We haven taken the time to answer the most commonly asked questions that surface regarding Partners Golf Trail. It is our hope that these answers will leave you with a better understanding about us. Should you have additional questions, don't hesitate to email them to us.

Question 1: What is Partners Golf Trail?
Answer: Partners Golf Trail is a series of golf tournaments held throughout Middle Tennessee designed to attract the competitive golfer that wants to play a low ball formatted tournament with a partner. The trail will play different courses monthly and will attempt to allow golfers to improve their games while realizing the opportunity to play in a competitive environment and compete for prize money, merchandise, trophies, and foster their love for the game of golf.

Question 2: Who can play Partners Golf Trail?
Answer: Partners Golf Trail has been designed to allow golfers of all skill levels with a handicap range of 0-25 to compete. Men, Women, Senior and Junior golfers are welcome. The format allows for players to partner with someone their own skill level or above and play together as a team. The unique format allows the team to take the lowest score on a hole, encouraging players to play their best and rewarding them for good team work.

Question 3: Do I need to have a handicap established?
Answer: No.  While PGT encourages all participants to have an established USGA handicap, we will allow players to participate via the honor system.  However, those who do not have an established handicap, or those who cannot provide evidence of their handicap, will be limited to 70% of their state handicap for the first event.  Example: A player gives a stated handicap of 10; that player would be allowed a maximum 3 shot variance from this number irregardless of your actual score. So if a stated 10 handicap shoots 71, they would be capped to go no lower than a 79, assuming a par 72 course.

PGT reserves the right to adjust stated handicaps for subsequent tournaments based on performance.   If PGT feels that your stated handicap is incorrect we reserve the right to move you to another flight in order to keep all players competing on as level playing field as possible.  If you have an established USGA handicap, we encourage you to use it when registering to play.  Our goal is to ensure a level and competitive playing field for all golfers. 

Question 4: When and Where will the tournaments be played?
Answer: Unless otherwise noted, all PGT tournaments (except for the Make-A-Wish Foundation charity tournament) will be held on Saturday mornings with an 8:00AM shotgun start. PGT reserves the right to change tournament dates and times with proper notification to members. It will be PGT’s objective to follow a published tournament schedule, however we have to remain flexible enough to work with the courses we are playing.  We encourage you to check our web site to monitor any changes that may arise. PGT Web site will keep a current tournament schedule with dates and times posted.

Question 5: How much will it cost to play PGT Tournaments?
Answer: Once you pay your $40.00 per player membership fee, you will be able to play any PGT tournament. Most entry fees will range from $200 to $250 per team for a one day tournament, to $350.00 per team for two day tournaments, and a Championship. PGT will pay a minimum 80% payback purse after green fees. Prize monies will be based on tournament entries, and number of entries per flight.  PGT will guarantee a $1000.00 first prize per flight with a full field of 72 teams per tournament. It will be the objective of PGT to pay at least three money and trophy places per flight. Added purse monies will depend on sponsorships and entries per flight.

Question 6: Do I have to be a PGT member to play PGT events?
Answer: Yes, Membership in PGT is a one time $40 membership fee and will come with benefits only available to PGT members. PGT web site will list membership benefits.  By having a membership PGT is able to offer a better tournament trail and attract more sponsor monies and membership benefits. Once a membership is purchased it will remain in effect as long as PGT operates as an entity.

Question 7: How will you handle Amateur Status issues?
Answer: PGT understands and respects the USGA rules regarding Amateur status. Every effort will be made to insure that all players wanting to maintain their amateur status that play PGT events will have the option to do so and still compete. PGT will provide a link on its web site that explains the USGA amateur rules, and will provide prize options that meet all rules. PGT encourages all members to understand the amateur status rules and to assist PGT personally with enforcement.

Question 8: Can I walk or use a caddie?
Answer: Tournament entry fees include a cart for team members. In order to maintain pace of play during all PGT events, walking will be discouraged. Caddies will not be permitted unless approved by tournament directors in advance. Some courses do not have enough carts available to allow extra carts on the course for caddies or spectators.

Question 9: How do I join Partners Golf Trail?
Answer: They are various ways to join PGT. PGTs web site will feature a membership registration form and payment options. You may also join by mailing your membership information along with payment to the address listed on PGT's web site. PGT will also be circulating brochures that will have a membership form and you can mail it in with membership monies.

Question 10: How do I sign up to play in a PGT event?
Answer: All events will be listed on the web site and members may sign up to play as many events in advance as they choose. You may also mail in entries with tournament information included, and they will be accepted providing that they are received prior to the cut off dates announced for tournament events. PGT has the responsibility to provide golf courses a list of players in advance, and in order to comply with their rules, PGT must meet certain deadlines of its own. All entries for all tournaments must be made in advance and be paid in full at least 10 days prior to any PGT events.

Question 11: What about cancellations?
Answer: Once an entry fee is received for a PGT event, and the deadline for play has passed, PGT reserves the right to keep all entry monies unless PGT officials are contacted in advance and rule that there are extenuating circumstances (i.e. injury, death of a family member etc.). If PGT cancels an event, ample notification will be given and monies will be refunded in a timely manner of no more than 30 days.

Question 12: Who organizes and runs PGT events?
Answer: Partners Golf Trail officials will be responsible for organizing and running PGT events. PGT officials have many years experience with running events and will work closely with Golf Course professionals to insure that all events are carried out in a professional and enjoyable manner. It is the objective of PGT officials to make sure your experience is one you will want to enjoy often.

Question 13: Can professionals play in PGT events?
Answer: Yes, professionals are encouraged to partner up with other professionals or like skilled players to compete in PGT events. All efforts will be made to identify professionals and ensure that they play in the appropriate flight.