Guthrie’ Scratch Tour Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scratch Tour
The Scratch Tour is a new tournament series for Amateurs and PGA Club Professionals in the Auburn-Opelika, Alabama area. Come compete against the best golfers in town over the Fall and Winter months. The events will take place once a month and rotate between the participating host clubs. Host Clubs are Auburn University Club, Indian Pines, Moore's Mill Club, Robert Trent Jones-Grand National & Saugahatchee CC.
What is the Format
The tournaments are individual stroke play consisting of one round; played on Saturdays or Sundays. The end of the year Tour Championship will be two rounds.
This is a SCRATCH League, no handicaps will be used.
Divisions:
-Open Scratch - Age 49 and under(no minimum age limit, just handicap requirements)
-Senior Scratch - 50 years of age and older. Any player who turns 50 years of age by the Final Day of the Tour Championship is eligible for Senior Scratch Division.
-All tournaments will be Individual Stroke Play and played between 6500 and 7200 yards.
Who can play?
To register, you must have a USGA Handicap Card, have an Index of less than 8.0 and be a:
* Auburn University Club Member
* Moore's Mill Club Member
*Saugahatchee CC Member
*Lee County Residents holding annual playing passes from Indian Pines/RTJ-Grand National.
*PGA Professional employed at any of the above facilities.
*First six(6) High School players meeting handicap requirements will play for FREE through the Guthrie's Tournament Scholarship
-The play is open to all Amateurs and PGA Club Professionals who are not actively competing on
mini-tours or any other organized golf tour.
-All Players must be approved by the Tournament Committee
Do you have a Senior Division?
Yes, golfers over age 50(by tournament date) can compete in either the Senior Division or the Regular Division. You must declare before each event. Season-long points will be given only to the division declared.
How do I register for the Scratch Tour?
https://st19.golfgenius.com/pages/1630929 register at this link. A $25 Yearly Membership Fee will be invoiced to you with your round one sign-up invitation. If you played in a 2017-18 event, you do not have to fill out this form. Your $25 Membership fee invoice will come with your round one invitation! This cost pays for use of the site and administrative costs throughout the year. Each player will receive a 24" x 42" Guthrie's Scratch Tour Players Towel!
How Do I Sign Up for Each Event?
There are two ways to sign up for events:
1) Email invitation
2) Through the Tour Website https://st19.golfgenius.com/pages/1630925
How much do the Events Cost?
-Tournament Round Fee $50.00($75 Tour Championship), paid at registration.
-$30 of all entries(see sample tournament payout at the bottom of this page) will go to the Prize Fund - Gift Certificates at participating golf courses, Cash to registered PGA Professionals. All the courses involved have been very accommodating and greatly reduced their fees to help promote the game. Cost includes cart, range, green fee, and tournament prizes for that round.
How does the Season Long Points Race Work?
Players will compete in either the Senior or Regular Division and earn points based on how they finish against the field. In each event, the following points will be awarded. For the Tour Championship, the points will double. To be eligible for The Tour Championship you must have at least six points. NEW FOR 2018-19: Only four(4) of the five(5) point totals from the regular season events will be used going into the Tour Championship! If you play in all five regular-season events, we will throw your lowest point total out!
When are the Events Scheduled?
https://st19.golfgenius.com/pages/1630937
What if I Need to Withdrawal from an event that I am signed up for?
You can withdraw from an event two days prior without incurring any fees. All cancelations made within two days will still be charged the full event fee. If you do not show for the event you will be charged and could be put on probation by the Tournament Committee.
Tee Times
Tee times will be posted on the event's website two days before each event. Tee times will be chosen by overall season-long points standings.... 2019 season will start with 2018 winners.
Prizes
Thanks to Joe Guthrie and Matthew Myers of Guthrie's Chicken Fingers, our Prize fund has tripled! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers at each event and will vary based on how many participants we have signed up. Prizes will also be awarded to the top six for the season-long points race for each division.
