Men's Golf Coaches Corner
57th Annual Men's Golf National Championships
May 13-16, 2008
Indiana National Golf Club 
Regional Tournament Deadline:
April 30, 2008
Dates of National Championships:
May 13-16, 2008
Group I tee times will begin at 8 a.m.
Group II tee times begin at 1 p.m.
Site of National Championships:
Indiana National Golf Club
5203 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-9798
www.swanlakeresort.com
Format:
72-hole tournament. Field will be cut to top 17 teams and 40 individuals (including ties) after 54 holes. Field size is a maximum of 144 golfers, including team champions, regional medalists, returning All-Tournament team players, and at-large team berths.
Qualification:
The team champions from each of the 13 region tournaments qualify automatically. Individual medalists from each region tournament and returning 2007 All-Tournament team honorees (Top 15 plus ties) that do not qualify on a team also qualify. After automatic qualifiers are determined, at-large berths are awarded based on the final top 25 rating up to the maximum of 144 golfers (no partial at-large berths will be awarded).
Air Travel:
Discount and group rates are available through Anthony Travel (1-866-284-NAIA), the official travel agency of the NAIA.
Ground Transportation:
Hertz: (574) 234-3712
Enterprise: (574) 288-3000
Team Housing:
Swan Lake Resort
5203 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail
Plymouth, IN 46563
Contact: Tai Duncan
(800) 582-7539 ext.762
All participating teams must stay at the assigned NAIA property to be eligible for participation.
Fan Housing: 
Holiday Inn Express
2619 N. Michigan Street
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2444
Credentials:
Credentials are issued to each team’s official party. The official party for each qualifying team is six (5 players, 1 coach), while schools with individual qualifiers will receive a credential for the golfer and for the coach.
Entry Fees:
There is a per player or team entry fee ($170/$850). The fee includes five rounds of golf (Monday-Friday) and range balls during the championship week. Entry fee is due at registration on Sunday, May 11. Please see tournament entry form for more information.
Box Lunches:
Coaches may purchase box lunches for players during the tournament. Coaches must pre-pay for the box lunches at registration on Sunday, May 11. Box lunches for five days will be $35 per individual.
Practive Rounds:
The official practice round is Monday, May 12 at 9am. Green fees are included in the entry fee and all players will walk. Practice rounds and range balls prior to Monday are the responsibility of each institution. Please remember that you are limited to one practice round either Saturday or Sunday and any play prior to Saturday will not be monitored.
NAIA Long Drive Competition:
The NAIA long drive competition will take place during Monday’s practice round. The top 5 will be recognized during the opening banquet. Only one player per team may compete and individual qualifiers are also eligible to participate.
Spectator Carts:
Golf carts will be reserved ONLY for spectators with documented disabilities. Spectators must send a letter from their physician in order to rent a golf cart each day during the championships. A rental fee will be charged. Letters must be received by the NAIA no later than Monday, May 5 and spectators must bring a copy to the championships. Golf carts must remain on the cart paths at all times.
Souvenirs:
Official championship merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the week.
Photographs:
A photographer will be on site throughout the week and will make all photos available for purchase. Team photos will be taken during the practice round.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 10 - NAIA MGCA officers meeting TBD
Sunday, May 11 - Raters Meeting 3pm, Swan Lake Resort
Registration 5-6:30pm, Swan Lake Resort
Rules Meeting 8pm, Swan Lake Resort
Monday, May 12 - Practice Round 9am start (tee times will be set at rules mtg.)
Long Drive Contest (during practice round)
Opening Banquet 7pm, Swan Lake Resort
Tuesday, May 13-First day of National Tournament, 8am & 1pm tee times
Wednedsay, May 14-Second day of National Tournament, 8am & 1pm tee times
Thursday, May 15-Third day of National Tournament 8am, & 1 pm tee times
Friday, May 16-Fourth and final day of National Tournament, 8am & 1pm tee times
For Additional Information, Contact:
Becki Almeida, NAIA Men’s Golf Manager
Phone: 816-595-8104
Pat Bayley, Tournament Director, Swan Lake Resort
574-935-6570
