21st Annual Groundhog Grappler

This is a PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY dual sanctioned Southern Nationals and PDGA C-Tier tournament with 2 rounds on the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir. The first 50 ams will receive a merchandise item (TBD) as their player pack. $5 Ace Pot (if an ace is not hit a random number generator will be used in lieu of a throw off). 1st place trophies for all divisions. Payout will be provided by Between the Pines on site and you get to pick your winnings.

Be aware that there are major changes made to this event due to COVID-19 to ensure proper social distancing is maintained, they are as follows:
1. Please maintain social distancing of 6 feet at all times throughout the event. You are encouraged to bring a mask and wear it in moments where maintaining 6 feet is not possible or impractical.
2. Players meeting, awards ceremony, and ace pot throw off will not take place. All course and OB rules will be provided electronically to all players no later than 48 hours before the event.
3. Check-in will be a drive up, drive away process near the pavilion where tournament central is normally located.
4. All players will be required to bring and supply their own water throughout the tournament, no community water will be supplied.
5. All scoring will be done electronically through the PDGA Scoring app (https://www.pdga.com/score) and its use is MANDATORY (a paper scorecard will be provided as only a backup in case of a dead phone or no service).
6. Hole assignments can be found here https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/48812 and will be posted no later than 20 minutes before tee time.

Schedule:
Check-in: 7:00 am - 8:00 am
First Round Tee Time: 8:30 am
Second Round: 1 Hour after last card

Registration Fees:
- All Pro Divisions: $55
- All Advanced Divisions: $45
- Intermediate $35
- All Rec./Novice/Jr. Divisions: $25
- Optional $5 Ace pot
Additional Fee of $10 for non-current PDGA members
If you don't see your division please contact the TD and we will try to accommodate your request

Layout:
TD Reserves the right to change the layout at anytime)
- All Divisions will play from the concrete tee pads for both rounds except:
MA3, MA4, FA3 & all Jr Divisions. They will play mixed tees with shortened tees on select holes.

Sponsorship:
If you are interested in sponsoring this tournament, contact us at: [email redacted]

JUDGES is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.

We will adhere lightly to the PDGA Refund Policy. https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103