Who, What, When & Where
HorseSkins is an ancillary, fun side event to be held at the host venue on Friday right after the contestants have completed their 2nd round of the tournament but before the time that the cut score to make match is determined. It is open to all tournament contestants, members of the Tournament Committee, host pro shop staff and to any host venue members who express their paid intention to participate. All such HorseSkins players known in advance will be assigned tee times on Friday so that their tournament round is completed as soon as possible prior to the start of the HorseSkins event.
Format & Rules Summary
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all eligible players each "buy in" for $40 cash before start.
·
all eligible players not in by start can get in before conclusion of
first hole but must add $2 for each shot played
prior to
such player’s buy in point (as example, waiting until 11 others have started would cost an additional $22 or $66 to get in at that point).
· a pre-determined series of “par 2’s” to greens near the
clubhouse are played until 6 or fewer contestants remain.
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once 6 or fewer “Horseskinners” remain, play continues off the 10th
tee and progresses hole-by-hole thereafter.
· lone low score on any hole
(par 2’s or otherwise)
wins a
"Skin"
(Skin Game factor with no Skin if low score tied).
·
any player not within one shot of lowest score on any hole is eliminated
(Horse Race factor).
·
any player incurring a rules penalty is eliminated
(unplayable,
OB,
lost ball, water, etc per
SPC Rules & Conditions).
·
anything “in the leather”
(within
18” of the cup) on any hole is “good”
(applicable player does not have to putt it)
· play continues until 3 "Skins" are won, one player remains or 9
holes are completed
(par 2’s are counted as a “hole”).
·
if two or more players remain after the 9th hole, a "chip off" at that
hole determines the last "Skin".
·
buy in “pot” is divided by the number of "Skins" won
(1 to 3 total Skins possible).
·
player with most "Skins"
(money won) is declared the "HorseSkins Champion".
·
SPC contestants wagering on other players, Calcutta’s, pari-mutuels,
auction pools, or the like are prohibited.
·
kibitzing, needling, chatter and drinking is permitted except during
each contestant’s set up thru shot contact.
· additional format and rules details will be provided at the Players Dinner on Thursday
Amateur Status Consequences
The SPG requested and received an advance ruling from the USGA regarding the consequences to an amateur’s continuing status as an amateur should they participate in this specific event. The conditions and format under which the HorseSkins event will be conducted complies with the USGA’s ruling, the Rules of Amateur Status and specifically their Policy on Gambling. It is irrelevant if professionals participate with amateurs. The USGA email ruling copy is available for review upon request.
Sign Up Procedure
The field for the HorseSkins event will be open to enter at any time from player registration through the completion of the first hole. Only cash is accepted (no checks, credit cards, barter or IOU’s). Detail questions will be addressed at the Players Dinner. Those who may desire to participate should contact the Tournament Director via the contact link above with any questions. Advanced contact should also be made to establish tournament tee time preferences that do not conflict with the start of the HorseSkins.