May I play in both Flight B as well as Flight B for the same Event?

No.  We consider that double dipping.  You may only play in one Flight at a time for the Individual Golf Tour.

May I join the I-Tour at any time during the season?

Yes you can. Membership Fee will stay the same. All players will be subject to the Beginning Handicap Policy.  If you do not play in our first event of 2008, you will not be eligible for 1st place until your 2nd I-Tour Event.

I have a 10 handicap do I have to play in Flight B.

No you do not.  You can play in Flight A if you choose.  Remember that you must take the maximum handicap in flight A (9). 

What does the tournament entry fee include?

The tournament entry fees will include, green fee, range balls, cart, prize fund, & sometimes lunch. Optional Game entry fee $25 for Flight A&B Skins game payable day of tournament, $25 for Deuces Wild Game.  Visit Tour Format for more information.

Can I join the I-Tour without any handicap information?

Yes you can. Players who send in their membership application without any handicap information are I-Tour Members. Yet, they WILL NOT be able to win any cash prizes until this information has been received by the I-Tour Staff.

Can I pay in advance for tournaments?

All players must pay in advance. The I-Tour has a process of allowing players to pay in advance for any number of tour events through our online entry process, or by faxing in the EVENT ENTRY form. There is a deadline for online entry. If Tour players want to register after the event deadline they must pay the $15 late fee.

Will cash awards be given the day of the event? Will all awards be cash?

Yes, checks will be printed the day of the events for all prizes. When players register early, this allows The I-Tour to financially run our events. All 1^st, 2^nd, & 3rd place prizes for net score are a 100% cash payout. The I-Tour reserves the right to distribute a combination of cash & gift certificates for 4^th-7^th place prizes.

Is this a Walking or a Cart Tour? May I walk if I like?

The I-Tour is a Cart Tour. We do this for speed of play reasons. All I-Tour players must use carts. 

Can my wife or girlfriend come ride and watch me play?

Yes, you are responsible for renting her a golf cart though.  And you must ride with other I-Tour Players not with your friend or spouse.

Why is my beginning Handicap lower than I expected?

Your Beginning Handicap calculation may be subject to adjustments by the Tour Director. In some cases your best score may be counted twice in the beginning calculation. Please contact The I-Tour at info@houstonitour.com for questions on your beginning handicap.

I’ve sent in an I-Tour Tournament Entry Form, I now will not be able to play in this tournament, what can I do?

You lose $20 if you pull out of a tournament after pairings are listed on the Website.  You will lose $40 if you pull out 2 hours or more of an event the day of.  You lose 50% if you cancel less than 2 hours before the event.  You will not receive any refund or credit if you are a no call no show for an event after your tee time has passed.  All tournament event entry fee’s are fully refundable if entry is canceled before pairing are listed on the website.

A.      I don’t believe a player knows he had a USGA Golf Rule Violation, what steps do I take to ensure fairness?

B.      I don’t believe a player in a I-Tour event was honest, what steps do I take to ensure fairness?

C.      I played with this HOT HEAD that ruined my round, what steps do I take to ensure I do not play with him again.

Please report this information to The I-Tour on our Feedback Link on our website. We beg you.  All participants are asked to assist in the responsibility of fair play in our tour.  The information will be documented, researched, and dealt with according to our Code of Golf Conduct.  People will not join our tour if we have members who don’t know the rules, are dishonest, or are “Hot Heads” 

I Have a 23.8 handicap, can I still participate in the I-Tour?

Yes you can, the I-Tour will not use your full handicap, it will be shortened to our 18.0 maximum. If you have a +36 handicap you CAN PLAY, you will just play with our maximum allowed handicap of 18.0

I think I lost my putter in the last I-Tour event, can The I-Tour help me find it?

The I-Tour is not responsible for any lost equipment during our I-Tour events. All participants are asked to keep up with their belongings. The I-Tour is also not responsible for any issues that are health related, nor are we liable for that dummy who forgot to yell “FORE”.

What does participating in the I-Tour do to my USGA Amateur status?

The USGA is very clear on its stance of Amateur status. Please visit their website at www.usga.org or call their district office. You may waive all cash payouts and accept gift certificates no more than $750 total per event. Please sign and fax in the form: STATEMENT OF AMATEUR STATUS that is included our DOWNLOAD FORM's Link.

May I play with an illegal driver in your tour?

No illegal drivers, no illegal tees, etc. If there is any doubt that you will be disqualified for equipment, please contact  BEFORE you play an I-Tour event.

Is it the Houston Golf Tour, Dallas Golf Tour or the Individual Tour (I-Tour)?

It is not the "Houston Golf" tour. The Individual Tour (I-Tour) is a pro-style Golf Tour in Houston.  We just so happen to own the easy to remember www.dallasgolftour.com & www.houstongolftour.com URL's.