ABOUT
THE VEGAS GOLF SERIES IS
TEAM GOLF, REDEFINED.
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WHAT IS THE VEGAS GOLF SERIES?
The Vegas Golf Series is team golf, redefined. Every year, thousands of golfers from across the country are drawn to this exciting event. Competing as a team alongside their closest golf buddies for the opportunity to battle it out in the desert for upwards of $100,000 in prizes and purse.
Teams will look to make it through Local Qualifiers and Regional Finals with the ultimate goal of playing in the Las Vegas Final October 23-26, 2023 at the world-renowned Bear’s Best Las Vegas and Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV.
Only the best make it. Are you feeling lucky?
Grab your favorite golfing bud and register for a Vegas Golf Series event happening at a course near you!
HOW DO I GET TO THE VGS FINAL?
01. local qualifying
Your journey begins here. The top 3 teams and ties at each 2-Man Best-Ball Local Qualifier move on to the Regional Final and one step closer to the Las Vegas Final.
02. Regional Final
The Regional Finals are the second stage to earning a spot in the Las Vegas Final. Each team that qualifies through a Local Qualifier will earn a spot in the Regional Finals. Battle it out against the best teams in your state on a world-class course. The top teams 4 teams at each Regional Final in the 2-Man Best-Ball will move on to compete in the VGS Las Vegas Final in Sin City!
03. LAS VEAS Final
The Vegas Golf Series culminates at the world-renowned Bear’s Best LV & Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV October 23-26, 2023 where the top teams from across North America will battle it out for upwards of $100,000 over 36 holes to be named the 2023 VGS Champions.
2-man best-ball
2 PLAYERs
Teams of two playing at 70% handicap in the better-ball, stroke play format.
2-MAN best-ball
TOURNAMENT FORMAT & DETAILS.
EVENT STRUCTURE
Teams of two (2) playing at 70% handicap in the better-ball, stroke play format.
Local Qualifiers will be held throughout the year across the United States and Canada, with the top 3 teams and ties progressing to Regional Finals held at some of the finest golf courses in each respective region.
01. local qualifying
MAY - september
Your journey begins here. Form your team of 2 players (respecting the handicap requirements listed below) and compete in a Local Qualifier near you. The top 3 teams and ties at each Local Qualifier move on to the Regional Final and are one step closer to Sin City.
- 18-hole best-ball format
- Teams of two eligible players
- All players must have an up-to-date USGA or Golf Canada Handicap
- Top three teams and ties from each Local Qualifier move on to the Regional Final
*Once a player has qualified for a Regional Final he/she is no longer eligible to compete at another Local Qualifier
02. Regional Final
September - OCTOBER
The Regional Finals are the second stage to earning a spot in the Las Vegas Final. Each team that qualifies through a Local Qualifier will earn a spot in the Regional Finals. Battle it out against the best teams in your state on a world-class course. The top teams 4 teams at each Regional Final in the 2-Man Best-Ball will move on to compete in the VGS Las Vegas Final in Sin City!
- 18-hole best-ball format
- The same team of two eligible players from Local Qualifying must compete at the Regional Final
- All players must have an up-to-date USGA and. Golf Canada Handicap
- The top teams from each Regional Final qualify to attend the Las Vegas Final
03. laS vegas final
October 25-26, 2023
Viva Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Final is the golf trip of a lifetime and will become the highlight of your golfing experiences. The Vegas Golf Series culminates at the world-renowned Bear’s Best LV & Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV October 23-26, 2023 where the top teams from across North America will battle it out for upwards of $100,000 over 36 holes to be named the 2023 VGS Champions.
Your Las Vegas Final Championship Experience includes:
- 36-hole Championship
- Welcome gifts
- Long Drive Competition
- Putting Contests
how much does it cost?
local qualifier
A typical Local Qualifier entry fee will be between $50 – $150 and includes golf & prizing. The fee varies from one course to another and is determined in advance and collected by each host club. A full list of Local Qualifiers and their respective entry fees can be found on the Local Qualifier page.
REGIONAL FINAL
The entry fee at each Regional Final will be between $170 – $220 (plus applicable taxes) per participant depending on the site of the Regional Final. It will include 18 holes of golf on a championship course, golf cart, prizing, and a chance to participate in the Las Vegas Final in Las Vegas, NV.
LAS VEGAS FINAL
The entry fee for the VGS Final will be $550 (plus applicable taxes) per participant and will include:
- 36-hole Championship
- Welcome gifts
- Long Drive Competition
- Putting Contests
WHO CAN PLAY
The Vegas Golf Series is open to anyone with an official USGA or Golf Canada Handicap. It is every player’s responsibility to make themselves aware of Handicap Requirements and all Rules & Policies for the Vegas Golf Series.
TEAM FORMATION & HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS
There are no minimum handicap requirements for this format given that we consider a team’s handicap in computing the final score. The two (2) team members’ aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index cannot be greater than 40.0. A professional player may play as part of a team of two (2) and their handicap will be set at 0.0.
- If a player does not have a verifiable USGA or Golf Canada Handicap, it will be set at 0.
- The Handicap will be calculated where the event will be held.
- Each team member will be playing at 70% handicap in the better-ball, stroke play format.
- A maximum of 18 shots will be awarded towards a player’s handicap.
- No one will be ”giving back strokes”. The lowest handicap will be set at 0.
- If a player is a no-show or is late, his/her partner can still play alone.
For Example:
- 0.0 + 0.0 = 0.0 (ELIGIBLE)
- 10.8 + 26.8 = 37.6 (ELIGIBLE)
- 22.8 + 30.2 = 53.0 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is greater than 40.0)
All USGA & Golf Canada Indexes must be current and active at the time of registration and through the event. Only official USGA & Golf Canada Handicap Indexes will be accepted at Vegas Golf Series events.
At its discretion, the rules committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments and player and team disqualifications based upon evidence derived through handicap examinations or evidence of past performance. The Vegas Golf Series rules committee reserves the right to suspend handicap or rules violators from future tournament participation.
scoring method
To level out the playing field and to reward those who play the best relative to their true ability, the final team score is the team’s net score. We will use 70% of each player’s USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Indexes in computing the final score for the 2-Man Best-Ball. Each player plays his/her own ball, and the team score for each hole is the lowest net score of the two players.
amateur status
An amateur golfer is eligible to receive a non-monetary prize of no more than $1,000 USD in value according to the USGA for any competition with a net score element, flights or minimum handicap requirements. Prizing at Local Qualifying and Regional Finals were structured in such a way as to protect one’s amateur status.
4+1 scramble
4 players + 1 pro
your chance to team up with your pro.
4+1 SCRAMBLE
TOURNAMENT FORMAT & DETAILS.
EVENT STRUCTURE
Four (4) players and one (1) professional per team, it’s your chance to team up with your pro in a 5-Man Scramble.
Each team at the Regional Final teams up with the Professional of their choice with the top teams progressing to the VGS Final in Las Vegas, NV for the golfing experience of a lifetime.
01. local qualifying
MAY - september
Your journey begins here. Form your team of 4 players (respecting the handicap requirements listed below) and compete in a Local Qualifier near you. The top teams at each Local Qualifier move onto the Regional Final with the Professional of their choice to compete as a team of 5.
- 18-hole scramble format
- Teams of four eligible players
- All players must have an up-to-date USGA or Golf Canada Handicap
*Once a player has qualified for a Regional Final he/she is no longer eligible to compete at another Local Qualifier
02. Regional Final
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
The Regional Finals are the second stage to earning a spot in the Las Vegas Final. Each team that qualifies through a Local Qualifier will earn a spot in a Regional Final. Team up with your pro and battle it out against the best teams in your state on a world-class course. The top teams at each Regional Final in the 4+1 Scramble will move on to compete in the Las Vegas Final in Sin City!
- 18-hole scramble format
- The Professional of your choice joins the 4-player team to form a 5-player team
- All players must have an up-to-date USGA and. Golf Canada Handicap
- The top teams from each Regional Final qualify to attend the Las Vegas Final
*Depending on the number of teams that qualify locally within each region, one or more teams may be eligible to qualify for the Las Vegas Final through a Regional Final.
03. LAS VEGAS final
OCTOBER 23-24, 2023
Viva Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Final is the golf trip of a lifetime and will become the highlight of your golfing experiences. The Vegas Golf Series culminates at the world-renowned Bear’s Best Las Vegas & Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV October 23-26, 2023 where the top teams in North America will battle it out for upwards of $100,000 in prizes and purse over 36 holes to be named the 2023 VGS Champions.
Your Las Vegas Final Championship Experience includes:
- 36-hole Championship
- Welcome gifts
- Long Drive Competition
- Putting Contests
how much does it cost?
local qualifier
A typical Local Qualifier entry fee will be between $50 – $150 and includes golf & prizing. The fee varies from one course to another and is determined in advance and collected by each host club. A full list of Local Qualifiers and their respective entry fees can be found on the Local Qualifier page.
REGIONAL FINAL
The entry fee at each Regional Final will be between $170 – $220 (plus applicable taxes) per participant depending on the site of the Regional Final. It will include 18 holes of golf on a championship course, golf cart, prizing, and a chance to participate in the Las Vegas Final in Las Vegas, NV.
LAS VEGAS FINAL
The entry fee for the Las Vegas Final will be $550 (plus applicable taxes) per participant and will include:
- 36-hole Championship
- Welcome gifts
- Long Drive Competition
- Putting Contests
WHO CAN PLAY
The Vegas Golf Series is open to anyone with an official USGA or Golf Canada Handicap. It is every player’s responsibility to make themselves aware of Handicap Requirements and all Rules & Policies for the Vegas Golf Series.
team formation & handicap requirements
Teams MUST respect the handicap criteria listed below when choosing their partners. The four-team members’ aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap factor must be greater than 20.0 and at most 80.0. A maximum of 2 team members may have a Handicap Index below 5.0. A professional may play as part of a team of four (4), but their handicap will be set at 0.0. A maximum of 1 team member at the Local Qualifier may be a professional on a team of four.
A team of four that has made it to the Regional Final or the Las Vegas Final is required to add a fifth ‘wildcard’ player to the team. The fifth player has no restrictions and can be the player of your choice (professional or amateur). A team competing at the Regional Final or the Las Vegas Final is therefore eligible to have up to 2 professionals for the 5-Man team.
For Example:
- 1.2 + 4.6 + 7.2 + 10.7 = 23.7 (ELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Index is above 20.0)
- 0.2 + 1.0 + 7.2 + 8.8= 17.2 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is below 20.0)
- 2.5 + 3.7 + 4.4 + 12.1 = 22.7 (INELIGIBLE, more than 2 team members have a USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index below 5.0)
- 15.7 + 17.8 + 22.8 + 30.2 = 86.5 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is greater than 80.0)
All USGA & Golf Canada Indexes must be current and active at the time of registration and through the event. Only official USGA & Golf Canada Handicap Indexes will be accepted at Vegas Golf Series events.
At its discretion, the rules committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments and player and team disqualifications based upon evidence derived through handicap examinations or evidence of past performance. The Vegas Golf Series rules committee reserves the right to suspend handicap or rules violators from future tournament participation.
scoring method
The final team score is the team’s gross score. The Vegas Golf Series does not use Handicap Indexes in computing the final score for the 4+1 Scramble. USGA & Golf Canada Handicap Indexes are used solely for team formation purposes in this format.
amateur status
An amateur golfer is eligible to receive a non-monetary prize of no more than $1,000 USD in value according to the USGA for any competition with a net score element, flights or minimum handicap requirements. Prizing at Local Qualifying and Regional Finals were structured in such a way as to protect one’s amateur status.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
How do i register for a Local qualifier?
A: Players can select the Local Qualifier they wish to participate in by heading over to the Local Qualifier page. Be sure to have yours and your partner’s information including handicap index, e-mail, cell phone, etc. to complete your registration.
Do I need a verified handicap to register?
A: Yes. All participants are required to have a valid and active USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index at the time of registration and through the event. Only official USGA and Golf Canada Handicap Indexes will be accepted at Vegas Golf Series events.
A Handicap ID can typically be found on your handicap card or from your golf club. It may also be referred to as a GHIN #, CDGA #, WSGA #, IGA #, Grint #, MyScorecard #, GolfNet # or CCID #.
At its discretion, the Vegas Golf Series rules committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments and player and team disqualifications based upon evidence derived through handicap examinations or evidence of past performance. The Vegas Golf Series rules committee reserves the right to suspend handicap or rules violators from future tournament participation.
what are the handicap requirements for teams?
2-MAN Best-Ball
A: There are no minimum handicap requirements for this format given that we consider a team’s handicap in computing the final score. The two (2) team members’ aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index cannot be greater than 40.0. A professional player may play as part of a team of two (2) and their handicap will be set at 0.0.
- If a player does not have a verifiable USGA or Golf Canada Handicap, it will be set at 0.
- The Handicap will be calculated where the event will be held.
- Each team member will be playing at 70% handicap in the better-ball, stroke play format.
- A maximum of 18 shots will be awarded towards a player’s handicap.
- No one will be ”giving back strokes”. The lowest handicap will be set at 0.
- If a player is a no-show or is late, his/her partner can still play alone.
For Example:
- 0.0 + 0.0 = 0.0 (ELIGIBLE)
- 10.8 + 26.8 = 37.6 (ELIGIBLE)
- 22.8 + 30.2 = 53.0 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is greater than 40.0)
4+1 Scramble
A: Teams MUST respect the handicap criteria listed below when choosing their partners. The four-team members’ aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap factor must be greater than 20.0 and at most 80.0. A maximum of 2 team members may have a Handicap Index below 5.0. A professional may play as part of a team of four (4), but their handicap will be set at 0.0. A maximum of 1 team member at the Local Qualifier may be a professional on a team of four.
A team of four that has made it to the Regional Final or the Las Vegas Final is required to add a fifth ‘wildcard’ player to the team. The fifth player has no restrictions and can be the player of your choice (professional or amateur). A team competing at the Regional Final or the Las Vegas Final is therefore eligible to have up to 2 professionals for the 5-Man team.
For Example:
- 1.2 + 4.6 + 7.2 + 10.7 = 23.7 (ELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Index is above 20.0)
- 0.2 + 1.0 + 7.2 + 8.8= 17.2 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is below 20.0)
- 2.5 + 3.7 + 4.4 + 12.1 = 22.7 (INELIGIBLE, more than 2 team members have a USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index below 5.0)
- 15.7 + 17.8 + 22.8 + 30.2 = 86.5 (INELIGIBLE, team aggregate USGA or Golf Canada Handicap Index is greater than 80.0)
All USGA & Golf Canada Indexes must be current and active at the time of registration and through the event. Only official USGA & Golf Canada Handicap Indexes will be accepted at Vegas Golf Series events.
At its discretion, the rules committee reserves the right to make handicap adjustments and player and team disqualifications based upon evidence derived through handicap examinations or evidence of past performance. The Vegas Golf Series rules committee reserves the right to suspend handicap or rules violators from future tournament participation.
Do I lose my amateur status if I play in the Vegas Golf Series?
A: No. An amateur golfer is eligible to receive a non-monetary prize of no more than $1,000 USD in value according to the USGA for any competition with a net score element, flights or minimum handicap requirements. Prizing at Local Qualifying and Regional Finals were structured in such a way as to protect one’s amateur status.
which tees will be played?
A: Tee decks will be assigned according to one’s age at the time of play. As a rule of thumb, tees will approximately the follwing yardages per age group:
6400 – 6600 yards – Men 16-54
6100 – 6300 yards – Men 55-70 / Men 15 & under
5000 – 5400 yards – Women 16-54 / Men 71+
4600 – 5000 yards – Women 55+ / Women 15 & under
when and where is the 2023 lAS VEGAS final?
A: The Las Vegas Final will take place at Bear’s Best LV and Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada October 23-26, 2023.
The 4+1 Scramble Las Vegas Final will take place October 23-24, 2023.
The 2-Man Best-Ball Las Vegas Final will take place October 25-26, 2023.
where can i view the official rules?
A: Visit the Official Rules page to view Vegas Golf Series Policies, Procedures and Official Rules.
I have more questions. Who do i ask?
A: Feel free to reach out regarding any specific questions you may have. Send us an email at info@vegasgolfseries.com