Some new and exciting changes are in store for the Triad and Raleigh/Pinehurst Golfweek (Senior) Amateur Golf Tours for 2015. A new Tour name and some special new venues are on-tap for the coming year.
As all Tour "veterans" are aware, in the past the Triad and Raleigh/Pinehurst Tour schedules have been identical. Beginning on the 2015 schedule, the two tours will be merged to form a newly named Tour: The Central Carolina Tour. By taking this step we will avoid any confusion as to where you may have finished overall in a certain event because all competitors will be listed together for each tournament on the website. While this will result in having only one Points Standings listing, the prize pool and everything else will remain the same.
To avoid confusion both the Triad and Raleigh/Pinehurst Tours will remain on the "Select a Tour" spot on the website's front page until after the regular seasonstarts. That way returning members who are not aware of the merger and name change will still be able to sign-up for membership or events the way they always have. Once the seasonstarts all players will be directed to go to the "Central Carolina" page.
As we have done every year, we will extend a $10 discount for early membership payment prior to January 15. The normal membership fee for 2015 is $95.00 (Sr - $90), with the discount it will be $85.00 (Sr - $80).
I'm very pleased to announce two new totally private venues that will be on the 2015 schedule: Willow Creek Country Club in High Point and Pinewild (Holly Course) Country Club in Pinehurst. In addition, we will welcome back a few courses we didn't visit last year: Grandover Resort (East Course), The Neuse, Salem Glen, and Longleaf Golf Club.
Well that's about it for the new information. Dust off those clubs, put some gloves on, hit a few practice shots and get ready to start the 2015 season. We'll once again have two Pre-Season Events: January 31 at The Legacy and February 28 at Longleaf, both in the Pinehurst area. Hope to see you there.