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| Alcohol Policy |
The consumption of alcohol during the stipulated round of TPGA point events is not permitted.
1st Offense - Warning
2nd Offense - Written documentation from board to individual
3rd Offense - Fine levied by TPGA Board |
| Cart Policy |
The use of golf carts during the qualifier is strictly prohibited. ALL PLAYERS MUST WALK during the stipulated round. Caddies may be used, however, they too will not be able to use motorized carts. The player is responsible for bringing his own caddy.
Anyone seeking a golf cart due to a disability defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the PGA TOUR'S Competition Department at 904-285-3700 to obtain information on procedures for submitting such requests.
All such requests and required information must be submitted to PGA TOUR no less than 30 days prior to the competition. Please note that requests due to temporary injuries or impairments that do not qualify as a "disability" under the ADA will not be granted.
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| Cell Phones |
In all TPGA Tournaments, players are requested to refrain from the use of cell phones during all tournament rounds, practice rounds, and while utilizing practice areas. Players are asked to use common sense regarding cell phones and be courteous regarding their use. |
| Code of Conduct |
The behavior of Professionals in TPGA Tournaments shall be held to the highest standard. Any conduct which shows disrespect to the Tournament Committee/Director, the PGA Code of Ethics, or traditional etiquette of golf shall constitute grounds for disqualification from an event and/or disciplinary action by the TPGA Board of Directors. |
| Dress Code |
In Tennessee Section, Sanctioned and Chapter events, including official practice rounds, Chapter Pro-Ams, Chapter play days, and P.A.T.’s, Tennessee PGA professionals will observe the PGA of America’s Universal Dress Code. Male participants must wear slacks and participants shall not wear shorts or denim anywhere on club property. Female PGA participants may wear culottes, walking shorts, or golf shorts which constitute acceptable clothing worn by women in connection with participation in professional tournaments (denim is not considered acceptable clothing for women). All PGA participants will be required to present a neat appearance, appropriate to professional golf tournaments in both clothing and grooming. |
| Eligibility |
This qualifying round is open to all golf professionals, PGA and non-PGA, and Amateurs with a 2 or less handicap.
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| Footwear |
Metal spikes are allowed in Open Qualifying competitions. |
| Format |
18 hole Stroke Play |
| Pace of Play Guidelines |
Rule 6-7 of the Rules of Golf states: “The player shall play without undue delay.”
- Out of Position - The first group will be considered out of position if, at any point in the round, the group is taking more than the allotted time to play any hole. Any following group will be considered out of position if it (a) is taking more than the allotted time to play and (b) reaches the tee of a par-3 hole and the hole is clear, fails to clear the tee of a par-4 hole before the preceding group clears the putting green, or arrives at the teeing ground of a par-5 hole when the preceding group is on the putting green. NOTE: Both (a) and (b) must apply for a group to be out of position.
- Monitoring - Any group not in position will be alerted of the fact and requested to play at a faster pace. Any such group will be monitored, i.e. the time that each player takes to play a stroke will be recorded. Any player in a group out of position who takes more than 40 seconds (50 seconds in the case of a player who is first to play (1) and approach shot, (2) on or near the putting green or (3) from the teeing ground of a par-3 hole) to play a stroke he/she will be advised of the fact and told that, if he/she exceeds the time limit on one more shot (total of 2), he/she will automatically incur a penalty of one stroke under Rule 6-7 (optional condition). Should the player exceed the time limit on a subsequent stroke (total of 3), the penalty is two stokes. Should the player again exceed the time limit on a subsequent stroke (total of 4), the penalty is disqualification.
First Offense - Warning
Second Offense - One (1) Stroke
Third Offense - Two (2) Strokes
Fourth Offense - Disqualification
- Timing - The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when he has had a reasonable opportunity to reach his ball, it is his turn to play, and he could play without interference by another person or ball.
Except on the putting green, if a player has reached his ball, it is his turn to play and there are no distractions, he will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to select his club after which the timing will begin. Thus, any time spent in walking backward or forward for measuring purposes will count as part of the time for the next stroke.
On the putting green, the timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to lift and clean his ball, repair his ball mark, and remove loose impediments on the line of putt. |
| Playoff |
A tie for the final qualifying position shall be resolved by a sudden death playoff on the same day as the Tournament’s final round, starting at the hole designated on the local rules sheet or otherwise determined by the Official in Charge. There will also be a playoff for any tie for alternate spots. |
| Refund Policy |
Prior to Deadline - Participants may withdraw from an event prior to an entry deadline. There will be a $15 administrative fee applied to all refunds.
After the Deadline - Participants who properly withdraw from an event by notifying the TPGA Tournament Department after the entry deadline but before their appointed starting time, will be granted refunds in the following circumstances. For reasons due to a medical incapacitation (written doctors verification required), or in the event of the death of an immediate family member, all refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee and appeals may be sent to the Tournament Committee c/o the TPGA Tournament Director. Tournament Director reserves the right to withhold any money which have been guaranteed to the host facility. |
| Rules of Golf |
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RULES OF GOLF: Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and the most current TPGA Rules of Play Card. All questions shall be settled by the Committee in charge of the competition, whose decision is final.
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| Spectator Carts |
Spectator Carts will not be permitted in any TPGA Section Event, unless authorized by the TPGA Tournament Committee / Director prior to the event. For all other events, Spectator cart policies will be determined in conjunction with the Host Club/Course’s policies. |
| Withdraw Policies |
If a participant needs to withdraw from an event, he or she must contact the TPGA Tournament Department as soon as practicable. During an event, if a player wishes to withdraw he/she must notify a member of the Rules Committee or an official representative to avoid any fines or suspensions |
