ORCHARD
Individual elimination-style play inside assigned foursomes.
ClubhouseUPCOMING · MORNING TO AFTERNOON
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Bartlett Hills Golf Club · Bartlett, Illinois
A 20-player field begins with individual Orchard. Morning results set the afternoon advantages, shape the draft and determine the two captains before the field moves to Bartlett Hills.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
THE DAY’S FORMAT
Orchard is not a warm-up. Every life left at the end of the morning affects the afternoon—from bonus advantages to the draft board and, at the very top, captaincy.
Individual elimination-style play inside assigned foursomes.
Two Orchard leaders become captains and draft the field.
MORNING FORMAT
Each player starts with nine lives and competes only against the other players in their assigned foursome.
Start with 9 lives. Every player begins the morning on equal footing.
Play every hole inside the foursome. On each hole, the player with the highest score loses one life.
Count what remains. At the end of the morning, remaining lives determine the finish within each foursome. More lives means a better finish.
Carry it forward. Orchard standings determine bonus advantages, help shape the draft and select the two captains.
TENTATIVE ORCHARD ADVANTAGES
These packages are possible advantages, not final official rules. The final structure will be confirmed before the event.
BONUS ADVANTAGES: FINAL DETAILS COMING SOON
AFTERNOON TEAM DRAFT
After Orchard, the field transitions to Bartlett Hills. The two players with the most remaining lives become captains and draft the afternoon teams.
The draft will consider Orchard performance and a handicap cheat sheet provided before the event. The goal: two competitive teams, with a real reward for a strong morning.
THE 20-MAN FIELD
Twelve league members, seven guest competitors and one final spot still waiting for a name.
WHAT IS STILL TBD
The big picture is set. These details are still being finalized and will be updated before the first ball is in the air.