Tour Rules
Simple rules, applied the same way to everyone. Here's the short version, with links to the full rules for each part of the tour.
The Tour in Twelve Rules
Every stroke counts. No handicap strokes.
4-stroke bands set by Tournament Index.
Built only from competition rounds, reviewed quarterly.
Plus the tour's local rules.
Starting groups finish in under 4.
Plus the course green fee. No markup.
The full entry pool, in cash, by flight.
More for signature events and majors.
To qualify for the playoff.
Advance to match play.
Finals at Pebble Beach.
Sandbagging costs winnings, points and a fine.
Find the Rule You Need
Format & Scoring
Rules of Golf, local rules, scorecards, ties, skins and pace of play.
Read the rules →Flights & Tournament Index
How TI is calculated, quarterly promotion and relegation, and how we handle sandbagging.
Read the rules →Points & Playoffs
The points table, qualifying, seeding and match play rules for the playoff.
Read the rules →Entry, Payouts & Conduct
Membership, registration, refunds, weather, payouts and the code of conduct.
Read the rules →Quit Giving Away Strokes
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