2018 US OPEN

 

Location:  Shepherds Crook and the Arboretum Golf Course

Date:  June 9-10

Registration Opens: May 11

TPGL Tournament Director: Rich Smales

 

 

FORMAT

This is a 36-hole net stroke play championship taking place June 9-10 at two courses: June 9th at Shepherds Crook and June 10th at The Arboretum Golf Course.  All registered players will play two days.

 

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

This is the second of four TPGL majors of the 2018 season.  Excluding the head to head and net average qualifiers, the top 4 money winners of the 4 Majors combined - as defined by merchandise credit - are awarded playoff spots.

 

ELIGIBILITY

The tournament is open to all 2018 dues-paying members of the TPGL.  

 

STARTING TIMES

1st round tee times for the Championship will be posted on the TPGL website 48 hours in advance.  2nd round pairings will be determined by 1st round scores and tee times will be posted on the website immediately following the completion of Round 1.

 

CADDIES AND CARTS

Caddies and carts are permissible in all TPGL events - rain or shine unless otherwise instructed.  Players are also allowed to walk and carry or walk and push a cart in all TPGL events.

 

PRIZES

The total purse is $690.  Gift certificates redeemable at the Arboretum Golf Pro Shop will be awarded to the top 10 finishers. Payouts are as follows:

  • 1st Place $150
  • 2nd Place $100
  • 3rd Place $90
  • 4th Place $80
  • 5th Place $70
  • 6th Place $60
  • 7th Place $50
  • 8th Place $40
  • 9th Place $30
  • 10th Place $20

 

TIES

In the event the tournament ends in a tie for any of the top 10 places, the TPGL will use the USGA’s recommended tie-breaking method. First, matching cards is used to determine the winner on the basis of the best net score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same net score for the last nine, then we review the last six holes. If still tied, we review the last 3 holes. And, if tied again, we review the 18th hole.

 

RAINOUT

In the event of inclement weather and one of the two rounds is cancelled, the event will be reduced to an 18 hole competition.  In the event that both rounds are cancelled due to inclement weather, there is no provision for a tournament make-up date.  The TPGL Committee will determine the best use of the merchandise payouts and will most likely allocate the payouts to other scheduled TPGL events.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Players may use Distance Measuring Devices in all TPGL events.

Non-metal spike policy is in effect.