Putts & Suds

February 22, 2025

 

Important Participant Information

LocationAces Garage Bar and Grill
Important!
  • Don’t forget your putter!
  • Scorecards will again be digital this year.
    Paper scorecards will be available at Check-In for those who prefer a printed scorecard.
  • Breakfast available Saturday morning at Aces Garage Bar and Grill (additional fee, menu TBD)
  • Dinner menu: Pulled Pork Sliders, Roosty’s Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Pizza & Chips (dinner buffet included, served at After Party)
  • Want to group more than 1 team? See ‘Bus Assignments’ below

Questions? Email jmensik@channahonpark.org.

RULES OF PLAY

Please pace yourself and drink responsibly!

  • Each player must wear the wristband provided at check-in throughout the day.
  • Teams are limited to four players per team, with no substitutions.
  • A ball hit OUT OF BOUNDS (ball leaving the playing area) will incur a two stroke penalty.
  • Team should be ready to putt when their turn comes up or they lose their place in the rotation.
  • Six stroke maximum per hole. After six strokes the hole is over and the next player will begin.
  • Teams can play holes in any order and are encouraged to play all 9 holes.
  • Teams will track their own scores on a digital scorecard.
  • If you prefer a paper scorecard you can get one at check-in.
    • If your team uses a paper scorecard they must be turned into Aces Garage Bar and Grill by 5:00pm to be eligible for prizes
  • Putting ends at 4:00 pm
FAQs

Do I need to bring my own putter? Yes, putters are NOT provided.

Can I change team members?
Yes, through February 16. NO CHANGES AFTER FEBRUARY 16. Email team member change requests here.

Can I change shirt sizes?
Maybe. You can request a different sized shirt at Check-In. If we have the size available we will exchange the shirt.

How do I get grouped with another team?
Teams are grouped by bus assignment. Bus assignments are made at check-in. We recommend checking in on Friday if you want to start the day with another team. See ‘Bus Assignments’ below for more information.

Do I need to stay on the same bus throughout the event?
No, you only need to ride the bus you’re assigned to at the start of the event when you travel to your first bar. After the initial drop off at the bars the buses shuttle in a circuit from bar to bar throughout the day. See ‘Bus Assignments’ below for more information.

Does my entire team need to be present at check-in?
No, as few as 1 team member can check your team in, pick up all 4 swag bags, and choose the team’s bus assignment.

Event Schedule

Friday, February 23
(Aces Garage Bar & Grill – New location)

4:00-6:00 pm
Early Check-In (bus assignment, bag, shirt, scorecard)

Saturday, February 24
(Aces Garage Bar & Grill – New location)

10:00-10:45 am Check-In (bus assignment, bag, shirt, scorecard)
11:00 am Bus loading and transportation begins
11:00 am-4:00 pm Putt putt golf at local bars
4:30 pm Return to Aces Garage Bar & Grill for Post Putting Party
5:00 pm Dinner buffet served (pulled pork sliders, Roosty’s chicken tenders, pizza, mac & cheese and chips)

4:30 pm  LAST BUS PICK UP AT BARS!

6:00 pm  Raffle Drawings & Awards

Bus Assignments
Bus Assignments

Bus assignments are done at check-in (Friday 4-6 pm & Saturday 10:00-10:45 am at Aces Garage Bar and Grill).

Bus assignments are on a first come first serve basis.

We recommend checking in on Friday night if you’d like to have multiple teams assigned to the same bus.

Your entire team doesn’t need to be present at check in, 1 person can represent the team.


Bus Route

Buses will stay on the course route moving from one hole to the next consecutive hole. Players should continue on the course in order from the hole where you begin (i.e. if you begin on hole 4, your next hole is 5, etc.). Buses will follow a route and remain at each hole until the hour, 20 minutes after the hour & 40 minutes after the hour (ex: Noon, 12:20, 12:40, 1:00, 1:20, etc.).

You DO NOT need to stay with any one particular bus. New buses will arrive at each hole as noted above.

At 4:00 pm, all buses will take you DIRECTLY BACK to Aces Garage Bar and Grill. They will then return back to each hole at 4:30 pm for FINAL TRIPS back to Aces Garage Bar and Grill..

Bar Order:
TBD

Participating Bars

Aces Garage Bar and Grill
The Bluffs Clubhouse
Channahon Lanes
Fat Boyz Pizza
GameChangers
Lallo’s Bar & Grill
The Office Bar and Grill
Tru Country. – NEW!
Wings, Etc

Awards

All teams that complete 7 or more holes will be placed in a drawing. The team drawn will receive free registration to 2026 Putts & Suds Fore Parks.
We will not be awarding best score in 2025.

Team with best costume receives free registration for 2026
Best Bar Putting Hole

Volunteering
Would you like to be involved in the event and attend the after party for free?

The People for Channahon Parks Foundation is seeking volunteers to help at Putts & Suds Fore Parks. The event raises more than $35,000 each year with all proceeds benefitting Arroyo Trails, A Discovery Woodlands.

What
Bar Official Volunteers to manage a hole at each bar. Volunteers will be at the same bar throughout the event. See Bar Official Responsibilities below.

When
February, 22, 2025, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
After the putting ends join the After Putting Party at Aces Garage Bar and Grill

Interested in volunteering? Email jrios@peopleforchannahonparks.org

All volunteers receive an event shirt and free entry to the after putting party at Aces Garage Bar and Grill where a buffet dinner will be served.

Putts & Suds Fore Parks Bar Officials Responsibilities

Please arrive at your bar location by 10:00 AM

  • Please wear your bar official shirt to help players identify you.
  • Find your location, setup and be ready for your first group that should arrive by 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
  • Position yourself next to the putting hole at a table.
  • Absolutely no materials promoting a business or organization should be distributed during the event. If you’re interested in promoting a business contact Jessica at jrios@peopleforchannahonparks.org for event sponsorship information.

 

Putting Process

  • Teams arrive at bar and sign-In with you at the putting hole
  • Tell Captain where they are in line (should take 5 mins/team)
  • Call out teams on deck and teams in the hole.
  • Teams will enter their own scores.
  • Six stroke maximum per hole.
  • Keep teams moving. No time delays should be given when a team is up to play.
  • Start your last team at 3:30 PM

If no starting line at hole is obvious, determine where it is and be consistent

Please note: scorecards are digital unless a team chooses to use a printed scorecard.

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