Tournament Information
The 2024 Terra Cotta Invitational is played as a men’s amateur event and will be held April 19-21, 2024. The 28th annual event will be a 54-hole stroke play tournament with 18 holes per day. The entry fee will be $295.00 and will include the Sponsor/Contestant Dinner on Thursday as well as breakfast and lunch, Thursday through Sunday.
The Terra Cotta Champion will receive an invitation into the Northeast Amateur Invitational
MEALS: For Contestants: Light lunch provided on Wednesday. Light dinner provided on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Player/Sponsor Dinner Thursday after Sponsor/Contestant Tournament. Full breakfast and lunch provided Thursday through Sunday. Family Meal Plan available for purchase.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Play will be in threesomes beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day utilizing the 1st tee and 10th tees. Pairings for round two and three will be made according to your scores. There is no cut.
PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded for 1st place through 5th place.
The Champion will receive an expedition into the Northeast Amateur Invitational.
CADDIES: Caddies are required. Caddies will be assigned by the committee or you may bring your own. Caddie fees for contestants are $50 per day plus tip (if you are inclined) which you will pay directly. Caddies will be assigned at check-in. PUSH CARTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
DRESS: Shorts are allowed for players and caddies during tournament play. Collarless shirts are not allowed.
PRACTICE: Practice rounds will be limited to the Wednesday before the tournament. Practice rounds on Wednesday begin at 9:00 a.m.. You may make a tee time for your practice round by calling the Golf Shop at 239-775-8911. Reserving a tee time for the practice round is highly recommended.
No practice rounds on Monday or Tuesday unless accompanied by a club member.
SPONSOR TOURNAMENT: There will be a Sponsor/Contestant tournament held on Thursday, April 18th. Shotgun start at 8:00 & 1:30. Caddies are optional for the Sponsor/Contestant Tournament. For all players NOT playing in the Sponsor Tournament they will play at 8:00 along with the Sponsor Tournament. Dinner for Sponsors and all contestants immediately following the Sponsor Tournament.
HOUSING: A number of hotels are nearby – click here to view a list of hotels.
TRANSPORTATION: The club will have transportation available to and from Ft. Myers or Naples Airports. Please indicate on your Acceptance Form if you will need transportation or call the club at (239) 775-8911.
WITHDRAWAL: Entry fee is non-refundable for withdrawals after April 1st.
The Terra Cotta is an invitational. However, we encourage applications. If you would like to submit your golf resume for consideration, please send an email to terracottainv@gmail.com.
