The return of the premier Washington Golf Tour
Golfers, the time has come 🎉. We’re delighted to invite you to the 2nd edition of The Golf Tulum Cup.
Congratulations on getting through the gruelling qualification demands, the field has never been stronger, and we know the sacrifices you have all made to get this far.
Below you will find details on the updated tour format, rules, prize money and schedule.
The tour is heavily inspired by the LIV Golf Format. With an individual winner and team winner.
All rounds will be played in and around the Seattle area on a Saturday or Sunday.
8 players, 2 teams, 6 rounds starting in May and ending in September.
The scoring format is Stroke Play for both individual and team leaderboards. Stroke play is calculated by total strokes minus handicap.
Each player will send and prove their handicap to the opposing captain at least 1 hour before each round.
All players are allowed a breakfast/bagel ball on the first tee. If a player hits a bagel ball, they must play the bagel ball.
GPS devices and rangefinders with slope are permitted.
Each hole has a max score (double par). For example, a par 3 max score is 6, a par 5 max score is 10.
Each group (4 players) will be led by one of the teams captains.
Each round will take place on the date agreed by the Captains. If a player can’t attend or provide a substitute they will share the score of the worst stroke play score.
Prize Money
Entry fee is $100 per player.
Individual Prize
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Team Prize
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $0
Golf Courses & Dates
Captains will discuss and agree the golf courses and dates.
- Willows Run
Sunday 1st June - Washington National
Sunday 15th June - Mount Si
Sunday 29th June - Bellevue
Sunday 13th July - Maplewood
Sunday 31st August - Druids Glen
Sunday 14th September
Team Slap
Last years champions led by stalwart and evergreen captain Ted Balfour return as red hot favorites and the team to beat.
Ted Balfour
Captain
Karsten Rowe
Tour Director and Vice Captain
Max Pope
Chris Bond
4 Aces
Last years runner ups return with more determination and vigor to regain their crown.
Manny Kim
Captain
Jeff Kym
Vice Captain
Sarah Williams
Blaine Kym
“The Golf Tulum Cup is where friendships are forged in the fires of friendly competition. Good luck golfers, let the games begin.”
Sarah Williams
Average Golfer
FAQ’s
I’m a captain, what are my responsibilites?
Captain responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Agree courses, dates and rules with opposing captain
- Post round media commitments and interviews
- Collecting $100 entry fees from their players
- Collaborating with other Captains to reserve tee times
- Ensuring their is fair, ethical play across all players (rules compliance)
- Agreeing a name for their team (optional team merchandise for players and fans)
- On course coaching and encouragement
- Ensuring their team are adequately hydrated (💦🌿🍺)
- Ensuring their team arrive on time for each round
- If a team member cannot attend one round, must find a replacement
How do we ensure an equal playing field in regards to handicap?
Before each round, each player will submit their handicap with proof to their team captain. The team captains will accept or question suspect handicaps.
How will the scores be checked and tracked?
At the end of the round, the captains will submit scores for their team for the opposing captain to validate. The Tour Director (Karsten Rowe) will add them to a spreadsheet.
What if I wasn’t selected to be on a team?
Historically gaps free up on teams when players can’t make a specific date or time. Ask the Tour Director (Karsten Rowe) to be added to the subs/special guests list.
Will there be a trophy ceremony and after party?
Yes. It’s important that we celebrate our winners with a trophy ceremony. This will most likely be a BBQ or local brewery. The Tour Director (Karsten Rowe) will share the details in due course.
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