The annual CYO Red Ryan Golf Tournament is held on a designated Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each July (with Friday as a rain date) at the Derryfield Country Club in Manchester. The entry fee is $25.00 and the tournament is open to all NH residents or registered members of NH Golf Clubs, male and female, who fall into the age categories listed below:
Mite Division (Under 13)---Junior Division (Under 16)--- Intermediate Division (Under 19)
(specific birthdate ranges may be found on the tournament application form)
All Mite, Junior and Intermediate Divisions compete in medal play on Tuesday to determine cedes for match play that begin on Wednesday and concludes on Thursday. Depending on the number of applicants, separate male and female divisions may be established, however historically all divisions have been co-ed. All flights will consist of 16 participants and the number of flights in each division will be based on the number of participants registered and the discretion of the tournament chairman.
Mite, Junior and Intermediate Division players will be treated to an on-site meal on Tuesday, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Manchester, while medal round scores are tabulated and match play brackets are determined. The schedule of events for the three-day period is tentatively planned as follows:
Tuesday
7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mite, Junior & Intermediate Division Tee Times 18 Holes Medal Play (Mites-9 Holes)
12:00 p.m .- 2:30 p.m. Competitors Barbecue Tabulation of Medal Round Scores
2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Playoffs for Flight Ceding (if necessary)
Wednesday
7:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mite, Junior & Intermediate Division Tee Times -- Match Play Preliminary Round
12:30 2:00 p.m. Mite, Junior & Intermediate Division Tee Times -- Match Play Quarterfinals
Thursday
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Mite, Junior & Intermediate Division Tee Times -- Match Play Semifinals
11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Mite, Junior & Intermediate Division Tee Times -- Match Play Final Round
3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremonies
Awards are presented to first and second place finishers in all flights of the Mite, Junior and Intermediate Divisions. Other awards include the Outstanding Golfer of the tournament, Rookie of the Year (given to a first-time competitor), and Low Medal Score in the Mite, Junior and Intermediate Divisions. There will also be a closest to the pin competition during the medal round in all divisions.
Tournament applications can be obtained at local pro shops throughout New Hampshire, from the Diocesan Office at 153 Ash Street in Manchester, or by clicking on the application links contained herein. Completed applications, including entry fees, must be postmarked by the Wednesday which falls two weeks before the tournament start date. Anyone wishing to obtain further information about the event may contact Tournament Chairman, Doug Smith, by calling 622- 4164 ( evenings and weekends) or 493-4477 (anytime).