2019 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Player Handbook and Tournament Regulations Serves As an Informational Guide for Members
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2019 PGA TOUR LATINOAMÉRICA PLAYER HANDBOOK & TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS Dear PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Members: The 2019 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Player Handbook and Tournament Regulations serves as an informational guide for members. I encourage every player to use this publication on a day-to-day basis and become familiar with the policies and procedures of PGA TOUR Latinoamérica. Since many of you are newcomers to PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, it is important to understand that this publication is the final authority on PGA TOUR Latinoamérica operations and policies. Further, we expect each player to conduct himself to the highest professional standards, and to learn his responsibilities to fellow members, sponsors, volunteers, spectators and staff. PGA TOUR Latinoamérica is a highly competitive and growing TOUR which is gaining stature within professional golf. We will continue to elevate this TOUR’s status whenever possible going forward. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our staff. Best wishes for a successful season. Jay Monahan Commissioner PGA TOUR 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PGA TOUR LATINOAMÉRICA PLAYER HANDBOOK Player Eligibility for Special Events…………………………………………………………….…………………7 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Dues and Fees .......................................................................... 9 Purse Distribution Chart………………………………………………………………………………………..…..10 Performance Benefits ....................................................................................................... 11 Player Identification .......................................................................................................... 12 Bad Weather Guidelines ................................................................................................... 12 Suspension of Play Due to Dangerous Situation .............................................................. 13 Locker Room ..................................................................................................................... 13 Player Equipment .............................................................................................................. 13 Practicing ........................................................................................................................... 14 Anti-Doping Program ........................................................................................................ 14 Integrity Program………………………………………………………………………………………………….……15 Alcohol Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 Pace of Play Policy ............................................................................................................. 15 Caddie Regulations ........................................................................................................... 18 Payment of Prize Money to Players Making the Cut ....................................................... 19 Mobile Device Policy ......................................................................................................... 19 Guideline of Players’ Use of Social Media at Events ........................................................ 20 Internet Policy ................................................................................................................... 20 Data Protection & Privacy ................................................................................................. 20 Player Endorsement Policy ............................................................................................... 21 Measuring Condition of Putting Green ............................................................................ 23 Annual Meetings ............................................................................................................... 24 Special Meetings ............................................................................................................... 24 Special Awards .................................................................................................................. 24 Nationality Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 3 PGA TOUR LATINOAMÉRICA TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 29 I. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................ 30 II. TOURNAMENT AGREEMENT ....................................................................................... 31 III. ELIGIBILITY FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY .......................................................................... 32 A. Introduction 1. Eligible Players .................................................................................................. 32 2. Qualifying .......................................................................................................... 35 B. Other Eligibility Requirements 1. Entry Form and Fee .......................................................................................... 35 2. PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Dues ........................................................................ 35 3. Insurance ........................................................................................................... 35 IV. CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENTS .................................................................................... 36 A. Matters Relating to Play 1. Starting Fields ................................................................................................... 36 2. Commitments and Personal Registration ........................................................ 36 3. Groupings .......................................................................................................... 36 4. Starting Times ................................................................................................... 37 5. Reduction of Field (Cuts) .................................................................................. 37 6. Substitutions and Alternates ............................................................................ 37 7. Professional-Amateur Events ........................................................................... 38 8. Best Efforts; Withdrawals ................................................................................. 40 9. Postponements and Cancellations ................................................................... 40 B. General Provisions 1. Entry Forms ....................................................................................................... 41 2. Course Preparation ........................................................................................... 41 3. Playoffs .............................................................................................................. 41 4. Distribution of Purses ....................................................................................... 42 5. Other Prizes ....................................................................................................... 42 6. Official Money ................................................................................................... 42 V. CONFLICTING EVENTS; MEDIA AND MARKETING RIGHTS ........................................... 43 A. Conflicting Events ...................................................................................................... 43 B. Media and Marketing Rights 1. Media Rights ..................................................................................................... 43 2. Marketing Rights ............................................................................................... 43 VI. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS ................................................................................................ 44 A. Anti-Doping Program................................................................................................. 44 B. No Guarantee for Appearance .................................................................................. 44 C. Integrity Program……………………………………………………………………………………………....44 D. Financial Interest by Players in Another Player; Gambling; Doping ........................ 44 E. Public Comments; Public Attacks .............................................................................. 45 F. Worthless Checks ...................................................................................................... 45 G. USGA/R&A ................................................................................................................. 45 4 H. Late Starters ............................................................................................................... 45 I. Practicing ................................................................................................................... 45 J. Caddies and Golf Carts .............................................................................................. 46 K. Locker Fees ................................................................................................................ 46 L. Appearance of Players ............................................................................................... 46 VII. DISCIPLINE, PENALTIES, AND APPEALS ........................................................................ 47 A. Advance Notification of Proposed Disciplinary Action ............................................. 47 B. Rules of Golf............................................................................................................... 47 C. Conduct