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BREAKING
NEWS |
Former President's Cup
player Bradley Hughes has committed to play in the inaugural 2010 United
States Match Play Championship, to be held June 29-July 3 at Pebble
Creek Country Club in Taylors, South Carolina, just outside Greenville.
To date, Hughes is the highest-profile player to commit to the event.
In 1994, Hughes, originally from Australia, was named to the President's
Cup team in 1994, representing the International team. A former PGA
Tour Player, Hughes also played on the Nationwide Tour, winning the 2004
Wichita Open. He also is a two-time champion of the prestigious
Australian Masters, winning in 1993 and 1998. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: If
I qualify for match play, when can I expect to be paid?
A: All who qualify for match play will be required to
fill out a W-9 form (W-8 if not a US resident). A check
will be sent to the address you provide within one week
of receipt of your W-9 or W-8 form.
Q: Do you have a host hotel for the event?
A: We do not have a host hotel per se, but we have set
up an arrangement with the Hilton for a room rate of $89
per room, plus tax. The Greenville area also has a
number of hotels and motels at various price points.
Q: Where can I obtain my tee times for the
stroke-play qualifier?
A: Tee times will be available online at
www.usgtfmembers.com under the heading 2010 United
States Match Play Championship in the Member News
category by 12:00 noon, Monday, June 21. You may also
call the USGTF National Office at (888) 346-3290 or
(772) 335-3216.
Q: Where can I obtain my tee time and opponent’s name
for match play?
A: This information will also be posted at
www.usgtfmembers.com under the heading 2010 United
States Match Play Championship in the Member News
category, as soon as the stroke-play qualifier is ended
or as each round of match play is ended and as we are
able to enter the information online. We will also have
the information made available at Pebble Creek in the
scoring area. You may also call the tournament director,
Mark Harman, at (912) 220-1697.
Q: What is the USGTF’s background in conducting a
large-scale professional event?
A: Each year, the USGTF conducts its annual national
championship event, the United States Golf Teachers Cup,
at various locations around the United States.
Tournament director Mark Harman is an experienced
competitor, having played in multiple US Open Local and
Sectional qualifiers and in over 100 mini-tour events,
and was a fully-exempt player in 1997 on the Hooters
Tour. Mark is also an experienced tournament director,
having run the United States Golf Teachers Cup since
2002, and has also run tournaments in other venues.
Q: Will type of award will the champion receive?
A: In addition to prize money, the champion will receive
a replica of the United States Match Play Championship
trophy, to keep possession of for one year. The champion
will also be featured prominently in Golf Teaching Pro,
the official membership publication of the World Golf
Teachers Federation.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Players may wear slacks or appropriate length shorts,
no denim, and a collared or non-collared shirt
appropriate for golf.
Q: Will GPS or laser devices to measure distances be
allowed?
A: Yes, provided they don't adjust measurements for the
slope of the terrain. |
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