Expert: Skip Ward - 12/5/2006

Question
How would someone with no USGA Handicap that is good enough to try out on a Monday qualifier, try out?  Could you please take me through all the different ways of playing in Mini tourney's or even trying to play on some of the Nationwide tournaments?  (For Money)

Answer
Dear Ken, thanks for the question.  Each tournament and/or tour has their own guidelines and rules for qualifications.  Many of them do require an official handicap, and many will let anyone with an entry check try to qualify.  Because each are governed by their own rules, the only way to be sure of the qualifications is to contact them individually.  Below I've listed a webpage worth looking into with regards to the many options for professional tours etc.  Along with a solid game, its a start.  Good luck and remember...

Love the game,
skipper

http://golf.about.com/od/progolftours/Professional_Golf_Tours.htm

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