43rd TILLMAN TROPHY
The Caversham
Reading, Berkshire
7,265 yards | Par 72
TOURNAMENT DATES: July 16th to 18th, 2024
COURSE WEBSITE: www.thecaversham.co.uk
LOCATION: GOOGLE MAPS LINK
FORMAT: WAGR Event | 72 Holes Strokeplay
FIELD SIZE: 156, cut to top 50 & ties after round 2
Close of entries 2nd July, 2024 at 10pm
Draw sheet for rounds 1 & 2 will be emailed on Sunday 14th July
ENTRY NOTES: ALL ENTRIES are taken through this page - new players (i.e. players without a CLUTCH profile) should first create their account and then register for the event. Creating a profile enables you to enter any event in the future which is run by CLUTCH, without the need to re-enter your details every time. Successful applicants will be notified after the close of entries, at which point payment will be taken. Should a successful entrant withdraw after the closing date the entry fee is non-refundable.
Clutch Tour membership IS NOT required.
TOURNAMENT INCENTIVES:
**NEW** The 2024 Tillman Trophy Champion will earn a Challenge Tour Start in 2025 (Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle)
The Top 2 finishers at the 2024 Tillman Trophy will earn a FULLY EXEMPT CARD for the 2025 Tier 1 Clutch Pro Tour Schedule. Players may choose to compete as an amateur on the tour, or turn pro. The exemption means access to every Clutch Tier 1 event, without the need to earn a card via the Clutch 2025 qualifying school.
Top 3 players (+ ties) win a free Clutch Tier 2 entry.
Note: For players winning these incentives, they will be eligible to take them as an amateur, or as a pro if they are turning pro in 2025.
ENTRY CRITERIA:
Entries will be accepted from male amateur golfers with a handicap index of 1.4 or below. In the event entries are over-subscribed, the following entry criteria will apply:
1. Any player competing in the 2024 European Amateur Team Championship
2. Previous Winners of the Tillman Trophy
3. The top 15 finishers (& ties) from the 2023 Tillman Trophy
4. 2021/22/23 Champions of: The Reid Trophy, McGregor Trophy, Carris Trophy, Brabazon Trophy, English Amateur, British Amateur, British Mid-Amateur
5. A maximum of 8 invites at the complete discretion of the tournament organisers.
6. The 75 players with the highest WAGR at close of entries (June 27th, 2023)
7. The remainder of the full field of 156 players will be made up based on WHS index at closing date - it is the player's responsibility to ensure that CLUTCH has their correct WHS index on record. (We anticipate a minimum of 50 places will be available in this category).
FULL TILLMAN TROPHY EVENT ITINERARY:
Monday 15th July - Official Practice Round from 7:30am (no need to pre-book)
Tuesday 16th July - Round 1
Wednesday 17th July - Round 2, cut to top 50 and ties
Thursday 18th July - Rounds 3 & 4
PRACTICE ROUND NOTES: Official Practice Monday 15th July - no tee times, players tee off when you like from 7:30am. Please join up with other competitors. PLEASE NOTE LAST TIME TO TEE OFF 3pm due to course prep work.
CLUB FACILITIES:
- Range with complimentary golf balls throughout the week (Tokens from pro shop, ball machine is at the clubhouse)
- Putting & Chipping green
- Gym and physio facilities on site in the clubhouse - bookable via the pro-shop
- Golf Simulator with GC Quad - bookable via the pro-shop
CATERING: Available on-site throughout the week from 7:00 on Monday and 6:30am Tuesday to Thursday. Complimentary lunch on the final day, between rounds, for all players who make the cut.
ACCOMMODATION:
CONTACT:
Will Roebuck - +44 (0) 7732 103984 | will@willroebuck.com
REGISTRATION: All players must register at the Tillman Trophy Tournament Office, or by text/email to the above contact info by 2pm Monday 15th July
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