Every golf tournament has a few people who are already in before the post is even finished.
Then there’s everyone else. The casual golfers. The once-a-year golfers. The “I think own clubs, but I’m not totally sure where they are” golfers. The hockey fans who like the idea of supporting the Eagles but aren’t sure if a golf tournament is their scene.
If that sounds like you, this is for you - so we'll try answer a few of YOUR questions here.
Do you have to be a good golfer? NO!
Helpful? Sure. Required? Absolutely not.
Blades & Birdies is a Texas Scramble, which means everyone on your team hits, then you pick the best shot and go from there. It is one of the most forgiving golf formats ever created. So you don't need four great golfers, you just need four people who can have a good time, keep things moving, and maybe contribute one heroic shot somewhere along the way.
If your golf game is more “keep your head down and hope” than “tour ready,” you’ll fit right in.
Is this actually a golf tournament or just hockey on grass?
It’s definitely golf (with a dash of hockey). It's an Eagles event wrapped around a round of golf for a great day on the course and a fun way to support the team.
Blades & Birdies brings some Eagles personality to the course, but it is still very much a golf tournament. There will be traditional contests, proximity prizes, a putting contest, great sponsor holes, and plenty of reasons to keep your scorecard close.
There are also two $20,000 hole-in-one contests, sponsored by Dick’s Trucking and Origin Partners.
In either case there’s still a real chance to walk away with bragging rights, prizes, or one great story your team will likely exaggerate by the banquet.
Registration includes the pub night the evening before, a light breakfast, your round of golf, food and drink at select holes, tournament contests, the banquet, silent auction, prizes, and the full Blades & Birdies experience.
Is this only for Eagles players, alumni and sponsors?
You definitely do not need to be able to name the entire Eagles roster from 1978. While we love having Eagles players and alumni involved, this is a tournament for the whole community.
You can register if you’re a local business, a group of friends, a family team, a casual golfer, a hockey fan, or someone who simply likes the idea of taking a Thursday in July off to hit the links.
Is it worth taking a Thursday off?
We’re biased, so absolutely 100% it is! Especially since our team is heading into our 80th season, and events like this help keep us going strong and stay connected to the people who support us.
It’s one Thursday. Your inbox will survive!
What if my team is not very competitive?
The beauty of this tournament is that it works for both groups: the teams that want to win and the teams that are mostly there for the day, the food, the laughs, and the chance to say they “almost had it” on a $20,000 hole-in-one attempt. There's even a "most honest" prize so the number on the score card isn't the only way to win.
Anyone can purchase mulligans to redo shots along away, and just by doing that, you're also entered into random prize draws.
So… is Blades & Birdies for you?
If you like golf, yes.
If you like hockey, yes.
If you like supporting local community events, yes.
Don't overthink it! Just get some fun friends together and join the team for a day on the greens.
Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 9th
Innisfail Golf Club
$175 per golfer