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Host Professional:
Kenny Huff (903) 593-7345
Eligibility:
Professionals and amateurs with a handicap of 5.0 or less. Contestants are NOT required to reside in Texas. This qualifying event provides an additional opportunity to make the starting field. It is open to any eligible player missing the entry deadline or to any unsuccessful qualifier.
Qualifying Spots:
There will be a minimum of four (4) qualifying spots available in the 18-hole stroke play qualifying tournament. NOTE: The number of qualifying spots the past three years were: 2006 (19 spots), 2005 (17 spots), and 2004 (11 spots).
Tournament Proper:
The Texas State Open will be played Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15, 2007, at The Cascades in Tyler, Texas.
Entry Fees:
$150.00 entry fee payable to the Northern Texas PGA. In addition, an on-site qualifying fee (maximum of $25.00) is payable at the qualifying site. All entry fees are payable in cash, cashier’s check, money order or VISA or MasterCard. Personal checks will be accepted from PGA Members and Apprentices only. All refund requests must be made prior to the entry deadline, after which refunds will not be granted. NOTE: A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged should a player withdraw.
Successful “other” professional qualifiers shall pay an additional $200.00 entry fee, successful PGA Member and Apprentice professional qualifiers shall pay an additional $150.00 entry fee, and successful amateur qualifiers shall pay an additional $100.00 entry fee. All successful qualifying fees must be paid prior to Thursday, July 5 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
Entry Deadline:
Friday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Maximum field size is 156 players. All Second Chance Qualifying entry forms shall be returned to the Northern Texas PGA via mail, facsimile, overnight carrier or in person prior to the entry deadline. Online entries will be accepted at www.ntpga.com
Starting Times:
Starting times will be available by calling The Cascades or the NTPGA or by checking www.ntpga.com after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30. The NTPGA will also email all participants their starting times and groupings.
Practice Rounds:
Contact The Cascades to arrange a practice round starting time. A limited number of practice rounds will be available. The Cascades will be closed on Monday, July 2. Please plan accordingly.
Dress Code:
Proper golf attire is required. Bermuda-length shorts are permitted during qualifying and qualifying practice rounds. Competitors must wear slacks during the Championship and official Championship practice round.
Non-Metal Spikes:
The Cascades in a non-metal spike facility only.
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