MEMBERSHIP
There is no Membership required to play in a USAGT Event
You may play as
many or as few events as you wish.
How much does it cost to play each
event?
Total
fees per event are determined by adding together the green
fee,administration fee and entry fee.
Optional Side Games
- CLOSEST TO PIN $10
- SKINS $10
$20 for
administration processing fee and additional tournament
prizes. Total fees do not change if you choose to walk in an
event instead of using a cart. Most golf courses will
require a cart for all players in a large group.
There will be a $5 surcharge for entry fees paid at the event
What is a verifiable
handicap?
Along with your application you can submit a copy of
your most recent verifiable handicap card as proof of your
handicap. Any other league year-end score sheets may be
submitted, and we will advise you if they are acceptable. We
do contact your home course or other golf organization or
association that computed your handicap for verification of
your current handicap.
What do I do if I don't have a
handicap?
When you
submit your application, you must also submit 5 of your most
recent scorecards, which accurately represent the game you
play. They must be signed by a player in your
foursome, or your home course pro, attesting that this is
your range of normal scoring in a round of golf.
Submitting false scorecards
If it is determined by the players commitee
that a new member has submitted false scores, that players
handicap will be adjusted to an appropriate skill level or
if extreme their ablity to play may be
revoked.
For an explanation
of handicap adjustment per tournament ask for the USAGT Handicap
System flyer.
PLAYER STATUS
Amateur
versus Non-Amateur
Non-Amateur is a
player who accepts cash for their winnings. We use this
term, to prevent the mistaken conclusion that only very good
players can be professionals.
If you plan to play
as an Amateur in any other events or amateur tours, you must
remain an Amateur in the USAGT. No more than $750.00 in prizes may be taken in
any one event, by an amateur. If you do so, you
automatically loose your amateur status. Amateurs have an
extensive list of retailiers from which they may choose to
redeem their winnings.
REGISTRATION/PAYMENT/CANCELLATION
How do I make reservations and payments
for events?
Reservations may be made
for any event prior to 8 days before the event.
Reservations may be made by filling out the reservation form
on the web site.
>>All reservations are confirmed in writing to
each member.
You may pay for each event by
echeck or credit card
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your credit card is declined, or payment is not received
10 days before the event, you may
be removed from that event for non payment. Your reservation
may be given to a player on standby.
What do you mean by standby in an
event?
We usually have enough
available tee times for all players who want to play.
Occasionally, there will be more demand than available
spots. This will create a standby list of players to be next
into the event when a cancellation occurs. Our past
experience with our players is that there are always last
minute cancellations for a number of reasons. If you are
notified that you are on standby for an event, don’t panic!
We will let you know when an opening occurs. To avoid overbooking, the $10
reservation fee will not be refunded for changing a
reservation or cancellations!
How do I cancel a
reservation?
A reservation may be
cancelled 10 days or more prior to the event date.
All cancellations are confirmed in
writing. Cancellations may be made by filling out
a form on the web site, by phone, fax or at any event.
Any other prepaid or
charged amounts will be credited toward your next event.
Cancellations by a player 3 days
or less prior to a tournament date without prior aggreement
will result in a
forefeiture of the entire, prepaid entry fee regardless of
whether you are replaced in the
tournament.
PRIZE PAY-OUTS
What kind of prize money was won last
year?
The average 1st place winnings in
2007 was $145.00
Over $6,000 has been
paid out in prizes and purse money
over the last 5 years.
How is prize money paid out?
For each event each
player pays into the prize pool (this is part of the
total fee). By multiplying the total players by the prize fund
amount you can quickly tell the size of pools.
(Updated info available at
each event)
How do you break ties?
A playoff settles ties for
1st place only. playing 18th hole.
A tie in any other
place splits the prize money for those places. For example a
two-way tie for 4th would be called a tie for
4th and split 4th + 5th
place money. The next in line after that would be called
6th and win 6th place
money.
How do I get my prize?
Non-amateurs will recieve a
check. Amateurs will receive a Gift Certificate.
All players will have their winnings
mailed to them approximately 2 days after the event.
COURSE
MANAGEMENT
The Spikeless Tour
All players are required to wear
Softspikes.
What tees do you
play from?
To
make distances fair, yet challenging, and at a length that
provides speed of play, the tees are set according to handicaps,
and approximately 80% to 85% of that
distance for women.
Seniors will play one tee up in the flight .
What handicap class will I play
with?
All the classes are mixed
in a foursome during play. Our goal is to help people meet
other new players throughout the year, and play consistently
good courses, at a good pace of play. We have always been
the Tour for the average player, and we treat everyone the
same, no matter what your handicap.
What about walking?
Event fees are set at one price only as
many courses require carts for large groups. On courses that
do allow walking, those that wish to walk may do so, but
there is no cart fee refund. We appreciate it if you let us
know along with your reservation, whether you will be
walking, so we can pair you with another walker if
possible.
Can
I bring a caddie or gallery?
To
find out about walking, caddies and gallery, check out the
Course Information sheet at the check-in desk for every
event. It tells you most everything you want to know about
all the courses on the Tour schedule. We appreciate
you're letting us know if you plan on bringing a caddie or
gallery.
USAGT & most
courses do not allow gallery or
caddies under the age of 13.
Caddies: Courses
that allow caddies fall into 3 classes: 1) you both
walk 2) you or your caddy must walk, and the other
ride 3) caddies are available at some of the courses, if you
reserve ahead.
Galleries: Those
courses that do allow gallery fall into 2 classes: Your
gallery must walk behind your foursome and not
disrupt play. Or your gallery must ride with an additional
fee for the other ½ cart.
Hold Harmless
Statement Caddies and galleries that accompany you on
the course must sign this form before the event begins. It
states that the USAGT and the golf courses are not
responsible for your safety on the course. No one is allowed
out without signing such a form.
TEE
TIMES AND OTHER INFO
Tee times for each
event on the Web
site 24 hours before each event.
Results of each
event are on the Web Site
48 hours or less after the end of each event.
With up to 60-100
players per event, the tee times ran through a 2-4 hour
spread. Our computer randomly assigns tee times. We don't
accept special requests for pairings, however, if you
call enough in advance (preferably 4 days minimum), we
will try and usually can accommodate special needs, such as
a late tee time due to work / or early for a wedding, etc.
We do watch for abuse in this area, and will bring such
behavior up to the player’s council for review.
What do you do if it
rains?
We
do play as long as the course remains playable, so come
prepared no matter what the weather
conditions.
Who keeps you
moving?
keep up with the group in front
of them to maintain a 4-½ hour pace. N N The marshals,
placed throughout the course will inform groups if they are
falling behind the group in front of them. If a consistently
slow player or group is found, they will be warned, N N
followed by the head marshal and penalized if necessary. The
USAGT does issue slow play penalties during events for
players or groups who can not maintain the pace with the
group in front of them. Marshals are not there for rules of golf, members are
expected to know those! A player who will not keep up
pace of play after receiving a letter about slowness, will
be set at the end of tee times until their pace picks
up.
