Ball State University Athletics
Ball State Set To Host 2006 MAC Men's Golf Championship At Brickyard
April 20, 2006 | Men's Golf
2006 MAC Golf Info Packet (printable packet)
2006 MAC CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION: Ball State University will host its first Mid-American Conference Championship in 17 years May 4-6 at Brickyard Crossing in Indianapolis, Ind. . . . The event begins with practice rounds May 3, while the first 36 holes begin May 4 with 7:30 a.m. tee times off holes No. 1 and No. 10 . . . Round three tee times begin off hole No. 1 at 8 a.m. May 5, while the final 18 holes are slated for May 6 with tee times off No. 1 at 7:30 a.m. and off No. 10 at 8 a.m.
ABOUT BRICKYARD CROSSING: Ball State Athletics is proud to host the 2006 Mid-American Conference Championship at Brickyard Crossing . . . The 18-hole public course, designed by world-renowned golf course architect Pete Dye, was ranked among "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest magazine . . . The 6,994-yard, par-72 championship course is located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, approximately five miles from downtown Indianapolis . . . Four holes -- No. 7, No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 -- are located within the famed race track's oval.
ADDITIONAL BRICKYARD INFORMATION: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway officially opens for the month of May on Sunday, May 7 . . . The golf course, located on the grounds of the Speedway, is expected to have cars practicing on the course throughout the weekend, while those attending the MAC Championship will be encouraged to visit the 500 Museum and tour the track after Friday's third round.
MEDIA INFORMATION: The Duesenberg Room (lower level of the clubhouse, next to the pro shop) at Brickyard Crossing will serve as Tournament Headquarters . . . The room will also serve as the hospitality room for coaches and officials . . . Scoring, results and tournament information will be available.
RESULTS: The 2006 MAC Tournament will be available live on the web at ballstatesports.com . . . Live hole-by-hole scoring from each round will be provided . . . Results from each day will be posted to the site when finished . . . Participating SIDs and any additional media outlets who wish to be included on the email list, should contact BSU men's golf SID Chris Taylor at 765.285.8242 or ctaylor@bsu.edu
LINEUP SHEETS: Line-up sheets for each team are requested to be sent no later than May 2 . . . Information can be e-mailed to Coach Mike Fleck (mfleck@bsu.edu )or BSU men's golf SID Chris Taylor (ctaylor@bsu.edu).
TOURNAMENT HOSPITALITY/BANQUET: Parlors A and B will host breakfast each morning for the players/coaches/officials only . . . The families/spectators will have the opportunity to eat in the hotel dining room each morning . . . The North Pavilion (near the large putting green) will host the championship banquet and the Saturday awards cookout . . . Family members and friends are invited and may purchase a ticket to attend both events with included meals for $50 . . . A reservation list of those wishing to attend will be required at the Wednesday Coaches Meeting (Duesenberg Room at 4 p.m.) . . . The Championship banquet dinner on Friday, May 5 will be casual . . . Coaches and team members preferred attire should consist of a button up shirt, khakis and dress shoes . . . A coat and tie will NOT be required.
TRAVEL NOTE: One important note is 16th Street (course and hotel entrance road) will close at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th due to the running of the 500 Mini-Marathon . . . The Brickyard has asked that coaches pass on this information to family members/spectators not staying at the Brickyard Inn . . . 16th Street will close approximately 3 to 4 blocks in each direction of the course/hotel entrance at 7 a.m Saturday until the end of the mini-marathon . . . If you are not on the grounds by 7 a.m., you will not be able to drive to and/or park at the course.
2006 Championship Quick Facts
Dates: May 4-6, 2006
Course: Brickyard Crossing 6,994 yards, par-72 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Location: 4400 West 16th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Phone: 317.484.6572
Scoring: The 2006 MAC Championship will be available live on the web at ballstatesports.com with live hole-by-hole scoring from each round. In addition, complete tournament coverage will be available throughout the event at ballstatesports.com.
2006 Tournament Staff
Host:
Ball State University
Host Coach:
Mike Fleck
BSU Men's Golf Coach
Professional:
Jeff Schroeder
Brickyard Crossing Head Pro (317.484.6572)
Tournament Director:
Joe Hernandez
Ball State Associate A.D.
Tournament Media Relations:
Chris Taylor
Ball State Golf SID
