Pick 3 Classic Rules
The Rules In 30 Seconds
Pick 3 golfers for each week's PGA golf tournament with the option to substitute 1 golfer with
another after the 2nd round.
Note that a golfer can only be used 3
times throughout the course of the season
(4 times with mulligan).
Points are awarded based on how much money each selected golfer wins in each tournament.
Select an alternate golfer in case one of your picks does not complete round 1 (No Show).
Feb 5 -
Aug 30
(30 weeks).
Prizes are awarded to the top performers as per the prize
schedule.
About 5-10 minutes every Wednesday night to pick your starting lineup and about 1-2 minutes every Friday
night or Saturday morning to select your sub.
$150
The Complete Rules
Objective
The goal of the contest is to accrue the most earnings by selecting PGA
golfers to compete for you over a season of 30 tournaments. Each week,
you will select 3 golfers who will compete as part of your team. At designated times during each tournament,
as outlined below, you will be allowed to make golfer substitutions. The total earnings accrued by the 3
golfers in your lineup at the END of each tournament will be added to your total season earnings. Total
season earnings are used to determine the season winners.
In addition to the season competition, there are 6 separate segment competitions. The 6 segments are composed of 5 tournaments. Segment 1 is weeks 1-5, Segment 2 is weeks 6-10, and so on. During each segment, each team will accrue earnings and the top teams in each segment will also win prizes as per the Prize Money Schedule.
In addition to the season competition, there are 6 separate segment competitions. The 6 segments are composed of 5 tournaments. Segment 1 is weeks 1-5, Segment 2 is weeks 6-10, and so on. During each segment, each team will accrue earnings and the top teams in each segment will also win prizes as per the Prize Money Schedule.
Scoring System
You may only use a golfer
3 times*
during the season. Once you have used a golfer 3 times, you may not
use him for the rest of the season except when using a MULLIGAN which provides one extra usage (more info
below). Anytime a golfer appears in your lineup, it counts as one of his
3 usages.
You must submit your 3 starting golfers via the website prior to first round play beginning each Thursday. The weekly lineup page contains the lineup deadline which is usually the same as the first tee time. Upon submitting your lineup, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your starting lineup.
Each golfer you submit for your starting lineup will earn you TWICE the earnings he is awarded (if he makes the cut and wins any money). After the cut has been determined at the completion of the 2nd round on Friday, you may substitute a golfer for ONE of the golfers you submitted in your starting lineup. However, the new golfer is only eligible for SINGLE earnings and both he and the golfer he was substituted for will be designated as having used one week of their 3 week eligibility. Your sub must be received by prior to the start of 3rd round play (usually Saturday 9 AM central time).
Each team will receive 7 mulligans that can be used during the PTFG season. There are two ways in which a mulligan can be used:
Lineup entry deadlines will be adjusted as needed to accommodate weather delays or tournament postponements. Always check the PTFG website for any updates.
You must submit your 3 starting golfers via the website prior to first round play beginning each Thursday. The weekly lineup page contains the lineup deadline which is usually the same as the first tee time. Upon submitting your lineup, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your starting lineup.
Each golfer you submit for your starting lineup will earn you TWICE the earnings he is awarded (if he makes the cut and wins any money). After the cut has been determined at the completion of the 2nd round on Friday, you may substitute a golfer for ONE of the golfers you submitted in your starting lineup. However, the new golfer is only eligible for SINGLE earnings and both he and the golfer he was substituted for will be designated as having used one week of their 3 week eligibility. Your sub must be received by prior to the start of 3rd round play (usually Saturday 9 AM central time).
Each team will receive 7 mulligans that can be used during the PTFG season. There are two ways in which a mulligan can be used:
- A mulligan may be used to use a golfer a 4th time. This golfer is eligible for double earnings if he is in your starting lineup, single earnings if used as a third or fourth round sub.
- A mulligan may be used for a fourth round sub, but that golfer will only be awarded single earnings. If you have used him 3 times already, you will be charged 2 mulligans (one for his 4th use and another for a Sunday sub). Note that you may only use one fourth round mulligan per week.
Lineup entry deadlines will be adjusted as needed to accommodate weather delays or tournament postponements. Always check the PTFG website for any updates.
Alternate Pick / No Shows
Each week you may select an alternate golfer in case
one of your starting golfers
is a first round No Show. There are three possible No Show scenarios, and this league is
currently configured to account for the following:
Did Not Start (DNS)
Withdrawn (WD)
Disqualified (DQ)
In the rare instance that a golfer is listed in the field but withdraws before teeing off or never actually starts the tournament, he will not be charged a usage. This situation is considered a Did Not Start (DNS). Leagues may also allow an alternate pick if a golfer withdraws (WD) or is disqualified (DQ) during the first round (if applicable to your league - see checkboxes above). However, in all scenarios, if a golfer completes the first round and posts a score for all 18 holes, any subsequent WD or DQ will not activate the alternate pick.
If one of the no show scenarios above occurs, and you have selected an alternate golfer, your lineup will automatically be updated between the 1st and 2nd rounds. You will not be charged a usage for your original golfer.
You will also receive a system-generated email notifying you of the lineup change. A list of each team’s alternate pick and whether it was used can be viewed on the Alternate Picks page, accessible through the submenu link on the Weekly Results page.
Did Not Start (DNS)
Withdrawn (WD)
Disqualified (DQ)
In the rare instance that a golfer is listed in the field but withdraws before teeing off or never actually starts the tournament, he will not be charged a usage. This situation is considered a Did Not Start (DNS). Leagues may also allow an alternate pick if a golfer withdraws (WD) or is disqualified (DQ) during the first round (if applicable to your league - see checkboxes above). However, in all scenarios, if a golfer completes the first round and posts a score for all 18 holes, any subsequent WD or DQ will not activate the alternate pick.
If one of the no show scenarios above occurs, and you have selected an alternate golfer, your lineup will automatically be updated between the 1st and 2nd rounds. You will not be charged a usage for your original golfer.
You will also receive a system-generated email notifying you of the lineup change. A list of each team’s alternate pick and whether it was used can be viewed on the Alternate Picks page, accessible through the submenu link on the Weekly Results page.
Season Duration
Prize Money
Season and segment cash prizes are awarded to top performers as per the
Prize Money Schedule. There is a maximum of
125 participants.
Time Commitment
About 5-10 minutes every Wednesday night to pick your starting lineup and about 1-2 minutes every Friday
night / Saturday morning to select your sub.
Entry Fee
League entry fee is $150 per team.