The GamerSaloon Alternate Shot Open

$500 in Prizes / PGA2K Tournament Hosted by Progressive Golf

Tournament Launch: Saturday March 4th (6PM EST)

Format: 16 Team (32 Player) Alternate Shot Event (Pick your own partner)

Console: All Consoles + PC

Entry Fee: $10 per player ($20 per team)

Prize Pool: $500 (Tournament canceled if not filled)

Prize Pool Breakdown: 1st - $250 | 2nd - $150 | Semi-Finalists - $50

Additional info needed on registration: Discord Username, Playstation Network ID, twitch/youtube/facebook streaming username, GamerSaloon ID

PLAYERS SIGNING UP MUST AGREE TO AND UNDERSTAND THE SCHEDULED TEE TIMES AND RULES LAID OUT BELOW. PLACING YOUR ENTRY FEE IS AGREEING TO THE SCHEDULE AND ALL THE TERMS. THERE CAN BE NO REFUNDS.

Enter The Tournament

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Schedule and Course Details:

Round 1 - 16 Teams
Saturday March 4, 6:00 PM EST TEE TIME
[Golf Course: Lua Pele (Designed by Gobluebrad) | Tees: Black | Pin:1 | Wind Speed: TBD | Wind Direction: TBD | Fairway Firmness: Firm | Green Firmness: Firm | Green Speed: TBD
Round 2 - 8 Teams
Saturday March 4, 7:30 PM EST TEE TIME
[Golf Course: Lua Pele (Designed by Gobluebrad) | Tees: Black | Pin:2 | Wind Speed: TBD | Wind Direction: TBD | Fairway Firmness: Firm | Green Firmness: Firm | Green Speed: TBD
Round 3 - 4 Teams (Semi-Finals)
Sunday March 5, 6:00 PM EST TEE TIME
[Golf Course: Lua Pele (Designed by Gobluebrad) | Tees: Black | Pin:3 | Wind Speed: TBD | Wind Direction: TBD | Fairway Firmness: Very Firm | Green Firmness: Very Firm | Green Speed: TBD
Round 4 - 2 Teams (Finals)
Sunday March 5, 7:30 PM EST TEE TIME
[Golf Course: Lua Pele (Designed by Gobluebrad) | Tees: Black | Pin:4 | Wind Speed: TBD | Wind Direction: TBD | Fairway Firmness: Very Firm | Green Firmness: Very Firm | Green Speed: TBD

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Tournament Rules:

1. Tournament will consist of 4 total rounds. Each round is to begin on time according to the tee times set for each round. If a player is more than 10 minutes late for their tee time this will result in their team being disqualified. Players signing up understand and agree to the tee times posted in the schedule.

2. All matches MUST be broadcast via Youtube, Twitch, or Facebook Gaming so cheating can be monitored and curbed, as well as to promote the event and its sponsors. All participants signing up acknowledge and understand there is a minimum requirement of internet upload speeds to achieve a feasible broadcast. In every instance, all players must be streaming the match, microphones and face cameras are not required. If a player is unable to achieve a feasible broadcast within 1 hour of the agreed upon time the match is scheduled for, the match will be reviewed by the organizers and likely result in a forfeit for the competitor that is unable to broadcast, but each situation will be handled individually and the result will be at the organizers discretion.

3. Cheating accusations are to be taken seriously and not made frivolously. Any accusations of cheating will be reviewed by the tournament organizers and the final decision will be at their discretion after reviewing all sides of the broadcast of the match. Those deemed to be cheating will forfeit their match and their entry fee will not be reimbursed. Additionally they will not be allowed to participate in future events associated with these event sponsors and or organizers.

4. Consumable golf balls are ALLOWED.

5. No chipping is allowed on the greens. Exceptions are made when the line to the hole is obstructed by bunkers or fringe. Chipping on the green is also allowed when the distance of the putt would reach or exceed a distance of 100ft (30.48m) or more.

6. If a match finishes the 18th hole All Square, the match is to be restarted and played as a sudden death playoff starting on hole 1. DO NOT use the games default playoff with ties broken by proximity. Make sure to turn off Tie-Breaker in course settings.

7. If a player disconnects during a match, then the match should be restarted with the score then engineered to get back to the same standings. Play is to be resumed from the tee box of the hole the disconnect occurred.

8. A shot clock of 60 seconds will be implemented through the course of play. The shot clock begins when it is the player's turn to hit and the player resumes control of the character. Players can get up to 3 warnings that can only be issued by the match opponent or tournament organizers. Shot clock violations after the 3 warnings will result in the loss of the hole. Shot clock exceptions include disconnects, and agreed upon match intermissions for restrooms, water, ect.. Only competitors within a match and the tournament organizers can issue shot clock warnings and violations and it is with an agreed upon common competitive integrity shall they be enforced. (The implementation of a shot clock is to combat cheating and the potential use of outside devices, maintain a fair pace of play for all competitors, and provide a pleasurable viewing experience)

9. All matches are to be played using the Alternate Shot format in game through private lobbies.

10. All matches are to be played on the designated courses, tees, pin positions, and course conditions assigned to the specific round the match occurs.

11. All match results are to be reported via the approved channels of tournament communication (Discord, PSN, GamerSaloon Messenger) and confirmed by both competitors

12. All matches are to be played using the detailed in game difficulty settings.

XP MULTIPLIER: 1.99

Swing Difficulty: Pro
Swing Timing: On
Distance Control Meter: Off
Distance Control Assist: Off
Putt Preview: 0
Course Yardage: Book Only
Pro Vision: All off
Scout Camera: UI Off
Lie Grid: On
Green Grid: On
Pin Preference: Open
Aim Marker: Marker Only
Wind Display: Wind Speed
Distance Display: Carry
Swing Input: Swing Stick

**IMPORTANT** Load up PGA 2K23: Profile Menu > Display & HUD > Distance Info Position > Set to "In HUD"

This will let you see elevation information from your current position to the pin. If you have this set to "Off" or "On Marker" you will not see elevation information at all