Tournament of Champions

General Information
Date: August 12-13, 2023
Host Club: Champions Golf Club (Jackrabbit/Cypress)
Address: 13722 Champions Dr., Houston, TX 77069
Phone: (281) 444-6262
TGA Staff Contact: Duffy Suhr – Tournament Coordinator

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: May 31, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: July 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $185

Eligibility: Tournament of Champions is open to players that finished in the Top 7 of Medalist regional player of the year points standings for Open Division and Top 3 in Medalist senior regional player of the year points standings. Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or less through a TGA member club. Please reference TGA Policies and Procedures for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competitions.

Entry Procedure: Entry into the Tournament of Champions is by invitation only.

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Scheduled for 36 holes of Stroke Play (no cut), gross only. Field limit of 30 players (plus ties). The field will be established by invitation. The event will be allocated 21 Open Division and 9 Senior Division (age of 55 or older at the start of the first round) players for the first two weeks of registration. Field will play Jackrabbit on Saturday and Cypress on Sunday.

Divisions: The field will be split up in two divisions; Senior Division for players 55 and over and the Open Division for all other players.

What is Included: Green fees, cart, and range balls are included in the tournament entry fee. Players should check in with golf shop to receive their cart key.

Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.

Practice Round Information: Players will be allowed one discounted practice round at each course (Jackrabbit & Cypress) at a rate of $75 walking ($25 cart fee). Practice rounds will be available August 1-3 and August 8-10. Players may contact Champions Golf Club to schedule a practice round beginning July 25 (please do not contact Champions Golf Club before this July 25 to schedule a practice round.) Champions Golf Club (281) 444-6262.

Policies & Procedures
To ensure that competitors have the best possible experiences when competing in the championships, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of Texas Golf Association (TGA) Policies and Procedures, Terms of Competition and Local Rules (Hard Card), as established by the association. For more information, please click here. For information specific to the Terms of Competition applicable to the TGA Medalist Series, please see below:

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. If you are entering or currently playing collegiate golf, to avoid possible NCAA violations, we ask you not to participate.

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

Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie for the competition. Caddies must abide by the host facility dress code.

TGA Cart Policy: Information regarding the use and availability of transportation varies between TGA Championships – refer to the Tournament Information for the championship in question. Please be advised that in championships where carts are provided, players are encouraged to utilize motorized transportation. In doing so, carts will be limited to two (2) carts per group. New to 2023: While a caddie is not prohibited from riding in the cart, the TGA has adopted a ‘one-seat’ policy as explained below.

‘One-Seat’ Policy
The ‘One-Seat’ policy allows either the player or the player’s caddie to ride in or move a golf cart, but not at the same time. The player and the player’s caddie are not allowed to ride in the same or separate carts at the same time. The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player in it, so long as the player’s caddie is not riding in another cart at that time. The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player’s caddie in it, so long as the player whose caddie is in the cart is not riding in another cart at the same time. As a reminder, players are responsible for the actions of their caddie.

Continued intentional disregard for the policy may result in disqualification following adequate warnings:

• First breach: Verbal reminder from the Committee
• Second breach: Stern reminder from the Committee
• Third breach: Possible disqualification from the Committee
  
  

TGA Medical Cart Request: Policy Spectator carts are prohibited. However, spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.

Score Posting: At the conclusion of each round, player’s scores will be automatically posted to the World Handicap System. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds, as this will result in a double post.