Tournament Rules

Swing for a Million – Tournament Rules & Guidelines

Welcome to Swing for a Million—a nationwide golf series giving everyday golfers a real shot at big-time competition and a chance at our $1 MILLION National Championship. Please review the following tournament rules carefully. All participants are expected to adhere to these standards to ensure a fair and competitive experience for all.

• Event Types:
   
  • Two-Player Scramble
     
  • Stroke Play (Individual)
     
• Handicap-Based Scoring:
   
  • Two-Player Scramble: 50% of the team’s combined USGA Handicap Index
     
  • Stroke Play: 100% of verified individual USGA Handicap Index
     

• Must be 18 years of age or older on the date of the event.
   
• Must have an active and verifiable USGA Handicap Index.
   
• Handicap Index must be maintained through a USGA-compliant system (e.g., GHIN, GolfNet, MyScorecard, Grint).
   
• Players without a verified handicap may play but will be ineligible for advancement or prizes.
   

• Local Qualifier Events:
   
  • Top 3 net teams (Scramble) advance to the Divisional Qualifier.
     
• Divisional Qualifier:
   
  • Top 10 players from each Divisional Qualifier advance to the Divisional Championship.
     
• Divisional Championship:
   
  • The top 36 finishers in each series qualify for the National Championship.
     
• National Championship:
   
  • 144 total players compete for a $1 Million Prize Purse.
     

• USGA Rules of Golf apply unless otherwise modified by local rules.
   
• Range finders and GPS devices are allowed (slope features must be turned off during tournament play).
   
• Mulligans are not permitted.
   
• No gimmies—every putt must be holed.
   

• Live scoring via the Tournament app or scorecard submission is required.
   
• Ties for advancement will be broken by scorecard playoff, starting from the #1 handicap hole and proceeding until a winner is determined.
   

• In the event of inclement weather or course closure:
   
  • Tournament officials may shorten the round, delay play, or reschedule at their discretion.
     
  • A minimum of 9 holes must be completed for results to be considered official.
     

• Proper golf attire is required at all events (no denim, tank tops, or athletic shorts).
   
• Players are expected to demonstrate integrity, respect for the game, and good pace of play.
   
• Disruptive or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification.
   

• Prize structure may vary by event. All prize money is based on net scoring.
   
• Winnings will be distributed only to players with verified USGA Handicaps.
   
• Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash value beyond what is advertised.
• See Payout Table below.
   

• No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the event.
   
• Substitutions are allowed if the replacement player meets eligibility requirements.
   
• If an event is canceled due to weather or course issues, a rescheduled date or refund will be offered.
   

By registering, all players agree to abide by the Swing for a Million code of conduct and rules of play. Players who violate the rules may be subject to disqualification, forfeiture of entry fees, or suspension from future events.

Questions?
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