Series Information

2009 ADAMS GOLF PRO TOUR SERIES REGULATIONS
(subject to change)

I. Conduct of Tournaments

A. Starting Fields in Open Tournaments
Full Fields for events are 156 players. Fields will be made up of the first paid 154 players, with members having priority over non-members and 2 host players. (see Tournament Entry Procedures).

B. Tournament Format
Adams Golf Pro Tour Series events will consists of 72 holes of stroke play. Fields will be cut after 36 holes to the top 45 and ties. 

New for 2009 - Pull Carts
All events are walking with the exception of the event in Ruidoso which will be a RIDING only event due to the host course terrain. In walking events, players are urged to either carry their own clubs or hire a caddy. However, players now will also have the option to use Pull Carts during play tournament play.

C. Tournament Entry Procedure:  To enter an event, any member paying with check must fill out an entry form and mail it, along with the entry fee, to the Tour office.  Check entries MUST be in the tour office by Wednesday, one week prior to the tournament - No Exceptions!   Any players using credit cards to pay for entries MUST register on-line at www.adamsgolfprotourseries.com. ALL non-members and amateurs must register on-line. 

Entries will be taken on a first paid basis, in the following order of priority. 

• 2009 Members

• Professional Non-members (Space available after Members' Priority Deadline)

• Amateurs (Space available after Members' Priority Deadline)

Each member priority deadline is the Wednesday, two weeks before the tournament.  After that time, if space is available, the field opens to players on the waiting list.  Entries will continue to be accepted, on a space available basis, until the Friday before the tournament.  No payments will be accepted over the phone or at tournament sites.

D. Waiting List Procedure: 

All non-members registering for events prior to the Wednesday, 2 weeks before the tournament, will automatically be added to the waiting list.  After that "deadline", if spots are available, non-members from the waiting list  will be added to the field and their entry fees will be processed at that time.  When a tournament is FULL and a waiting list is established, members will have priority over non-members.  Again, entries are dated and placed on the waiting list in the order in which they are received.  If a spot opens in the tournament, members will be filled in first, then non-members, and finally amateurs.

E. Withdrawals and No Shows: 

Withdrawals will be accepted for any reason, without penalty, when notice is given by 5 PM, the Friday before the event.  Players must call the Tour Office to withdraw.   For withdrawals after the Friday deadline, the player will waive his entry fee to the tournament.  Medical and personal withdrawals after the Friday deadline will be evaluated on a case by case instance, and if accepted, there will be a $100 administrative fee.  The player must submit written documentation to the Tour office within 24 hours of withdrawal, and medical withdrawal documentation must be on Doctor's letterhead.  No Refund or credit will be given for any reason once a player has teed off.  "No shows" will not receive a refund or credit for any reason. 

PGA Monday Qualifiers - Players who are scheduled to play in a Adams Golf Pro Tour Series event, but qualify to play in a PGA, Nationwide, or Champions Tour event that week, will receive a full credit or refund of their tournament entry fee if they notify the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Office of their desire to withdraw by noon on Tuesday.

F. On-Site Tournament check in: 

There is no formal on-site tournament check-in, however, it is the player's responsibility to make sure that his name is in the tournament field.  The complete field will be posted on the Tour website, and at the tour trailer Tuesday morning.  If a player's name is missing from the field, he must contact the tour office to correct the mistake; otherwise, he will not be given a tee time.

G. Tee Times Procedure:  

No tee-time requests will be taken.  Official tee times will be posted by 5pm, two days prior to the start of the event, at the tour trailer, the host golf shop, the primary host hotel and the tour’s website.  Tee times are not available at the tour office.

I. Reduction of Fields (Cuts):

Unless otherwise provided in the tournament agreement or otherwise determined by the Tour Director in his discretion (e.g. due to weather), the starting field in a Adams Golf Pro Tour Series tournament shall be reduced (cut) to the 45 players having the lowest scores at the conclusion of 36 holes of tournament play, including any player tied for 45th place.

In the event of a postponement or cancellation of any of the first 3 rounds, the Tour Director, at his discretion, may schedule the final 36 holes to be played in one day.

J. Pro-Am Policy:

Top 25 money winners (Tour Members) on the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series are required to play in the pro-ams so that the tour sponsors can play with the Tour's top players.  Other players may request to play in the pro-ams by calling the tour office to be added to the list.  If more than the top 25 are needed, the Tour Director will choose the extra pros from the list, and will post the pros needed to the website by Friday before the event.   A $500 skins game is provided for the pro-am each week. Players will be allowed to miss 4 pro-ams over the course of the year. Players need to notify the Tour by Friday @ 5 PM if they need to miss the next week's pro-am. There will be no practice rounds during any Pro-Am.

Important Note: Players will be allowed to miss four Pro-Ams, but must notify either the Tour Director or Tour Office by Friday prior to the Pro Am. All Pros who have committed to play in the Pro Am are required to attend any social functions related to that Pro Am. Players, once committed, who fail to participate in the pro-am or pairings party will be fined $100 for the first offense. Any offenses there after will result in disqualification from that weeks tournament, and ineligibility to participate in future Pro-Ams. The dress code for such functions will be different at each event. The required dress code will be posted at the Tour Trailer each week. Professional are expected to comply with the Tour dress code while attending these functions.

Pros are not eligible for any prizes awarded for any contest (e.g., hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the hole, etc.) unless specifically stated otherwise.

There will be no practice rounds during any pro-am.

K. Junior Clinic Policy
Junior clinics will be held on Saturday afternoon unless otherwise noted. Each clinic will have 5-10 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Professionals participate. Professionals will be chosen by the Tour Director the week prior to the clinic. The names for each clinic will be posted on the player message board by Friday.

Every Adams Golf Pro Tour Series member will be chosen no more than twice during the season to help with a clinic. It is the responsibility of every player to attend the clinic for which they are chosen to participate or find a replacement. Players failing to attend are subject to discipline by the Tour Director and will be chosen for future clinics.  In addition to these participants, professionals playing in or near their hometown are expected to participate in the junior clinic. It is very important for local players to represent The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series and give back to the local community which supports them.

L. Practice Round Policy
Official practice round days are two days before each tournament's first round and are listed under the schedule of events for each tournament.  The practice rounds are free to Tour members by showing their 2009 Tour money clip. Tour members will have to pay for a cart, if used, during practice rounds.  Non-members playing in any event will have to pay for a practice round, with or without a cart.  Pros are asked to call the host course to arrange tee times.  At most events there are NO PRACTICE ROUNDS on pro-am day. 

M. Driving Range Policy
Range hours will vary at each site. The range may also be temporarily closed during the day for additional picking and special events. As daylight permits, the range may remain open later during some events.

The range facility is available to Adams Golf Pro Tour Series players and pro-am participants only. Players must cooperate with the closing hours of the range so that the balls may be picked, cleaned, and readied for the next day. A fine will be incurred if a player does not comply with the facility or tournament staff concerning the temporary closing of the range.

Due to the restricted nature of some facilities, the length and width of the range may dictate the use of irons only or small number of hitting stations.

The Tour has a limited number of range balls for the year. Please refrain from hitting range balls out of the driving range area. If a player is caught with range balls in his shag bag or using them he will receive a $500 fine.

N. Course Markings
The tournament course will be marked by the Tour Staff prior to the event. In addition to the normal course markings, the staff will place a small white dot on the front and back of each green to define the green depth. On all par 3's, the yardage will be marked on the back of the tee box. This number represents the distance from the line on the back of the tee box to the white dot on the front of the green.

O. Electronic Devices
The use of distance-measuring devices will be permitted in all Adams Golf Pro Tour Series events.  The devices can only measure distance.  The use of devices that gauge or measure other conditions that may affect a player's play (e.g. wind or gradient) regardless of whether used is not permitted.

Other electronic devices such as mobile cell phones (unless used to contact an official), radios, ipods, MP3 players, televisions, and the like, are NOT permitted.  Any use of such device during the stipulated round will result in disciplinary action and possible DISQUALIFICATION. (Use is defined as the device being on at any time during the stipulated round).

P. Late to the Tee
A player must be present and ready to play five minutes prior to his scheduled tee time. The Tour incorporates the note under Rule 6-3b that allows the player to be up to 5 minutes late with a two stroke penalty. After five minutes he will be disqualified. The clocks on the starting tees are the Official Time.

Q. Message Board
The Tour Trailer is the official message center for all events. Any changes in the format or policy will be posted at the trailer. All players are responsible for information posted, and are expected to check the board daily.

R. Scoring
Immediately after completion of a round, the players are to bring their scorecards to the scoring tent, check them, and return them to the scoring volunteers. Once the player has turned in his scorecard and left the boundary of the scoring area, the scorecard is considered returned.

During the round, at specific scoring check points, the player may be asked for his scorecard by a Tour Official or volunteer in order to update our On Course leader boards. These requests will be made as unobtrusively as possible, and the cooperation by the player is required and greatly appreciated.

Scoring Check points are generally as follows:

Round 1 & 2 - 1 & 10 Tees
Round 3 & 4 - 1, 6, 10, & 15 Tees

II. Tournament Administration Matters

A. Purses:  All 2009 regular season event purses will be $100,000.  The Merrill Lynch Mid-Season Championship will be $125,000 and the Island View Casino Resort Tour Championship will be $150,000.  First place will be $15,000 at each regular season event.  All professional players making the cut and completing the final round will receive a check, with minimum check set at $400.  Note: The New Mexico Open purse is set by the Suncountry section but is expected to be $90,000+.

B. Purse Distribution:  Checks will be mailed to the player's address shown on the registration form, unless an alternate address is provided to the Tour Office, approximately 5 business days following the final round.  No check will be sent unless the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series has record of player's Social Security Number or Tax ID.  US Federal Law requires the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series to withhold 30% of all foreign players' winnings, unless a US TIN is provided.

C. Bad Weather Guidelines
A minimum of 36 holes must be completed for an event to be considered official. If less than 36 holes are completed, 100% of the entry fee will be returned to the participant.

In situations involving bad weather, our first priority is always the competition and completion of 72 holes. Every effort will be made to achieve this objective by Saturday, which could include playing 36 holes on the final day. If this cannot be accomplished, play may be extended to Sunday, if course conditions and weather forecasts permit.

In making decisions to extend play beyond Saturday or reduce the tournament to fewer than 72 holes, the on-site Tour Director will discuss the situation and conditions with a number of parties; including the host organization, title sponsor, host facility (general manager and/or course superintendent), onsite weather forecaster, and other members of the committee. Players are not included in these discussions as policy dictates it is inappropriate for the committee to discuss matters directly affecting the competition with contestants.

Important: If play is suspended overnight, it is the player's responsibility to recover his scorecard from his marker in the event that his fellow competitor does not return for play the following day.

 1. Extending Play to Sunday

a. Every effort will be made to finish each round as scheduled by Saturday. The first priority is always the completion of 72 holes.

b. In an effort to achieve this objective by Saturday, 36 holes may be played on Saturday following the reduction of the field to the score which has the closest number of players to the designated cut number.

c. If conditions exist which prevent 72 holes from being completed by Saturday, play may extend to Sunday if the Tournament Committee, golf course conditions, and weather forecast permit. Play on Sunday could include 36 holes and a reduction of the field to the score which has the closest number of players to the designated cut number.

d. If conditions exist which make the completion of 72 holes impossible, the next priority is to complete 54 holes. Again, play in this situation may be extended to Sunday if the Tournament Committee, golf course conditions, and weather permit.

e. If conditions exist which make the completion of 54 holes impossible, the next priority is complete 36 holes. Again, play in this situation may be extended until Sunday.

f. Play will never be extended beyond Sunday.

2. On-Site Communication

a. On Tuesday of a Tournament Week, the Tour Director will meet the host organization and the Title Sponsor representative to review bad weather guidelines and discuss plans to extend the event to Sunday if necessary. Also reviewed will be the tournament's plan to relocate any special events planned for the tournament course on Sunday (i.e., corporate outings) if play is extended to Sunday.

b. During any weather delays; after receiving and heavily weighing input from the host site (general manager and/or course superintendent and on-site weather forecaster) the Tour shall make the final decision to play 36 holes on Saturday, extend play to Sunday or reduce the tournament to fewer than 72 holes.

c. Once a decision is reached, the players, host organization, and the title sponsor should be the first informed. Secondly, the Tour Director will disseminate the information to the media and then to the tournament committee if applicable.

3. Other Factors and Issues
Factors and issues that are considered in making decisions to suspend, postpone or cancel play include the following:

a. Weather Forecast: The likelihood of weather conditions allowing the golf course to be prepared for play and the competition to be completed.

b. Course Conditions: The conditions of the golf course must allow the competition to be conducted under the Rules of Golf. The lift, clean, and place rule may be put into effect under extreme circumstances.

c. Cancellation of a Started Round: If some players begin a round under extremely adverse weather conditions, conditions subsequently worsen and further play that day is impossible, the round may be cancelled and replayed in it’s entirety.

d. Tournament Format: If the tournament utilizes a multiple course format, the number of rounds needed to have players complete one round on each course will be considered. In pro-am events, amateurs may be asked to discontinue once play resumes in an effort to complete play on schedule.

e. Events on Other Tour's Schedules: Decisions to extend play to Sunday will not be influenced by the following week's scheduled event.

4. Host Organization/Title Sponsor

a. A tournament is shortened due to the inclement weather or other circumstances. Because of the additional cost and logistical problems associated with Sunday play, host organizations clearly would prefer to shorten an event to 54 holes rather then extend to Sunday to complete 72 holes. However, host organizations for the most part support an extension of play to Sunday if required to complete 54 holes.

5. Suspension of Play Due to Dangerous Situations
Play may be suspended for such dangerous situations as lightning, tornadoes, etc. If the players in a group are between two holes, they must not resume play until the Committee so orders. Players who are playing a hole must discontinue play immediately and not resume until ordered by the Committee.

THE PENALTY FOR BREACH OF THIS CONDITION IS DISQUALIFICATION

All practice areas shall be closed during a suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open for use. Players who disregard such closing shall be subject to disciplinary actions.

Signals for Suspending and Resuming Play
* Discontinue Play Immediately - One long horn blast
* Discontinue Play -Three short horn blasts
* Resume Play - Two short horn blasts

D. Pace of Play Policy
Rule 6-7 states, in part: The player shall play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines which may be laid down by the Committee. The following pace of play guidelines, penalties, and fines for stroke play competitions have been adopted.

1. Definition of Out of Position
The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they exceed the time allotted to play as detailed on the Tour's Pace of Play Chart.

Any subsequent group will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) reach a par-3 hole that is open and free of play or reach a par-4 or par-5 hole and have not played a stroke from the teeing ground before the hole is open and free of play.

Note: The Rules Committee reserves the right to time a group when they deem it necessary.

2. Monitoring Group
All players in a group that is out of position will be informed that they are being timed. Such a warning to a group will be given after all players have left the teeing ground and prior to any other stroke.

3. Timing
At the discretion of the Rules Committee, once a group is determined to be out of position, players in the group may be timed. Other than on the putting green, the timing of a player's stroke will begin when it is his turn to play and he can play without interference or distraction. Time spent determining yardage will count as time taken for the next stroke.

On the putting green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on his line of putt.

Note: A player is permitted 40 seconds to play a stroke, and an extra 20 seconds (for a total of 60 seconds) will be allowed for:

(a) the first player to play a stroke on a par-3 hole;
(b) the first player to play a second stroke on a par-4 or par-5 hole;
(c) the first player to play a third stroke on a par-5 hole;
(d) the first player to play around the putting green;
(e) the first player to play on the putting green.

Any player in a group being timed who exceeds the applicable time to play a stroke will be informed in writing at the scoring area.

4. Penalties (per Round)

First Offense:
One (1) time exceeding the applicable time to play a stroke-no penalty and a warning

Second Offense:
One additional timing (total of two) exceeding the applicable time to play a stroke - one (1) stroke penalty

Third Offense:
One additional timing (total of three) exceeding the applicable time to play a stroke - two stroke (2) penalty and $500 fine

Fourth Offense:
One more timing (total of four) exceeding the applicable time to play a stroke - $500 fine and disqualification.

5. Appeals
Any appeal of a penalty and fine must be referred to the Tour Director upon completion of the player in question's round. The Tour Director's decision shall be final. If the player in question does not appeal immediately upon conclusion of his round, any penalties and fines shall stand.

E. Player Conduct Policy
The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series expects all players to conduct themselves as professionals. Club throwing, offensive language, destruction of property, and any other conduct deemed by the Tournament Committee to be unbecoming of a professional will not be tolerated. The following is a list of the possible offenses and penalties:

1. Offensive language (per tournament)
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: $500 fine and DQ warning
Third Offense: DQ and subject to dismissal from tour

2. Club Throwing (per tournament)
First Offense: $500 fine, and DQ warning
Second Offense: Disqualification

3. Destruction of Property (annually accumulative)
First Offense: $500 fine, and DQ warning
Second Offense: DQ and tour expulsion warning
Third Offense: Tour expulsion.

4. Striking a Tour Tee Marker (per tournament)
First Offense: $500 fine and disqualification

5. Failure to Rake Bunkers
All bunkers must be raked properly and thoroughly after a professional has played from it. Raking with a club or foot is not acceptable. The bunker should be left in better shape than when the player entered it in order to create equal conditions for all participants. If a caddie fails to rake a bunker, the professional is held responsible for his caddie's actions. Failure to rake a bunker fines are as follows:

First Offense: $500 fine and DQ warning
Second Offense: Disqualification

6. Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol consumption during a practice round, Pro-Am, or tournament round; and/or alcohol abuse during a Tour function will not be tolerated. A $500 fine will be assessed for each violation with NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any excessive behavior deemed unprofessional is grounds for disqualification or tour expulsion and is at the sole discretion of the Tour Officials. Players disqualified or expelled are not entitled to a refund of credit for their entry fee or Tour membership fee. Our conduct policy will be strictly enforced, and applies to all competitors. Fines must be paid before the player will be allowed to tee off for the next round.

In the administration of these player conduct guidelines, a member of the Rules Committee shall not tolerate abuse, oral or otherwise, by a player. Such abuse may constitute conduct unbecoming of a professional.

III. General Information

A. Eligibility
The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series is open to any professional or amateur golfer who is 18 years old or older. Amateurs must have a handicap of 5 or less. Adams Golf Pro Tour Series reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone, and professionals always have priority over amateurs.

B. Member Benefits

• Eligibility for the Mid Season Championship and the Island View Casino Resort Tour Championship (See bottom of page for more details on eligibility for these events)

• Priority in tournament registration.

• Eligibility for Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Incentive Programs

• Eligibility for Texas State Open Exemptions (2 exemptions - See below)

• Adams Golf Pro Tour Series member packet

• Adams Golf Pro Tour Series E-News subscription

• Free practice rounds (walking)

• Access to Manufacturer Pools and Discounts

• Private Housing Available (members only)

C. Player Attire:
Slacks are required during pro-ams as well as all Tour functions such as junior clinics, shoot-outs, etc.  Slacks are PREFERRED during tournament play but shorts are allowed.   Shirts are to be tucked in trousers.  Hats are to be worn forward.  No jeans.  No flip-flops are allowed at host facilities, unless otherwise posted.  Party attires will be posted weekly based on the local tournament directors' requests.

D. Payment Policy
The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series will accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and check cards through on-line registration.  NEW for 2009 - Players may also mail checks for payments.  However, these payments MUST be in the office by Wednesday, one week before the tournament.  Checks will be accepted for members only. Please note that Check Cards with daily limits less than total entry fees will not be accepted.  No payments will be accepted at tournament sites.

E. Address Changes
The Tour Office needs to be notified of all player address changes. Please call the office at 972-939-7000 or e-mail changes to kathy@adamsgolfprotourseries.com Unless the office is notified, any checks will be sent to the old address.

F. 86 Rule
Any player shooting 86 or higher will automatically be cut from the field.

G. Amateurs
The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series welcomes amateurs to play in events. However, professionals have priority in tournament entry, as amateurs are ineligible to win any prize money. Since The Adams Golf Pro Tour Series is a professional tour, players are assumed to be professionals unless otherwise stated on an entry form.

H. Water Bottles
All player need to carry water bottles during tournament play. Water will be provided on the course, but no cups will be provided, so players need to refill their water bottles as often as possible during each round.

I. Caddie Regulations
All players in the Tour tournaments are encouraged to employ caddies for all practice, pro-am, and tournament rounds. Golf carts may occasionally be authorized by the Tour due to the host course terrain. At no time will pull carts be allowed.

A player may bring his own caddie or hire a local caddie, if available. Local caddies shall be paid promptly. The fee is to be resolved early in the week between the player and caddie. Players shall be responsible for the conduct and behavior of their caddies at tournaments.

The following shall be adhered to in all Tour tournaments:

a. Players are responsible for calling host courses for the availability of local caddies.

b. Caddies may not wear jeans or cutoffs. Hemmed shorts, skirts, skorts and capris are permitted.

c. Caddies must wear a collard shirt at all times

d. Caddies shall wear smooth rubber-soled shoes preferably tennis or basketball shoes. Golf spikes and flip flops are prohibited.

e. Caddies shall assist in maintaining the course by REPLACING DIVOTS AND RAKING BUNKERS as soon as possible after their players have played.

f. Caddies shall not hit shots or putts anywhere on the practice areas or course except in specially approved competitions.

For any violation of these regulations which affect play, a fine will be levied against the player of the caddie.

J. Player Equipment
To help ensure that players competing in the Tour tournaments use equipment which conforms with the USGA Rules of Golf, players are encouraged to:

a. Confirm with equipment manufacturers that new equipment or samples have been approved by the USGA.

b. Have any altered or unusual clubs checked out by a Tour Rules Official before tournament use.

c. Verify that the ball chosen to be played is on the USGA's Conforming Golf Balls list.

If a player fails to submit his equipment prior to competition, he assumes all risk of a ruling that the equipment does not conform with the USGA Rules of Golf. Additionally, if required by a Tour official, a player is obligated to surrender any equipment if it is determined that additional off-site testing is necessary to rule on conformity. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

K. Policy for use of carts by disabled family members
While we will make every effort to accommodate disabled family members who need golf carts, we remind the players that additional golf carts on site at tournaments create numerous logistical concerns. As such, we have worked closely with the tournament organizations to reduce the overall number of carts used during tournament week. Nonetheless, the following policy shall be applicable for members seeking to obtain the use of a golf cart for a disabled family member.

The request for the use of the cart must be made by the Tour member.

In requesting the use of a cart for a disabled family member the Tour member must indicate the name of the person, the nature of the disability, and if requested by the Tour, provide medical reports or other data indicating the extent and nature of the disability.

A request must be made for each individual tournament and must be made no later than the Tuesday of the tournament by 12 noon.

Carts will be made available only to family members who have a disability that prevents them from walking along with their players. The Tour Director's decision shall be final.

If a cart is issued to the family member, the following rules relating to the use of the cart shall apply:

Cart use shall remain on paths at all times.

Carts will not be permitted in designated practice areas (e.g., range, putting green, etc.) at any time.

If in the Tour Director's opinion, use of the cart could potentially damage the playing surface of the golf course (e.g., due to wet course conditions), the Tour Director shall have the right to deny the use of the cart.

We appreciate the membership's cooperation with these policies as we believe they strike the appropriate balance between the membership's need to accommodate their disabled family members while, at the same time, not unfairly hindering practice rounds by other members and endangering the safety of spectators and other tournament sites.

L. Practice Areas
To provide contestants the ability to practice without distraction, The Tour has adopted the following policy.

Only contestants, caddies, instructors, media, golf equipment manufacturers, and Tour Officials are permitted onto any designated practice area (e.g., driving range, practice putting green, practice chipping green, bunkers and tournament course) during practice rounds.

NOTE: Family members and friends are not permitted inside the ropes on the golf course at any time. Family members are permitted on the other designated practice areas when accompanied by the player. Players are expected to use good judgment and discretion when inviting friends and family onto designated practice areas.

M. Points System

Points are awarded to members of the tour for finish position in tournaments, participation programs and being an Adams Golf Staff Player.  The following are the ways to earn points in 2009.

Points Awarded by Finishing Position in a Tournament

Additional Ways to earn points

50 Points per Week

• Referring a May Graduate to Join the Tour

25 Points per Week

• Participate in a Junior Clinic

• Participate in a Shoot-Out

N. Year-End Special Awards

Tour members who have played in at least 10 official tournaments during the year are eligible for these award.

1.  Player of the Year - Each week, the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series awards points to players Player of the Year Award.  Points are awarded for tournament finishes AND any sponsor programs. The Player of the Year will be announced at the Year End Banquet.

Former Player of the Year Recipients - Top Points Winner

1994 Cameron Beckman
1995 Kelly Grunewald
1996 J.L. Lewis
1997 Andy Dillard
1998 Greg Gregory
1999 Andy Dillard
2000 Jeff Klein
2001 Albert Ochoa
2002 Mark Walker
2003 Jaxon Brigman
2004 Ron Whittaker
2005 Travis Hurst
2006 Scott Sterling

2007 Chad Ginn

2008 Mark Walker

2. Tour Rookie of the Year
A player's rookie year is defined as the year in which he plays his 1st full season as a Tour member. Tour members who have played in at least 8 official money tournaments are eligible for this award.

Former Rookie of the Year Recipients

2003 John Babich
2004 Rett Crowder
2005 Adam Meyer
2006 Brice Garnett

2007 Judd Cornell

2008  John Elizondo

3. Payne Stewart Award
This award will be presented annually to a Tour player who shares:

• Payne Stewart's respect for the traditions of the game

• His commitment to uphold the game's heritage of charitable support.

• His professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the integrity of the sport.

Former Payne Stewart Award Recipient
2003 Rich Morris
2004 Rich Morris
2005 Greg Sonnier
2006 Scott Abbott

2007 Mike Wendling

2008 Brad Gibson

Discount Programs

2009 Adams Golf Program Details
Adams Golf Pro Tour Series members will be eligible for deep discounts or even free product from Adams Golf (free product is based on performance).  If you have questions or are interested in playing Adams Golf products, please contact  Justin Honea at 903-399-9320,  HoneaJ@ADAMSGOLF.com.

How to get custom fitted with Adams products; APPOINTMENT ONLY
In order to be custom fitted with Adams Golf products, you must contact Justin Honea to schedule an appointment. Please note, Justin's schedule is very busy, so do not expect to get appointments at a days notice.

Are members able to get discounts on Adams Golf products?
The answer is yes. Tour members will enjoy significant discounts on Adams Golf products. Generally, Tour members will be able to buy equipment for 40% below wholesale pricing. This pricing is EXCLUSIVE to Tour members.

Nationwide Tour Qualifying
If you qualify for a Nationwide Tour event please be sure to call or email Jason Williams, one of the Adams Golf Nationwide Tour Reps.  They will make sure you have everything you need for the week and would like to meet you.  Jason's contact information is WilliamsJ@ADAMSGOLF.com or cell at (502) 664-1122

PGA Tour Qualifyings
If you qualify for a PGA Tour event please be sure to call or email, Brian Beatty, one of the Adams Golf PGA Tour Reps. He will make sure you have everything you need for the week. But for the very least, he would like to meet you. Brian's contact information is Beattyb@adamsgolf.com or cell at 919-749-4355.

2009 Playing Exemptions
Following are the exemption deadlines and entry information granted to the top Adams Golf Pro Tour Series players for 2009. For any clarifications please contact Gary DeSerrano in the Tour office.

Texas State Open (July 16-19, 2009)

• 2009 Adams Series Members Only

• Top 2 players on the 2009 Money List as of June 20th, 2009

• These players are expected to contact the NTPGA Section and pay their entry fees to the event by June 22nd, 2009.

NTPGA Section Office (214) 420-7421

Additional 2009 Player Discount Programs

Choice Hotels

We are pleased to announce that Choice Hotels International will again be the official hotel sponsor of the 2009 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series! Aside from being our first option for a host hotel at each tournament, Choice Hotels will also be offering the members of the 2009 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series the following perks:

1. All 2009 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Members will receive a Sports Travel Card from Choice Hotels. This card will include the official discount code, and a telephone number and website address for the Choice Sports Desk. This card entitles you to a 15% discount at any Choice Property when you book through the Sports Desk. This discount does not apply to the rates negotiated at our host hotel.

2. All 2009 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Members are eligible to become a member of the Choice Hotels Reward Club. This club allows you to earn points for each stay at a Choice Property. The points accumulated can be used for free room nights, airline miles or even gift certificates.

adidas Golf
adidas Golf will provide a variety of apparel products including shirts, shorts and pants, sweaters, rain gear, windbreakers, and golf shoes.  As an Adams Golf Pro Tour Series member you will have access to special discounted rates with adidas Golf apparel.  Specifically, all Tour members may purchase apparel product from adidas Golf at half off the MSRP, with an additional 15% taken off of this amount. 

If any member should be interested in taking advantage of this special offer please contact AGPTS Tournament Director Tyler Wolford – either by email tyler@adamsgolfprotourseries.com or by phone 864-986-9574.

If you have any questions regarding the 2009 Players Handbook, please call the Tour offices at 972-939-7000.