What are the mini-tours for golfers?
The Challenge Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and Sunshine Tour are for golfers aiming at the major Tours, but what are the mini-Tours a rung below? BRENDAN BARRATT has the list. There are a lot of very talented golfers desperately trying to make their way to the next level while spending as little cash as possible.
Where do mini tour players stay?
Here’s the deal, though: mini tour players normally stay at the Motel 8 or Quality Inn across the street for half the price, then casually walk across the street to enjoy a nice warm cinnamon roll. Sorry, Holiday Inn. Oh yeah, mini tour players tee it up in big cities all the time like Miami, Okla., Morganton, NC and Hawkinsville, Ga.
Why join the minor league golf tour?
So if you are in the majority that keep on paying HUGE dollars for experience, stop wasting your money and come play with us. The Minor League Golf Tour was founded in 2004 by Jay Slazinski to give any player with the dream of playing professional golf a shot.
Do mini-tours play golf’s version of Blackjack?
Those on the mini-tours play a golf version of blackjack: They flirt with being busted and broke, waiting and hoping for that hot streak, when bad bounces aren’t so bad and good bounces are great.
How do you qualify for the golf mini tour?
The 4 ways to get to the PGA TOUREarn enough money in Official PGA Tour events by Monday qualifying or by getting sponsor exemptions. ... Earn Status via The Web.com Tour Regular Season. ... Earn Status via The Web.com Tour Finals. ... Earn Status via The PGA Tour Canada or LatinoAmerica Tour.
How do you get on the golf tour?
How to Become a PGA Tour PlayerStep 1: Get Really Good. You might be thinking, duh, of course. ... Step 2: Compete in Amateur Events. ... Step 3: Give Up Your Amateur Status and Go Pro. ... Step 4: Go to Q-School. ... Step 5: Compete on the Korn Ferry Tour. ... Step 6: Become a PGA Tour Player. ... Step 7: Stay on the PGA Tour.
What is the mini tour in golf?
Mini tour tournaments are held year-round in Florida, Arizona and Southern California for players to tee it up. A large percentage of players work in the off-season at golf courses in some capacity, either as a caddy or in the bag room or pro shop to make ends meet.
How do I get a PGA Tour card?
Anybody who wins a PGA Tour event gets an immediate two-year PGA Tour exemption. This means that any non-member who gets into the field at a PGA Tour event via a sponsor exemption or Monday qualifier, and goes on to win that event, gets their PGA Tour card.
Can you become a golf pro at 40?
The good news from the research is that players can still turn professional even in their early 30s. It was also found that the best years for a golf professional are between 30 and 35, although plenty of tour players have shown they can still win tournaments in their 40s.
How do I start a career in golf?
Here is how to start a career in golf if you want to become a professional golfer:Start as early as you can. ... Get golf lessons. ... Practice everything. ... Join a golf club. ... Sharpen your competitive edge in college. ... Go to “Q-School” – the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. ... Start entering pro tournaments. ... Get your PGA Tour card.
Can you make money playing mini golf?
In business terms, mini golf courses are cheap to run, with very few staff required and low equipment costs. Mini golf courses are profitable because they: attract all age groups.
How do the golf tours work?
Professional golf tours are the means by which otherwise unconnected professional golf tournaments are organised into a regular schedule. There are separate tours for men and women with each tour being based in a specific geographical region, although some tours may hold tournaments in other parts of the world.
How do you qualify for the Web com tour?
A total of 150 players qualify for the Web.com Tour Finals:The top 75 players on the Web.com Tour money list before the start of the Finals.Nos. ... ALSO any non-member that either earns enough FedEx Cup points or Web.com Tour money to qualify for the series, despite non-member status.
How much does a PGA Tour card cost?
PGA Tour. A PGA Tour player who's exempt from qualifying doesn't have to pay entry fees for tour events. He does pay a $100 initiation fee, then $100 in annual dues.
Can anyone play in a Monday qualifier?
Not just anyone can sign up for a Tour Monday Qualifier. Here are the players who can sign up directly. The rest have to go through a pre-qualifier (explained below). All others must play in a pre-qualifier just to get into the Monday Qualifier.
What handicap do you need to turn pro?
For a golfer to turn professional, they would usually have a handicap of between +4 and +6 as an amateur, as this would get to the entry-level ability for the pro tours. To be a pro, you'd need to shoot around three over par as a maximum playing on a championship course!
Where are mini tour tournaments held?
Mini tour tournaments are held year-round in Florida, Arizona and Southern California for players to tee it up. A large percentage of players work in the off-season at golf courses in some capacity, either as a caddy or in the bag room or pro shop to make ends meet.
Do players get free equipment?
The majority of players order equipment at a discount price, while others receive it for free. The players who receive free equipment normally have some kind deal where they’re required to carry a certain number of clubs.
Do mini tour players get a hotel room?
Mini tour players have to do what they’ve got to do to make ends meet, but low scores normally allow them to get them a hotel room. Maybe that’s why I don’t play anymore… that score thing kind of matters. What I do know is that most recreational golfers and even some top-level amateurs don’t know a lot about the life of a mini tour player ...
Who is the NGA Hooters Tour?
NGA Hooters Tour. This is the top tour golfers flock to who want to eventually qualify for the PGA tour. The NGA Hooters tour was founded in 1988 by T.C. "Rick" Jordan, and golfers like Jim Furyk, David Toms, Zach Johnson and Lee Janzen all graduated from the Hooters tour to the PGA tour.
Is the PGA Tour exclusive?
The PGA Tour is a very exclusive place to make a living. Only the best 200-plus golfers in the world can earn a spot to play regularly. However, younger and less experienced golfers are not necessarily shut out because they haven't qualified to play in the top events on the PGA tour. There are satellite tours and mini-tours ...
How does the $50 membership work?
Here is an example of how it works: $50 On October 15, a new or expired player plays and gets a Single Event Membership. $50 Then on October 22, they play again, and get a second Single Event Membership. The player is then upgraded to a One Month Membership $100.
How long is the One Month membership good for?
The One Month Membership is good until November 15th, one month after the first event played. The player now can play as many events as they want until November 15 without paying any additional membership fees.
How many rounds does Jimmy Jones play a month?
His concept was and still is, you can work and still have the opportuntity to play 10-12 competitive rounds per month. Jimmy Jones won a dozen MLGT events before becoming the Tournament Director from 2007-14. Starting in 2010 the tour was known as The FuZion Minor League Golf Tour.
Is minor league golf for you?
But if you have a limited supply of funds, Minor League Golf is for you. The Minor League Golf Plan For Your Career. EVERY PLAYER that has earned status on the Web.com or PGA Tour that has played in at least 10 Minor League Golf Events has earned more than their entry fees. Not some, not most, EVERY PLAYER.
How many times did Metzger win the PGA Tour?
Metzger won three times in 2012 and grabbed the Player of the Year award on the Dakotas Tour. He seemed to be following in the footsteps of Kevin Streelman, a former Whisper Rock caddie who earned more than $2 million on the PGA Tour in 2014. But Metzger wasn’t even ready for PGA Tour Canada.
How many miles did Bernie Sanders drive in four months?
He put 20,000 miles on the car in four months, traveling to Monday qualifiers and entering mini-tour events just a day later. If he wasn’t sharp enough on the course that Monday, Sanders would jump back in the car and race to the nearest mini-tour location to grab a Tuesday tee time and another shot at competition.
IGT Big Easy Tour
In South Africa, the IGT Big Easy Tour is the official developmental Tour of the Sunshine Tour.
PGA EuroPro Tour
Launched in 2002, the EuroPro Tour gives up-and-coming European golfers a platform to showcase their skills and play their way on to the Challenge Tour. It’s also had a few South Africans come through the ranks, including Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Thomas Aiken and Branden Grace. Notable graduates: Tyrrell Hatton (below), Tommy Fleetwood.
Bushveld Tour
Another local developmental Tour, the Bushveld Tour offers one-day (18-hole) tournaments for amateurs and professionals. Entry fees are in the region of R1 000, meaning players need to realistically finish in the top 10 to cover their costs, which is a pretty solid grounding for life on the bigger Tours. Notable graduates: Jacques Blaauw
Pro Golf Tour
The Pro Golf Tour is one of four official satellite tours in Europe recognised by the DP World Tour as a gateway to the Challenge Tour, with the top five players at the end of the season earning their Challenge Tour cards.
Alps Tour
Another satellite Tour that leads to the Challenge Tour, the Alps Tour was launched in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland in 2001. While the countries involved may have changed over the years, the basic premise has not. Notable graduates: Matt Wallace, Adri Arnaus
PGA Tour Latinoamerica, Mackenzie Tour, Forme Tour
In 2011, the PGA Tour took over the running of the Tour de las Americas, rebranding it as the PGA Tour Latinoamerica. A year later the PGA Tour took the reins of the Canadian Tour and it was renamed the Mackenzie Tour in 2015 as part of a sponsorship agreement.
Symetra Tour
Formerly known as the LPGA Futures Tour, the Symetra Tour is seen as the official qualifying Tour for the LPGA Tour. With over 20 events and in excess of $3-million in prize money, it is a great breeding ground for the next generation of LPGA stars.
World Minigolf Championship in Finland
The WAGM will hold the Championship in Kuopio Findland this year. Hopefully the USA will have a team to play. It’s an exciting place to play and an event you will not forget.
This years Masters
When you send in your payment for the 26th Masters Tournament this year, please include your shirt size!!!!! Or you can send me your size anytime before!!!!!
