2024 Scotch Tournament

Presented by PING

 

The Rim

300 S. Clubhouse Road

 Chaparral Pines

504B Club Dr

Payson, AZ 85541

(928) 472-1470 & (928) 362-4177 

Entry Fee:  $500 per team

TPA Fee:  $450 per team

 

 

DATES:  October 21 - 22, 2024  

 

FORMAT: 36-holes of Chapman system (also known as Pinehurst).  The partners both drive from the tee, each partner plays a second shot with the other’s ball after which a choice is made as to the ball with which the hole is to be completed, continuing with alternate shots until the ball is holed.  Teams will be allowed 60% of the lower handicap player’s Course Handicap plus 40% of the higher handicap player’s Course Handicap. Players will choose the division they wish to compete in (Championship or Field) upon registration. Players must compete in the Championship division to be eligible to earn POY points.

 

FIELD SIZE:  80 players maximum

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4 p.m.  

 

YARDAGE:  Event yardage is posted on the website. 

                                                                                   

ELIGIBILITY:  All players must have an active membership with an AGA Member Club to participate.

 

HANDICAPS:  October 15, 2024 handicap revision will be used to determine flights (based on lowest player’s course handicap) and will be used for net competition.

 

 

Theme Days: We are having optional theme days for each round of the event. This is just a optional way to dress in theme and celebrate a fun event. Please see each round's theme below. 

 

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Monday, October 21

12:00 p.m. shotgun      First Round @ The Rim

 

Theme: Masters Green- Dress in your best Masters Attire! Green is always in style.

                                                    

Tuesday, October 22

10:00 a.m. shotgun      Final Round @ Chaparral Pines

 

Theme: Halloween festive- Spooky season is here! Dress in a costume and we will have a prize for best costume. 

Awards Luncheon following play

                                                                                   

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Practice rounds will be available by calling both golf courses  at (928) 472-1470.  Please mention you are playing in the AGA event.  


PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Wednesday, October 16.

 

PRACTICE FACILITY:  Will be available one hour prior to play. 

 

CADDIES: Caddies are NOT permitted for the event.   

 

GOLF CARTS:  The use of golf carts is included in the registration fee; however, players are permitted to walk if interested.  AGA Cart policy (maximum of two riders per cart and maximum of two carts per group) will be enforced.   

 

In addition, the following policies will be enforced:

  • Spectator carts are not permitted for insurance reasons, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Carts are assigned only to contestants.  A caddie may use a cart only if a contestant is not displaced by such use.
  • Restrictions on cart use for players are at the discretion of the Host Site and all players are bound by those requirements, subject to withdrawal for violations of that policy.  Any such restrictions will be posted at the tournament site.
  • Carts must be kept on paths if available near greens and tees.
  • Any non-player riding with a player is considered a caddie and subject to any potential Rules violations.
  • Pull carts are permitted as long as not in conflict with the Host Club rules.

 

WITHDRAW POLICY:  

  • Players who withdraw prior to the close of registration will receive 75% of the entry fee, regardless of reason. (TPA members get 100% if they withdraw prior to close of registration.)
  • Players who withdraw after the close of registration and prior to 72 hours of the qualifier will receive 50% of the entry fee, regardless of reason.
  • Players who withdraw within 72 hours (3 days) of the first day of the event, will not receive a refund.

Players may withdraw by calling the AGA office (602) 944-3035 during normal business hours or calling the Withdraw Line at (602) 944-3035 ext. 210 and leaving a message. 

 

PAYOUTS: Golf Shop gift cards will be given to top finishers. Specific payout amounts will be posted at the event.  Gift cards will be given out to winners following the event. There will be an overall Champion and overall Net Champion as well as gross and net prizes within each flight – with 33% of the flight being paid.