26th Alister MacKenzie Society Gathering
Meadow Club
Fairfax, California
Participant Program
Sunday, August 9th—Wednesday, August 12th
Schedule of Events – Players’ Activities
Alister MacKenzie Society Annual Meeting and Gathering
2015
Sunday, August 9
5:30—8:00
Players, Guests, and Spouses Gather at Meadow Club Clubhouse
Team Packets will be delivered to Courtyard Marriott or teams
may collect packet at Meadow Club if staying elsewhere
Welcome Reception – Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres
Casual Golf Attire—Dinner on Own—Recommended Restaurants
in General Information
Players, Guests and Spouses provide own transportation on this
day
Monday, August 10
Players provide OWN transportation to course
8:15 – 9:15
9:15 – 10:15
10:30
3:30
4:30—6:00
5:30
6:00 – 10:00
10:00
10:30
MacKenzie Society Board Meeting – Board Members Only (Jacket and Tie)
Team Director’s Meeting – Team Director’s Only (Jacket and Tie)
Practice Round - Shotgun Start - Players’ Lunch, Snacks and Refreshments
on Course
Refreshments following round
Players return to Courtyard Marriott via their own transportation OR
shower and change at Meadow Club
History and Architecture Presentation—Tour of Course with Speakers
Coach leaves Courtyard Marriott to Meadow Club
Evening at Meadow Club – Players, Guests, Spouses, Meadow Club Members
Jackets and Ties Optional
Opening Ceremonies, Dinner Stations, History and Architecture Presentations,
Live Entertainment, Bocce Ball on 9th Fairway
First departure to Courtyard Marriott (Players may leave car at Meadow Club)
Second departure to Courtyard Marriott (Players may leave car at Meadow
Club and take coach to Meadow on Tuesday morning)
Tuesday, August 11
6:45
7:00 – 8:45
7:35 – 8:40
9:00
2:00
6:00
6:30—9:00
9:00—10:00
10:00 - 10:30
Coaches available from Courtyard Marriott for return to Meadow Club
OR may use own transportation
Players’ Continental Breakfast at Meadow
Team Photos
Players’ Shotgun Start – First Round of Competition – Lunch, Snacks
and Refreshments on Course
Refreshments following Round
Players return to Courtyard Marriott via their OWN transportation
Coach provided at Courtyard Marriott for transport to Corinthian Yacht
Club in Tiburon
Players’ Cocktails and Dinner at Corinthian Yacht Club (Jacket and Tie)
Following Dinner—Cocktails at Sam’s Anchor Café in Tiburon
Departures to Courtyard Marriott (Coach provided)
Wednesday, August 12
Players provide OWN transportation to course
7:00 – 8:45
9:00
2:00
Players’ Full Breakfast at Meadow
Players’ Shotgun Start – Final Round of Competition – Snacks and
Refreshments on Course
Closing Ceremonies, Scoring, Awards Presentation, Luncheon
Casual Golf Attire
Players and Guests provide OWN transportation following event
General Information
Team Photographs—Tuesday, August 11
Team Photographs will take place on the 1st tee on Tuesday morning. Teams will provide their own
clothing. Below are the times of photos and colors requested for each team.
7:35 The Valley Club
Pink
7:40 Titirangi Golf Club
White
7:45 St. Charles Country Club
Grey
7:50 Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Pale Blue—very light shade
7:55 Pasatiempo Golf Club
Bright Green
8:00 Moortown Golf Club
Red
8:05 Meadow Club
Medium Blue
8:10 The Jockey Club
Purple
8:15 Green Hills Country Club
Orange
8:20 Cypress Point Club
Bottle Green
8:25 Crystal Downs Country Club
Navy
8:30 Cork Golf Club
Burgundy
8:35 Claremont Country Club
Black
8:40 Alwoodley Golf Club
Yellow
Golf Carts
Walking the course during the MacKenzie Gathering is highly recommended. Having time to share
stories and get to know your fellow competitors is a wonderful part of the game. Golfers may choose
to carry their bag, use a manual push cart or request a caddie. For those that are unable to play
without a riding cart, they are available upon request.
Caddies
Caddies will be available for each group. It is recommended that competitors consider the use of
caddies for enjoyment of the course and the improved overall experience. Caddies are independent
contractors, so all payments should be in cash paid directly to the caddie. Gratuities are at the
discretion of the player. Please book caddies in advance to insure caddies are available for all.
Double caddies may need to be employed if demand is high. Caddie rates are:
Single Bag or Double Bag Caddie—$60 per bag plus gratuity
General Information
Dietary Requirements
Please alert us to any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Dress Code
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Shorts are allowed—must be within 4” of knee—No cargo pockets on outside of shorts or pants
Short socks are allowed
Soft Spikes Only
Use of mobile phones not permitted other than in parking lot or in phone booth in locker rooms
Texting on mobile phones is permitted with discretion requested
Clubhouse dress code is golf attire
Monday Evening Event—Jackets and Ties optional
Tuesday Evening Event—Jacket and Tie required
Practice Facilities
Practice Range, Short Game area and Large Putting Green are located left of 10th fairway. An
additional Putting Green is next to Golf House.
Golf Shop
Golf Shop is fully stocked and located next to the first tee in the Golf House
Driving
DO NOT drink and drive. Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly forbidden
and there is NO TOLERANCE. Use of mobile phones is also strictly forbidden.
Transportation will be provided for the Monday and Tuesday evening events from/
to Courtyard Marriott.
Clothing
Weather in Marin County is often very nice, but it can be unpredictable. It is recommended to dress
in layers, so you can be prepared for all circumstances. The likelihood of rain at this time of year is
very low.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available, free of charge, in the Clubhouse and Golf House. There are no passwords. Your
systems should link to the WIFi automatically.
Smoking
In California, smoking is prohibited in bars, restaurants, hotels and nearly all public places. Smoking
is not allowed in the clubhouse, but is allowed on open decks and on course. Caution should be used
when smoking on course, as dry native grasses are extremely flammable.
Recommended Restaurants
Barefoot Café
1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 460-2160
Fradelizio's Ristorante
35 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930-1622
415-459-1618
Iron Springs Pub and Brewery
765 Center Blvd., Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 485-1005
Jason’s
300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-0808
Farmshop
2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415)755-6700
Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-4677
Picco Restaurant
320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0300
Ambrosia
850 College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904
(415)454-9292
Buckeye
15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331-2600
Bungalow 44
44 East Blithedale Aveune, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415)381-2500
El Paseo
17 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-0741
Piatti
625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-2525
Robata Grill and Sushi
591 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8400
Bubba’s Fine Diner
566 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415)459-6862
Insalata’s
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7700
Sol Food
901 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 451-4765
Poggio
777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965-2103
(415) 332-7771
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia St, Sausalito, CA 94965-1956
415-332-3620
Tommy’s Wok Chinese Cuisine 3001 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-5818
The Trident
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965-2103
(415) 331-3232
Lily Kai Chinese Cuisine 1881 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 789-5667
Sam’s Anchor Café
27 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-4527