The Lima Classic

The Lima Classic is a "Scramble Tournament," which means that each player in the foursome hits his or her ball from the tee.  The players then choose the best shot of the four, and each player hits his or her next shot from this spot.  This continues until the team finishes the hole.  There is only one score per hole for each team.

Special Events:  

On top of a lot of fun and competitive team golf, the Lima Classic also has a number of individual contests.  This year we are running a lottery for the winners.  Each winner's name will go in a drawing for a new LED HDTV and a Blue-ray DVD player!:

  *  Closest to the pin- Played on two par 3 holes on the course.  The golfer whose 1st shot is closest to the pin wins this contest. Of course, the true winners are the teams who convert with a birdie!

  *  Longest putt made - A contest for the rest of us.  Played on a specific hole on the course.  The golfer who sinks the longest putt wins.

  *  Longest drive (fairway) - A staple in most tournaments.  The only stipulation is that the drive mustbe in the fairway.  Two holes.

  *  Longest drive (playable)- A variation.  We are again looking for the longest drive on the hole, but the ball can be off the fairway.  As long as the team uses the shot it is eligible. Yes, even if it's 300 yards in the woods.  Time to punch!

Winners of the Steady Stan contest don't get placed in the above lottery, instead they are fighting for braggin' rights and a case of warm Busch Light!

  * Steady Stan- Named in honor of Stan Traynor and his trusty 1-iron (apparently Stan was the only person who could hit the 1-iron - other than God).  Each team keeps track of every golfer's tee shots.  The golfer with the most fairways "hit" not only wins the beer, but the admiration of the Lima Classic fans.

Other Festivities:

  >  Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last place teams.  The winners get to kiss the Sirois Cup and drink beer out of their new crystal beer steins!

> 50/50 raffle on a par 3 hole.

  >  Raffle for all players, with prizes like an Amazon Kindle, golf GPS system, FLIP HDvideo Camera, golf prizes and much more!

  >  Lima Classic "after party" which runs into the late hours of the night!  We have two or three grills running, plenty of non-grilled foods and desserts, multple kegs of beer, wine, soda, and- of course - your sparkling host Steve Lima.

  >  All this and more - plus, a portion of your entry fee is donated to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp located in Ashford, CT.