The Dauphin Kings Par 3 Extravaganza will take place this Saturday at the Gilbert Plains Country Club, but due to COVID-19 there will be changes to the event.
The event was supposed to use a shotgun start format; however, tournament organizers have now confirmed that the event will feature tee-times. Times will begin at 9:00 a.m. and they will continue until roughly 3:00 p.m. All golfers are required to check-in at the pro shop upon their arrival. Players are also asked to arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to your tee-time.
"We obviously want to follow all public health protocols and avoid the big gatherings at the tournament," said Kings Director of Business Operations Christian Laughland. "With that being said we will now be able to stagger golfers arriving and getting on the course, therefore eliminating big groups in the pro shop and around the restaurant area.”
After each group finishes the 9th hole, you'll be treated to lunch courtesy of Putter's Cafe. This lunch is instead of a gathering after the round. All players are asked to hand in their scorecards after the round followed by immediately leaving the grounds to avoid any large groups in one space.
"All players are also getting a gift like previous years," continued Laughland.
Christian has been in touch with many players that are signed up to play in this year's event and although a couple of changes have been made, the excitement for this year's event is still very high as the day continues to near.
"Everyone just wants to support the Dauphin Kings and the Gilbert Plains Country Club," ended Laughland. "It's a huge fundraiser for the Club and we just want to thank everyone for sticking with us and being a part of this tournament."
Tee-times are expected to be released on Tuesday afternoon.
