Welcome to the 2023 Falcon Wealth Advisors Tour
Presented By
Staff Contact:
Sam Parrott
sam@clgolf.org
913.530.1253
CLICK HERE to Register for Falcon Wealth Advisors Tour (FWA Tour) Membership and Events
FWA Tour Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2023 Schedule
April 17 - Staley Farms Golf Club
May 3 - Ironhorse Golf Club
May 30 - Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate
June 14 - Winterstone Golf Club
July 17 - Golf Club of Creekmoor
August 21 - Sycamore Ridge Golf Club
August 28 - Prairie Highlands Golf Club
September 6 - Swope Memorial Golf Course
September 27 - Stone Canyon Golf Club
October 9 - Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Lenexa
October 19 - FWA Tour Championship - Mission Hills Country Club
Divisions of the Falcon Wealth Advisors Tour *
Open - Gross Only - Maximum Handicap Index of 3.0
Senior - Gross Only - Age 50 or Older - Maximum Handicap Index of 8.0
Players - Gross and Net - Age 18 and Older - Handicap Index between 1.0 and 18.2
Super Senior - Gross and Net - Age 60 and Older - Handicap Maximum of 18.2
Legends - Gross and Net - Age 70 and Older - Handicap Maximum of 18.2
* If a player is eligible for more than one division, they may switch to another division once per season. Accumulated points will not transfer to the new division
Eligibility
Open to all amateur golfers age 18 and older. You must have an active handicap index through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this Tour. If you are out of the region, you can join the Eclub of Kansas City through this link.
Tour Championship Eligibility (Subject to change based on total number of FWA Tour members per division)
The year ending championship will feature the league's top 60 players, broken into divisions based on the percentage of registered FWA Tour Members in each division. The players on the top of the points list in each division will compete in the Championship held at Mission Hills Country Club on October 19:
Senior Division: Top 9 gross players
Super Senior Division: Top 9 gross players*
Legends Division: Top 6 gross players*
Open Division: Top 9 gross players
Players Division: Top 27 gross players*
*NOTE: The top 3 players on the NET Player of the year lists will also be included, if not already in the field
All FWA Tour members who qualify may register for the Championship when invitations are sent out following the final regular season event, October 9, and will be placed into the field based on the parameters above. All players who do not make the field, will be placed on a waitlist in the order of player of the year points list within their respective division.
Format
One day, 18 holes of stroke play, 10 regular season individual events and season ending tour championship.
The Open and Senior divisions compete in gross only stroke play.
The Players, Super Senior and Legends divisions compete in gross and net stroke play.
Ties
At the conclusion of play, if a division has a tie for low gross or net, ties will be split, points and certificates will be split.
Entries and Fees
Players must join the the FWA Tour by paying the $50 membership fee. Each event is $90 to play.
The entry fee includes Golf, Cart, Range Fees and prizes.
Rules of Golf, Competition is Final
Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions on situations involving the Rules will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The competition is final when the final group has returned their scorecards and the committee verifies the Competition to be final.
Equipment
All golf balls and clubs must conform to USGA specifications. Any unusual equipment or devices such as gloves, unusual tees, alignment aids, braces and the like are prohibited by the Rules of Golf.
Dress Code
Proper golf attire is required. Jeans, halter tops, tank tops and athletic t-shirts are not permitted. Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.
Transportation
Golf carts are included in the entry fee. Cart rules during the competition are subject to the discretion of the golf course superintendent at the host facility based on course conditions and may change at any time without notice during the competition. ADA requests for special exceptions to this rule are handled on a case-by-case basis and will be granted provided they would not alter the fundamental fairness of the competition by providing a player with an advantage over other players. Transportation requests are subject to change based on evolving conditions.
Caddies and Golf Carts
Caddies are NOT allowed for FWA Tour events. Central Links Golf has a strict 2 carts per group policy and the carts are reserved for the players first. The pairing group has the responsibility to ensure to adhere to the cart policy.
Spectators
Spectators are allowed and may walk along to watch the event. Golf carts may be rented by spectators if they are available, but carts for an event must be reserved for players, Rules officials and Central Links staff first. Spectators (riding or walking) are asked to remain on the cart path during the play of a hole. Spectators may help search for golf balls but must not function as a caddie. Spectators may ride in a player's cart if a seat is available and the group can accommodate the 2 carts per group policy.
Weather Cancellation Policy
If weather causes an event in progress to be cancelled, any division that has at least 80% of the players finish the round will count and be awarded prizes and points. Those who did not finish the round will be refunded the entry fee, less any administrative fees. If any division does not have 80% of the players finish, the round will not count and all players in the division will be refunded the entry fee, less any administrative fees.
Registration
On-site registration will not be required. Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time to receive instructions.
Practice Round & Practice Privileges
Practice rounds are permitted, but are NOT included in the entry fee. The host facility will determine availability and rate for such practice rounds, please contact the golf shop directly.
Range
Practice facilities are available 1 hour before the first starting time each day.
Terms of the Competition, Code of Conduct, Pace of Play
Visit https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/conditions-of-play/ for complete information on terms of the competition, code of conduct and pace of play guidelines.