November 3, 2008
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This is the place for the latest tour news, updates and communications from the IPT management team, player council and other avid golfing friends.
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International Players Tour – “Living the Dream!”
January 20, 2009
International Players Tour will launch it’s eighth season on Feb 7th with the 2009 season inaugural event at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, TX.
Our accelerated growth continued in 2008, along with the challenges associated with growth-oriented companies. We remain steadfast in our vision of building a National Tour for avid golfers of all skill levels, and realize more than ever the precision by which we have to execute our plan.
We appreciate the support of our membership and friends over the past seven years and look forward to your continued support in the future.
See you soon on tour with IPT!
January 20, 2009
Most of the 2009 tournament dates for all districts are now posted on the tour website. Dates that do not indicate a location are currently being booked. Check the website schedule regularly as we will be updating with location choices on a regular basis.
The first event of the year will take place at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 7th. The event will be held on the Resort course, home of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. Make sure and get your entry in by the late entry deadline of Jan 31st.
Stay tuned for further updates as they become available . . . . . .
December 7, 2008
The following membershp pricing and benefits are in effect for 2009.
Standard Annual Membership
We will also be offering a new membership opportunity this year with our Gold Club Membership. This membership is for the member who doesn’t want to be concerned about increased cost of membership in the future. The new IPT Gold Club membership is a three year membership program with added benefits and gives you a savings of $100 at the current annual rate. Following are just some of the added benefits of the Gold Club membership in addition to those included in our Standard Membership above.
Gold Club Membership
So how much do you want to play for $10,000, $20,000 or maybe even more? Grab yourself a Gold Club membership which includes a qualifying exemption for the 2009 Tour Championship and ensure your spot for a limited time ONLY.
It’s Time to Shine . . . In 2009!
December 1, 2008
Information found in the “Handicapping” category will be directed specifically towards answering questions on this subject matter. Discussions will be carried on in a special section reserved for this subject which can be found by clicking on the “Handicapping” link in the “Pages” box to your right.
November 28, 2008
East Texan from Pine Dunes Resort edges out 82 competitors chasing over $91,000 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas with a spectacular final-hole finish on Sunday!
Horseshoe Bay, TX, November 25, 2008. In a dramatic conclusion on the back nine of Sunday’s final round, Jay Mitchell from Palestine, Texas overcame a seven shot deficit to capture the Champion’s Trophy for the 2008 IPT Tour Championship. For his efforts, Jay earned in excess of $25,000, including winnings in the Scratch, Open Net, and Net Championship Divisions of the IPT’s season ending event at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX held November 20-23, 2008.
Competing for the largest Net Competition purse in the country with a plus 2 handicap, Mitchell shot a net 10 over par 224 on the tough layouts of the Ram Rock and Apple Rock courses in the 54-hole event. He edged out 36-hole leader Michael Olsen of San Antonio, Texas by one stroke and 2006 Tour Champion Bill Steadham from Montgomery, Texas by two strokes. Jay drilled a pressure packed 8 foot uphill putt on the final hole of the tournament to secure the win. David Reeves from Plano, TX closed on Sunday with a net 68 to take home $4,700 as the 2008 IPT Flight Division Champion in the flighted competition.
The 2008 Tour Championship culminated a successful year for IPT, which conducted over 220 competitions in 15 metro areas throughout a ten state region around the country. Total purses for 2008 will reach nearly $600,000, setting another annual tour record. IPT members of all skill levels compete both at scratch and with a proprietary handicap system, creating a unique “inside the ropes” experience generally seen only in a PGA Tour environment.
Continued expansion in 2008 sets the stage to add another 100 events to the calendar in 2009 with the addition of several new districts. Ron Beaman, Founder & CEO of IPT, expressed his thoughts on the season, stating “We matured considerably as an organization in 2008, not only through expansion of competitions, but with sponsors like Basic Golf and The Glenlivet participating at the Tour Championship here at Horseshoe Bay Resort.” And he added, “With the creation of an internet TV production of the Tour Championship by Flying Sensors Productions, we enhanced the value for our players and fans around the country – and worldwide.”
In addition to the competitions, IPT hosted their annual Vision Banquet on Saturday evening for the players, spouses, and families. This year’s banquet featured the announcement of the tour’s annual award winners, including:
For additional information, visit IPT web site at www.ipgtour.com.
