ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

 

ELIGIBILITY:

 

Applications are open to amateurs who are attending a Tennessee college/university or Tennessee residents who are attending an out of state college/university.  Amateurs must meet the USGA definition of an amateur golfer. 

 

All applications will be reviewed by the TGA to verify that each entrant is attending a college/university or has TN residency.

 

ENTRY FEE:
 

$150 per player

 

Entry fees include cart and practice range fees for the entire championship. Practice rounds are excluded.

 

SCHEDULE:

 

54 Holes (Full field - 72 players)

 

Friday, November 6: Practice Round

 

Saturday, November 7: First Round & Second Round - 36 holes

 

Sunday, November 8: Third Round, 18 holes 

 

ENTRY DEADLINE:

 

All players must file an application by the entry deadline - Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 5:00 p.m. CDT to be eligible to compete in the shootout. THE TGA WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE ENTRY APPLICATIONS.

 

PRIORITY LIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY APPLICATIONS

 

The TGA will reserve 51 spots for those competing in the Men's Divison and 21 spots for those competing in the Women's Division. Entry applications for the event will be accepted based on the order in which they were received.  If the Men's Division has reached 51 players and there are openings available within the Women's Division, those openings may be filled to accommodate the Men's Division (vice versa). Entrants will be notified immediately after the entry deadline as of their status in the field.  

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES/NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL:

 

A player who must withdraw before the championship must notify the TGA office at 615-465-6308 or the Official in Charge at the site of the event.  If a player must withdraw during an event, he must notify the Official in Charge. If a player does not show for an event or fails to follow the above procedure, their actions may result in a one-year suspension from all TGA competitions. The said player forfeits all entry fees.

 

REFUNDS:

 

No refunds for any reason (except for illness or injury) will be issued after 5:00 p.m. CDT on the evening before the first round of the respective competition (i.e. qualifying round, championship, etc.). Requests for a refund due to illness or injury will be treated on a case by case basis and can include illness or injury of a spouse or child.  All refunds will be subject to a $25.00 withdrawal fee.

 

CANCELLATION/EXTENSION OF PLAY:

 

If a lengthy suspension of play occurs during the final round or is likely to affect the final round, the TGA will discuss options with the host facility on the cancellation of the final round and/or shortening of the championship. The TGA will discuss all of these options with the host club's staff.

 

PRIZES AND MEDALISTS:

 

Crystal awards will be presented to the Champions of both the men's and women's divisions.  

 

RULES OF GOLF:

 

Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf and the most current TGA Rules of Play Card. All questions shall be settled by the committee in charge of the competition, whose decision is final.

 

CART POLICY:

 

Cart fees are included in your entry fee for the shootout and will be mandatory.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT:

 

Contestants are to observe proper golf etiquette at all times.  Any abuse or disrespect of other players, TGA staff, officials, spectators, employees of the host facility, or any other persons conducting or attending the Tennessee Golf Association sponsored event can be grounds for disqualification from the event, and possible revocation of the right to enter future Tennessee Golf Association events.  Such abuse may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to: the use of obscene language or gestures, physical damage to property or equipment including that of the Tennessee Golf Association or host facility.  Rule 1.2b

 

TGA DRESS CODE:

 

Contestants must wear appropriate attire. Gym shorts, cut-offs, shirts without collars, and denim shorts or pants are not acceptable. Mock turtlenecks are acceptable based upon the host club's policy. Shorts must be Bermuda in length.

 

FOOTWEAR:

Traditional type spokes, regardless of competition, are prohibited at all qualifying rounds and at the championship proper. Penalty for breach of this condition of play is disqualification.