We will "shotgun" at 8:10am on Saturday morning at Kirkwood National. Course will be open by 7am at latest.
It's not to late to join the Egolf Amateur Tour, you can join at anytime during the season!! So come on out and give it a try, you can play as a guest first just to see if you like the tour. You will be eligible for all the prizes when you play as a guest as well. Bring a couple of your friends and lets play some golf!!
The eGolf Amateur Tour is for amateurs of all ages and abilities. Members are placed in one of five flights based on handicaps. Flights are: Championship (0-3.9 handicap), A Flight (4-8.9), B Flight (9-13.9), C Flight (14-18.9) and D Flight (19 and over). Also, official handicaps are not necessary to join and play on the Egolf Amateur Tour, as you will develop an amateur golf tour handicap while playing on tour. The AGT handicap will be used for flighting purposes.
Tournament format is gross stroke play, with USGA rules in effect. A software program and web page tracks each player’s tour handicap to ensure participants are placed in their proper flight. Player tour handicaps will be monitored throughout the season to field the most competitive flights possible.
Golfers may join the tour at any time for an $85 seasonal membership fee. That fee includes a gift bag and tour packet, and allows members to play in local tournaments, as well as other eGolf Amateur Tour events around the country.
Entry fees for the Memphis/North, MS eGolf Tour range from only $75-$100 for single day events. Those fees include cart and green fees, range balls and prizes. There will also be separate sponsored par- three contests and an optional skins game at each event. Crystal trophies will also be up for grabs for the winners of each flight. Results and points standings are posted within 48 hours at:(www.amateurgolftour.net).
Golfers who qualify receive invitations to the 2010 eGolf Amateur Golf Tour Championship 54 hole event, Oct. 22-24th at Palmetto Dunes Resort and Palmetto Hall Plantation in Hilton Head, S.C. The 2009 results are now posted on the web page in which over 540 qualifiers competed on 6 golf courses.
Also new for 2010, players who join and have a Tour handicap of less than 2.0, will have an opportunity to be chosen to play in an eGolf Pro Tour tournament during the season. To check out the eGolf Pro Tour schedule go to their web page (www.egolf.com).
For info, call Greg Cryder at (662) 321-5500 or visit www.amateurgolftour.net.
Sounds great, where do I start?
Golfers purchase an annual membership for $85 and receive a welcome to the Tour bag that includes a golf shirt and hat. Members also receive a membership card that entitles them to receive discounted greens fees (ie practice rounds) at the courses on the tournament schedule for the weekdays prior to the event as well as entitles the golfer to play in tournaments in other tour cities. The tour card is the big value, as the discount on the practice rounds will add up very quickly.
How does the Tour work?
After your membership is purchased, the Tour Director goes to work. He allocates you to a flight (based on your handicap) and then you begin to sign up for tournaments to play in.
What if I don’t have a handicap?
If you do not have a handicap, the Tour Director can determine one for you. Please contact the Tour Director and begin this process when you sign up to become a member.
How do tournaments work?
Each tournament is a flighted stroke play event that follows USGA rules and guidelines. Each tournament field is set one week before the scheduled date and this is done for a couple of reasons; the most important reason is to communicate to the golf courses the final number of players. This is crucial for the Tour to have a good relationship with the courses in order to maintain a preferred status in their minds. Another reason is this is important is to complete the prize fund so that the winners can receive their prizes on the spot after the tournament. After registration is complete, pairings are made and posted to the website 2 days before the tournament. Each tournament is a gross stoke play event with USGA rules against those in their flight. That means each golfer will play a round of golf against players of their skill level.
Do I have to play in every tournament?
No, play in as many or as few tournaments as you would like. The Tour has been created to give the amateur golfer the thrill of tournament golf. With 10 to 12 tournaments spreading over 6 months there are plenty of opportunities to get out and show everyone what your game is capable of.
What is included in Tournament Fees?
Each tournament fee includes greens fee, cart rental, practice range balls, and prize fund. Some tournament fees are higher than others due to the cost of the greens fees.
How do I register for a tournament?
After you are a registered member, click on the schedule link above; find the tournament you wish to play in and on the right hand side of the page click register.
What are we playing for?
All prizes will be in the form of Gift Cards. The final amount will depend on the number of players who have pre-registered and paid.
Also of importance, the season long point’s race will be up for grabs. In order to qualify for a trip to the National Finals at Hilton Head Island, golfers must be in the top 10 in the point race for their respective flight. Please refer to the players’ manual for complete point breakdowns and rules.
Are there side games at the tournaments?
Yes, each tournament will have a “Skins†side game. Each player has the option to participate in the side games, for the determined amount, paid the day of the tournament. Other games include closest to the pins by flight and long drive competition.
Will winning prizes affect my Amateur status?
No, your status will remain the same. The Tour offers only merchandise prizes in the form of gift cards. No cash prizes are awarded thus assuring that players’ amateur status is not jeopardized. In compliance with USGA rules for amateur status, no individual player may accumulate merchandise winnings in excess of $750 per event.
Can I travel and play in other tour cities?
Absolutely! With the cold harsh winters here in Kansas, some of our tour cities might be a cure for cabin fever. Check out Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, or great destinations like Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head Island and make a golf trip out of it, contact your Tour Director with any questions.
What if I want to qualify for the Tour Championship, do I have to play in every tournament?
If playing in Hilton Head is your goal, it’s strongly suggested you play in as many tournaments as you can to try and accumulate as many points as possible. The major tournaments are worth double points so those should be on your play list for sure.
What is the weather policy?
Pretty simple, if the course lets us out to play, we play. As long as we are not in danger or will not be damaging the course it’s safe to assume we will play rain or shine. Players should understand that they may have to play in less than favorable conditions and they should plan accordingly. In the event that a tournament is canceled, all tournament fees will be applied to the next tournament stop.
Can I use a rangefinder or GPS device in a tournament?
Yes, per USGA rules, we will allow rangefinders and GPS devices. Important to note that such devices can only measure yardage (not wind speed or green slope gradient).
If you can, everyone try to sign up for the tournaments online, by email, phone call, or text at least a week in advance of the tournament. Please visit our sponsors to fellas, they are making things happen for our tour. Thanks a lot guys, and hope to see everyone March 27th at Kirkwood National!
Other Questions? Contact your tour director right away!
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