USGTF COMPETITION NEWS

The 2nd annual United States Match Play Championship will be held September 23-27 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida.  The championship is open to all golfers (including non-USGTF members), professional and amateur, male and female, and offers a guaranteed $5,000 first-place prize.  It is the only open match play championship in the country.  More information can be found at www.UnitedStatesMatchPlayChampionship.com. The 18th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 7-8, at Tunica National Golf Club in Mississippi, approximately 35 minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee.  The closing banquet and awards ceremony will be held at the renowned Paula Deen’s Buffet.  For more information and to register, please visit www.UnitedStatesGolfTeachersCup.com. The 2nd annual Northeast Region Championship will be held Saturday, August 10, at Jack Frost National Golf Club in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.  More information can be found by clicking here.  The 6th annual Southeast Region Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 2013, at World Woods Golf Club in Brooksville, Florida, approximately 50 miles north of Tampa. Entry fee includes 2 nights stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites and two rounds of golf on the Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks courses. All players will compete for the Southeast crown currently held by Mark Harman. Seniors (50+) will play from shorter tees than Open players. (Note: There will be a $1,500 prize fund based on 12 players entered) $300 Double Occupancy (Let office know if you want to be paired up) $385 Single Occupancy $385 Player and Non-Playing Guest If you wish to play, please enter through the USGTF National Office (888) 346-3290. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deposit by check or credit card must be received by May 15 so we may know who is playing. Balance will be due by June 1. You may register by phone or regular mail. There is no online registration for this tournament. The Michigan/Ontario Golf Teachers Tour schedule has been set.  Please click here for more information.  Information on the Central Region Championship will be contained in the June e-newsletter.