Frequently Asked Questions
 
Am I eligible to play?

If you are a professional or a skilled amateur with a USGA handicap of 6.0 or less

How do I register?

Pay online, Email or Call 561-398-9960 and give us your name, phone number, status (amateur or professional) and tell us what event(s) you would like to register for.  At the bottom of the Event Info screen is a registered player list that is updated at least once every 24 hours.

How do I pay?

If you want to use a credit card, you need to pay online at least one day prior to the event.  Otherwise you can pay by check or with cash when you check in on the day of the event.

How do I get my tee time?

Tee times are available after 7pm the day before the event.  Click on the Tee Times link on the menu bar or on the Event Info screen or call 561-398-9960.

Do I have to join the tour to play in an event?

Yes. Because each player has their own situation we offer memberships in varying lengths.  Memberships are available to eligible golfers for $70 per quarter, or $195 per year.  For Visiting or Occasional players we provide an Entry Option that includes a Single Event Membership Fee.  For particular special events the Single Event Membership option is not available.  In those cases the Single Event Membership Fee includes a 3 Month Membership.

What does the Entry Fee include?

The Entry Fee includes everything: Cart and Greens Fees, Range Balls, Tournament Administration and Purse Contribution.

Are Taxes taken out of my earnings? 

Only if you do not have a current W-9 on file.  All players must submit a W-9 with a US Social Security or Tax ID number on it or be subject to 30% withholding on all earnings.  A 1099-MISC will be sent in January for the previous years earnings to players that earned over $600 during the year.

Can I wear shorts? 

YES 

Do we take carts? 

YES

How much does it cost to play in an event?

Our Events are low cost $140-$200* per day tournaments that provide you an opportunity to sharpen your competitive skills.  For special single and multiple day events the entry fee may be higher. The top 50% of the field always earns a check. 

* Entry fees vary depending on the venue and time of year.  Course costs are composed of cart fees, greens fees, range balls and tax.  Course costs can be more than twice the summer rate from November through April.  Entry fees will be adjusted accordingly to guarantee our 50% of the field earns a check payout.

How much of the Entry Fee goes towards the purse?

As much as possible.  The Minor League Golf Tour has a formula to determine how much to charge for each event based upon the cost to run the event and our Guaranteed First Place and 50% of the Field Payouts. 

Somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3 of the Entry Fee goes into the purse depending on the course costs.
For special single and multiple day events the purse contribution may be higher.

How much can I make?

First place is usually between 3x and 5x the entry fee, last place in the top quarter of the field earns at least their entry fee, and last place money is equal to 1/3 of your entry fee.  Here are our Guaranteed First Place and 50% of the Field Payouts in more detail.

Can I play a practice round?

Practice rounds will be available at all tournament sites on a case by case basis.  Players are responsible for practice rounds including reserving tee times and any fees that may apply.

How long are the courses?

The purpose of The Minor League Golf Tour is to help golfers learn to compete at the highest levels, therefore we play from the back tees whenever reasonable.  Our host courses range in yardage from 6500-7350 yards.  Ladies will play no less than 94% of the yardage and will compete in the same event.