Frequently Asked Questions:


Q:  When is the tournament held?
A:  Tournament always on 3rd Thursday of June.

Q:  How is the tournament set up?
A:  Twenty two flights with 16 players in a flight, "flighted" by handicap.

Q:  What if I get misflighted? 
A:  There is always someone that is misflighted. (Usually makes 15 other people in the flight "unhappy").

Q:  Who qualifies for the championship?
A:  Low sixty four players play a qualifying round on Wed. before Tournament starts. 

Q:  How are players selected for the tournament?
A:  Each sponsor pays a fee and receives three slots to fill with players.

Q:  Who are the original sponsors of this tournament?
A:  Halliburton and Baker are two of the original sponsors. 

Q:  How many sponsor openings are there currently?
A:  None.  There are over 20 standby sponsors waiting for a sponsor opening. 

Q:  How long does my company have to wait to become a sponsor?
A:  The waiting time for an open sponsorship averages approximately 4 years. 

Q:  How many players are allowed in the tournament?
A:  The field consists of 352 players. There are 300 sponsored players, 52 standby players and directors. 

Q:  When can I sign up for the standby list?
A:  The standby list opens on Jan 1.