Hey, you glorious golfer wanna-be!🍺⛳️

First, THANK YOU for registering to be part of this year’s classic APO Open! We know we’re biased, but we think you’re going to love it! But, before you start pre-gaming with Fireball and poor life choices, here’s the important stuff so you don’t embarrass yourself (more than usual):

⏰ Tee Times: We start swinging at 4:30 PM. Any time after that, you’re good. Before that? Don’t even try. Premature tee-off is a common problem, but not here.
🍸 Where to Start: There are 8 bars to visit on the crawl, but you need to begin at any of these fine establishments that agreed to put up with us:

EYRIE Rooftop Bar at The Moxy Hotel
J.O.B.
Martha’s
Mud Lounge
Shot Shack
After that, bounce around in whatever order you like—because nothing screams “championship strategy” like tipsy decision-making.

🚌 Shuttles: Free rides from 5 PM–8 PM. After 8? You’re hoofin’ it, baby. Yes, the crawl goes until 8:30, but the shuttles clock out at 8. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when you’re drunkenly arguing with an Uber driver about fitting four putters in their Prius.
⛳ Your Putter Situation: We’ve got you covered. Don’t bring your own unless you’re the kind of person who brags about their “length” at parties. And spoiler alert: it won’t help you get it in the hole any better.
💗 Hole Patrol: Look for the neon pink shirts. They’re the shady saints of the crawl—corruptible, loud, and way too comfortable taking your money. Got a garbage score? Slip ‘em some cash and suddenly you’re Tiger Woods. Don’t carry bills? They take cards, Venmo, probably IOUs written on cocktail napkins. Persuasion is the name of the game.
🐢 Late-to-the-Party Fee: Got friends who flaked and now suddenly want in? They can still register at www.givebutter.com/open2025 or the night of the crawl. It’s $100/team now. That’s only $25 per person. Cheaper than their bar tab last weekend, so no excuses.

Big thanks in advance for crawling, drinking, putting, bribing, and generally making this a dang good time. APO gets the support we need; you get drunk with a putter in your hand (yeah, we know that’s every Tuesday night for you) — everybody wins.

See you this afternoon!. May your balls find the hole quickly, your strokes be low, and your dignity… well, who are we kidding, that’s long gone.

—Team APO

P.S. Remember: cash is king, but plastic gets you in the hole too. 😉

Putt soon!
Wade Shelton
APO Community Development Dir.

2025 APO Open