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2023 SEASON FINAL RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Are You a Single Digit Handicap?
The Minnesota Mini TOUR is your chance to see how your game stacks up againts other single digit handicappers for the chance to compete for a year long prize purse and in local Majors.
How’s It Work?
Open to all golfers with an active GHIN handicap of 9.9 or less.
Each week, Minnesota Mini TOUR players can play at our Featured Course of the week (see below for calendar) anytime during that week to earn Player of the Year points for the year end prize purse payout. Play as many weeks as you are able. The more you play, the more Player of the Year points you earn for a shot at the top Prize Purse payouts.
All hosting courses are Public Country Club participating courses so PCC members may use PCC membership to play your round or just pay the normal public rate green fee. Course season pass members may use their Season Pass to play your TOUR round.
Play anytime during that week and post your scores via our live scoring app.
Complies with USGA rules for Amateur status as year end payouts are paid as VISA gift cards.
Online Leaderboards allow TOUR members to view all weekly results and Player of the Year standings.
The TOUR season begins on May 1st and continues through September 30th.
3/1/23 Update: You do not need to play with another TOUR member for rounds - play when you can, post your scores, and see how you stack up week to week!
What is the Prize Purse Payout?
For each player that registers, $75 is applied to the TOUR season prize purse with the following payouts for end of year Player of the Year points earners:
1st Place = 10% of purse
2nd Place = 10% of purse
3rd Place = 10% of purse
5th Place = 10% of purse
10th Place = 10% of purse
20th Place = 10% of purse
30th Place = 5% of purse
40th Place = 5% of purse
50th Place = 5% of purse
60th Place = 5% of purse
70th Place = 5% of purse
80th Place = 5% of purse
90th Place = 5% of purse
100th Place = 5% of purse
Example: 100 players = $7,500 prize purse = $750 per payout position (5% of prize purse).
Prize Purse Payouts for 43 Players (2023 Season) = $75 x 43 = $3,225:
1st Place = 15% of purse
2nd Place = 15% of purse
3rd Place = 10% of purse
5th Place = 10% of purse
10th Place = 10% of purse
15th Place = 10% of purse
20th Place = 10% of purse
30th Place = 10% of purse
40th Place = 10% of purse
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost to join the 2023 Minnesota Mini TOUR is $99+tx annually and includes:
1 golf pass with cart to Montgomery National GC ($50 value).
1 hour of indoor golf simulator time at 24 Golf ($40 value).
$10 2nd Swing tournament card.
Entry into TOUR prize purse payout.
How Do I Register?
CLICK HERE to register online. Upon payment, you will be MAILED your Montgomery National, 2nd Swing tournament card and indoor golf simulator time pass within 7 business days.
2023 Calendar
May 1-7: New Prague GC (New Prague, MN)
May 8-14: Highland National GC (St. Paul, MN)
May 15-21: Emerald Greens GC - SILVER course (Hastings, MN)
May 22-28: Valleywood GC (Apple Valley, MN)
May 29-June 4: Hastings Golf Club (Hastings, MN)
June 5-11: Wild Marsh GC (Buffalo, MN)
June 12-18: Heritage Links GC (Lakeville, MN)
June 19-25: Gopher Hills GC (Cannon Falls, MN)
June 26-July 2: Albion Ridges GC (Annandale, MN)
July 3-9: Timber Creek GC (Watertown, MN)
July 10-16: Links at Northfork (Ramsey, MN)
July 17-23: Crystal Lake GC (Lakeville, MN)
July 24-30: Fox Hollow GC (St. Michael, MN)
July 31-Aug 6: River Oaks GC (Cottage Grove, MN)
Aug 7-13: Royal Golf Club (Lake Elmo, MN)
Aug 14-20: Hidden Greens GC (Hastings, MN)
Aug 21-27: Eagle Valley GC (Woodbury, MN)
Aug 28-Sept 3: Shadowbrooke GC (Lester Prairie, MN)
Sept 4-10: Pebble Creek GC (Becker, MN)
Sept 11-17: White Eagle GC (Hudson, WI)
Sept 18-24: U of M Les Bolstad (Minneapolis, MN)
Sept 25-Oct 1: Montgomery National GC (Montgomery, MN)
FAQ
Q1. Are scores handicap adjusted?
A2. Scores are not handicap adjusted for the weekly rounds but our Majors will include Gross and Net payout divisions.
Q2. Will there be Majors this year?
A2. Due to limited response, we will not be doing additional Majors this year. The feedback we are getting is that people enjoy the convenience of being able to play on their schedule.
Q3. Which tees do I play?
A3. Age 59 and under will play the tees that are between 6200-6500 yards. Age 60+ play tees that are between 5900-6200 yards. Consult the golf course scorecard for which tees to play week to week.
Q4. Week to week, do I have to play with another TOUR member?
A4. No. There is no incentive to cheat or post lower scores because payouts are distributed every 5th place (eg. 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc. Each place pays evenly meaning 20th pays out same as 1st). Pairings during MAJORS for larger purse payouts are also done with other random TOUR players for score verification during the MAJORS.
Q5. How do I book teetimes week to week?
A5. Simply book your teetimes like you would a normal tee time. Public Country Club members may use their PCC membership when playing and ALL TOUR courses are PCC-participating courses.
A6. How do I post my scores while I play?
A6. We are using the LIVE scoring feature powered by GolfGenius. Download the GolfGenius App (Apple @ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/golf-genius/id555651262 or Android @ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golftripgenius.android.leaguegenius&hl=en_US&gl=US). Each week on SUNDAYS by 10:00PM, you will receive an email with a reminder of the course to play that week and the GGID (Golf Genius ID) code to enter into the GolfGenius app where you post your scores as you play. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view a video on how to post scores and view the leaderboard.
A7. How do I view results of the weekly rounds played?
A7. To view results, visit www.mnminitour.golfgenius.com
Q8. What if I did not receive my envelope in the mail with my initial signup items? (Montgomery National pass, 1 hour indoor simulator time at 24 Golf, $10 2nd Swing tournament card).
A8. Please email your name and mailing address to us at info@twincitiesgolf.com
Q9. How do I know what course we are playing each week?
A9. View the “Course of the Week” and the date windows to play within above.
Q10. How will I receive my GGID (Golf Genius ID) code each week so I can post my scores as I play?
A10. Every Sunday by 10PM, you will receive an email with the new course to play and the associated GGID for that week.
Q11. If I miss a week, can I play that round a different week?
A12. Yes, you may take up to 1 additional week to play your TOUR round at the “course of the week”. Scores will be finalized 14 days after the start date.
Q12. How much time do I have to play each round?
A12. You have 14 days from the “start date” (listed above) to play and post your round.
Questions?
Email Alex Malmgren, TOUR Director, at info@twincitiesgolf.com
(NOTE: Results are visible “in progress” the week of play - Final Results are posted 14 days after the start date)
