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Does the tour require new grooves? Can we use distance measuring devices? Can I play a practice round? Is the one ball rule in effect? Where are the events played? What does the Entry Fee include? How much does it cost to play in an event? How much of the Entry Fee goes towards the purse? How much can I make? Are Taxes taken out of my earning? Do I have to join the tour to play in an event? Am I eligible to play? How do I register? How do I pay? How do I get my tee time? Can I wear shorts? Do we take carts? How long are the courses? Does everyone play the same tees? Who took the website background picture at Pebble Beach?Yes. The Minor League Golf Tour follows The United States Golf Association (USGA) which limits players to clubs manufactured with grooves and/or punch marks that conform to all aspects of the Rules of Golf, including those that were made effective on January 1, 2010.
For more details and to determine if a club or set of clubs conforms to the new specifications, players should visit The USGA Informational Club Database
Additional questions may be directed to the USGA Rules of Golf Department at 908-234-2300 or via email at rules@usga.org
If you are a professional or a skilled amateur with a USGA handicap of 6.0 or less.
Back to TopAll players (New, Past, & Present) can login and register online. If you have any questions please call 561-598-9630.
Please login and pay online with a credit card or your checking account.
Back to TopTee times are available after 7pm the day before the event. Click on the Tee Times link under the Tournaments Option on the menu bar OR on the Event Info screen OR call 561-598-9630.
The Entry Fee includes everything: Cart and Greens Fees, Range Balls, Pinsheet, Tournament Administration and Purse Contribution.
Back to TopYes. Because each player has their own situation we offer memberships in varying lengths. Annual memberships are $400 per year, 6 Month Memberships are $300, 3 Month Memberships are $200, 1 Month Memberships are $100. For visiting or occasional players we have a Single Event membership fee of $50. Read all about Memberships here.
Only if you do not have a current W-9 on file. All players must submit a W-9 with a US Social Security or Tax ID number on it or be subject to 30% withholding on all earnings. A 1099-MISC will be sent in January for the previous years earnings to players that earned over $600 during the year.
Back to TopYES. But, please, proper county club golf attire is required.
YES. Some events (like the par 3 team event) allow walking. For safety concerns such as lightning, pace of play requirements, and the fact that many of our host courses do not allow it, the tour prefers players ride. Please contact the director if you are considering walking.
Back to TopOur Events cost $180-$250* per day. The cost per day may be higher for Majors, multiple day, and special events. * Entry fees vary depending on the venue, payout percentage and time of year. Course costs are composed of cart fees, greens fees, range balls, cart staff gratuity and tax. Course costs can be more than twice the summer rate from January through April. Entry fees will be adjusted accordingly to guarantee our payout percentage and first place guarantee.
Back to TopAs much as possible. The Minor League Golf Tour has a formula to determine how much to charge for each event based upon the cost to run the event and our Guaranteed First Place and 33%, 40% or 50% of the Field Payouts.
Last place in the top quarter of the field earns at least their entry fee, and solo last place money is equal to at least 1/4 of your entry fee. Here are our Guaranteed First Place and 33%, 40% or 50% of the Field Payouts in more detail.
Back to TopPractice rounds will be available at all tournament sites on a case by case basis. Players are responsible for practice rounds including reserving tee times and any fees that may apply.
The purpose of The Minor League Golf Tour is to help golfers learn to compete at the highest levels, therefore we play from the back tees whenever reasonable. Our host courses range in yardage from 6500-7350 yards. Ladies will play no less than 90% of the yardage and will compete in the same event.
Back to TopAll men play from the same tees, including seniors, juniors and amateurs. Ladies will play no less than 90% of the yardage and will compete in the same event.
Yes
During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.
Back to TopRange Finders and GPS devices are allowed as long as the slope feature is not used.
The tour is based in Jupiter, Florida and most tournaments are within 90 miles of this point. The central location to all south florida events is West Palm Beach.
The Minor League Golf Tour is in the process of expanding in the US. In 2015 we ran 3 events in Hawaii. If you are interested in becoming a regional tournament director, please contact us.
Back to TopGlenn Hessler, an avid golfer, gave us permission to use his picture on the Minor League Golf Tour website. Thanks Glenn!