CONTACT Matthew Bayliff, Tour Operator Carolina Mountain Pro Tour 2527 Hanging Rock Road Inman, SC 29349 Telephone: 864-270-6857 Email: bayliffngc@hotmail.com
CAROLINA MOUNTAIN TOUR RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility: Events are open to all Professionals regardless of any affiliation with any professional organization and amateurs with current handicap of 6 or less.
Membership Fees: Annual Membership fees are $175.00 for new memberships and $125.00 for a re-newal membership (2011 Members). PGA members and appentices are offered a reduced membership fee of $125.00. Memberships are required for special events (Match Play).
Entry Fees: $160.00 Members. Non-Member entry fee if accepted is $190.00. Members receive priority entry and preferred tee times. All fees include course cost (green fees) and golf carts.
Amateurs: Amateur winners will receive pro shop credit toward the merchandise of their choice (any "money" won by amateurs will be included in the tour's money list and will also be eligible for the Mountain Tour "Player of the Year" award).
Purse: Always determined by number of entries plus any added sponsor money available. Purse will usually be distributed to the top 30 % of the field. C.M.T. has the right to alter the distribution when field is not full.
Ties: Ties for First Place will be played-off on the golf course. However, if an on-course playoff is not possible, the tie will remain and the prize money will be split. All other ties, prize money will be split.
Hotel / Travel Expenses: We have had many players express interest in sharing expenses. Traveling to and from events can get very expensive and we would like to help players save as much on overhead as possible. If anyone would like to share these expenses with other players, please contact Matthew Bayliff.
Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire is required. Shorts are permitted, but must be Knee length. No blue jeans, sweat pants, cut-offs, or cargos are allowed.
Phone Entries: Are accepted. Call tour office (864) 270-6857 by Saturday 5:00 PM to enter. Also emails accepted at bayliffngc@hotmail.com or sign-up form located on the schedule page.
Caddies: Are permitted, however; competitors are encouraged to use golf carts (cart fees will always be included in your entry fee). Extra carts for friends, family etc. must be approved and paid to host club where permitted before round.
Practice Rounds: To be arranged and paid by each individual. Being a member of The C.M.T. does not entitle anyone to special playing privileges or rates. Pros with PGA credentials should follow the accepted code of conduct with the host professional. The host professional and his staff are the sole judge as to when to play and what rate to pay. Anyone violating this rule will be terminated from future events.
No show:Zero tolerance for no-shows. Any player not showing for tee times will not be allowed entry into any future C.M.T. event. Withdraws are to be made to the Tour Director NO LATER than 24 hours before tee time.
Tee Times: Can be obtained by website mountaingolftour.com 7:00 pm the night before tournament.
Payment: Cash and personal checks are preferred. Checks should be made payable to: Carolina Mountain Tour. Returned checks will result in a $50.00 service charge and possible suspension from the tour.
Registration: Will begin one hour prior to the first tee time at each event. All entry fees must be made during this period regardless of tee time. Each player is responsible for knowing the registration period. The time of registration can be retrieved by calling the tour office prior to each event.
Right to revoke: The Carolina Mountain Pro Tour reserves the right to revoke playing privileges to any individual participant if it is the sole discretion of the C.M.T. that if his or her presence impacts adversely upon, or is detrimental to the image of the tour in any way. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the tour office. No player shall direct any complaints to the course staff at any time.
Equipment: Drivers, balls, etc must meet the USGA requirements and conform with the rules of golf.
Yardage Devices: Yardage devices are allowed on the Carolina Mountain Tour (no slope devices).
Groove Rule: The Carolina Mountain Tour will not be adopting the "expert" condition of competition until the year 2014. This is also when PGA sections are expected to implement the new groove specifications for competition. Until then, all previously accepted equipment will be allowed on the Mountain Tour.
Email Address bayliffngc@hotmail.com - Matthew Bayliff, Tour Operator
