Walnut Creek Championship

Note to Players: The field for this week's Walnut Creek 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   

Country Inn & Suites - Players must mention the eGolf Tour (or the Tarheel Tour) in order to get the rate of $72 per night, single or double occupancy. Amenities include free wireless high-speed internet access, free deluxe continental breakfast, free afternoon cocktail hour, fitness center and outdoor pool. For reservations, please call (919) 581-0503.

Hotel Website: http://www.countryinns.com/goldsboronc

Players may play practice rounds on Monday, May 4th, in the afternoon following the Monday Qualifier and at any time on Tuesday, May 5th. Players MUST call the Walnut Creek pro shop to arrange tee times: (919) 778-3034.

This is a walking only event.

Walnut Creek Country Club invites all participants in the Walnut Creek Championship to come to the club for a Pig Pickin' on Wednesday night. Eastern North Carolina is known worldwide for their BBQ and the tour encourages all players to enjoy this annual tradition. All food and alcohol is on the house, courtesy of Walnut Creek. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 6th.