TSG Golf Tour Rules
USGA Rules of Golf govern all play with additions or adjustments for TSG Golf Tour specific items to enhance our player experience. Please review our tour rules before participating in official events. We always play the ball down and winter rules will be announced, if applicable, at the course prior to the first tee time. USGA RULES
Where do I tee off from? (Tee Boxes)
TSG utilizes several tee boxes for our events to promote and even playing field for all players.
Typically, 1.9 and better indexes will play from the furthest tee boxes available and 2.0-10.0 indexes will play from 1 tee box up. 10.1+ indexes will be designated white tees and forward. *NEW for 2025* All players will have the option to play from their choice of tee box within 1 box of their designated tee. Must provide preference to the Tournament Director 24 hours prior to the event. (Course handicap will adjust accordingly)
Ladies & Seniors 65+ will have the option to tee off from a different set of tees.
Am I qualified to win prizes?
You must be an active TSG Member to collect prizes over $100. Prizes can also be used for other events as credit without having to be an active TSG Member.
If you're not an active TSG Member and win over $100 in any event, you'll automatically become a member and paid out the remaining amount of winnings.
Player Conduct and Dress Code
All TSG players and their guests will represent TSG Golf Tour in a positive light at all times during tournament play and club events.
All players must adhere to the following dress code: Country Club Golf Attire while on the golf course. No jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, short shorts, etc. No high top tennis shoes or slippers allowed during tournament play.
Out of Bounds/Lost Ball
TSG Golf Tour will allow a drop to be utilized for OB shots by taking a 2 club length drop from the edge of the fairway closest to where the ball went OB. Any player using this option will incur a 2 stroke penalty. Example: Hit 1 OB, 2 Penalty Strokes for Drop, Hit 4 from the fairway.
The same procedure is utilized for lost balls with verification from 2 others in the group as to where the ball went missing.
Non-marked native areas/thick brush will be played as a lateral (red) hazard unless designated O.B. by the local rules or scorecard. 1 stroke penalty and nearest point of relief.
TSG does not utilize local drop zones around water hazards for pace of play. USGA rules apply for all drops.
All players have the option to re-tee and play per USGA Rules of Golf.
Do I need a GHIN to play?
You'll receive a GHIN with your TSG Membership and it's required for all Net games. Gross games can be played without an active GHIN.
No other handicap tracking applications will be accepted after 1/1/2024. Only GHIN will be accepted for tournament play.
GPS/Range Finders with Slope Function
We allow GPS and Range Finders with Slope and Green Breakdowns for all events.
Disclaimer & Player Consent
By playing with TSG Golf Tour, players agree to adhere to all TSG rules and regulations and to not hold TSG liable for any injuries, legal disputes or incidents and accidents that may occur during the course of tournament play. All rights reserved.
Players acknowledge and consent to TSG Golf Tour using their photos, video, likeness, profile information and statistical data for Tour and promotional marketing. All personal information will be kept confidential, never sold or released to other parties and used only for TSG Tour purposes and Sponsorship requirements.
Other Rules & Info
Must putt everything out. No gimmies.
No excessive drinking, whining, or crying will be tolerated.
No cheating will be tolerated and could lead to all players involved being banned from future tour events.
Bunkers: If your ball is in a foot print inside the bunker, you can lift and place your ball no closer to the hole at the nearest point of relief within the bunker. No penalty. No raking prior to placing your ball.
Before anyone in the group putts on the green, you can repair the cup if deemed necessary due to damage. No penalty.
(NEW RULE FOR 2025) TSG does not utilize local drop zones for pace of play. USGA rules apply for all drops.
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