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The RVSGT
was organized in 2003 to create a competitive venue for senior golfers
in the Roanoke
Valley
and
surrounding area. We have
been very successful, which is attributable to the membership,
our
gracious sponsors, and the news media who keep information about the
Tour and
our members in regular public view.
Our sponsors, with their donations ranging from oil
changes to pizzas, help make the Tour the success it is today. Please
patronize
them and let them know how much you appreciate their support.
2011 was
another great
year, culminating with Hank Highfill winning the Overall
Points Championship. Each of the nine monthly events brought us new
champions,
but Hank accumulated the highest overall points with his
consistent play
throughout the season. Under the RVSGT format, anyone from the field,
regardless of handicap, has the opportunity to win the Overall
Championship.
All players, irrespective of age, play from the senior teeing ground
(usually
gold) unless otherwise specified by the committee. Handicaps are
computed for the specific course, and the field is flighted into three
divisions to permit competition among players with similar handicaps.
Five awards
are presented in each division at the monthly tournaments.
Additionally, points
are awarded based on finish position and the top 20 points leaders are
awarded
at the end of the season.
We use a modified USGA handicap system applying 85%, vs. USGA's 96%, to
the
average differential of a player’s lowest rounds. For more
details, please
refer to the Handicap Info page in this book or our website.
Our membership has grown consistently since 2003 to where we will have
a roster
of 130 members for 2012. Since we must provide an accurate count of
participants to the golf courses, we have two simple but extremely
important
rules.
- If you
played in the
preceding tournament, you are automatically entered
into the next event. You must notify us if you do not intend to play.
- If you did not
play in the
preceding tournament, you must notify us that
you intend to play the upcoming tournament.
Failure
to
comply with these requests may result in you having to pay cart and
green fees,
or being left out of the next tournament.
Thank you for your support and participation. Enjoy the 2012 Senior
Golf Tour
and please give a big thank you to our sponsors who recognize the value
of
having the Roanoke Valley Senior Golf Tour as another great option for
seniors
in the Roanoke
area.
Sincerely,
Senior Tour Committee
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