Welcome to the 2024 Falcon Wealth Advisors Tour 

Presented By

 

 

Staff Contact: 

Sam Parrott

sam@clgolf.org

913.530.1253

 

FWA Tour Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

2024 Schedule 

April 22 - Adams Pointe

May 8 - Tiffany Greens

May 28 - Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate

June 25 - Paradise Pointe (Outlaw) 

July 8 - The Golf Club at Creekmoor

July 15 - The Deuce 

August 5 - Falcon Ridge

August 26 - Prairie Highlands

September 25 - WinterStone

October 2 - Excelsior Springs

October 16 - Tour Championship at Firekeeper

 

 

Divisions of the Falcon Wealth Advisors Tour

Open - Gross Only - Maximum Handicap Index of 3.0

Senior - Gross Only - Age 50 and 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 - Maximum Handicap of 18.2

Legends - Gross and Net - Age 70 and Older - Maximum Handicap 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 new division. Players must notify Sam Parrott prior to the start of a round if they intend to switch Divisions. 

 

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 Firekeeper: 

 

Open Division: Top 9 gross players 

Senior Division: Top 9 gross players 

Players Division: Top 27 gross players*

Super Senior Division: Top 9 gross players*

Legends Division: Top 6 gross players*

 

*NOTE: The top 3 players on the NET Player of the Year lists will 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 gross 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.

 

Open and Senior Division Players will compete in gross only stroke play.

Players, Super Senior and Legends Division Players will 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 FWA Tour by paying the $50 membership fee. Each event is $95 to play. 

 

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

There will be no on-site registration.  Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time to receive instructions. Players who are not ready to play at their tee time will be subject to penalty or disqualification. (Rule 5.3a) 

 

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. Range conditions such as grass/mats are at the discretion of the host site. Please be courteous of the Club's decision that 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.