcome is determined by the player who
wins the most number of holes, regardless of score. If Player A has a 4
on the first hole and Player B a 6, Player A wins the hole. If the game
were stroke play, Player A would be ahead by 2 strokes.
Handicap: A predetermined number of strokes a player is
allowed to deduct from the gross score to arrive at an adjusted score.
This allows players with varying degrees of ability to compete at an entry
level. Handicaps are usually established by an official handicap service.
Low Gross or Scratch: The scores of all players are
recorded. Lowest score places first, next lowest score places second, etc.
This type of scoring can be used for individuals and teams.
Low Net: All players must have a handicap which is
deducted from their gross score. This type of scoring can be used for
individuals and teams.
Callaway: A great way to even out the field if the level
of ability is widely varied. This scoring system allows each golfer to
play their own ball out and record the score with no more than double par limit.
Callaway scoring may be used when not all competitors have an official handicap.
Allow longer time for scoring with this system.
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