ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY:
Applications are open to any combination of Fathers/Mothers/Sons/Daughters/Grandsons/Granddaughters/Uncles/Aunts that wish to play together, including Step-Fathers, Step-Daughters, etc. Groupings are restricted to 3,4, or 5 players.
All players must be at least 10 years of age on or before June 15, 2024.
ENTRY FEES:
$185 per player
ENTRY DEADLINE:
All players must file an application by the entry deadline of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m. CDT to be eligible to compete in the Championship. THE TGA WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE ENTRY APPLICATIONS.
SCHEDULE:
36 holes (Field - 120 players)
Friday, June 14: Practice Round
Saturday, June 15: First Round, Single Tee Start
Sunday, June 16: Second Round, Shotgun Start
FORMAT:
Two days of Stableford competition combining the total score for both players. (Not a four-ball event, but a combining of scores. Example 4 & 4 equals 8, not 4)
Stableford points for each ball will be as follows:
Bogey = 1 point
Par = 2 points
Birdie = 4 points
Eagle or better = 8 point
For Round 2, the field will be separated into four flights based upon Round 1 scores.
THE FIELD WILL FEATURE A MAXIMUM OF 120 PARTICIPANTS.
Any player on the waitlist must have registered prior to the entry deadline.
ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES/NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL:
A player who must withdraw before the championship must notify the TGA office at 615-465-6308 or the Official in Charge at the site of the event. If a player must withdraw during an event, he must notify the Official in Charge. If a player does not show up for an event or fails to follow the above procedure, their actions may result in a one-year suspension from all TGA competitions. The said player forfeits all entry fees.
SUBSTITUTION OF PARTNERS:
A team who must make a substitution before the championship must notify the TGA office 615-465-6308 or the official in charge at the site of the event. Substituted players must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in this championship.
The substitution of players is permitted until 5:00 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 14, 2024.
REFUNDS:
No refunds for any reason (except for illness or injury) will be issued after 5:00 p.m. CDT on the evening before the first round of the respective competition (i.e. qualifying round, championship, etc.). Requests for a refund due to illness or injury will be treated on a case-by-case basis and can include illness or injury of a spouse or child. All refunds will be subject to a $25.00 withdrawal fee.
CANCELLATION/EXTENSION OF PLAY:
If a lengthy suspension of play occurs during the final round or is likely to affect the final round, the TGA will discuss options with the host facility on the cancellation of the final round and/or shortening of the championship. The TGA will discuss all of these options with the host club's staff.
TEES:
There are three sets of tees available to choose from (6,550, 6,200, and 5,100). Players must complete from the same set of tees for both rounds. Each member of the team can compete from a different set of tees if they would like.
PRIZES AND MEDALISTS:
Crystal awards will be presented to the Champions in all four flights at the Championship. Additionally, the Overall Champions will receive an additional crystal award.
CLOSEST TO THE HOLE:
A closest to the hole competition will be conducted at each of the par 3 holes during both days of the Championship. A $50 gift certificate will be awarded to each winner each day.
ANNUAL TROPHY:
The Overall Champions' names will be placed on the Annual Parent-Child Trophy. The trophy is a perpetual trophy to be held by the overall Champions for one year.
RULES OF GOLF:
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf and the most current TGA Rules of Play Card. All questions shall be settled by the committee in charge of the competition, whose decision is final.
CART POLICY:
Cart fees are included in your entry fee for the Championship. Golf carts are reserved for contestants, TGA officials, and host club staff. Spectator carts at the championship are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Players may ride or carry their bag at the championship, however, no refunds will be given for unused cart fees and players choosing to walk must adhere to the established Pace of Play policy.
CADDIES:
Caddies are not permitted for this Championship.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Contestants (and their caddies) are to observe proper golf etiquette at all times. Any abuse or disrespect of other players, TGA staff, officials, spectators, employees of the host facility, or any other persons conducting or attending the Tennessee Golf Association sponsored event can be grounds for disqualification from the event, and possible revocation of the right to enter future Tennessee Golf Association events. Such abuse may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to: the use of obscene language or gestures, physical damage to property or equipment including that of the Tennessee Golf Association or host facility. Rule 1.2b
TGA DRESS CODE:
Contestants must wear appropriate attire. Gym shorts, cut-offs, shirts without collars, and denim shorts or pants are not acceptable. Mock turtlenecks are acceptable based upon the host club's policy. Shorts must be Bermuda in length.
FOOTWEAR:
Traditional type spokes, regardless of competition, are prohibited at all qualifying rounds and at the championship proper. Penalty for breach of this condition of play is disqualification.