Guthrie’ Scratch Tour Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the Scratch Tour?

The Scratch Tour is a tournament series for Amateur and PGA Club Professionals.  Come compete against the best golfers in the area over the Fall and Winter months. The events will occur once a month and rotate between the participating host clubs.  Host Clubs are Auburn University Club, Wynlakes G&CC, Moore's Mill Club, CC of Columbus, Green Island CC, Pines Crossing & Saugahatchee CC.

 

What is the Format?

The tournaments are individual stroke play consisting of one round; played on Saturdays or Sundays. The end of the year Tour Championship will be two rounds.

 

This is a SCRATCH League; No handicaps will be used.

 

Divisions:

  • One Division – All One(1) Day Tournaments and the Tour Championship will be contested as one Division... One Purse! Seniors 50+ will play one tee-up as designated by the Guthrie’s Scratch Tour Board of Directors.
  • All tournaments will be Individual Stroke Play and played between 6400 and 6900 yards.

 

Who can play?

  • The play is open to all Amateurs in good standing with a USGA handicap under 8.0, PGA Professional listed in the PGA database, and working full time at a PGA recognized facility.  All Players must be approved by the Scratch Tour Board, whose decision shall be final!
  • Fields will be limited to the first 39 paid entries – then a waitlist will start.

 

Do I have to be a member of one of the Host Clubs? 

No, starting this year, you do not have to be a member of one of the host clubs. As long as you are an amateur in good standing, have a USGA GHIN Card or a PGA Professional listed in the PGA database, and work full-time at a PGA-recognized facility.  Your index must be 8.0 or lower to compete.

 

Do you have a Senior Division? 

No, however, Seniors 50+ will compete at one tee-up during all competitions, gaining approximately 250 yards.

 

How do I register for the Scratch Tour?

If you have competed in years past and are listed here PLAYER LIST,  you are registered. All you have to do is pay the $30 Yearly Membership Fee.  Any changes in cell/email address... text John, Tobin, Mitch, James or Blake!

 

If you are NEW to the tour, CLICK here: NEW PLAYER REGISTRATION. A $30 Yearly Membership Fee will be invoiced to you. Your $30 Membership fee invoice will come via email! This cost pays for using the site and administrative costs throughout the year. The first 60 tournament participants will get a Tee Gift Package compliments of Guthrie's Chicken Fingers!

 

 

How Do I Sign Up for Each Event?

There are two ways to sign up for events:

1)      Email invitation

2)      Through the Tour Website, Click Here For Instructions

 

How much do the Events Cost?

  • Tournament Round Fee $55.00($95 Tour Championship), paid at registration.
  • $25 of all entries will go to the Prize Fund - Gift Certificates at participating golf courses; this includes PGA Professionals. All the courses involved have accommodated and greatly reduced their fees to help promote the game. Cost includes cart, range, green fee, and tournament prizes for that round.

 

How does the Season Long Points Race Work?

Players will compete in One Division and earn points based on how they finish against the field. In each event, the below points will be awarded. For the Tour Championship, the points will double. You must be in the top 15 of the regular-season point standings to be eligible for The Tour Championship. Only six(6) of the seven(7) point totals from the regular-season events will be used in the Tour Championship! If you play in all seven regular-season events, we will throw your lowest point total out!  

  • 2025 Men’s Open Player of The Year will be awarded to the Player 49 and under with the most accumulated points after the Tour Championship. 2024 - POY Will McCurdy(R)
  • 2025 Senior Player of The Year will be awarded to the Player 50 and older with the most accumulated points after the Tour Championship. 2024 - Senior POY Jeff Taylor(R)

                                  
 

 

When are the Events Scheduled?

See below for the schedule.

    • The deadline to signup/withdraw will be at 12:00pm two(2) days before the event.
    • Event Sign up starts two(2) weeks before the tournament date at 9:00am.  First come, first serve 39 PAID entrants.  After 39, a waitlist will start.

 

VIEW THE 2024-25 TOUR SCHEDULE

 

 

 

What if I Need to Withdraw from an event I am signed up for?

There will be NO refund after the withdrawal deadline. If you do not show up for the event, the Tournament Committee could charge you and put you on probation.

 

Tee Times

Tee times will be posted on the event's website two days before each event. 

 

Prizes

Thank you, Joe Guthrie and Matthew Myers of Guthrie's Chicken Fingers, for supporting Golf in the East Alabama area! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers at each event and will vary based on the number of participants.  Guthrie's bonus money will be given to year-end point leaders after the Tour Championship!

 

Board of Directors

Tobin Ayers

James Salter

Mitch Pugh

Tanner Guthrie

John Karabasz, PGA - Tournament Director