The Monster
Firestone Country Club - South Course
Akron, OH
Sunday April 23, 2023
Split Tee times:
7:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
ENTRY:
Reward Member $235 + 45* Forecaddie fee = $280
Non-Reward Member $285 +45* Forecaddie fee = $330
*player is responsible for tip
EVENT OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Capital City Amateur Tour! The most popular Amateur Tour in central Ohio and surrounding areas!
2023 TOURNAMENT SCORING, AWARD and LEADERBOARD FORMAT
1. POINTS and TROPHY fund = Unlimited gross stroke play flighted based on handicap.
Players will be competing in an unlimited gross stroke play flighted event for award of trophy and valuable points towards the season long race to be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year . Players will compete against similar ability level golfers based on their most current handicap.
A players handicap will be utilized to assign flight and tee markers.
Flights are contested independently as long as there are at least 6 players to make up that flight. If there are not enough players in a flight, the like flights will combine and compete for the trophy and points - see 'Flight Policy' under 'Tournament Information' for more info.
All gross flight winners will receive a personalized trophy <or> opt to receive a VISA gift card that includes the trophy expense. You will also earn valuable points towards the season long points race to be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year and qualify to the 2023 Invitational where the winner will earn the title of Overall Champion Golfer of the Year and win amateurs greatest prize of $1,000!
2. TOURNAMENT PRIZE fund = Net Score
The tournament prize fund is included in the entry fee and varies each tournament ranging between $20-$50 per player. For award of the tournament prize fund, players will be divided into 2 "divisions":
-One division will consist of players with 5+ or more tournament rounds on Capital City Am Tour in L24 months, and subsequently divided into 3 "pools" (e.g. 1, 2, 3) using 100% of the player(s) Capital City Am Tour handicap index. Pools will be created for every 20 players; 3 pool max.
Example: if 78 players qualify, then each pool will have 26 players with Pool 1 = lowest 26 handicaps, Pool 2 = middle 26 handicaps, Pool 3 = highest 26 handicaps awarding ~25% of pool participants -- see 'Prize Fund Matrix' under 'Tournament Information' for more info
-One division will consist of players with 4- or less tournament rounds on Capital City Am Tour in L24 months, combining "All" players and using 80% of their handicap (new player) or rounds posted on the Capital City Am Tour
Example: if 16 players qualify, then this pool will be titled "Low Net Pool "All" -4 = 80%" awarding ~25% of pool participants -- see 'Prize Fund Matrix' under 'Tournament Information' for more info
All payouts are in the form of a gift card or Capital City Am Tour certificate in accordance with USGA rules of Amateur Status. Award amounts of either prize can be applied towards, but not limited to, future tournament entry, credits for practice rounds or purchases in the Capital City Am Tour store, etc.
FORMAT
Straight Tees
3-somes, 4-somes
Carts: n/a
Field max: n/a
Capital City Points: Standard
Tour Reward EOY Rebate: $50 discount towards entry
START
Straight Tees, 7:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Groups going off #1 and #10
TEE ASSIGNMENTS
Nicklaus, Woods, Hogan Player = WHITE (~6,454)
All other players = GREEN (~5,894)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 a.m. - Setup
7:00 a.m. - Player Arrival
7:45 a.m. - 8:55a Tee Times
12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m. - Boxed lunches available
1:45 p.m. - Last pairing finishes
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE (Reward Members $280; Non-Reward Members $330)
Entry fee includes a boxed lunch, green fees, forecaddie fee, cart fees, taxes, access and use of course facility, flight prize fund, trophy to the winner of each flight, EOY trophy & player prize fund and scoring. All entries are on a first come, first served basis.
FORECADDIE SERVICES
You can expect the following services to be provided by your caddie during your round:
- provide accurate yardages
- assistance on the greens "when asked"
- keep pace or lead at most times to ensure 4.5 hour pace of play
- rake bunkers, fix ball marks, replace divots and tend flagsticks
- locate/find golf balls
- provide line of play
- courteous, polite, respectful and use of proper golf etiquette
TO ENTER
Players may self-register by using their Golf Genius account followed by sending entry fee <or> send entry fee and tour director can perform registration for you.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
After registration is completed, send payment using the following options:
- ZELLE to 614-746-3079
- GOOGLE PAY to 614-746-3079
- VENMO to @capitalcityamtour
- PayPal to "jbridges985@gmail.com" <<< select "Friends & Family" option
When making payment, please include NAME, TOURNAMENT
Once payment is received, you will be sent a confirmation of payment to the tournament and marked as "PAID" on the registered players list.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Sunday, April 16 at 4 p.m. EST
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel any time up to close of registration with no penalty.
After registration closes, courses require 'hard' number. If you request cancellation AFTER registration closes, a refund may not be available.