TERMS OF THE COMPETITON

ELIGIBILITY

This event is open to all amateur male and female golfers that meet the TCGA Membership requirements.


FIELD SIZE AND WAITLIST

The field is limited to the first 36 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration.

 

ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY

  • Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

  • Entry Fee: 

    • $80 via online Golf Genius tournament registration. There is no additional fee for those that qualify for Match Play.
  • ​​​​​​​Please note - due to our new payment processing platform and substantially higher transaction fees, American Express is no longer able to be accepted as a form of payment for the online registration portion of the registration fee. All other major credit cards are accepted.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5:00PM EST on Tuesday, August 12, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

  • Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $10 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of registrations (5:00PM EST on Tuesday, August 12, 2025). No refund will be awarded after the registration deadline.

 

FORMAT

  • This is a match play competition, with an 18-hole stroke play qualifying round to determine the top-7 players, who will advance to the match play portion of the event.
  • All play will be from the blue tees.
  • The Top-7 players will be seeded 2 through 8 on the basis of scoring, using the USGA method of matching scorecards to determine seeding for players within the Top 7 who have matching scores.
  • Last year's TCGA Match Play Champion is exempt from the qualifying round and will automatically be assigned the #1 seed in the Top 8 bracket, if they are playing in this year's event.
    • Note: Next year the previous champion will NOT automatically be qualified for the match play portion. The TCGA is honoring the exemption stated in the 2024 Terms of Competition, but is removing this perk due to the updated format with the match play field size reduced to 8-players.

 

The USGA's method of matching scorecards will be used to determine the last qualifying spot(s), and is listed below:

  1. Gross score for last 9 holes (10-18); if still tied then
  2. Gross score for last 6 holes (13-18); if still tied then
  3. Gross score for last 3 holes (16-18); if still tied then
  4. Gross score for 18th hole

 

For each match play round, matches that are all square at the completion of the match will continue to a sudden death playoff until a winner is determined.

 

RULES

All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will be provided a "Notice to Players" rules sheet containing local rules and conditions. The TCGA and/or the host course golf professional will be available to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, August 15 // Stroke Play Qualifying Round (18-holes) // Tee times from 1:00 - 2:50pm
Saturday, August 16 // Quarterfinal Matches (18-holes) // Tee times at 8:00am and 8:10am
Saturday, August 16 // Semifinal Matches (18-holes) // Tee time at 1:30pm
Sunday, August 17 // Final Match (18-holes) // Tee time at 8:00am 

 

TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

The pairings for the Stoke Play Qualifier will be available on Tuesday, August 12th and will be emailed to all players. Pairing requests will not be accommodated.

 

GHIN POSTING

Scores for the Stroke Play Qualifier will automatically be posted to each participant's USGA/GHIN Handicap at approximately 11:00 PM following the completion of the round.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The club's snack bar will be open - accepts cash or credit.

 

GOLF CARTS

The golf cart rental fee is included in the Entry Fee, and covers the qualifier and all rounds of match play.

 

CADDIES

The use of a caddie is permitted, although groups are STRICTLY limited to 2 carts total and each player is entitled to one seat before a caddie may ride in an open seat. For example, a threesome where two players bring caddies cannot take a 3rd golf cart, they must work out which caddie will ride in the open seat, caddies may alternate riding as well.

 

RANGE

Range balls are included for the 18 hole qualifier as part of the Entry Fee. Range balls for match play rounds are not included, and can be purchased at the Pro Shop.

 

PRIZES

  • Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in the field. 
  • Cash payouts will be awarded to the Top 8 in the field. 
  • Remlik's Player of the Year points will be awarded to the Top 8 in the field as outlined on the Point System and Eligibility page.
  • World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) Points and a Championship Plaque will be awarded to the top finisher in the field.

 

SKINS GAME

There will be a $20 optional skins game available for the 18 hole qualifier, paid in the pro shop in cash during check-in prior to play.

 

TCGA Tournament Chairs

JB Bump, Kyle Nedlik (TCGA), Nick Barney (TCGA)
tcgagolf@gmail.com