Tour Regulations

Player Eligibility

If a player is anywhere from the PGA tour's money-list to an 18 handicap, verifiable U.S.G.A index, then he is eligible for the Ravdel tour.

Rules of the Road

1. All U.S.G.A. rules apply unless otherwise specified.
2. One ball rule is in effect.
3. Player has the right-of-way.
4. Good-sportsmanship is the order of the day.
5. There will be no "drop-areas" on any par-3's unless previously specified.
6. No player will be penalized unless warned and or notified beforehand.
7. Player will be accountable for his own actions.
8. Player must wear proper golf-attire.
9. Spectators are welcome, provided they dress appropriately and are courteous.
10. Let us all have a tour that we can be proud of.

Handicap Policy

1. All U.S.G.A. handicaps will be honored, initially.
2. Any previous handicap under any other handicapped tour will be honored initially.
3. A player who betters his handicap by three strokes or more for two consecutive rounds will then have a handicap one stroke lower.
4. A player who exceeds his handicap by six strokes or more for two consecutive rounds will then have a handicap one stroke higher, never to exceed 18.
5. A player who fails to complete two consecutive rounds within 10 strokes of his posted handicap will then be subject to review and a qualifying round with the tour-director.
6. A player who is over the age of 58 years, will be classified as a senior. His handicap will then be pro-rated to receive 2/3rds more of his U.S.G.A. handicap initially, never to exceed 18.
7. The field will be pro-rated after round one.
8. The top third will be reduced in handicap by one stroke for the final round only.
9. The bottom third of the field will add one stroke for the final round only never to exceed 18.
10. The motivator and incentive is to better one's handicap and not to compete with an inflated handicap.
11. Any player competing in his first event posting a score of net-six under or better will have his handicap reduced by one-half prior to factoring the results of the day.
12. Players finishing in the top-third of an event will be reduced in handicap by one stroke only for the first round of the next event participated.
13. Players finishing in the bottom third of an event will gain one stroke only for the first round of the next event participated.
14. In the event there is a tie of two or more players though 36 holes, then a sudden-death net medal playoff will begin immediately after play at the #1 handicap hole and from there into the club-house until a champion has emerged.
15. All rules apply to all players at all times without exception whatsoever.