TOUR FAQ

FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PKBGT

How old must my daughter be to play on the Tour?

Girls 12 to 18 who have yet to enroll in college are eligible to participate in either Tour Division. For 12 year olds, any girl turning 12 during the calendar year is eligible to play the 2012 Tour.

Which division should I play in?

The Bell Division is a collegiate preparatory Tour. Many of the girls on this level have a high interest in competing in National competitions and are looking for exposure that will help in scholarship opportunities for college golf. Players must prove the ability to score 85 or better from Red tees in tournament play. Players wishing to play in this division will be required to submit a tournament resume when registering for your first event. Players may gain entry to the Bell Division thru wins & scores in the Futures Division in a Tour season. Decisions will be made by the Tour staff to determine division status.

The Futures Division is designed for those girls looking to compete at high school yardages. Players range from high school players gaining tournament experience to top younger teens bettering their game. Players will play the Red tees (~5,200 yards) in competition.

Do I have to join the Tour to play an event?

Yes & No. The member fee is $60 and it is good for the 2012 calendar year. To play any multi-day Classic event, you must join the Tour to participate. Players wishing to try one event before joining may play a one-day Open event. Players who choose this option will not receive points for the event unless they join the Tour. All entrants into the PKBGT Major Events including the PKBGT Fall Invitational must be members to participate.

Do these events count towards State or National rankings and/or Junior Golf Scoreboard?

Yes, multi-day events are submitted to the Junior Golf Scoreboard in the Bell & Futures divisions. The national Golfweek/Sagrain Girls Ratings will also rank select multi-day events for the Bell Division. AJGA exemptions are addressed in the next question. All events are submitted for North Carolina TYGA & South Carolina JGA State Ranking points. The multiplier for each event is determined by the State organization. For all events during the PKBGT season (January to August), results will count towards the PKB Tour’s Order of Merit and determine the invitations for the PKBGT Tour Championship.

How do I earn AJGA Performance Based Entry from the PKB Tour?

For the 2012 tour, multiple opportunities are available for girls on the PKB Tour to earn performance stars with the AJGA. In the Bell Division, AJGA Performance Stars will be awarded to each multi-day event winner plus the 2012 Order of Merit Champion. In the Futures Division, AJGA Junior All-Star Exemptions will be awarded to each multi-day event winner & the 2012 Order of Merit Champion.

How do I withdraw from a tournament?

Official withdrawals will be refundable up until the closing date of each event. Players must call 336-373-4630 in advance of a tournament to withdraw. Players withdrawing after the close date and before the start of the event are subject to a $25 adminstrative fee. During competition, a player must withdraw with the Tournament Director and are not entitled to a refund.

Can I get assistance with preparing for college?

Yes, the tour will be happy to assist you in your collegiate search. The tour will inform local area college coaches about the events and will be happy to assist all players who have an interest in pursuing golf in college.