2019 MACKENZIE TOUR PLAYER HANDBOOK & TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS Dear Mackenzie Tour Members: The 2019 Mackenzie Tour 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 the Mackenzie Tour. Since many of you are newcomers to the Mackenzie Tour, it is important to understand that this publication is the final authority on Mackenzie Tour 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. The Mackenzie Tour 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 2019 MACKENZIE TOUR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ............................................................... 6 MACKENZIE TOUR PLAYER HANDBOOK Player Eligibility for Special Events .................................................................................... 8 Mackenzie Tour Dues and Fees ....................................................................................... 10 Purse Distribution Chart .................................................................................................. 11 Performance Benefits ...................................................................................................... 12 Player Identification ......................................................................................................... 14 Bad Weather Guidelines .................................................................................................. 14 Suspension of Play Due to Dangerous Situation ............................................................. 15 Locker Room .................................................................................................................... 15 Player Equipment ............................................................................................................. 15 Practicing .......................................................................................................................... 16 Anti-Doping Program ....................................................................................................... 17 Integrity Program ............................................................................................................. 17 PGA TOUR Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................. 17 Pace of Play Policy ............................................................................................................ 18 Caddie Regulations .......................................................................................................... 20 Payment of Prize Money to Players Making the Cut ....................................................... 21 Mobile Device Policy ........................................................................................................ 22 Guidelines for Players’ Use of Social Media at Events .................................................... 22 Internet Policy .................................................................................................................. 22 Player Endorsement Policy .............................................................................................. 23 Measuring Condition of Putting Green ........................................................................... 25 Annual Meetings .............................................................................................................. 26 Special Meetings .............................................................................................................. 26 Special Awards ................................................................................................................. 26 MACKENZIE TOUR TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS I. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 29 II. TOURNAMENT AGREEMENT ..................................................................................... 30 III. ELIGIBILITY FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY ........................................................................ 31 A. Introduction 1. Eligible Players ................................................................................................. 31 2. Qualifying ......................................................................................................... 34 B. Other Eligibility Requirements 1. Entry Form and Fee .......................................................................................... 34 2. Mackenzie Tour Dues ...................................................................................... 34 3. Insurance .......................................................................................................... 34 IV. CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENTS .................................................................................. 36 A. Matters Relating to Play 1. Starting Fields .................................................................................................. 36 3 2. Commitments and Personal Registration ....................................................... 36 3. Groupings ......................................................................................................... 37 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 ............................................................................................................. 42 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. Financial Interest by Players in Another Player; Gambling; Bribes; Gifts ................ 44 D. Media Comments; Public Attacks ............................................................................ 44 E. Worthless Checks ..................................................................................................... 45 F. USGA/R&A/Golf Canada Rules ................................................................................. 45 G. Late Starters .............................................................................................................. 45 H. Practicing .................................................................................................................. 45 I. Caddies and Golf Carts ............................................................................................. 46 J. Locker Fees ............................................................................................................... 46 K. 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 Unbecoming a Professional ....................................................................... 47 D. Classes of Penalties 1. Minor Penalties