2025-2026 Season Rules
Everything you need to know about playing in The Peanut Gang Golf Tour.
Season Start
Last week of September (each year)
Season End
Tour Championship on Labor Day (each year)
Points & Scoring System
| Event | Points per Category Win | Points for Overall NET Score |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tournaments | 1 point | 2 points |
| Majors (4 yearly) | 10 points | 20 points |
| Tour Championship | 30 points | 60 points |
Official Rules of the PGGT
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- Max Score = Double Hole Value (4-putt max)
- 1. Max Score = Double Hole Value (4-putt max)
- 2. Free Drop on hard pan or rocks – closest point of relief (no closer to hole).
- 3. No Drop allowed in hazards, near OB markers/fences, or under tree canopies.
- All USGA rules apply except as noted above.
Tournament Fee Breakdown
| Category | Prize Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Front Nine NET | $5 | Awarded to the golfer with the lowest front nine NET score. |
| Lowest Back Nine NET | $5 | Awarded to the golfer with the lowest back nine NET score. |
| Lowest Overall NET | $5 | Awarded to the golfer with the lowest overall NET score. |
| Lowest GROSS Overall Putts | $5 | Awarded to the golfer with the fewest total putts in the round. |
Player Rules & Responsibilities
- Arrive 10 minutes early for group picture (2-stroke penalty for tardiness).
- Repeated refusal = possible expulsion.
- Tour Handicaps established after 3 rounds.
- Only official rounds count (except Gross Putting, open to all with $5 fee).
- AI-based system monitors sandbagging (disqualification if detected).
Live Scoring with TheGrint
- Download TheGrint (iOS/Android).
- Verify scores after each hole.
- Disputes must be resolved before next tee.