Re: Tournament question/issue
[ QUOTE ]
With changing career paths in the PGA (retail shops, course design, Resort GM) there are more and more PGA professionals that are actually joining clubs. As a member (or season pass holder) I believe they are entitled to play in club events providing they hold a USGA handicap and post their scores. If it is a gross event, so be it. At our club myself and my assistants are encouraged to play in club events save the Club Championship. What better "buzz" for an amateur to beat the pro?
We pay entry fees and collect our prizes in merchandise credit like everyone else. We do not do it to win prizes, but to build relationships with club players away from the clubhouse. I believe they did it wrong if the pro wasn't playing for prizes but the amateur was, how do they adjust the payout? Does the am get paid double?
[/ QUOTE ]
Prizes were established regardless of number of participants. I have no idea if the pro paid. The amateur playing partner simply received half of the prize (I think the top prize was four free rounds for you and a partner, not too bad, actually).
|