Columbia Championship

Note to Players: The field for this week's championship, and all 72-hole events for 2009 hereafter, has been increased from 156 to 162 players. Due to economic concerns for many players, the tour felt it would be appropriate to expose more players to the $300,000 events and the increased prize money they offer. The purse will not increase for these events and the percentage payback is at 160 percent for the week. The 162-player field is broken down as follows:

• 140 eGolf Professional Tour Members
  • For qualifications, please see policies page.
• 10 Monday Qualifiers
  • Monday qualifier will be open to members and non-members and will be played on the Monday of tournament week.
• Top Six (6) Non-Members in Earnings From the First Two Events of Each Series
  • Based on money accumulated from each of the first two events of a series
• Six (6) Sponsor Exemptions
  • Exemptions are at the discretion of the eGolf Professional Tour staff   

Holiday Inn Express: The Holiday Inn Express Clemson/Frontage Roads is offering players a discounted rate of $79 per night, double occupancy. This hotel features a full complimentary breakfast bar, wireless internet, guest laundry, onsite health and fitness center, outdoor pool, and is three miles from the new Village at Sandhill Mall - featuring over 100 shops and restaurants. Players MUST mention the eGolf Professional Tour in order to secure the rate. For reservations, please call (803) 419-3558.

Hotel Site: http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/CAESC/welcome?start=1#

Hampton Inn: The Hampton Inn Clemson/Frontage Roads is offering players a discounted rate of $79 per night, double occupancy. This hotel features a full complimentary breakfast bar, wireless internet, guest laundry, onsite fitness room, outdoor pool, 32" flat panel TVs in each room, and is also just three miles from the new Village at Sandhill Mall - featuring over 100 shops and restaurants. Players MUST mention the eGolf Professional Tour in order to secure the rate. For reservations, please call (803) 788-4901.

Hotel Site: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CAECLHX

Note - Both hotels offer free limo service to the nearby Mint Julep Restaurant. Please contact the front desk for details/scheduling.

The course will be open for practice rounds on Tuesday, August 4.

This is a riding event. Players may opt to walk if they choose to do so.