2012 $160,000 Long Beach Open
Information and Entry Form Page

2012 Entry Form will appear here on

March 15, 2012

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American Golf and the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine are pleased to invite you to the 24th Annual Long Beach Open Golf Tournament to be competed on July 26-29, 2012, at El Dorado Park and Skylinks Golf Courses.

American Golf has guaranteed the purse at $160,000. Their generous contributions over the years demonstrate their desire to make this the best event in the Western United States. In addition to the guaranteed purse, the tournament features a practice round at each course, food & beverages for the players, complimentary range balls during the tournament and other amenities.

We look forward to having you participate in the $160,000 Long Beach Open.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 7/12_____Deadline for entry forms
- 7/24_____Pairings posted at El Dorado
- 7/24-25__.Practice Rounds
- 7/25_____Pro-Am Tournament, by invitation only
- 7/26_____1st round at El Dorado & Skylinks
- 7/27_____2nd round at El Dorado & Skylinks
- 7/28___ _ 3rd Round at El Dorado Park
- 7/29____ _Final Round at El Dorado Park; Awards ceremony at approx. 3:00 p.m.

THE TOURNAMENT
- The Long Beach Open will be 72 holes of stroke play, held July 26-29, 2012
- The field will be cut to low 60 professionals and ties after 36 holes.
- The Long Beach Open is open to all professional golfers.
- Caddies are allowed.
- Carts will be allowed for players only (at player’s expense). No spectator carts will be permitted.
- Maximum of 2 carts per group.

ENTRY FEE
- Entry fee for professionals is $725.
- Entry fee will include:
- One practice round at each course
- Food and beverage during tournament days
- Complimentary range balls during tournament days

DEADLINES
- Deadline for entries is July 12, 2012 or when the field is full. The field has filled before the deadline date for the last 7 years.
- Late entries will be accepted, but will be subject to a $25 additional fee. No personal checks will be accepted as payment for late entries. Pairings will be posted at El Dorado and on this website beginning July 24, 2012.
- All returned checks will be charged a $25 handling charge.
- If you withdraw before July 12, 2012, you will receive a refund, minus a $25 service charge. Withdrawal on or after July 12, 2012, will be subject to a $50 service charge if you are replaced. If you are not replaced, you will not be refunded. If you do not show up for your tee time, are disqualified, or withdraw within 24 hours of the first day of the tournament, you will not receive a refund.

PLAYERS’ GUESTS
- Caddies do not require passes.
- Admission is free, so you will not need guest passes. Tell all of your friends and family in the area to come out and enjoy the tournament.

PRACTICE ROUNDS
- Your entry fee includes one complimentary practice round at each golf course.
- Tuesday, July 24– El Dorado
- Wednesday, July 25– Skylinks
- NOTE: El Dorado is closed Wednesday for the Charity Pro/Am
- Each participant will receive a confirmation letter with practice round reservation procedures enclosed. You must follow these procedures to secure your practice round times. For any rounds played other than official practice rounds, you will be expected to pay the regular green fees.

MISCELLANEOUS
- No metal spikes will be allowed.
- Players may not wear shorts during the tournament. Players and caddies must wear collared shirts.
- Unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. Vulgar language or club throwing may result in disqualification.
- All players must pick up their player information package at El Dorado Park Golf Course on Tuesday or Skylinks Golf Course on Wednesday (July 24 or July 25) during the practice rounds.
- Players must check in at the registration table each day of the tournament.
- Misrepresentation of ability level could result in disqualification, at the discretion of the Tournament Committee, with no refund.