Amateur golfers across the country wanting to do more than watch touring pros can actually compete on their own tour, The Amateur Golf Tour. Established in 1995 by Tour President Dennis McCormac in North Carolina, The Amateur Golf Tour has grown through the years to a nationwide tour with divisions in over 30 major metropolitans throughout the country.
Finally, the tour has made it to Houston. Houston Tour Director Kevin Knight has brought the tour to Houston with the help of Dennis McCormac and will be starting its inaugural season in 2006.
The HAGT will be hosting 18 regular tour events in the 2006 season with a two-day Houston Tour Finals at Tour 18.
Here is a list of just a few: Tour 18, Wild Cat, Blackhorse, Greatwood, Magnolia Creek, Eagle Pointe, Cypresswood and many more. The Houston season will end with a 36-hole local final, held Oct. 14-15, 2006 at Tour 18.
The tour is open to male and female amateurs of all ages with handicaps from 0-20. There will be four different flights in which to compete in, which will provide fair competition for all members.
Top three finishers in each flight receive gift certificates and points. A season-long points race determines the top players in each flight. Over $1,500 in prizes are awarded at each tournament. All flights will be paid equally, according to the number of participants in each flight. Each flight winner will also receive a coveted cut glass trophy to display in their office or on their mantle.
Top 10 points leaders in each flight from each market are extended invitations to the Tour Championship in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Individual gross stroke play tournaments will be held on weekends at some of the finest courses in Houston.
SKINS GAME : There will be an optional skins game played at each tournament for $5.00 a player. You must circle all BIRDIES and EAGLES on your scorecard for them to count!! Be sure to check your scorecard at the end of the round.
To be a part of the inaugural season in Houston by becoming a member, contact: KEVIN KNIGHT
832-262-9335
kknight@houstonagt.net
The HAGT is open to male and female amateurs of all ages with handicaps from 0 -20.
visit: www.houstonagt.net
www.amateurgolftour.net
