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The Championship entry form is available at www.ntpga.com. Please click on a qualifying site below to register for a qualifier online.
Exempt players must return an entry form via fax or mail.
NOTE: Online registration is not available for exempt players. | | Entry Form |
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| Joyce Crane Texas State Open Pro-Am |
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Joyce Crane Texas State Open Pro-Am
The Cascades - Tyler, Texas
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NOTE:
ALL EXEMPT PAID PRO-AM PROFESSIONALS (BRINGING OWN TEAM WILL PLAY IN THE A.M. SHOTGUN START AT 8:30 A.M.)
For accommodations, please reference the Sleep Inn & Suites information, the official hotel of the Championship.
The Joyce Crane 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 39th Chesapeake Energy Texas State Open and their amateur partners. Contestants are NOT required to reside in Texas.
NOTE:
The first 15 professionals entering a paid team into the Pro-Am will receive an exemption into the 39th Chesapeake Energy 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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| Starting Times & Groupings - Round 4 |
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| Tee Time |
Hole | Players |
| 7:30 AM |
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C. Howard |
| 7:39 AM |
1 |
S. Sciba, M. Lord |
| 7:48 AM |
1 |
L. Alexander, C. Dennis |
| 7:57 AM |
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J. Bates, G. Gregory |
| 8:06 AM |
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B. Allcorn, S. Abbott |
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| Joyce Crane Youth Clinic & Championship Charitable Partners |
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Joyce Crane Youth Clinic:
Joyce Crane Youth Clinic will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the BACK END of the driving range at The Cascades. The clinic will feature special guests and instruction tips for juniors. Admission is free for youth and adults.
Charitable Partners:
The 39th Chesapeake Energy Texas State Open is pleased to support the following charitable partners with proceeds generated from the Championship.
- Boys & Girls Club of East Texas
- Boys & Girls Club of Gregg County
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| $125,000.00 - Projected Championship Purse (39th Chesapeake Energy TSO ) |
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| Place | Purse | Points | | 1 | $25,000.00 | 0.00 | | 2 | $15,000.00 | 0.00 | | 3 | $10,000.00 | 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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| Championship Field |
Residence |
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| Scott Abbott |
Dallas, TX |
| Pablo Acuna |
Humble, TX |
| Lonny Alexander |
New Braunfels, TX |
| Bill Allcorn |
Abilene, TX |
| Derek Allison |
San Antonio, TX |
| Ryan Baca |
Richmond, TX |
| Rich Barcelo |
Tucson, AZ |
| Jeffrey Barton |
Dallas, TX |
| Justin Bates |
Irving, TX |
| Bryce Benson |
Arlington, TX |
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| Championship Alternate List |
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UPDATED - 7/13/09 at 10:31 p.m.
OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP ALTERNATE LIST (in order):
(IN) Benjamin Blundell (a), Rowlett
(IN) Dustin Morris (a), Crosby
1. James Higdon, Frisco
2. Nathan Dotson, Temple
3. Brett Callas, Houston
4. Ryan Nelson, Dickinson
5. Nick Malinowski, Frisco
6. Clay Fullick, Baytown
Note: Alternate list will be updated by the NTPGA Rules Committee on this site when applicable. Please contact Harold Geyer, NTPGA Director of Tournament Operations with any questions at (972) 765-7037. |
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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 39th Chesapeake Energy 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.
Exempt Categories:
(1) Past Champions; (2) Top 15 professionals and ties from the 2008 Texas State Open; (3) Top 3 amateurs and ties from the 2008 Texas State Open; (4) Top 25 NTPGA and STPGA Members from the 2008 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) 2009 Texas State Amateur Champion; (8) Ten leading money winners on the 2009 NTPGA Players Tour; (9) 2008 Texas Legend’s Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Player of the Year; (10) 2008 Tylerpaper.com Junior Champion; (11) The top amateur and professional on the 2009 Senior Associates Tour Points List as of June 30; (12) Leading money winner from Adams Golf Pro Tour 2008-2009 Winter Series (non-transferable); (13) Top two leading money winners from the 2009 Adams Golf Pro Tour Main Series events through the Mid-Season Championship (non-transferable); (14) The first 15 professionals to bring a three person amateur team for the Tuesday, July 14 Joyce Crane Texas State Open Pro-Am will receive an exemption into the 39th Chesapeake Energy Texas State Open. Contact the Northern Texas PGA for pro-am information or visit www.ntpga.com for an entry form.
Starting Field / Format:
144 contestants. 72-hole stroke play event, with a cut to the low 50 scores and ties after 36-holes.
Purse:
$125,000.00 estimated total purse (based on 2008 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 2 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 American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard or VISA. Personal checks will be accepted from PGA Members and Apprentices only.
Entry Deadline:
Wednesday, June 10 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.
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| Accomodations & City of Tyler Information |
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Accommodations:
The official hotel of the 39th Chesapeake Energy Texas State Open is the Sleep Inn and Suites in Tyler. A room block has been set up for sponsors, players and staff. Reservations can be made by calling (903) 581-8646. When making a reservation, reference the Texas State Open room block. Rates are $85.00 for a king or double queen and $95.00 for a suite.
Tyler Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Please visit www.visittyler.com for a list of things to do, attractions, places to eat and annual events around the Tyler area. |
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