2018 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Location: Shepherds Crook
Date: July 14
Registration Opens: June 23
TPGL Tournament Director: Rich Smales
FORMAT
This is a 18-hole net stroke play championship taking place July 14th at Shepherds Crook.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
This is the third 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
Tee times for the Championship will be posted on the TPGL website 48 hours in advance.
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 $345. Gift certificates redeemable at the Arboretum Golf Pro Shop will be awarded to the top 10 finishers. Payouts are as follows:
- 1st Place $75
- 2nd Place $50
- 3rd Place $45
- 4th Place $40
- 5th Place $35
- 6th Place $30
- 7th Place $25
- 8th Place $20
- 9th Place $15
- 10th Place $10
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 that the round is 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.