fyi tour entry fees

[pgaloom]

For members of either the PGA Tour or Nationwide Tour is $100 per event.  We have a new Nationwide event this year and for all others is $350.  All in all, not bad for the peons.  Membership does have its priviledges.  Beats $1500 for a Hooters event.

[A-ROB]

Mr. Loomis. What is the criteria to compete in one of these tournaments besides passing PAT and paying entry fee? Q school? thanks

[pgaloom]

Aaron, for ams their course handicap can be no higher than 2 to attempt the qualifier.

[pgaloom]

Also...you can claim you are a "pro", but tournament officials can pull you out if they see you are non-competetive.

[A-ROB]

So you have to get a USGA handicap correct? I have a buddy who can really play. This sounds like something right up his alley. An insurance salesman who plays golf 5 times a week and plays scratch.
Thats the reason he doesnt have any money. lol plays too much golf. I have seen him shoot in the sixties for several days in a row. Granted he plays the same course most of the time. I want to mention it to him. See what he thinks. If its that cheap i will pay for a couple entry fees for him.

[pgaloom]

Yes.  An amateur has to have a USGA handicap.  The entry fees may vary depending on your location.  Check with your PGA section office do get all the info.

[A-ROB]

Thank you!!

[bigdaddysgolfshop]

what tour is this?
all you need to play is a handicap (if amateur)?
where can i find tourney dates and locations and where to enter?

thanks

[pgaloom]

ian...this is in the Southern Ohio PGA Section for $350.  the PGA Tour and Nationwide members fee is $100...has been for a long time.