Darby Creek
Marysville, OH
Sunday July 14, 2024
11:00a - 1:20p
Straight Tees
Tournament entry: $130
$95 ("social" entry)
EVENT OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Capital City Amateur Tour! The most popular Amateur Tour in Central Ohio and surrounding areas with over 600+ members!
Players will compete against similar ability level golfers based on their most current handicap in the most equitable and fairest competition -- gross & net contests!
You will also earn valuable points towards the season long points race to be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year!
YOUR GROSS SCORE (POINTS)
-Players are flighted based upon tournament index/handicap and gross score will earn points in a season long points race to be crowned 2024 Flight Champion Golfer of the Year.
-Prize fund and trophy are awarded at the conclusion of the 2024 Tour Championship.
-3 Divisions (Open, Senior and Super Senior) makeup the 6 flights in each for a total of 18 flights.
-Each 2024 Flight Champion is then eligible to compete in the All-Ohio Champion Golfer of the Year at Pinnacle Golf Club Sept 28, 2024.
-Reward members are eligible for top prize of $1,000; non-members $500
YOUR NET SCORE (TOURNAMENT TROPHY + PRIZE FUND)
The tournament prize fund is included in the entry fee and varies each tournament ranging between $20-$50 per player. For award of the tournament prize fund, players will be divided into 2 "divisions":
-One division will consist of players with 5+ or more tournament rounds on Capital City Am Tour since 4.1.2023, and subsequently divided into 3 "pools" (e.g. 1, 2, 3) based on playing handicaps from a formula using 80% of the player(s) Capital City Am Tour handicap index, which is adjusted based on tee assignments created for every 20 players; 3 pool max.
Example: if 78 players are entered, then each pool will have 26 players with Pool 1 = lowest 26 playing handicaps, Pool 2 = middle 26 playing handicaps, Pool 3 = highest 26 playing handicaps awarding ~25% of pool participants -- see 'Prize Fund Matrix' under 'Tournament Information' for more info
-One division will consist of players with 4- or less tournament rounds on Capital City Am Tour since 4.1.2023, combining "All" players and using 80% of their verifiable handicap (new player) or tournament rounds posted on the Capital City Am Tour
Example: if 16 players qualify, then this pool will be titled "Low Net Pool "All" -4 = 80%" awarding ~25% of pool participants -- see 'Prize Fund Matrix' under 'Tournament Information' for more info
All 4 net pool winners will receive a trophy and a VISA gift card <or> opt to receive a VISA gift card that includes the trophy expense.
All payouts are in the form of a gift card or Capital City Am Tour certificate in accordance with USGA rules of Amateur Status. Award amounts of either prize can be applied towards, but not limited to, future tournament entry, credits for practice rounds or purchases in the Capital City Am Tour store, etc.
SERIES EVENTS (POINTS)
DARBY CREEK is the 3rd of 6 events in the OH-CENTRAL series and 10 of 16 overall tournament rounds during the 2024 Championship season.
Eligibility to reward members only, players are pooled together, applying 80% handicap based on tee assignments and will earn points in a season long points race to be crowned the 2024 Travelers Champion. Players do not need to designate a 'home series'. (North, Central, South) The series prize fund and trophy are awarded to top 3 finishers in each series at the 2024 Tour Championship. 9 players will qualify to compete in the 2024 All-Ohio Travelers Championship at Pinnacle Golf Club, September 28, 2024
FORMAT
Straight Tee Times
3-somes, 4-somes
Carts: n/a
Field max: n/a
Capital City Points: Standard
Tour Reward EOY Rebate: $15
START
11:00a - 1:20p, Straight Tees
TEE ASSIGNMENTS
Nicklaus, Woods = BLACK (~7,074)
Hogan, Player / Sr Nicklaus, Sr Woods, = BLUE (~6,661)
Jones, Watson / Sr Hogan, Sr Player / SS Nicklaus, SS Woods, SS Hogan = WHITE (~6,176)
Sr Jones, Sr Watson / SS Player, SS Jones, SS Watson = GOLD (~5,466)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Players may arrive on-site at their earliest and patron the practice areas.
Golfers shall report to the starter no later than 15 minutes prior to their tee times.
Tee times will be published and sent to players apprx 2-3 days prior to the event date
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE ($130)
Tournament entry fee of $130 includes green fees, cart fees, taxes, access and use of course facility, flight prize fund, trophy to the winner of each flight, EOY trophy & player prize fund and scoring. All entries are on a first come, first served basis.
SOCIAL ENTRY FEE ($95)
Optional entries in 2024 include a "Social" entry where golfer is ineligible to compete for trophy, tournament points or prize fund.
SOCIAL entry does not require a handicap, age or flight assignment to play; unless competing for optional side games. This option allows for a golfer to participate within the tournament event simply with a chance to play the course, be introduced to a great member group and get a feel of a Capital City tournament event.
TO ENTER
Players may self-register by using their Golf Genius account followed by sending entry fee <or> send entry fee and tour director can perform registration for you.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
After registration is completed, send payment using the following options:
- ZELLE to 614-746-3079
- GOOGLE PAY to 614-746-3079
- VENMO to @capitalcityamtour
- PayPal to "jbridges985@gmail.com" <<< select "Friends & Family" option
When making payment, please include NAME, TOURNAMENT
Once payment is received, you will be sent a confirmation of payment to the tournament and marked as "PAID" on the registered players list.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Tuesday, July 9 at 4 p.m. EST
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel any time up to close of registration with no penalty.
After registration closes, courses require 'hard' number. If you request cancellation AFTER registration closes, a refund may not be available.