Motorized Transportation - Players will be permitted to use motorized golf carts in Section Events. (Maximum of two carts per group)
Walking Policy - Players may walk in Section Events. Walking participants will be required to maintain the proper pace of play which has been established for the competition. The use of motorized pull carts or traditional pull carts are not permitted in Section Events.
Caddies - Participants may solicit the use of caddies in Section Events. All Tournament Policies and Procedures will apply to caddies (except TPGA Dress Code).
In Tennessee Section/Chapter events, Tennessee PGA professionals will observe the TNPGA's dress code. Male PGA participants must wear slacks or shorts (bermuda length). Female PGA participants may wear culottes, walking shorts, or golf shorts which constitute acceptable clothing worn by women in connection with participation in professional golf tournaments. All PGA participants will be required to present a neat appearance, appropriate to a professional golf tournament in both clothing and grooming.
Penalty for a breach of dress code will be a $100 fine for the first offense, $150 fine for the second offense and suspension from participating in Section events for one year shall be levied for the third offense. Punishment for any future offenses will be determined by a majority vote of the Tournament Committee. During any Section/Chapter event, if a PGA Professional is in violation of the dress code during play, upon notification, the Professional will not be allowed to continue play until he/she is wearing proper attire. Any applicable penalties as stipulated by the USGA Rules of Golf (i.e. undue delay) will be enforced.
There will be no playoff all ties will be grouped and divided.
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: 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. |
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.