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INTRODUCTION
You have considered joining us. This thing called “Spackler” looks big. You could have reservations about joining 80+ strangers on an out-of-state vacation. Your friend or family member wants to share our event with you. He has sold you on a great 4-day experience.

This document was written for you. It outlines our event, the role of your referral, and provides you with real expectations and procedures. This document is not intended to sell the Carl Spackler Open. It is to give you a glimpse into Carl Spackler Open participation.

First time participants are labeled rookies. The Carl Spackler Open was built from nearly 300 rookies over two decades. Rookies are essential to our future.

We understand everything about the Carl Spackler Open is brand new including our requirements and endless process. We are here for you as volunteers, but in turn expect everyone to understand volunteer time has been replaced with boring written process. Our vacations are very personable and designed for rookies to feel welcome and insert them into our social circle.

THE RIGHT FIT
The Carl Spackler Open has approximately 100 active members. The event is not for everyone despite what you hear. The event is managed by volunteers that leverage technology everywhere possible. Nearly all event organization occurs on multiple websites, YouTube Videos, and written process.

There are very popular and very fun buddy golf trips with 4 and 8 golfers. The entire approach is intimate from start to finish, flexible, and includes zero process. The Carl Spackler Open is a large four-day golf vacation with zero paid staff. The Carl Spackler Open requires everyone to contribute, embrace written process, travel the country, and be prepared to meet dozens of fresh faces.

The Carl Spackler Open continues after 20 years for several reasons. It is unique for its low price, 4-day duration, and size. But it exists based on contribution. Preparations are not intended to be fun, but they are drawn out slowly in a stress-free environment.

The Carl Spackler Open is not a race to play golf in 3 ½ hours, fluffing the golf ball, and with gimmies inside a putter length. Please do not participate if your referral has not conveyed the Carl Spackler Open is played using basic golf rules.

Our event is not for everyone despite what you hear. It is designed for men who:
(1) follow basic direction from volunteers
(2) like being around lots of people
(3) can commit to travel 4 months in advance
(4) accept alcohol consumption by others
(5) read email and event registration
(6) embrace and follow 5 basic golf rules
(7) like to golf, post scores, and shoot less than 120 strokes on difficult golf courses
(8) accept direction from their referral no matter the circumstance
(9) can interact with multiple websites
(10) use a smartphone

There are additional expectations to consider.
(1) The fastest round in Carl Spackler Open tournament history is 5 hours.
(2) A handful of basic golf rules are published. They must be understood and followed.
(3) Potential rookies can begin to post scores whenever he desires. It is never to early to start.
(4) Rookies cannot participate without 4+ scorecards posted prior to the event. The computer will use the last 15 scorecards posted for handicapping.
(5) The Carl Spackler Open organizes single room occupancy at hotels, however the standard setup involves double occupancy. Rookies are roomed at hotel with their top preference.

A 15-minute YouTube video was created for both referrals and rookies. It is a supplement to this document. Search Carl Spackler Open. Look for Rookies & Referrals Edition.