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The Championship entry form is available at www.ntpga.com. Please click on a qualifying site below to sign up for a qualifier online.
Exempt players must return an entry form via facsimili or mail. Online registration is not available. | | Entry Form |
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| Championship Alternate List |
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Official Championship Alternate List (in order):
Updated on July 15 at 10:20 a.m.
1. Lance Vasquez
2. Jake Thompson
3. Justin Payne
Note: Alternate list will be updated by the NTPGA Rules Committee on this site when applicable. Please contact NTPGA Director of Tournament Operations with any questions at (214) 420-7421. |
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The 38th Texas State Open is pleased to support the following charitable partners with funds raised from the Championship. $5.00 will be donated for every birdie and eagle that is made during the Championship.
- Childrens Medical Center of Dallas
- Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation
- Birdies for Kids |
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| UST Texas State Open Pro-Am |
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UST Texas State Open Pro-Am
The Cascades, Tyler, Texas
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The UST Texas State Open Pro-Am entry form is available at www.ntpga.com. Online sign up for the Pro-Am is not available. Please see the "Notes" section below for more details.
Eligibility:
Professionals participating in the 2008 Texas State Open and their amateur partners. Contestants are NOT required to reside in Texas.
NOTE:
The first 10 professionals entering a paid team into the Pro-Am will receive an exemption into the 2008 Texas State Open. Professionals will be required to pay the applicable exempt contestant entry fee for the tournament proper in addition to the Pro-Am entry fee.
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| Purse/Points (Texas State Open Championship) |
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| Place | Purse | Points | | 1 | $25,000.00 | 0.00 | | 2 | $12,500.00 | 0.00 | | 3 | $12,500.00 | 0.00 | | View All |
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| Past Champions |
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1960 Homero Blancos (a)
1965 Lee Trevino
1966 Lee Trevino
1967 Jack Burke, Jr.
1975 Ben Crenshaw
1976 Keith Fergus
1977 Bobby Walzel
1978 Jeff Mitchell
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| Contestant Information |
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Eligibility:
Professionals and amateurs with a handicap of 5.0 or less. Contestants are NOT required to reside in Texas.
Qualifying / Starting Times:
Unless otherwise exempt, professionals and amateurs shall gain access to the Texas State Open via an 18-hole qualifying event. The number of qualifying spots will be determined pro rata based upon the total number of entries. Starting times will be available by calling the host site 48 hours in advance of your qualifying round, or by visiting www.ntpga.com. Requests for specific starting times will not be accepted. Practice rounds may be coordinated by calling the host site. Please note: If your qualifying event is scheduled for a Tuesday, the facility may be closed on Monday for a practice round.
Second Chance Qualifying:
On Tuesday, July 8 there will be second chance qualifying at The Cascades, as an additional opportunity to make the starting field. It is open to any eligible player missing the June 11 entry deadline or to any unsuccessful qualifier. If the total number of entries necessitates the use of two golf courses, requests for a specific course will NOT be granted. The Section will split the field (at random) between the two courses. Hollytree Country Club in Tyler will be the overflow site.
Exempt Categories:
(1) Past Champions; (2) Top 15 professionals and ties from the 2007 Texas State Open; (3) Top 3 amateurs and ties from the 2007 Texas State Open; (4) Top 25 NTPGA and STPGA Members from the 2007 final Player of the Year Point Standings from each Section; (5) PGA A-3 Members who are residents of the state of Texas; (6) Championship Host Professional (non-transferable); (7) 2008 Texas State Amateur Champion; (8) Ten leading money winners on the 2008 NTPGA Players Tour; (9) 2007 Texas Legend’s Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Player of the Year; (10) 2007 Tylerpaper.com Junior Champion; (11) 2008 Tyler City Champion; (12) The top amateur and professional on the 2008 Senior Associates Tour Points List at the conclusion of event number four; (13) The first 10 professionals to bring a three person amateur team for the Tuesday, July 15 pro-am will receive an exemption into the Texas State Open. Contact the Northern Texas PGA for pro-am information or visit www.ntpga.com for an entry form.
Starting Field / Format:
Approximately 156 contestants. 72-hole stroke play event, with a cut to the low 55 scores and ties after 36-holes.
Purse:
$125,000.00 estimated total purse (based on 2007 qualifying numbers). Amateurs who make the 36-hole cut will be awarded gift certificates.
Entry Fees:
Qualifiers: All contestants attempting to qualify shall pay a $150.00 entry fee to the Northern Texas PGA. In addition, an on-site qualifying fee (maximum of $25.00) is payable at the qualifying site. Successful “other” professional qualifiers shall pay an additional $250.00 entry fee, successful PGA Member and Apprentice professional qualifiers shall pay an additional $200.00 entry fee, and successful amateur qualifiers shall pay an additional $150.00 entry fee. All successful qualifying fees must be paid prior to Thursday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
Exempt:
Exempt “other” professionals shall pay a $400.00 entry fee, exempt PGA Member and Apprentice professionals shall pay a $350.00 entry fee and exempt amateurs shall pay a $300.00 entry fee.
All entry fees are payable in cash, cashier’s check, money order or VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. Personal checks will be accepted from PGA Members and Apprentices only.
Entry Deadline:
Wednesday, June 11 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. All qualifying and exempt player entry forms shall be returned to the Northern Texas PGA via mail, facsimile, overnight carrier or in person prior to the entry deadline. The Northern Texas PGA is not responsible for the delivery of the U.S. Mail or any overnight carriers. Online entries for qualifying only will be accepted at www.ntpga.com.
Refunds:
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.
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| Players |
Residence |
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| Scott Abbott |
Dallas, TX |
| Pablo Acuna |
Houston, TX |
| Brent Akins |
Longview, TX |
| Jason Alexander |
Spring, TX |
| Lonny Alexander |
New Braunfels, TX |
| Michael Arnaud |
Orange, TX |
| Ricky Arnett |
Austin, TX |
| Perry Arthur |
Plano, TX |
| Adam Babb |
Mansfield, TX |
| Ryan Baca |
Richmond, TX |
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