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HOST PROFESSIONAL: Chris Hughes, Head Professional (972) 278-3051.
ELIGIBILITY: Senior NTPGA Members and Apprentices, plus 2008 NTPGA Senior Associates’ Tour members (amateurs and other professionals).
RULES: Play will be governed by the 2008 USGA Rules of Golf. Questions shall be settled by the designated Rules Committee, whose decision shall be final.
FORMAT: The Eastern Hills Senior Open will be contested at stroke play over 36 holes, 18 holes each day. The field will be repaired for round two according to round one scores.
DIVISIONS: (1) Overall Professionals; (2) Overall Amateurs; (3) Professional Age Groups {50-57, 58-65 and 66 & up}; (4) Amateur Age Groups {50-57, 58-65 and 66 & up}.
ENTRY FEE: $150.00 (Includes cart/range fees, a food & beverage function following round one and awards). Refunds will not be granted after Saturday, September 6, 5:00 p.m. CDT. To withdraw, contact the Northern Texas PGA Section office prior to this time. Note: There will be a $25.00 fee for all withdrawals prior to the above deadline, and forfeiture of entire entry fee for withdrawing after the above deadline or for failure to show.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Entry forms shall be returned to the Northern Texas PGA via mail, facsimile, online, overnight carrier or in person, prior to Thursday, September 4, 5:00 p.m. CDT. The field is limited to the first 120 contestants. Applications late or incomplete will not be accepted. Contestants who register after the deadline will be charged an additional $25 administration fee.
STARTING TIMES: Round one will commence with a 12:00 p.m. shotgun-start and round two with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun-start. A food & beverage function will follow round one and awards to follow round two.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Discounted practice rounds are available Tuesday-Thursday, August 26-28 and Wednesday-Sunday, September 3-7 (after 2:00 p.m. Fri.-Sun.) at rate of $35.00. Discounts apply to other professionals and amateurs who have registered to compete in the event. Please contact the golf shop for tee time availability. No walkups please! One discounted practice round per player.
DRESS CODE: All contestants will be allowed to wear golf shorts (Bermuda length) during events and practice rounds. However, we encourage NTPGA Members, Apprentices and other professionals to wear slacks when reasonable. Jeans, cutoffs, or shirts without collars are not considered appropriate attire for any contestants.
ACCOMMODATIONS: The following hotels are located near Eastern Hills C.C.:
Best Western Suites (972) 578-2243 - Plano
Hilton Garden Inn (972) 792-9393 - Richardson
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