2004 PGA TOUR Media Guide

Every effort will be made to finish each round as scheduled by Sunday.The first priority is always the competition and completion of 72 holes.In an effort to achieve this objective by Sunday, 36 holes may be playedon Sunday following a reduction of the field to the score which has the closestnumber of professionals to 60. If an equal number of professionals are atscores above and below the 60th position, the higher score will be used.If conditions exist which prevent 72 holes from being completed bySunday, play will always be extended to Monday if golf course conditions andthe weather forecast permit. Play on Monday could include 36 holes.If conditions exist which make the completion of 72 holes impossible, thenext priority is to complete 54 holes; thereby the winner is credited with anofficial victory. Again, play in this situation will always be extended toMonday if conditions and weather permit.Weather GuidelinesIf conditions exist which make the completion of 54 holes impossible, thenext priority is to complete 36 holes; thereby players receive official money,although the winner is credited with an unofficial victory. Again, play in thissituation may be extended to Monday.In making decisions to extend play beyond Sunday or to reduce thetournament to fewer than 72 holes due to inclement weather, the on-siteTournament Director discusses the situation and conditions with a number ofparties, including the host organization, title sponsor, host site (generalmanager and/or golf course superintendent), on-site weather forecaster,television representatives and the other members of the Rules Committee.Players typically have not been included in these discussions as the TOURbelieves it is inappropriate for the Rules Committee to discuss matters directlyaffecting the competition with contestants.SECTION 9 / ADDITIONAL INFOWorld Golf FoundationWorld Golf Foundation, a not-forprofit,501(c)3 organization, wascreated in 1994 to unite the golfindustry and those who love the game.The board supports initiatives thatpromote, enhance the growth of, and provide access to the game of golf, whilepreserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others.There are four initiatives under the umbrella of the World GolfFoundation: the World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20: Vision forthe Future and the National Minority Golf Foundation. Each initiative has itsown mission to enhance the game of golf’s history, present and future.World Golf Hall of Fame—Conceptualized in the late 1980s and open since1998, it is committed to preserving golf’s rich heritage, honoring the greatplayers and contributors to the sport and setting the stage for future generationsto learn about and enjoy the game. Members are honored in the 75,000 squarefootmuseum located at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL.The First Tee—Announced in November of 1997, The First Tee is dedicatedto providing affordable access to golf and strives to instill in young people lifeenhancingvalues such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and respect.These values are seamlessly taught through The First Tee Life Skills & GolfExperience, one of the unique features that differentiates The First Tee frommany other successful junior golf programs. The intent is to offer opportunitiesfor improvement in the quality of life and create a platform where children canincrease their potential for success. The First Tee partners with local not-forprofitentities and municipalities to form The First Tee Chapters, which areresponsible for developing The First Tee golf learning facilities. Currently,there are more than 135 open facilities spanning 40 states and twocontinents, including programs in Canada and Singapore.GOLF 20/20: Vision for the Future—Initiated in 1999, it is devoted toaligning the golf industry behind a plan that addresses the future of golf in astrategic manner, with an emphasis on accelerating growth and participationand creating new avenues of access into the game.National Minority Golf Program—Coming under the World GolfFoundation umbrella in 2001, it is primarily focused on developing careeropportunities in golf for minorities.WWW.PGATOUR.COM 2004 PGA TOUR Media Guide / 9-17