Attention Amateur Golfers! We extend you an invitation to join the largest amateur golf tour in the United States know as the Golf Channel Amateur Tour hosted by The Keystone's Premier Golf Association. The American Amateur Golf Tour recently inked a long term partnership deal with the "home of golf", The Golf Channel. As a member of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour we will have exposure nationwide as the largest amateur golf tour in the US, resulting in larger fields and more exciting events. Also, the overall value of the Tour membership has increased tremendously for 2007: All Tour members will receive the following: A 1-year membership to the Golf Channel Amateur Tour The ability to participate in any Tour Event across the nation A subscription to the Game Tracker online game improvement tool A premium Golf Channel Video Vault subscription An official USGA Handicap Index Tour logo'd golf shirt Tour logo'd hat Tour logo'd scorecard holder Tour logo'd hat clip/ball marker Tour logo'd ball marking pen Golf Channel Amateur Golf Tour membership card A Golf Channel DVD 15% discount on all Golf Channel Pro Shop purchases A $25 gift certificate to a major golf retailer Pro-Am Sweepstake Program Four Golf Channel Amateur Tour events in 2007 will serve as BIG BREAK VIII qualifying tournaments The 2007 member benefits together are valued at over $350 and it will only cost $199 for to become a part of the amateur golf tour that will treat you like a pro. Take advantage of this special offer by going to www.thegolfchannel.com/amateurtour to register. Don't miss out on an opportunity to participate in the best Tour season at the Golf Channel/Keyston'se Premier Golf Association Amateur Tour! Tentative Schedule for 2007: April 21 Oakview Golf Club May 5 Grandview Golf Club May 19 Alcoma County Club June 2 Oak Tree Golf Club June 10 Cranberry Highlands June 23 Quicksilver July 7 Birdsfoot July 21 Tom's Run August 4 Regional Tournament Aug 18 Lake Arthur Sept 1 Lakeview Resort Oct Sir Elford Cup / National Championship* * Minimum 5 rounds to qualify for the National Championship. About The Tour Membership to the Keystone's Premier Golf Association/Golf Channel Amateur Tour is open to golfers of all skill levels. Players are divided amongst six flights based on an initial VERIFIABLE handicap such as a USGA index. If you do not have an index, we can help you establish a valid handicap. Our goal is to provide you, an amateur player the opportunity to compete on a golf tour just like the pros. With 6 different flights it doesn't matter if you are a scratch player or a 20 handicap, this is the place for you! Flights Palmer Flight - Open (Scratch to 3.9) Nicklaus Flight - (4.0 to 7.9) Hogan Flight - (8.0 to 11.9) Sarazen Flight - (12.0 to 15.9) Jones Flight - (16.0 to 19.9) Snead Flight - (20.0 and Above) Tournaments All Keystone's Premier Golf Association/Golf Channel Amateur Tour events are generally stroke play events conforming to USGA rules. The tour schedule consists of both one-day and two-day events, along with the season ending National Championship and the Sir Elford Cup (54-hole team event). Tournament fees vary based on the type of event and host course. Top finishers in each flight, per event, receive non-cash prizes. Prizes and awards will vary from event to event based upon player participation, as a percentage of each entry fee is put into a prize pool and then distributed amongst the flights. Each event will also have an optional skins match. Players enter this match with a nominal entry fee payable the day of the event. In order to conform with USGA rules for amateur status, no single or cumulative prize value will exceed $750.00. The Golf Channel Amateur Tour is a great opportunity to meet other people with a passion for the game of golf and to have fun competing in an organized format. Membership does NOT guarantee a place in each event. Some events have limited availability and will sell out. Make sure to register early as each event becomes available. For more information, including video testimonials, on the upcoming Tour season or to register online, please visit the Tour's new home on the Web at: GolfChannel.com For additional information or questions you may contact me at: Larry E. Hoffman Golf Channel Amateur Tour - Tour Director 140 Whippoorwill Road Butler, PA 16001 Phone: (724)496-4820 Fax: (724)282-2726 Email: lhoffman@theaagt.com Contact Information Contact Larry Hoffman at lhoffman@theaagt.com with any questions or for Local Sponsorship Ryder Cup Hello Golf Club Organizer, Your golf club (member's association) is invited to compete in the: 2nd Annual KPGA-Ryder Cup Invitational Venue: Island Green CC Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007 Tee Times Begin: 9:30 Format: Five (5) Match Team "Net" Stroke-Play Cost: $85 per Golfer Defending Champions: Nomad Golf Association Cost Includes: Cart & Green Fees (4) Closest to Pin Purses Purse for "Low Net" in each of the three (3) formats Post Round Beverage Team Prize Package KPGA-Ryder Cup Trophy for winning team More information in linked documents. Each year, the defending champion picks the venue to defend their title. Tournament can be played at any Pennsylvania golf course. Feel free to contact me with any questions, hope to see your club participate in this completion for the public golf club & golfer! Regards, Terry Heller KPGA-Regional VP 215-547-2186 Inaugural Ryder-Cup | Download Registration Form