TheGrint Tour is owned and operated by Sandy Birdie LLC and is headquartered in Coral Gables FL.

Membership to the TheGrint Tour is open to any amateur golfer with a verifiable handicap index.

In order to compete in our events, you must have entered a minimum of six (6) completed scorecards into your TheGrint App account, or have a verifiable USGA Handicap Index, or have received approval by the Tour Director(s). Any amateur golfer can sign up

for TheGrint Tour on the official website:

www.TheGrintTour.com.

The cost of an annual membership into the TheGrint Tour is as follows:

$100.00 w/ an active “Pro + Membership” on TheGrint App
$125.00 w/ an active “Pro Membership” on TheGrint App
$150.00 w/o an active “Pro Membership” on TheGrint App

Grinters will also have the option to become a Pro + on TheGrint app when becoming a tour member or upgrade at any point during the season

Tour member benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

- Discounted entry fees & unlimited referral credits
- Tour Welcome Kit w/ logo’d promotional items
- Participation in TheGrint Tour Cup Season Long Race and its prizes
- Any special discounts offered by sponsors for their products/services
- Member rate in any  TheGrint Tour tournaments around the world
- Discounts at linksoul.com and OnTheGreenCbd.com

Memberships will be placed in auto renewal. To turn off autorenew please go to the My Account section of TheGrintTour.com and turn off this function.

By becoming a member of TheGrint Tour or entering and playing in a TheGrint Tour tournament, the participant understands and agrees that there are certain dangers involved with the participation in a golf tournament, including but not limited to being struck by lightning, getting hit by a golf club or golf ball, suffering from heat exhaustion, heart attack or injury from uneven terrain, for all such risks the participant assumes, solely accepts, and waives all claims of injury to body or property against TheGrint Tour. Furthermore, the participant agrees that while on the premises of a TheGrint Tour tournament, the participant, and any guest, relative or anyone else affiliated with participant, shall be present at their own risk and that Sandy Birdie LLC shall not be liable for any claims for injuries or damages whatsoever to person or property of the participant or related person arising out of or in connection with the participation in the tournament or presence at the tournament. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TheGrint Tour and Sandy Birdie LLC from all claims by or liability to participant or affiliated person.

TheGrint Tour and Sandy Birdie LLC are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings, including golf clubs, range nders, mobile phones, or vehicles. Players and guests assume full responsibility for their personal property while participating in any event.

All participants of TheGrint Tour are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and sportsmanship. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited: • Verbal or physical abuse toward players, staff, or course personnel • Harassment, intimidation, or discriminatory behavior of any kind • Cheating, manipulation of scores, or intentional rules violations • Excessive or disruptive intoxication • Damage to golf course property or Tour equipment • Unsportsmanlike conduct, including club throwing, profanity directed at others, or disorderly behavior Consequences may include a warning, penalty strokes, disqualification, suspension from future events, or permanent removal from the Tour. All disciplinary decisions by the Tour Director(s) are final.

Tour players can register online for all events at www.TheGrintTour.com. Events may have a limited number of entries and discounts available. Therefore, each event will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour players are encouraged to register early, as any event may sell out in advance of the entry deadline.

It is the responsibility of the TheGrint Tour player to submit the required entry fee for each tournament prior to the entry deadline, as payment will be the only means by which to secure a position in the tournament field. Entry fee payments should be made via the TheGrint Tour website using a credit card, but may be paid by other means (i.e. Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, etc.) with the permission and coordination of the Tour Director(s). When your payment is received and registration is complete, an email confirmation along with a receipt will be sent to you.

*Registration fees for events are subject to change based on venue selection, pricing, and availability. The above pricing is meant to serve as guide only and not a committed price. Event pricing will be posted on the event’s registration page, along with any promotions/special offers.

**Late event registrations will be subject to added fees after 7 days before the date of the event.

TheGrint Tour Members will qualify for discounted registration fees (Member & Member Early Bird) as shown above. Early Bird registration is limited and subject to entry gift restrictions. Refer to each event’s Registration page for details. The additional Tour Member Early Bird discount will be available to any Member completing their registration to an event within 3 days of that event’s registration opening date or until the designated number of spots are available. If a Tour Member is not able to complete registration before the cutoff date of the Early Bird discount, the Member discount will apply up to the date of the event.

By registering for any event, you are agreeing to these Rules and Guidelines.

All current season active/registered TheGrint Tour members are eligible for a referral credit of $25 for each referral’s completed Tour Membership registration. The credit is good for any future Tour event(s) beyond the current event in which the referral was validated. The referral must not have been a prior Tour Member or have played in any previous Tour events. A referral credit will only be given when the new Tour Member enters the referring member’s email at the time of their new Membership registration. Be sure to know and enter the proper email your referring Member has on file with TheGrint in the search box when prompted during your registration. If the referring member’s name or email is not found in the search box, please seek assistance by emailing Tour Director(s) via the “Contact Us” link on our website’s Home page. All referrals will be reviewed and verified by Tour Director(s). Referral credits expire October 1st of each year at the end of each season marked by the date of the Tour Championship.

Any online credit to your TheGrint Tour account is redeemed automatically when you register for a tournament. Credits will not be eligible to be applied to an Early Bird tournament registration fee. Credits can be applied ONLY to a regular Member or Non Member Price. Referral and Tournament Credits will expire 120 days or 4 events after being awarded. Credits can only be used on the Local Tour where the member earned them. All credits are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

If a player requests to withdraw from an event of the current season, the balance will be refunded to the player’s method of payment less all applicable withdrawal and processing fees. Please verify each event's cancellation policy.

The following table depicts how players are assigned to their respective Tour flights based on their USGA Handicap Index. Final decisions on assigning Tour Players’ flights are solely at the discretion of TheGrint Tour Director(s) after a full review of the players and their scores.

*Players over 20.0 index can participate in the events and use their current index only if they have a GHIN number. If a player does not have an established handicap via GHIN, a max index of 20.0 will be applied.*

Flight Name | HCP Index
-------------- | ---------
Champion | <= 3.9
Albatross | <= 7.9
Eagle | <= 11.9
Birdie | <= 15.9
Par | 16.0 to 20.0

TheGrint Tour wants to ensure a competitive atmosphere at our events yet ensure fairness to all players. In order to achieve this, sometimes it is necessary to evaluate new players and those who compete throughout the season. If warranted, the Tour Director(s) will exercise discretion on player reassignments to flights for competition. The following are some common examples:

Bouncing Handicaps – At any time during the season a player improves their handicap index that qualifies them to move into the next flight, they will remain in that flight for the remainder of the season.

Consecutive Wins – If a player wins two consecutive events that they play in for the same flight to which they are assigned, that player will be reviewed and possibly moved up to the next flight for the remainder of the season or their handicap improves to move up yet another flight. Seniors will be moved to regular tees for the flight. Handicap and performance relative to the field will be taken into consideration.

New Grinters – Members not having the minimum six (6) rounds entered into TheGrint App will be flagged as not having a valid handicap index. All such members will be contacted and reviewed by the Tour Director(s) to determine flight assignment and/or inclusion into the competition. The following are possible scenarios:
• The new Grinter has an established handicap index thru GHIN or another service. The Grinter will be asked to enter past scores into TheGrint App in order to become Tour compliant.
• The new Grinter is a novice to the game with less than 6 rounds entered. TheGrint Tour welcomes and encourages new players to the game and our Tour. The Tour Director(s) will contact and discuss the player’s golf game. After review, inclusion to competition and winnings may be allowed. However, any points awarded will be retained only if the player has entered six (6) scores by their next event participation.

Flight assignment and reassignment decisions by the Tour Director(s) are final and not subject to appeal.

If a Tour player who has registered for a local regular event withdraws more than 7 days before the event date, they will receive a refund back to their method of payment less any applicable fees. The 7 day withdrawal window applies only to local, standard Tour events.

Majors, Playoff events, and National events may have different withdrawal and refund policies. Players must review the specific cancellation terms listed on each event’s official Event Information Page.

If a Tour player withdraws after the applicable deadline, they are subject to a cancellation fee plus any additional fees or green fees charged by the hosting course. Any player who is registered for an event and does not show or contact the Tour Supervisor on the day of the event will forfeit their registration fee and may have their playing privileges revoked for future events.

All withdrawals must be communicated to the Tour Director(s) by email or text. The timestamp of the withdrawal communication will determine all applicable fees or credits.

Each flight will have a champion declared. For Champion, Albatross, Eagle, Birdie, and Par flights, a champion of each will be determined based on Gross Score. In addition, an Overall Low Net may also be recognized from the entire field of players.

Depending on the number of players per flight for each event, we will also recognize/award 2nd through 5th place finishes in each flight accordingly with gift cards and/or other prizes at the Tournament Director(s) discretion. Tour Director(s) may at their discretion change the number of prizes and/or their values should a flight’s number of players vary.

Number of Players (per flight) | Number of Places Paid
------------------------------ | ---------------------
2-8 | 1
9-13 | 2
14-18 | 3
19-24 | 4
25+ | 5

As the Tour grows locally, winner payout amounts will be reviewed and may be increased as the season progresses based on increased field of players. The Tour reserves the right to award winners a combination of sponsor gifts, gift cards, and/or credits towards future event registrations that are of values depicted above.

Each tour will have a series of optional side games that can be any of the following:

Deuces Game
An optional cash buy-in game where participants compete for the cash pot by scoring a (Gross score) “2” on any Par-3 hole played during the tournament round. All participating players who record a “Deuce” will win/split the pot!

Soaring Eagles Game
An optional cash buy-in game where participants compete for the cash pot by scoring an Eagle (-2 Gross) on any hole played during the tournament round. All participating players who record an Eagle score on any hole will win/split the pot! If no winner, then the pot will be carried over to the next event!

Par 3 Challenge Game
An optional cash buy-in game where participants compete for Low Gross score across all Par-3 holes played during the tournament round. If there is a single outright winner, they get the pot! A tie results in the pot being carried over to the next event!

Flighted Skins Game
An optional cash buy-in skins game where participants in each flight vie amongst themselves for a skin which is the lowest Gross Score per hole with a birdie (-1 to par) or better, no ties. A winning player’s payout per skin will simply be the Flight’s pot value divided by number of Flight skins won in the event. If there are no winners, the pot will carry over to the next event and continue to grow until a winner occurs or the Tour year ends. Any unclaimed prize money at year end will either be donated to a local charity or raffled in the form of gift cards and/or golf items to those who participated during the unclaimed period.

Super Skins Game
An optional cash buy-in skins game where the entire field of players vie for a skin which is the lowest Gross Score per hole with a birdie (-1 to par) or better, no ties. A winning player’s payout per skin will simply be the pot value divided by number of super skins won in the event. If there are no winners, the pot will carry over to the next event and continue to grow until a winner occurs or the Tour year ends. Any unclaimed prize money at year end will either be donated to a local charity or raffled in the form of gift cards and/or golf items to those who participated during the unclaimed period. Tour Director(s) will determine distribution.

Hole-In-One Contest
A tournament may have a sponsored Hole-in-One Contest. A single Par-3 hole will be designated for the contest with required minimum tee distances. The prize value for each event will be determined by the sponsor and will be open to all players participating in the tournament. There is no additional fee to participate in this contest when sponsored. Details for each event’s contest will be posted on the event’s detail and registration page.

TheGrint Tour will use Gross Scores to determine the winners of the Champion, Albatross, Eagle, Birdie, and Par flights. Gross score is defined as the total number of shots taken to finish the 18 holes per round.

Ties for first place in each flight will be decided by sudden death playoff unless the course or weather does not allow Tour players back on the course; in such an event, a scorecard playoff will determine the winner. All players in a sudden death playoff MUST be present in order to participate, else they forfeit their tie. In the event of a tie for second place and other places, the winner will be decided by scorecards in the following order:

For Gross Prizes (18 hole events):
• Best (gross) back nine (9)
• Best (gross) last six holes (6)
• Best (gross) last three holes (3)
• Handicap hole #1 score, followed by handicap #2 score, and so on
• If a tie remains, a coin flip will decide

For Gross Prizes (36+ hole events):
• Best (gross) Final Round
• Best (gross) last Nine holes (9)
• Best (gross) last Six holes (6)
• Best (gross) last Three holes played (3)
• Results of Handicap hole #1 score, followed by handicap #2 score, and so on from last round of event
• If a tie remains, a coin flip will decide

For Net Prizes: Net Score Over Par - See below

Note: If the golf course or weather does not permit us to determine a Flight winner, TheGrint Tour and the Tour Director(s)/Supervisor(s) can use the above method to determine the Flight Champion.

A player’s Net Score Over Par is a unique formula that TheGrint Tour has developed to level the field regardless of handicap and tee box played, and is used to assign players’ points for each event towards the season long race for TheGrint Cup. The formula considers both the Course and Slope ratings. The calculation is defined as follows:

"Net Score Over Par = GROSS - (HCP_INDEX * COURSE_SLOPE)/113) - COURSE_RATING"

Players are responsible for reviewing and verifying all scores before signing their scorecard.

• Signing for a lower score than actually taken will result in disqualification per USGA rules.
• Signing for a higher score will stand as recorded.
• Once submitted, scorecards are final and cannot be changed.

The official, attested paper scorecard overrides the Live Leaderboard in case of discrepancies.

TheGrint Tour will have 4 sets of our own tournament tees from which players will play:

- TheGrint Tour Gold: Champion and Albatross Flight
- TheGrint Tour Blue: Eagle, Birdie, and Par Flights (plus Senior Champion/Albatross)
- TheGrint Tour White: Senior (Eagle, Birdie, or Par) & Females <= 7.9 HCP Index
- TheGrint Tour Red: Females with >= 8.0 HCP Index

Each flight will play an average distance during the season, as follows:

Flight | Distance (yards)
-------------- | ----------------
Champion | 6400 - 7200
Albatross | 6400 - 7200
Eagle | 6000 - 6500
Birdie | 6000 - 6500
Par | 6000 - 6500

Seniors who are of age 60 or older will be allowed the option to play ahead one set of tournament tees from their assigned handicap flight’s tees. Any NET scoring will be calculated according to the Course HCP from the tees being played. At no time will the most forward set of golf course tee boxes be allowed into tournament play for seniors. Age will be validated by a valid driver’s license.

Female players having a USGA HCP Index > 8.0 will be allowed the option to play from the RED tee markers, while those with a USGA HCP Index < 7.9 will play from TheGrint Tour’s WHITE tee markers. Any NET scoring will be calculated according to the Course HCP from the tees being played.

Each season (year) registered Tour Members will compete in two Leagues, each having their own points and Race for TheGrint Cup. There will be a minimum of 10 events for points toward the Race. The two Leagues will be called “AUGUSTA” and “PEBBLE”. The AUGUSTA League will be comprised of the Championship and Albatross flights, while the PEBBLE League will be comprised of the Eagle, Birdie, and Par flights.

• Points awarded based on participation and position in each Tour event
• A Tour Player’s Top event performances will accumulate towards TheGrint Cup
• All events whether “Home” or “Away” will be considered for the Race!
• Events played in “Away” Tours will be counted but will fall under the Player’s “Home” Tour Rules & Guidelines and maximum number of events to be counted.
• A minimum of two Playoff events will finish the season worth double (2x) points
• A minimum of 4 events must be played in your “Home” Tour’s current season to qualify for League/Race Champion: including a minimum of 1 Major and 1 Playoff event. We encourage “Away” play to support our other Tours and premium course experiences but need to ensure competition amongst your Home Tour’s peers and contributions towards the EOY prize package.
• Qualification now required for the season ending Tour Championship event!
• Must have an active “Home” Tour Membership at the time of the Tour Championship event.
• AND HAVE met 1 of either of the following conditions:
• Played in more than 4 of your “Home” Tour’s events, including the Playoffs.
• Winner/Champion of any current season’s “Home” Tour event.

Tour event flight winners are based on Gross Score. TheGrint Cup Race will be based on your "Net Score Over Par" (see previously under “Scoring” for details). A playing member will accumulate points based on their position against their League’s respective field in each Tour event. Point distributions for each League are assigned as follows:

Regular Events:

Position | Points
--------------|-------
Champion | 150
2nd | 125
3rd | 115
4th | 105
5th | 95
6th | 85
7th | 75
8th | 65
9th | 55
10th | 45
11th | 35
12th | 25
13th+ | 20

• Each player finishing in 13th position and below will receive 20 points for participating.
• Each Flight Winner will also receive a 25-point bonus no matter their net score.

Major (1-Day) and Playoff Events:

Position | Points
--------------|-------
Champion | 225
2nd | 190
3rd | 175
4th | 160
5th | 155
6th | 140
7th | 135
8th | 120
9th | 105
10th | 90
11th | 75
12th | 60
13th+ | 45

• Each player finishing in 13th position and below will receive 45 points for participating.
• Each flight winner will also receive a 25-point bonus no matter their net score.

(2-Day) and Playoff Events:

Position | Points
--------------|-------
Champion | 350
2nd | 300
3rd | 275
4th | 250
5th | 225
6th | 200
7th | 175
8th | 150
9th | 125
10th | 100
11th | 75
12th | 50
13th+ | 40

• Each player finishing in 13th position and below will receive 60 points for participating.
• Each flight winner will also receive a 25-point bonus no matter their net score.

Each Tour will operate with a $5 per player pot, collected from every tournament round played during the season. This pot will be used to fund Year End prizes as well as increase the Tour Championship prize pool at the end of the season.

At the conclusion of the season, the top 3 players in each Race (Augusta & Pebble) will receive a percentage of the total accumulated pot. The remaining balance will be allocated toward enhancing the prize structure for the Tour Championship event.

Each League/TheGrint Cup Race Champion will receive a combination of the following options:
• TheGrint Tour Championship Trophy
• TheGrint Tour Membership (One Year: $150)
• Sponsor prizes (To Be Determined)
• Portion of the EOY cash prize package (in form of):
• Cash or
• PGATSS Gift Card or
• Amazon Gift Card or
• Event entry credits towards the upcoming Tour Season

Each League/TheGrint Cup Race 1st Runners-Up will receive the following:
• TheGrint Tour Membership for upcoming Tour Season
• Portion of the EOY cash prize package (in form of):
• Cash or
• PGATSS Gift Card or
• Amazon Gift Card or
• Event entry credits towards the upcoming Tour Season

The top 5 players in each League’s TheGrint Cup Race will all receive the following:
• TheGrint Tour Membership extended for one year from expiration date

During all Tour events the USGA Rules and Regulations will be adhered to, with the following exceptions: 1. TheGrint GPS Range finder and Laser Range finder will be allowed 2. GPS with Slope editions will be permitted if the slope function is turned off 3. One ball rule does not apply 4. Course’s Local Rules apply.

You will receive a Scorecard from one of your playing partners. You will keep their score and your score. At the end of your round, you must sign and turn in the score of your playing partner. Any changes must be made before turning in the Scorecard. So please make sure you review your scorecard before it’s turned in. Scorecards must be turned in at the same time.

TheGrint Tour is committed to fair competition. Any player found to be manipulating their handicap, entering falsified scores, or engaging in actions intended to gain an unfair advantage may be:
• Disqualified from the event
• Removed from prize eligibility
• Stripped of points toward TheGrint Cup
• Suspended or permanently banned from the Tour

Handicap integrity is monitored continuously. The Tour Director(s) reserve the right to request past scorecards, GHIN verification, or documentation at any time.

All decisions regarding handicap integrity are final.

There will be a leaderboard on TheGrint App for every event. It is mandatory to keep score on the Live Leaderboard during play! If a player does not adhere, they will be warned and may be disqualified from winning their flight for the event. There needs to be at least one playing group member that will enter the scores after each hole is completed. Accuracy is paramount. The entered score on the Leaderboard will be validated with the official attested paper scorecard for each player after the round is completed.

Being on pace (based on local rules) and having more than one (1) hole difference with the tournament playing group ahead of you (at any point during the round) may result in a 1 stroke penalty to each player in the group. After one (1) warning is issued, the following notice will result in the penalty. Warnings will be issued only during the groups’ first 9 holes. If a group is playing their last 9 holes, a warning may not be issued and the penalty can be incurred directly. Warning may be issued in person, via text or cart message. To report slow play of a tournament group, email/text/phone the Tour Supervisor/Director(s). Penalty assessments are at the sole discretion of the Tour Director(s) or Supervisor(s). All decisions are final.

All registered Tour players MUST check in (in person) on premises of each event. There will be a Check-In table with visible signage to clearly identify the check in area. Players are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes before their tee time and report to their designated tee off hole at least 10 minutes before their assigned tee time.

If a registered Tour player reports to their first hole’s tee box after their player grouping has completed their hole #1, the player will be disqualified from the event and not allowed to play.

If a registered Tour player reports to their first hole’s tee box after their player grouping has teed off of their hole #1 (but not completed the hole), the player will be assessed a 2-stroke penalty but will be allowed to play.

Tournaments will typically utilize assigned starting times (either straight or split tees), but there may be occasional shotgun starts (depending on the course and number of players). Pairings will be available on the TheGrint Tour website prior to the event, as well as emailed to all registered tournament players. Pairings are subject to change at any time prior to the event. All players of an event should continue to check the posted Pairings & Tee Times up to the day and starting time of the event for any changes. It is the players’ responsibility to know their assigned tee time.

If there is a disagreement during course of play, a provisional ball must be played. Following the end of the round, the situation should be discussed with one of TheGrint Tour Director(s) or the Tour Supervisor of the event. The Tour officials will make the final decision and reserve the right to confer with the golf course’s Head Professional. We ask that players accept the committee’s final decision. Tour Director(s) may revisit the decision after the event is over at their own discretion. However, the change will only affect TheGrint Cup standings, and not individual event results.

By entering any TheGrint Tour event, you are agreeing to be photographed or filmed while practicing, playing or participating in any stage of the event. TheGrint Tour reserves the right to use these materials for media content creation. i.e., Social Media, informational purposes, marketing, and such.

Any additional event specific information will be published on the official event registration page of the Tour’s website.

If inclement weather should arise, every effort will be made by the tournament committee to complete the full number of prescribed holes. If play is delayed, all players must remain on property at the host facility and await official announcements from the tournament committee. Completion of 18 holes (either 9 holes per round, or 18 holes overall) will be considered an official tournament round. TheGrint Tour does play in non-optimal weather conditions, but player safety is the top priority. Rain and wind are considered playable; however, lightning strikes within 10 miles, hail, and puddling water on greens are deemed unsafe or unfair, and the event will be suspended or cancelled if the prescribed minimum number of holes cannot be completed.

If a tournament is unable to be completed due to circumstances beyond the Tour committee’s control, a decision will be made according to how many holes the last group of the given flight finished and base the results on those holes played.

In the event of inclement weather during a round, every effort will be made by the tournament committee to get in the full number of prescribed holes. If play is delayed, all players should remain on the property at the host facility and await official announcements from the tournament committee. If the delay comes during play, clearly mark their ball’s position on the course, return to safety at the clubhouse, and remain on premise for further instruction from the Tournament committee.

In the event weather affects play, any refunds, partial refunds, or event credits will be handled on a case-by-case basis and issued only at the discretion of the Tour Director(s) after evaluating all circumstances.

From time to time, the Tour will hold events of varying formats that are not considered part of the regular Tour events. These events may or may not offer discounted membership entry fees and will not award points towards TheGrint Cup Races. Formats under consideration are team events, Open field (non-flighted) competitions, skins only, and match play (individual & teams). Details for these events will be published on the event’s detail webpage on TheGrint Tour’s website.

All rulings, penalties, disciplinary actions, and administrative decisions made by the Tour Director(s) or Tour Supervisor(s) are final and not subject to appeal. This includes decisions related to rules enforcement, conduct violations, pace of play penalties, weather interruptions, and scoring disputes.

TheGrint Tour is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all golfers. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes discrimination based on: • Race • Color • Ethnicity • National origin • Gender or gender identity • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability • Religion or belief • Veteran status Players, guests, and staff must treat each other with dignity and respect at all times. Violations may result in penalties, removal from the event, suspension, or permanent dismissal from TheGrint Tour.