FIG Classic
"An annual competition that builds friendships and memories that last a lifetime and span generations!"
January 29, 2025
Happy January Figsters! When the snow turns black, and the winter drags on, it’s the thought of the fires of FIG competition and the warmth of FIG fellowship that gives us courage!
Here are some important details for this year’s event:
The FIG is once again on the traditional weekend, just after Father’s Day. This year, that’s June 20-22.
The FIG returns to Manistee National Golf and Resort in Manistee, Michigan.
The price for three days of golf, three nights of lodging is $705.75
This remains a good value, given inflation, and the ridiculous rates that Michigan resorts are charging!
The White Teams will look to defend their title and bragging rights. Your spot is secure on your previous squad… as long as you register and deposit $ 210 ($190 without Skins) before February 9th.
We've also written down some of the "unwritten FIG rules"
Super Seniors (70+) are allowed to play from the Forward tees, but if you do, you are ineligible to win any flight trophies or the gold/silver/crystal cup. You can still win skins, closest to the pin, long drive, and the Father and Son Trophy
Everyone else plays from the White tees, no exceptions.
Match play scoring: 2 points per scramble match, 1 point per Sunday match. This makes it roughly 50% points for the scrambles, 50% for Sunday, ripe for big Sunday comebacks!
Now, before I put the registration link here, a couple of words about registration:
In the registration form this year, there's a field that asks if you were at last year's FIG. We will obviously be manually checking this as well, but anyone who did not attend last year's FIG will automatically be put on the waitlist to begin. With how we are continuing teams from year to year, this will be the standard. Priority will be given to the previous year's attendees, and any open spaces beyond that will be handled by the waitlist.
If you are a returner, the email will have the deposit link in there like normal, and make sure you put your deposit in ASAP.
If you are put on the waitlist, your email will not have a deposit link.
If you are taken off the waitlist and invited to the FIG, we will send you a deposit link once that time is done.
We suggest you register as soon as you receive this note!
After the February 9th deadline for returners, we will start to figure out who we will be inviting from the waitlist.
They will then be sorted onto the Blue or White Teams from there.
Without further ado: Register Now
So… follow the link, register, deposit, and start working on your game! Thanks for being a loyal Figster!
Dream of wide fairways and lush greens.
Yours in Golf,
The FIG Committee
June 24, 2024
Hello Figsters! and Congratulations to the White Team!
Although the weather was miserable, the company and the competition was as good as ever. Thanks to all of you for making the most of the weekend, and fighting through the elements. Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.
The White victory, was assured through the good captaincy of White Tyler Campbell, Steve Feeny, Grant Harris, and Judd Herzer. Thanks to all (8) Captains!
Other notable performances include:
Max Bacon, Gold Cup
Robert Rivard, Silver Cup
Dave Swoish, Crystal Cup
Brian Oldani, Stanley Cup
Mike and Brian Oldani, Father/Son
Mike Maust, Fellowship
Finally, congratulations to all closest, longest, skins, horse auction, best ball, and flight victors.
Continue to send us your suggestions for the FIG. Combining ideas makes us all smarter. Thanks for being great, patient, flexible, and fun guys!
Enjoy your summer!
Yours in Golf,
The FIG Committee.