Quest Pro Tour Policy and Procedures

Tour Format

Regular season play (summer series) consists of single day events along with two day events. Single day events will be
held weekly and two day events will be held every third week. We have set the schedule in this format to provide
flexibility to our tour members. Two day events are 36 holes that will be held either Saturday – Sunday or Thursday-
Friday. There are no “cuts” in the two day events. Caddies will not be allowed unless posted on the 2011 schedule.

Winter Series format TBA.

Entry Fees

 Single day entry fee - $150 (non-members)

 Amateurs - $90
 Two day entry fee - $350 (non-members)
 Amateurs - $200
 Single day entry fee - $125 (members)
 Two day entry fee - $325 (members)

Entry Fees / Deadline

Entry fees can be paid any time during the season. We will also accept a lump sum payment for the entire season, for
members only. Entry deadline is 3 days prior to the event by 6:00pm. After this allotted time, the tour will accept a “late
entry” with an additional $35 charge. Late entries will be accepted until 4:00pm on the day before an event.

Tournament Purse

Tournament purses are based on the field size. Event purses will be posted on the Quest Pro Tour website 2 days prior
to an event.

Payments

Checks are to be made out to (Quest Pro Tour, LLC). Payments are to be made with a personal check, credit card*,
cashier’s checks or money order. Returned checks will result in a $25 inconvenience charge for single day events and a $50 charge
for two day events. After the first returned check, the player will lose check writing privileges for the season.

*Credit card payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee

Refunds

Request for a refund will be granted without penalty until the 3 rd day prior to the event and the tour MUST be notified
by 4:00pm that evening. If the event was paid via credit card, the 3% convenience fee may not be refunded. A refund
request anytime after the above deadline will be charged a 25% cancelation fee. In the event that a player becomes sick
and has to withdraw after the time stated above, he or she will be refunded with a 15% cancelation fee. This only applies
when a doctor’s note is presented. Any player who qualifies for a PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour or
European Tour event before the first day of play will be refunded his or her entry fee if the events coincide. Please note:
Once a player hits an official shot in a Quest Pro Tour event, there are no refunds, regardless of whether or not they gain
entry into that week's PGA, Nationwide, Champions or European Tour event.
Payouts

Prize money will be issued within 5 business days of an event. Payouts can either be mailed out or direct deposited into
your personal bank account. Direct deposits are only available to members. Gifts won by amateurs will be issued either
the day of an event or up to 5 business days after.

Tour Membership

 $200 (if paid by the first event of the summer series)

 $225 ( if paid the day of or any time after the first event of the summer series)
 $300 (if paid 30 days past the first event and thereafter)

Eligibility

Players who have a USGA Handicap Index of 4.0 or less may play in the Quest Pro Tour. Amateurs are welcome too,
however will not receive cash prizes. Amateurs will receive tangible prizes i.e., equipment, apparel and gift cards.

Q-School

Quest Pro Tour is paying $4,000 (four thousand dollars) toward the cost of the 2011 PGA Q-School, for the top money
leader of the regular season (summer series). This applies to members only and fall/winter series earnings do not count
towards Q-School. As of now, this benefit is only for the top money leader by season end, however pending on the tour
turnout throughout the season, there may be enough funds for the runner up to receive Q-School entry fees as well. Our
overall future goal is to spread this benefit out to the top ten money leaders. Only your support can make this possible!

Attire

All players are to dress appropriately and professionally at any Quest Pro Tour event. Dress code consists of collared
shirts with sleeves and must be tucked in. Pants or shorts, no denim or camouflage, soft spikes only. Caddies must wear
a soft soled shoe with a closed toe, no cleats.

GROOVE POLICY

Tour players must use grooves that conform to the USGA's newly-established standards for all clubs 25 degrees and
higher. 

Pace of Play

Rule 6-7 states, in part: "The player shall play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines
which may be laid down by the Committee." The following pace of play guidelines and slow play penalties and fines,
except during match play competitions, has been adopted.

 The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, the group exceeds the
time allotted per hole, as detailed on the applicable course's Local Rules Addendum. The second and third
groups, and additional groups as determined by the Rules Committee when play is in pairs, to start will be
considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play or (b) reach
any place where there is an open par-3 and the group in front has left the next teeing ground or (c) reach any
place where there is an open par-4 hole or (d) when the preceding group is on the putting green of a par-5 hole
when the group in question is on the teeing ground. Any subsequent group will be considered out of position if,
at any time during the round, they reach any place where there is an open par-3 or par-4 hole, or the preceding
group is on the putting green of a par-5 hole when the group in question is on the teeing ground.
  It is the responsibility of each player to be aware of his groups' position on the golf course. Any group that is
over "time-par" or out of position will be advised of the situation and the group may immediately be put back
"on-the-clock". A group will be subject to being timed until back in position with the group ahead or back on
TIME PAR.
 The timing of a player's stroke will begin when it is his turn to play and he can play without interference or
distraction. Any time spent determining yardages will count as time taken for the next stroke. On the putting
green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and
replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on
the line of his putt. A player will have 40 seconds to play a stroke when being timed. NOTE: An extra 20 seconds
will be allowed for: A. The first player to play a stroke on a par-3 hole. B. The first player to play a second stroke
on a par-4 or par-5 hole (when attempting to reach the putting green). C. The first player to play a third stroke
on a par-5 hole. D. The first player to play on or around the putting green.

Fines and Penalties - Penalty Phase

Any player in a group out of position will be subject to being timed. Any player who exceeds the allotted time to play a
stroke will be notified of such. Any player that has received notification of a bad time is considered to be in the Penalty
Phase of the Pace of Play Policy. Players in the Penalty Phase of the Pace of Play Policy exceeding the allotted time to
play a stroke will be penalized in the following manner.

Summary of Fines and Penalties during a Round

First Offense: One timing exceeding the allotted time to play a stroke -- one stroke penalty. Second Offense: One more
timing (a total of two) exceeding the allotted time to play a stroke -- two stroke penalty. Subsequent Offense: One more
timing (a total of three) exceeding the allotted time to play a stroke -- disqualification.

Note: In the administration of these paces of play guidelines, a member of the rules committee shall not tolerate any
form of abuse, by the player. Such abuse constitutes conduct unbecoming a professional.
Any player who is put “On the clock” five times over the course of the 2011 season will be fined $100.00. Each
subsequent timing will result in an additional $100.00 fine for the offending player.

Appeals

The player in question immediately upon completion of his/her round must refer any appeal of a penalty and/or fine to
the Tour Director. The Tour Director's decision shall be final.

Conduct

Any conduct unbecoming of a professional will not be tolerated on the Quest Pro Tour. Such behavior includes abusive
profanity, club throwing, and any act that results in personal or private property damage. In addition, players failing to
properly rake fairway and greenside bunkers will be subject to all fines that fall under the category of conduct
unbecoming of a professional. Players are responsible for the conduct of their caddies and will be responsible for any
fines incurred. Breach of professional conduct will result in warnings, fines and/or disqualification.

 First Offense - $100

 Second Offense - $150
 Third Offense - $200
 Each Offense Thereafter - $250 (plus possible suspension)

Fines will be deducted from a player's check for that tournament. Should a player not make a check, a bill for the fine
will be sent to that player via email. All fines must be paid in full before the player is allowed entry into another Quest
Pro Tour event. It is the responsibility of all Quest Pro Tour players to report any behavior they witness that is deemed
conduct unbecoming of a professional.
Scoring

All players are required to return their scorecards to the scoring area immediately following the tournament round.
Players are required to remain in the scoring area until all players in their group have returned their scorecards to the
tournament staff. A breach of this rule will be considered conduct unbecoming of a professional and will be subject to
discipline under the Quest Pro Tour's conduct policy. The scoring area will be determined by the committee and defined
by a tent, rope, or the specific room in which it is located. A scorecard is deemed returned once the player has left this
defined area.

MOBILE PHONES

Except for emergencies, cell phone use during a stipulated round is prohibited. Exception: Players may call a "Committee
Member" for a "ruling".

 First offense- warning

 Second offense- disqualification

Measuring devises

Electronic measuring devices may be used during any event. Players may use devices that measure slope, wind or
factors other than distance, but that feature MUST be turned off during official tournament competition. Breach of this
policy will result in immediate disqualification from the event in which the infraction occurs.

Playoffs

In the event that there is a “Tie” for first place, the winner will be announced by using the players best score on their
score cards starting with the number 1 handicap hole and the preceding handicap holes if necessary. This only applies
ties for first place.

Suspension of Play

Play may be suspended due to dangerous situations. A suspension of play for a dangerous situation shall be signaled by
one long air horn blast. After a horn or siren has sounded, players must immediately halt play and may not resume again
until the Committee has ordered to do so. Under suspension, the entire golf course, driving range, putting greens and all
practice areas are closed until the "Committee" has declared them open again. Suspension of play due to fog, excessive
rain, wind or any other reason is not considered dangerous and will be signaled by consecutive air horn blasts. Players in
the process of playing the hole may complete the hole. Players in between the play of two holes must stop immediately.

Disclaimer

The Quest Pro Tour reserves the right to change any of its policy’s at any time.

All decisions made by the Quest Pro Tour staff members are final.