Sunflower Tour FAQ

Membership & Sponsorship

  • No, a squad requires of six players only if you are registering as a team. If your squad is not full or if you prefer not to form a squad, you may register as an individual and compete for individual points.

  • Membership offers a variety of benefits, including:

    • Reduced entry fees for events

    • Payment options available on the day of the event

    • Complimentary Bridgestone golf balls tailored to your swing

    • Personalized member gifts

    • Special offerings from our partners

    • Opportunity to test unreleased Bridgestone Golf Balls

    • A chance to accumulate points toward a year-long total for competition in a 3-day all-inclusive championship

  • Before March 1st:

    • Squad: $125 per member or $750 for the entire squad.

    • Non-Squad: $150 per member.

    After March 1st:

    • Squad: $150 per member or $900 for the entire squad.

    • Non-Squad: $200 per member.

  • No problem! You can sign up as a tour member and enjoy all membership benefits. Individual participants will also be included in the competitions.

  • We have 20 sponsorships available ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

    Sponsorships come with year long sign & banners, including 1 title event and multiple social media recognition posts throughout the year. It's a great way to market your company and align and be involved in the social impact made by our organization.

Tournament Registration

  • Members: Costs range from $125 to $275.

    Non-Members: Costs range from $175 to $325.

  • Registration is completed through the official event schedule page, and spots are limited to first-come, first-served

  • No, non-members can participate, but they will pay higher entry fees and will not accumulate season-long points

Teams & Players Eligibility

  • No, you are welcome to have all players participate but it is not required. Squads can have up to three, 2 player teams represented at the events, but can also be represented by only 1 player if needed. In the case where 1 player is playing with a non-squad member, the points will only be allocated to the squad based on individual points.

  • Yes, the squad captain is allowed to utilize two substitutes and one replacement per season.

    • Substitutes: You may substitute a non-squad member twice during the season if a squad member cannot participate.

    • Replacement: The team captain may replace one player per year at their discretion. If you are not the captain, you cannot make changes to the roster. We recommend reserving this option for unexpected injuries or circumstances.

  • No individuals with active status on any professional tour may participate. For club and assistant professionals:

    • In two-day events, club pros and assistant pros will be placed in the 1st flight, regardless of score or partner, after the first round. Failure to disclose professional status may lead to disqualification.

    • In one-day events, a valid USGA handicap is required.

Tournament Format & Scoring 

(Includes Championship details)

  • Events will follow 2-Man or 3-Man Scramble formats, with Shamble format for major events and the championship

  • For Squads:

    Points are allocated based on participation and tournament results:

    • Majors: Each two-person team receives 200 participation points. Additional points for the top five teams in each flight are as follows:

      • 1st: 1,500

      • 2nd: 800

      • 3rd: 600

      • 4th: 400

      • 5th: 200

    • Single-Day Events: Each two-person team receives 100 participation points. Additional points for the top ten teams are as follows:

      • 1st: 1,500

      • 2nd: 900

      • 3rd: 800

      • 4th: 700

      • 5th: 600

      • 6th: 500

      • 7th: 400

      • 8th: 300

      • 9th: 200

      • 10th: 100

    For Individuals:

    Individuals earn half the points awarded to their team. Squad members also earn individual points. For example, if your team finishes in 1st place, each individual member will receive 750 points.

  • Yes, if multiple two-man teams from your squad place, they will each earn corresponding points.

  • Flighting will take place in multi-day events where no handicap is required. Flights will be set by a tournament board immediately following the first round score. The tournament board includes multiple golf industry professionals.

  • Yes, cash prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

    • Major Events: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each flight.

    • Single-Day Events: Prizes for 1st through 5th places.

  • Top 8 squads will battle it out in a free, all inclusive championship for over 11K in prizes.

    • 1st - $4500

    • 2nd - $3500

    • 3rd - $2500.

    This is a 3-day tournament at Cherokee Ridge where the Pro’s used to play a Nike Tour Event.