EN | FR
Optimist International Tournament of Champions
Eligibility Tournament Format Schedule of Events
Friday, November 13 Registration Fee Registration fee: $375 US includes two tournament rounds, range balls prior to play, golfer's lunch on both tournament round days, and an Optimist Golf gift package. Player/family is responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. Accommodations A special rate of $149 per night plus tax is available at PGA National Resort and Spa. To make a reservation, call 1-844-821-0028 and mention; Optimist Tournament of Champions or click here to make reservations online. Reservation cutoff date is October 14, 2020. Reservations made after this date will be accepted on a space available basis only. A guarantee will be required at time of reservation for one night room and tax by credit card or check. Reservations on a first-come first served basis Cancellations Refund Policy: Please review the following refund policy before withdrawing from an Optimist Junior Golf event: Tournaments: Players that have registered for a tournament may withdraw between the date of their registration and three weeks prior to the event's first tee time and receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. After three weeks prior to the first tee time, players will be charged $100 of the original entry fee. 10 days or less of the first tee time, no refund will be issued. Practice Rounds The Tournament will be played in accordance with USGA and local course rules. A local rules sheet will be given to all players at registration. Host Site Information 2019 Local Rules and Terms of Competition 15 Rules Every Golfer Should Know Scoring Policy Pace of Play Overview and Policy Statement Carts, Pull Carts, Caddies and Distance Measuring Devices Electric carts and caddies are prohibited in all age divisions for all tournament rounds. Pull carts are allowed in all age divisions for all rounds. Participants must provide their own equipment. Spectator carts are available on a limited availability basis. You can rent them first come, first served through the ChampionsGate Golf Shop on the days of play. Distance measuring devices are allowed. In this competition a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 4.3(1). Completion of Play Provided there are no weather or other delays, the final round is scheduled to conclude by 3:00 p.m. However, tournament play will extend to 4:00 p.m. on November 15 if necessary. Please plan your departures accordingly and allow for ample time for airport transfers. If the final round cannot be completed by 4:00 p.m. due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances and it is determined that all players in an age division cannot complete 18 holes by 4:00 p.m. but the entire field in an age division can complete a common course front or back 9 holes, then the tournament will revert to a 27-hole event. If a common 9 holes cannot be completed on the final day then the tournament will revert back to the last round completed by the entire field in an age division. Airport Shuttle Service For direct shuttle service from Palm Beach International to PGA National utilize Gardens Transportation. Advance reservations must be made no later than 24 hours prior to arrival. Both arrival and departure flight information must be provided. To make your reservations contact Gardens Transportation, Phone: (954) 523-5583, Fax: (954) 719-8231 or email info@yellowbrickroads.com. Results of Past Optimist International Tournament of Champions 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 Past Champions List |
