2020 Veterans Golf Classic Host Accommodations
This 54-hole, two person team tournament features a different format each day. Call (877) 840-8467 to reserve your accommodations! Be sure to mention Veterans Golf Classic Group Code VETERANS when making reservations.
Dates of Tournament: May 17-20, 2020
Bay Watch Resort
- Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Suite $109* per night
- Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Suite $134* per night Sun-Thurs, $170* per night Fri-Sat
*Some restrictions may apply. Room rates are based on 2 people per bedroom; additional persons over 17 add $20.00 per night, plus tax. Taxes and fees are not included. Dates of stay must include nights of 5/17/20 – 5/19/20. Rates valid 5/14/20 – 5/21/20.
Eligibility:
At least one person of each 2-person team must have served in the U.S. military. Single golfers may enter provided you are active or retired from the U.S. military and you will be paired with another single golfer to create your two-person team.
A two-person team, 54-Hole competition of:
Tournament Round 1 – Best Ball
- Shotgun start at 8:30 AM
- Each member will play their own ball and the lowest score of the two team members will be recorded as the score for that hole.
- Players will use 80% if their current handicap
- Each player receives two (2) drink tickets valid at the clubhouse for beer/soft drinks
Tournament Round 2 – Scramble
- Shotgun start at 8:30 AM
- Each team member tees off
- Select the best tee shot of the team and both team members will hit from that spot. Continue that process until the ball is holed. A minimum of six tee shots per team member must be used.
- Team handicap will be calculated using 25% of each player’s current handicap
- Each player receives two (2) drink tickets valid at the clubhouse for beer/soft drinks
Tournament Round 3 – Modified Alternate Shot
- Shotgun start at 8:30 AM
- Each team member will play their own ball off the tee. Alternate shot from the tee shot forward. One score for each hole to determine the team score.
- Each member will use 40% of their team handicap
- Each player receives two (2) drink tickets valid at the clubhouse for beer/soft drinks
Handicap Requirements
The tournament will be conducted using the USGA Slope Handicap System. Entrants’ handicap indexes will be used to establish a daily handicap based on the USGA slope rating of the course played along with the respective daily team format.
Participants will submit their USGA Handicap or international equivalent via electronic form that will be e-mailed to you. Tournament staff will use that factor to flight each team and all handicaps will be based on that information. The submitted Handicap will be evaluated and may be reduced accordingly if any of the following criteria are not met:
a. Entrant does not have twenty (20) scores posted for the calendar year
b. Entrant does not have one (1) tournament round posted in the last 12 months
c. Entrant does not have any scores posted after April 15, 2020
d. Entrant does not provided Handicap Committee with their Handicap Chairman contact information
If a participant’s handicap index for any reason is not an accurate reflection of the participants playing ability, it is THEIR responsibility to notify tournament officials prior to the event. A valid USGA handicap reflects all golf scores regardless of the course or conditions (as long as the round was played under the Rules of Golf), and must be formulated according to the guidelines established by the USGA. Any unusual posting procedures, such as ceasing to post scores for a period leading up to the event, may be grounds for adjustments or disqualification.
The Handicap Committee reserves the right to adjust a participant’s index prior to or during the event.
All participants are required to notify a tournament official of any handicap changes prior to the event and after verification forms are returned.
A difference of .1 in your index can result in one more or less strokes on a given day. Please ensure that the handicap provided is accurate to the decimal place.
Women will be allowed a handicap index up to 40.4 and men up to 36.4 as per the USGA policy.
Handicap Monitoring
Any participant found, at any time, to be using a fraudulent handicap will be expelled from the tournament and all fees will be forfeited.
In addition, players who score exceptionally low scores will have their handicap reviewed and adjusted if necessary on a daily basis. Any player who scores exceptionally low scores after being adjusted may be disqualified. Any players disqualified will forfeit all paid tournament fees. All decisions of the Tournament Committee are final.
Cancellations
The Veterans Classic will refund any participant that may cancel between their date of entry and April 30, 2020 minus a $35 cancellation fee. Any cancellation received after April 30, 2020 and before end of day May 16, 2020 will be refunded, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after the May 16, 2020 will not be refunded any of their entry fee regardless of circumstance.
Any cancellations may be made online through GolfGenius on the Veterans Classic website or in writing and sent to the Tournament staff either by email or by direct mail. Emails can be sent to Ryan Hart at RHart@golfholiday.com and written cancellations may be sent to VETERANS CLASSIC REFUNDS/1705 N Oak St, Suite 6/Myrtle Beach SC 29577.
Refunds Due To Weather
No refunds or exchanges will be made if the tournament is canceled or shortened due to weather or nature.
Rules of Play
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules at each course will apply. The Tournament Committee will resolve all disputes regarding every aspect of tournament play.
Entry Fee
- $284 USD Per player through March 28, 2020
- $314 USD Per player entering after March 28, 2020
- Entry deadline is May 11, 2020 or first 480 entries, whichever comes first
What’s Included?
- Three (3) rounds of tournament golf – Green fee & cart fee
- Two (2) drink tickets per player at each golf course; valid for domestic draft beer, fountain soda or water
- Awards Banquet Wednesday evening – Dinner and beverages included. Bring one(1) Guest complimentary
- Veteran’s Golf classic gift bag with logo hat & shirt and more
Top Flight finishers awarded prizes - Daily contest prizes in each flight
- Random Drawing Prizes
Note: One guest is permitted at all non-golf functions. Additional guests may join at all non-golf functions for an additional $50 per person
For additional information visit the Veteran’s Golf Classic website, www.veteransclassicgolf.com
To contact the event staff, Call (800) 506-8588 or Email: VClassic@golfholiday.com
