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EDS Byron Nelson Championship "Pre Qualifying"

Apr 15, 2008

Sherrill Park Golf Course - Course 1

Firewheel at Garland Bridges- Master/Champions

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Accommodations
Our preferred hotel of choice is
 
The Best Western Park Suites Hotel
640 East Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: 972-578-2243
Fax: 972-578-5633
 
We prefer that you stay at the Best Western Park Suites as they offer us a great rate for Northern Texas PGA Golf Tournaments. Request the rate for “Northern Texas PGA Golf” with the hotel and book your reservation early to assure there is space available.
 
GUEST SUITE AMENTITIES:
All suites with living room/bedroom combination with king or two queen beds and pullout sofa for two in the living room.
 
Microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, free wireless high speed internet access and local calls.
 
HOTEL AMENITITIES;
Complimentary daily breakfast buffet with Texas sized Belgium waffles, fresh fruit, juices, donuts, muffins, bagels, hot and cold cereals, yogurts, and hard boiled eggs.
 
Complimentary happy hour (Monday – Thursday) with beer, wine, soda, and hot appetizers
from upscale restaurants.
 
Homemade chocolate chip cookies in the lobby during the week.
 
Cardiovascular fitness center, guest laundry and dry cleaning service, patio deck with heated whirlpool and swimming pool.
 
Many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel and Bennigan’s that will give 20% off with the hotel guest key.
Electronic Measuring Devices

Electronic measuring devices are NOT permitted in PGA TOUR qualifying events.

Hole #1 at Sherrill Park

Please note that hole #1 at Sherrill Park GC will be played as a par 4 from approximately 460 yards.

Open Qualifying Entry Fee

Players exempt into the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship Open Qualifying on Monday, April 21, 2008 must submit an official entry form and payment to the Northern Texas PGA. Players exempt into Open Qualifying are 2008 PGA TOUR Members, 2008 Nationwide Tour Members, 2008 Champions Tour Regular Members or PGA Section Exempt Members. 

Practice Round Information
Practice round fees will be $30.00 inclusive and includes cart. Practice rounds are available during operating hours Monday-Friday and after 2:00 p.m. on the weekends at each facility.


Primary & Overflow Site

Requests for a specific golf course will NOT be granted.  The primary qualifying site will be Sherrill Park GC (#1).  If the total number of entries necessitates the use of two golf courses, Firewheel Golf Park (Champions/Masters Courses) will be used.  The Northern Texas PGA will split the field (at random) between the two courses if necessary.  It is the player’s responsibility to know if an additional site has been added.

Transportation Policy

Transportation:


Players and Caddies shall walk at all times during qualifying rounds, except when permitted to ride by the Rules Committee. Players are not required to have a caddie; they may carry their clubs or use a manual or motorized pull cart. Players are permitted to ride ONLY during a Pre-Qualifying round.

Who Must Enter Pre-Qualifying

All amateurs and professionals who are not 2008 a PGA TOUR Member, Nationwide Tour Member, 2008 Champions Tour Regular Member, or PGA Section Exempt Members must register for Pre-Qualifying.