Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Dan Munez
Hey guys I know almost nothing about golf, but getting kinda interested. i've never played the game. I just wonder how do people get to go on those PGA tournaments. Is it a free for all like poker? Like, if you can show that you play pretty good they'll let you play? or do you need to pay

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Russel Madere
I had a buddy try to go pro. Like auto racing, every tournament has an entry fee. Often, for a good player, the sponsor(s) will pay the entry fees. Also, some tournaments do not have such fees, but those are usually inviatation only events like the Master (not sure if the Masters has an

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Erika L. Walker
Besides entry fees, you have to make the cut. Meaning you have to score a certain score or you arent eligible. I love golf It's the most annoying fun game you'll ever play. Erika ~| Download the latest ColdFusion 8

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Vivec
Part of being a pro when playing with your buddies , is knowing when and how to lose :) On 8/13/07, Paul Ihrig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on thing that has latley been ticking me off is his buddies are ditching him, because he cleans them out.. guess they are tired of it.

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Paul Ihrig
my wife's father is semi-pro. guess he could have gone pro if he left GM when he was younger. he still make a bit of money, but i just don't understand the game. he had a hart attack on the 9th hole, waited another 18 holes a car ride to a resturant in NC befor he told his buddies. could have

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Robert Munn
I think for most golf organizations, e.g. the PGA and LPGA, you have to be invited to join the tour. The way you get invited is by playing well in other tournaments. My parents have a course near their home and they were saying that an event for women hoping to make the LPGA is coming up there

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread jeff
Munez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Question about Professional Golf Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:47 am Size: 824 bytes To: CF-Community cf-community@houseoffusion.com Hey guys I know almost nothing about golf, but getting kinda interested. i've never played the game. I just wonder how do people get

Re: Question about Professional Golf

2007-08-13 Thread Tony
was working his way through it... Very difficult and the competition was insane... -- Jeff -Original Message- From: Dan Munez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Question about Professional Golf Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:47 am Size: 824 bytes To: CF-Community cf-community@houseoffusion.com