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TGA Medalist Tournament Information

TGA Medalist Tournament Information

Entries Open:  January 11, 2013 @ 9:00AM
 
Entries Close:  Monday prior to each event
 
Entry Fee:  $145
 

Medalist North Medalist Hill Country
Feb. 9-10 – Waterview Golf Club, Rockwall Feb. 2-3 – Club at Sonterra, San Antonio
Mar. 9-10 – The Tribute, The Colony Mar. 2-3 – Lakecliff CC, Austin
Mar. 16-17 – Buffalo Creek, Rockwall Apr. 13-14 – Comanche Trace, Kerrville

 
Eligibility: Open to all golfers who have an active GHIN Handicap through a TGA Member Club. There are no regional restrictions, members can play in either the TGA Medalist North, or the TGA Medalist Hill Country events.

Format/Field Size: Scheduled for 36 holes of Stroke Play (no cut), gross only. Field limit of 40 players.

Earned Exemptions: The Medalist Players of the Year in both the North and Hill Country Regions receive automatic exemptions into the 2013 Texas Mid-Amateur, to be held at Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, TX. 

Practice Round Information:  Please contact the host club to schedule a practice round.  

Registration Information:  There is no official on-site registration or check-in required.  Players should arrive to the tee approximately 8 minutes prior to their starting time.

Pairings/Tee Time Information:  Tee times / pairings will be emailed to players, and posted to the TGA website on Tuesday, prior to each event.   

Transportation/Caddies:  Players may walk or ride at their discretion.  Cart fee for all tournament rounds is included in the entry fee.  Carts are limited to two (2) riders at a time, and a maximum of two (2) carts per group.  Caddies are permitted.

Ties:  Should there be a tie for the
overall champion there will be a sudden death playoff to determine the winner
immediately after all scores have been verified. If
circumstances arise (ie. darkness, weather etc.)  that don not allow for a
playoff to take place, then co-champions will be named and merchandise awards
and Medalist Player of the Year points will be split.

Skins Eligibility: To remain eligible,
players entered into the optional skins game must complete their respective
round and post a score. Players who No Card or Withdraw from the event forfeit
all possible skins earnings.
 
Prizes/Awards:  Merchandise Gift Certificates redeemable at the host club golf shop will be awarded to the top finishers.

Electronic Measuring Devices:  Electronic devices that measure distance only are allowed for this championship.

USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOTin effect for this competition.  

Score Posting:  At the conclusion of each event, each players score will be automatically posted as a “T” or tournament score to the GHIN handicap system.  Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds, as this will result in a double post.