QLD SGA Tour

The SGA Tour (Queensland)

The Social Golf Australia (SGA) Tour is an amateur golf tour played on some of the best courses in South East Queensland. It was originally established as the Tour Fore Golfers (TFG) to offer golfers of all levels an affordable golfing alternative with flexibility and choice, where players can regularly compete for great prizes.

It is an event series of individual golf events that is separate from the Social Golf Club Championships. In 2010, TFG has partnered with SGA to establish The SGA Tour in Queensland, a co-sanctioned golf tour where the existing Tour Fore Golfers is part of the 2010 SGA Tour. “The Tour” season comprises 20 events played on some of the best courses from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast. Play in as few or as many as you would like – no limitations, no obligations! Due to our large group bookings, we are able to secure green fee discounts at some courses that will be passed on to you – the ‘Tour player’.

Prize costs are included in the entry price for each event and anyone is welcome to join the fun of playing on the Tour. Just like the professional golf tours, The SGA Tour keeps its players statistics (optional), has its own Order of Merit, ‘Major’ competitions (in conjunction with the weeks of the Majors on the PGA Tour - These majors are also the 4 rounds of the Club Championships) and the final event of the year is the exclusive Tour Championship.

Anyone can play on the Tour and simply pay as you play in as many events as you like. The Tour offers the opportunity to play golf in a social and competitive setting. If you are already a member of a golf club, the Tour can provide you with variety of other exciting courses to play in competitions for great prizes. If you are learning the game, are not a member of a club, don’t have a handicap, or are just an enthusiastic golfer simply wanting to expand your social circle, the SGA Tour is a place where you can come and enjoy the game with like-minded people.

We also offer the opportunity for existing social and corporate groups to join The SGA Tour. If you organise a social group or club, don't hesitate to contact us – we can organise a hassle free golfing experience with fantastic prizes. All enthusiastic golfers are welcome!

2010 Tour Schedule

Event	Day	Date	Time	Venue	Format	Event	Entry
1	Sunday	Jan 17	8:00am	Royal Pines Resort	Stableford	Single	$75
2	Sunday	Feb 7	8:00am	Logan City CC	4B Ambrose	Family and Friends Day	$35
3	Sunday	Feb 21	8:00am	Palm Meadows	Stableford	Single + QSGCC Q/fier	$85
4	Sunday	Mar 21	8:44am	Coolangatta Tweed Heads	Stroke	Single	$45
5	Sunday	April 11	8:00am	Club Pelican	Stableford	Club Champs - Round 1	$90
6	Sunday	April 25	7:45am	The Hills International GC	4BBB St/ford	Pairs	$40
7	Sunday	May 16	7:30am	Emerald Lakes Golf Club	Par	Single	$65
8	Sunday	May 30	8:00am	Gainsborough Greens	Stableford	Single + QSGCC Q/fier	$70
9	Sunday	Jun 20	8:00am	Noosa Springs Resort	Stableford	Club Champs - Round 2	$95
10	Sunday	July 4	8.00am	Pacific Harbour	Stableford	Single + QSGCC Q/fier	$75
11	Sunday	July 18	8:00am	Twin Waters Resort	Stableford	Club Champs - Round 3	$80
12	Sunday	Aug 1	7:15am	Carbrook Golf Club	Stroke	Single	$45
13	Sunday	Aug 15	8:00am	Robina Woods Golf Club	Stableford	Club Champs - Round 4	$75
14	Sunday	Aug 29	8:00am	The Colonial Golf Club	Stableford	Single + QSGCC Q/fier	$75
15	Sunday	Sep 19	8:00am	Brookwater Golf Club	4BBB St/ford	4BBB Championships	$100
16	Sunday	Oct 3	8:15am	Redcliffe Golf Club	Par	Single	$45
17	Sunday	Oct 17	8:00am	The Glades Golf and Spa	Stableford	QSGCC FINAL	TBC
18	Sunday	Oct 31	8:00am	Gold Coast Country Club	2B Ambrose	Pairs	$55
19	Sunday	Nov 21	7:30am	Windaroo Golf Club	Stableford	Single	$45
Final	Sunday	Dec 12	8:00am	Gailes Golf Club	Stableford	Tour Championship	$40

Competition Formats

Stroke - The stroke score of each hole is entered on the score card. The gross score is totalled and the player's handicap is deducted to calculate the nett score. The player who completes the round with the least nett strokes is the winner.

Stableford - The stroke index on the scorecard determines the calculated par on the hole and how many shots a player receives on the hole depending on their handicap.

Players who exceed their calculated par by two strokes receive no points and wipe the hole.
One stroke over the calculated par receives one point.
If you make a calculated par, you score two points.
A score of one stroke better than your calculated par is three points.
A score two strokes better than your calculated par is four points (and so on).
Scores are totalled and the player with the best (highest) stableford score is the winner.

Par - The stroke index on the scorecard determines the calculated par on the hole and how many shots a player receives on the hole depending on their handicap. A hole is either won, lost or halved depending on your your stroke score against the calculated par. Scoring a calculated par means you halve the hole and a zero or a small square is recorded on the card. If you score better than your calculated par, you win the hole and a plus (+) is recorded as the result. If you score worse than your calculated par, you lose the hole and a minus (-) is recorded as the result. The scores are totalled and the player with the highest plus (+) score is the winner.

Four Ball Best Ball Stableford (4BBB) - 4BBB Stableford is played by two players competing as partners. Each golfer plays his own ball and plays a stableford round. On each hole, the better stableford score of the pair is recorded on the card as the team score (with the player's initials). When scores are equal, the ball holed first is recorded.

FAQs

Do I need to be a member to play?
No. Anyone can play – there are no membership fees, you just pay your competition fees as you play.

Is it expensive to play and what do I get for my fees?
The costs to play depend on the venue for the competition. During 2010, the competition fees will range from $35 to $100. Your competition fee includes your round of golf, great quality prizes and, in some cases, a motorised cart. Most of our members enjoy a couple of drinks together after their round.

How often can I play?
Our 2010 schedule includes 20 events, about one every three weeks. You can play as many, or as few as you like. Some of our members play only the less expensive courses, some prefer the more glamorous venues and some like to play in every event.

Is the SGA Tour suitable for both men and women?
Most certainly. Men, women, couples and singles are all welcome.

Do I need to be a good golfer?
Our players are golfers of all abilities from ‘A’ graders to beginners, but you need to be aware of basic rules and golf etiquette and be able to play at the same pace as the group ahead of you.

Do I need an official golf handicap?
Most members of the SGA Tour have an official handicap or are in the process of getting one. We encourage our members to get one (which we can arrange, manage and maintain) but it is not compulsory.

What sort of people play golf with the SGA Tour?
The membership of the Tour is open to all age groups, abilities and walks of life. Our members enjoy their golf, the friendly competition and the social interaction after their round.

Does the Tour exclude anyone from participating?
We expect all our members to maintain high standards of dress and behaviour and comply with the standards set by the golf clubs we visit.

How can I get more information about the SGA Tour?
You can visit the website (more info on the Tour will be available here soon) or you can email, phone or SMS. Contact details are provided at the bottom of this page.

How to Join

Email david (at) thetour.com.au with:
Your name
Date of birth
GOLF Link number (if you have one)
Or complete an entry form at an event

Notes:

An official handicap is required to compete for the major prizes at the events and to earn Order of Merit points.
If you don’t have a handicap, we can help you to access an official handicap in two ways.
- Through our partnership with Bushranger Golf (BRG), we can arrange an official Golf Australia handicap.
- In Queensland, our founding partner, The Tour Fore Golfers, offers Mega Memberships that provide golfers with an official Golf Australia handicap and other playing benefits with our partners Robina Woods and The Colonial Golf Clubs. Mega Memberships are available to all golfers but are not compulsory.
Should you have any further questions regarding accessing a handicap, please feel free to contact us (details below).

How to Enter an Event

Email David Rushmore at david (at) thetour.com.au and register your interest in playing. If it is your first event, please provide your GOLF Link number (if you have one) and your contact details. If you wish, you can nominate your preferred playing partners or, we can group you with other enthusiastic golfers.

Confirm your attendance by making payment. This can be done by paying cash, cheque, paypal or via direct deposit. Bank details are as follows: