Summer Event Policies
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Entries and Withdrawals
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Entry and withdrawal deadlines for every summer event will be 3 days prior at 7:00 pm
Pairings will be released immediately following the deadline.
Withdrawals will be accepted for any reason when notice is given prior to the deadline. Withdrawal notice must be given by either email, text or by calling the FPGTour office at 407-619-4778. Refunds will be assessed a fee of $25 for transaction expenses. This fee can be waved if entry is transferred to another FPGTour event.
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Withdrawals after Pairings and Tee-Times: Pairings and Tee-Times will be released 3 days prior to the event at 7pm . Once they have been released and posted, the withdrawal policy and penalties are the same as a "day of withdrawal" or "no show" and players will forfeit their entry in it’s entirety.
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We are always excited to see players move forward to bigger opportunities, so withdrawals due to PGA affiliated Qualifiers/Q-school are always excused. We also understand things happen and personal emergencies or medical circumstances will be assessed on an individual bases.
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If you are issued an entry credit, the credit will be valid for 12 calendar months.
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Day of Withdrawals and No Shows
Players who choose to withdraw on the day of the event or no show forfeit their entry fee in its entirety. Day of withdrawals due to personal emergencies or medical circumstances will be assessed on an individual bases (No shows with no attempt to contact the tour are never excused). If approved, the player will be allowed to transfer their entry to another event. No refunds or entry transfers will be issued once a player has teed off.
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Pairings and Tee Times
Pairings will be done at random. Attempts will be made to honor any tee time requests, however no guarantees can be made. Priority will be given to member requests.
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Practice Rounds
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Practice rounds will need to be scheduled through the host golf course and the player is responsible for any costs.
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Tournament Rules
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All events are overseen by PGA Rules Officials in accordance with the current USGA Rules, as well as any FPGTour rules outlined on the local rules sheet provided at the first tee. Each group will be provided 2 carts and a players bag must remain on the cart, unless otherwise approved by the tournament committee.
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Side Games
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A $10 Skins game is included in your entry.
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Weather
In the event tournament play is suspended due to weather, every attempt will be made to complete the round if it is safe to do so. Each instance will be handled on a case-by-case basis to determine if an event will need to be shortened to 9 holes. There will be no refunds should inclement weather force us to shorten the event.
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Ties
If 2 or more players are tied for first place after the conclusion of the last round, there will be a Sudden Death play-off immediately following the completion of play. Any of the players tied for 1st that are not readily available for the play-off will forfeit the play-off and be awarded 2nd or T2. The play-off will begin at a hole chosen by the tournament committee.
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Spectators and Caddies
Should a player be accompanied by a caddie, friend, or family member they will be welcome to rent a cart if extras are available, at the discretion of the host course. Spectator carts must remain on the cart path and they will be responsible for adhering to all dress code and conduct guidelines set forth by the host course and this tour. Only players registered for the event may be on the 2 carts provided to each group, whether pairings consist of 2, 3 or 4 players.
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Player Attire
Players are responsible for adhering to the attire guidelines set by the host course. Please note: as a general rule, jeans, t-shirts, and open-toed shoes are never permitted. Shorts may be worn unless otherwise stated by the host course dress code.
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Cell Phones
Cell phones should be kept on silent and only used when needing to contact a Tournament Official for a Ruling or in the case of an Emergency.
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Professional Conduct
Inappropriate behavior by any player will cause them to be subject to disqualification. Verbal or physical abuse by any competitor towards any other competitor, any member of the FPGTour staff, volunteers, or host facility employees and their club members will result in that player being removed from the property and banned from all future FPGTour activities. Any player found to be in violation of this rule will NOT be entitled to any refunds for any paid services whatsoever.
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Player of the Year
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Points towards "Player of the Year" standings are not awarded during the summer season.
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Purse and Payout
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All summer events will pay out 33% of the entire field and last place will be equivalent to the $360 entry, with the exception ties.
Posted below are estimated purse breakdowns based on various field sizes.
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