TOURNAMENT RULES
TOURNAMENT #284621 - PGA Tour 2K23 PS5
Tournament Rules:
1. Tournament will consist of 5 total rounds. It is up to the competitors to agree upon and arrange a time to compete within the round deadlines established in the tournament schedule. Both competitors will be expected to to reach out to their opponent via the approved methods of tournament communications. Approved methods being Playstation Network, or Discord.
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, both 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 both 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 prohibited. Competitors are only allowed to use the default golf ball during matches. Any competitors using consumable golf balls will be deemed to be cheating and forfeit their match without entry fee reimbursement.
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.
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 75 seconds will be implemented through the course of play. The shot clock begins when it is the player
9. All matches are to be played using the match play 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 matches are to be played using the detailed in game difficulty settings.
Swing Difficulty: Master
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: Meter Only
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.
1. Tournament will consist of 5 total rounds. It is up to the competitors to agree upon and arrange a time to compete within the round deadlines established in the tournament schedule. Both competitors will be expected to to reach out to their opponent via the approved methods of tournament communications. Approved methods being Playstation Network, or Discord.
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, both 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 both 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 prohibited. Competitors are only allowed to use the default golf ball during matches. Any competitors using consumable golf balls will be deemed to be cheating and forfeit their match without entry fee reimbursement.
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.
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 75 seconds will be implemented through the course of play. The shot clock begins when it is the player
9. All matches are to be played using the match play 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 matches are to be played using the detailed in game difficulty settings.
Swing Difficulty: Master
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: Meter Only
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.
