Established in 2007, the SunCoast Ladies Series has provided aspiring
competitive golfers a place to hone their skills in an organized and
competitive tournament atmosphere. The Series was established to
give those players who failed to qualify for the LPGA Tour or other
major tours, and those who received an "F" status after Futures Tour
qualifying an opportunity to play tournament golf until their status
improved and they could get into bigger tournaments. The series
draws players of all skill levels. You will find players new to
the professional ranks as well as top ranked amateurs and professionals.
In addition, the series is frequented by world class players from the
LPGA Tour, LET, Korean LPGA, and the Japan LPGA. In fact, you will
see several players who have won on major tours in the U.S. and abroad,
as well as LPGA Tour major championship winners on the SunCoast Series
money list every year.
The tour dynamic is centered around value. Recognizing the financial commitment players must make to chase their dream of playing at golf's highest level the series prides itself on keeping entry fees affordable and lower than industry standard while providing the competitors with a well organized and professionally run tournament environment. Prize purses are directly attributable to the amount of professionals in each field. If you are interested in playing on the SunCoast Ladies Series please read the following Policies and Procedures. If you have questions feel free to contact the tour.
Withdrawal Policy: A player may withdraw from any event without penalty if they do so by the "Withdraw Deadline Date" established for each event. In addition, a player who is taken from the Futures Tour or LPGA alternate list will not be penalized for a late withdrawal provided they contact the tour prior to the "FIRST START TIME" of the SunCoast Series event. For any other situation the following withdraw policy will be enforced;
REGARDLESS OF REASON, ILLNESS OR INJURY;
A player who withdraws after the Withdraw Deadline Date established will receive a refund of their entry fee minus $50.
Once pairings are posted and emailed out players are committed to the tournament. A player withdrawing after pairings have been posted will not be eligible for a refund of their entry fee unless another professional player takes the open spot in the field. IF YOU WD AFTER PAIRINGS ARE POSTED YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY FEE unless your situation falls into a category mentioned in the first paragraph of the WD policy.
Yardage Measuring Devices: Players may use Range Finders, Lasers, GPS, and the like during competition.
Registration Fees: Players who wish to play as a member on the SunCoast Ladies Series will be required to pay an annual registration fee. Beginning January 1, 2011 the Annual Registration fee will increase to $300. The membership drive will run from October 1, 2010 until January 31, 2011. Players will be eligible to receive a discount ($150 off annual fee) by enrolling prior to December 31, 2010. No membership/registration fees will be sold after January 31.
Entry Fees: Professional $450 (M) $500 (NM) Amateurs $175 (M) $200 (NM)
*Depending on the time of year and the host facility, a surcharge may be needed to cover higher course cost. The surcharge will not exceed $50*
Format: 54-Hole Stroke Play
Payment: All entry fees must be submitted prior to event deadline dates. Players will not be permitted to bring payment to the tournament site. Payment may be in the form of check or money order submitted with an entry fee prior to the deadline dates. As a convenience for the player, online registration is available. The tour accepts VISA, MC, DISCOVER, AMEX. A transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all credit card payments.
Field Sizes: Fields will be limited to 66 players per event.
Reduction of Fields: There will not be a cut for all regular events. Special events that are open to larger field sizes may implement a 36 hole cut to a number that will be determined later.
Performance Probation: Any player posting a competitive round score of 90 or higher will be put on a performance probation. If the player post a score of 90 or higher while on performance probation the player will not be eligible to compete until September 1, of current year. Performance probation consists of five tournament rounds following a score of 90 or higher. If the player keeps their scores under 90 they will be removed from performance probation after the fifth round.
Professional Purse Distribution: The amount of money in the purse is directly attributable to the number of professionals in the field. There are no prize money guarantees. The only guarantee the tour makes is that a minimum of $300 of each member entry fee is applied to the purse. The Series guarantees 1st place to be a minimum of $2000 with at least 15 professionals in the field.
How Many Spots Get Paid: 30% of the professional field gets paid. Amateurs are not included in determining how many spots get paid nor can they beat a pro out of any money. Amateurs will be competing for experience only. An amateur that wins an event will receive an award.
Transportation / Caddies / Spectators: Players will be required to utilize golf carts during competition. No Walking will be permitted. In most cases, only 2 carts will be permitted per pairings. Caddies may not ride during play of the hole. Caddies may ride in between holes or, if a player elects to walk from an approach shot to the green the caddie may move their cart greenside. At no time may player or caddie ride at the same time and players must ride from teeing ground to fairway, and from green to next teeing ground. Spectators may be eligible to rent carts from the host course. This will depend on how many spare carts are available. It is suggested that you call the host course in advance to inquire.
Why can Spectators utilize carts but caddies cannot? A caddie is considered to be on the player's side and therefore is a part of the tournament. If one caddie is permitted to ride then the tour feels that all caddies should have the opportunity to ride. Because of the cart situation, the host courses will not be able to provide the players and all of the caddies a golf cart. Spectators are not part of the tournament. Provided there are enough carts for the tournament and enough carts that will satisfy the needs of any public play the course has booked, spectators may be able to rent a cart. Spectators who rent carts will not be able to perform any duties that a caddie would perform without the player being subject to penalty for breach of the transportation condition of competition. THE HOST COURSE POLICY TAKES PRECEDENCE REGARDING SPECTATORS RENTING CARTS. Just because it is okay with the tour doesn't mean the host course will allow it. Please call in advance especially if you have spectators with special needs.
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The tour dynamic is centered around value. Recognizing the financial commitment players must make to chase their dream of playing at golf's highest level the series prides itself on keeping entry fees affordable and lower than industry standard while providing the competitors with a well organized and professionally run tournament environment. Prize purses are directly attributable to the amount of professionals in each field. If you are interested in playing on the SunCoast Ladies Series please read the following Policies and Procedures. If you have questions feel free to contact the tour.
Withdrawal Policy: A player may withdraw from any event without penalty if they do so by the "Withdraw Deadline Date" established for each event. In addition, a player who is taken from the Futures Tour or LPGA alternate list will not be penalized for a late withdrawal provided they contact the tour prior to the "FIRST START TIME" of the SunCoast Series event. For any other situation the following withdraw policy will be enforced;
REGARDLESS OF REASON, ILLNESS OR INJURY;
A player who withdraws after the Withdraw Deadline Date established will receive a refund of their entry fee minus $50.
Once pairings are posted and emailed out players are committed to the tournament. A player withdrawing after pairings have been posted will not be eligible for a refund of their entry fee unless another professional player takes the open spot in the field. IF YOU WD AFTER PAIRINGS ARE POSTED YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY FEE unless your situation falls into a category mentioned in the first paragraph of the WD policy.
Yardage Measuring Devices: Players may use Range Finders, Lasers, GPS, and the like during competition.
Registration Fees: Players who wish to play as a member on the SunCoast Ladies Series will be required to pay an annual registration fee. Beginning January 1, 2011 the Annual Registration fee will increase to $300. The membership drive will run from October 1, 2010 until January 31, 2011. Players will be eligible to receive a discount ($150 off annual fee) by enrolling prior to December 31, 2010. No membership/registration fees will be sold after January 31.
Entry Fees: Professional $450 (M) $500 (NM) Amateurs $175 (M) $200 (NM)
*Depending on the time of year and the host facility, a surcharge may be needed to cover higher course cost. The surcharge will not exceed $50*
Format: 54-Hole Stroke Play
Payment: All entry fees must be submitted prior to event deadline dates. Players will not be permitted to bring payment to the tournament site. Payment may be in the form of check or money order submitted with an entry fee prior to the deadline dates. As a convenience for the player, online registration is available. The tour accepts VISA, MC, DISCOVER, AMEX. A transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all credit card payments.
Field Sizes: Fields will be limited to 66 players per event.
Reduction of Fields: There will not be a cut for all regular events. Special events that are open to larger field sizes may implement a 36 hole cut to a number that will be determined later.
Performance Probation: Any player posting a competitive round score of 90 or higher will be put on a performance probation. If the player post a score of 90 or higher while on performance probation the player will not be eligible to compete until September 1, of current year. Performance probation consists of five tournament rounds following a score of 90 or higher. If the player keeps their scores under 90 they will be removed from performance probation after the fifth round.
Professional Purse Distribution: The amount of money in the purse is directly attributable to the number of professionals in the field. There are no prize money guarantees. The only guarantee the tour makes is that a minimum of $300 of each member entry fee is applied to the purse. The Series guarantees 1st place to be a minimum of $2000 with at least 15 professionals in the field.
How Many Spots Get Paid: 30% of the professional field gets paid. Amateurs are not included in determining how many spots get paid nor can they beat a pro out of any money. Amateurs will be competing for experience only. An amateur that wins an event will receive an award.
Transportation / Caddies / Spectators: Players will be required to utilize golf carts during competition. No Walking will be permitted. In most cases, only 2 carts will be permitted per pairings. Caddies may not ride during play of the hole. Caddies may ride in between holes or, if a player elects to walk from an approach shot to the green the caddie may move their cart greenside. At no time may player or caddie ride at the same time and players must ride from teeing ground to fairway, and from green to next teeing ground. Spectators may be eligible to rent carts from the host course. This will depend on how many spare carts are available. It is suggested that you call the host course in advance to inquire.
Why can Spectators utilize carts but caddies cannot? A caddie is considered to be on the player's side and therefore is a part of the tournament. If one caddie is permitted to ride then the tour feels that all caddies should have the opportunity to ride. Because of the cart situation, the host courses will not be able to provide the players and all of the caddies a golf cart. Spectators are not part of the tournament. Provided there are enough carts for the tournament and enough carts that will satisfy the needs of any public play the course has booked, spectators may be able to rent a cart. Spectators who rent carts will not be able to perform any duties that a caddie would perform without the player being subject to penalty for breach of the transportation condition of competition. THE HOST COURSE POLICY TAKES PRECEDENCE REGARDING SPECTATORS RENTING CARTS. Just because it is okay with the tour doesn't mean the host course will allow it. Please call in advance especially if you have spectators with special needs.
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