Mount+Mitchell+Invitational

= Mount Mitchell Invitational =  //The Mount Mitchell Invitational is open to all runners and golfers of Pisgah Nation!//

//** Idea **//

The idea for this event has been fumbling around my brain for almost 2 years and has now come to fruition with the knowledge that I'm not the only golfer in the Pisgah Nation. It seems that there are quite a few of us out there! The premise behind all of this is to combine running and golfing in a fun format with a bit of friendly competition thrown in there. Combination of the run and 18 holes of golf will result in approximately a marathon.

//**Format **//
 * Run - The run will start from Black Mountain Campground and will climb the Mt Mitchell trail all the way to the summit, then follow Camp Alice trail to Buncombe Horse Ridge trail. You will take this trail back towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and follow it down the mountain back to S. Toe River Rd. Here you will turn left and follow the river downstream back to the parking area for the Black Mountain Campground. The run is approximately 20 miles with 4000' of gain.
 * Golf - After everyone has completed there run, we will drive over to the [|Mt Mitchell Golf Club] and will play all 18 holes of the course. We will get tee times set up when we have an exact number of participants. Depending on your score, time will either be added or subtracted from your total run time.

//**Rules **//
 * Must time your run and complete entire route
 * Run will start at 8:00 am sharp, tee times will begin between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
 * Must walk all 18 holes, no riding in carts
 * USGA rules apply except were local rules override
 * 15 minutes will be added/subtracted from your running time for each stroke over your average score you shoot
 * Players are allowed 1 mulligan on each side of the course (can only be used off the tee box)
 * If you decide to not use your mulligans, you can subtract 10 minutes from your time for each mulligan not used
 * For every beer consumed during the round (>5%), 5 minutes will be deducted from your run time
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Beers less than %5 consumed during the round will deduct 2 minutes from your run time
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Must know your average score (this will aid in scoring)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">You must keep score on your own scorecard and make note of beers consumed and mulligans used on the scorecard

//**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Scoring **//

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Finishing times will be determined by how well you play against your average score. For each stroke over or under your average score, 15 minutes will either be added or deducted from your running time.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Examples: (//based on an average score of 82, which is 10 over par, and a running time of 4:00:00)//


 * 1) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">If I shoot an 85, which is 3 over my average score, I will add 45 minutes to my running time to get a finish time of 4:45:00
 * 2) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">If I shoot an 80, which is 2 under my average score, then I will subtract 30 minutes from my running time for a finish time of 3:30:00
 * 3) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">If I shoot an 85, which is 3 over my average score (+45 min), drink 2 +5% beers (-10min), and only use 1 mulligan (-10min), my finish time will be a 4:25:00.

//**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Awards **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">(lowest finish time wins) //
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">1st - Growler and $12 to fill it. As well as bragging rights! (Can choose from a selection of growlers available)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">2nd - 24 oz. can of Dale's Pale Ale
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">3rd - 12 oz. can of PBR


 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fees //**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Like all WNC Trail Runner events, this one is free other than the cost of the round of golf. You will need to pay for your own round. The going rate for walking 18 holes at Mt Mitchell Golf Club is ~$40. I know this may seem steep, but this is one of the nicest courses in the state of North Carolina and is well worth the money. Also, there is a suggested donation of $1 to cover the cost of the winners growler.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//Sign up on the discussion board or email me at throwerbt@gmail.com//

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**__PARTICIPANTS:__**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//Brandon Thrower// <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//Isaiah Mosteller?// <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//Phyllis Tsang (runner and caddie)// <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//Mark Rostan//