2007 Event Qualifier sites | 2007 Pre-Qualifier sites

General: Each Event Qualifier (and Pre-Qualifier as described below) will be conducted for all open, full-field tournaments by the respective local PGA of America Section and managed by the Champions Tour. The Rules of the USGA govern play, as modified by the Champions Tour. An allotment of Champions Tour Local Rules and Conditions of Competition (“Hard Cards”) will be available to competitors on-site. All decisions of the Rules Committee are final.

Event Qualifying Eligibility: Event Qualifier will be limited to professional players aged 50+ in the following categories:

1. Tournament Winners (PGA TOUR and Champions Tour – official victories and players eligible under the PGA TOUR Team Tournament Winner Category)
2. Veteran Members (150 or more PGA TOUR Career Cuts or 100 or more Champions Tour Career Top 48 finishes, or 150 or more combined PGA TOUR Career Cuts and Champions Tour Career Top 48 finishes)
3. Those players finishing 75th or better on the 2006 Champions Tour Official Money List.
4. Top 30 + ties from the 2006 Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament
5. A maximum of six (6) players from the “Pre-Qualifying”

Each Event Qualifier will be conducted at 18 holes of stroke play. A maximum of the low nine (9) scorers from the Event Qualifier will gain entry into the Official Tournament in accordance with applicable Champions Tour policies and procedures. [Note: after September 3, 2007 for the last four (4) open full-field events of the season, the maximum of the low five (5) scorers from the Event Qualifier will gain entry into the main tournament.] The next four (4) low scorers from the Event Qualifier will serve as alternates for the main tournament. Sudden-Death playoffs will be held in the event of ties to determine alternate order. The number of Event Qualifying spots available (if less than nine (9) or five (5), respectively) from each competition will be posted prior to the commencement of play of the Event Qualifier.

Entries: Deadline for receipt of entries by eligible players for the Event Qualifier shall be 5:00p.m. (local tournament site time) on the Friday preceding the Event Qualifying competition. All players must enter by the applicable deadline. No phone entries should be accepted. Faxes and on-line entries can be accepted at the discretion the respective Section.

Pre-Qualifier: A Pre-Qualifying Event will precede all Event Qualifiers (likely played the week prior to the Event). The Pre-Qualifier shall be open to all amateurs and professionals aged 50+ or turning 50 by the Event Qualifier and will be conducted at 18 holes of stroke play competition. Field size shall be limited to 144 players. All entries will be prioritized on a "first-come first-served" basis. Should the number of entries received on a respective day cause the field limit to be exceeded, the field will be completed and alternates placed via blind draw by the Section. Deadline and format for receipt of entries for the Pre-Qualifier shall be set forth by the respective Section but shall be no less than two days prior to the date of the Pre-Qualifier.

A maximum of the low six (6) scorers from the Pre-Qualifier will gain entry into the Event Qualifier. (Note: At the host Section's discretion, one of the six spots may be allocated amongst its Section membership). There shall be no alternates from the Pre-Qualifier. Should one of the low six (6) scores from the Pre-Qualifier not be able to participate in the Event Qualifier, he will not be replaced with an alternate from the Pre-Qualifier. The number of Pre-Qualifier spots available (whether 5 or 6) from each respective competition will be posted prior to the commencement of play of the Pre-Qualifier.

Amateur Access: The Event Qualifier is open to professionals only, age 50 and over. Amateurs are permitted to enter and compete in the Pre-Qualifier and maintain his/her amateur status. However, should an amateur competing in the Pre-Qualifier successfully qualify for the Event Qualifier, amateur status will be forfeited prior to entering the Event Qualifier. Amateurs who become professional specifically to enter the Event Qualifier and are not successful in qualifying may apply to the USGA for reinstatement of amateur status.

Proof of Age: Players who enter either the Pre-Qualifier or Event Qualifier must be prepared to provide conclusive proof of age as deemed acceptable to the Champions Tour (e.g., certified copy of birth certificate) with the application. The PGA Section shall be responsible for verifying that entrants for the Pre-Qualifier are age 50 and over.

Entry Fees (non-refundable):

$100 – All players entering the Event Qualifier (Successful Qualifiers will not be subject to additional entry fee into the Official Tournament))

$150 – Players entering the Pre-Qualifier who are current Associate Members of the Champions Tour or Class A members of the PGA of America . (Players successful in qualifying for the Event Qualifier shall not be subject to an additional entry fee)

$200 – All other players entering the Pre-Qualifier (Players successful in qualifying for the Event Qualifier shall not be subject to an additional entry fee)

Note: An additional $20.00 insurance fee is required from those players who are not members of the PGA of America.

Performance Guidelines: If a player fails to perform at a reasonable competitive level, the Champions Tour reserves the right to remove said player from the competition, or deny future entries, without any refund of entry fee. An excessive number of "no card" tournaments by a player may result in future entries being denied.

Motorized Transportation (Golf Carts): In keeping with current Champions Tour Policy at its Official Tournaments, players are permitted to use golf carts during the Event Qualifier and Pre-Qualifier, unless conditions dictate otherwise by Champions Tour Staff on-site. Players are not required to have a caddie but have the option to have one should they elect. A player may also walk and carry his clubs or use a manual or electric pull cart.

Tee Times: Groupings and tee times will be established after the close of the respective Entry Deadlines and should be available by calling the Qualifying Event site(s) no more than one day prior to the respective events.

Appearance / Conduct: Players: While on the host facility property, players shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and grooming. Clothing worn by players shall be consistent with acceptable golf fashion. Blue jeans, shorts and/or cutoffs and T-shirts are considered inappropriate.

Caddies: While on the host facility property, caddies may wear either long pants or tailored solid colored knee length shorts. Blue jeans, cutoffs and T-shirts are not considered appropriate. Smooth rubber sole shoes are required. Golf shoes with traditional metal or soft spikes are prohibited.

A player or caddie conducting himself in a manner unbecoming a professional could result in the removal from the competition and/or disciplinary action from Champions Tour. The conduct of his caddie is the responsibility of each player.

Champions Tour Tournament Regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones during competition.

Reduction/Cancellation Guidelines: Any reduction or cancellation in the respective Qualifying events shall be in accordance with Reduction/Cancellation Guidelines as found in the Champions Tour Player Handbook. In the event that the Event Qualifier and/or Pre-Qualifier is canceled without any player having been able to play, all entry fees and insurance will be refunded, minus a $25 administrative fee. In the event the Event Qualifier and/or Pre-Qualifier is canceled after play has begun, all entry fees will be refunded, minus the $20 insurance fee, if any, and a $25 administrative charge.

For further information, please call the Champions Tour Headquarters (904/285-3700).

Champions Tour Associate Member Eligibility Requirements

The following players who are 50 years of age or older shall be eligible to apply to become Associate Members of the Champions Tour.

1. Current or former exempt members of the PGA TOUR and former exempt members of the Champions Tour.
2. Other players who participated in a minimum of 12 Champions Tour cosponsored or approved tournaments during the current or immediately preceeding calendar year;
3. Players who finish tied for 30th position or better in the 2006 Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament
4. Players who finished between 51st and 75th position on the previous year's final Official Champions Tour Money List.
5. Current Class A members of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
6. Players who have won an official event on the PGA European Tour, the Japan PGA Tour, the Australasian Tour and the South African Tour.