PLAY. GIVE. WIN.

A new era in charity golf is here with the creation of the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs. The competition invites two-player teams to experience some of the world’s most prestigious golf courses, join Tiger in raising money to help underserved children, and potentially qualify to earn a VIP Stay-and-Play package to the TWCP Finals in Orlando, Florida.

 

 

Tiger Woods embodies competition on the golf course. His emotional fist pumps, mesmerizing clutch shots executed under overwhelming pressure and dedication to excellence are well documented. Tiger also has a long history of making an incredible difference in the lives of youth, and he is “all in” with this series of grassroots events taking place in communities across the United States.
 

“Combining competition with philanthropy has been an amazing experience for me, and I look forward to seeing Charity Playoff competitors take on this challenge, between the prestigious tournament venues and the chance to support a great cause, I’m excited to see fans and players enjoy this opportunity to give back.” - Tiger Woods

 

We would like to thank the Volunteer Chairpersons from each of our Regional Qualifiers below for all of their hard work:

Las Vegas, NV - Eric Dutt
DC/Bethesda, MD - Scott Erhlich and Leo Tucker
Philadelphia, PA - John Ballbach and David Boucher
New York, NY - David Fontanilla and Jeff Lewis
Los Angeles, CA - Ken Bentley and Greg Jones
Orange County, CA - Dennis Kuhl and Jerry Mattes
Tampa, FL - Steve Normandin

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
 

What is the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs?

What are the formats and scoring system used at the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Regional Qualifiers?

Do I need a playing partner and handicap to play in a Regional Qualifier?

What are the Regional Qualifier participant restrictions?

How many teams will compete in each Regional Qualifier?

How much does it cost to play and how do I register for a Regional Qualifier in the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs?

How do I create or join a team?

How do you qualify for the National Finals in Orlando, Florida and what does it include?

What happens in the event of a cancellation?

How do I donate to a Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs team?

What is my donation money used for and do any of the donations remain locally?

Is my donation tax deductible?

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

How do I find out more about the Tiger Woods Foundation and donate separately to their programs?



What is the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs?

Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs is a series of golf tournaments open to amateur golfers and played at top courses throughout the United States from May 2014 through October 2014. The event is managed by and benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation and other local charities. The events are a two-stage competition. In the first stage, golfers will compete in two-person teams in one or more events across the U.S. Each event will have a maximum of 60 teams competing for an opportunity to attend the 2014 National Finals in Orlando, FL. The low net and low gross winning teams of each regional event* will be invited to participate in the National Finals as will teams that raise $10,000 or more with their team donations and fundraising efforts. The top fundraising team nationally will receive pro-am spots in each 2015 Tiger Woods Foundation Pro-Am event (Deutsche Bank Championship, Quicken Loans National and World Challenge). All teams will have until 5pm EST on October 20, 2014 to qualify for the National Finals by raising $10,000.

* Please note if a regional event is comprised of a field that does not meet a minimum of (20) twenty players the tournament will only award a low net winner with the opportunity to earn a VIP Stay-and-Play package which includes two days of golf, two nights deluxe hotel accommodations, gourmet hospitality and a gifting experience. 

What are the formats and scoring system used at the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Regional Qualifiers?

Each regional qualifying tournament will feature two (2) person teams, with one (1) best ball score used per team per hole. Winners will be selected in both the Net and Gross Divisions. At each regional Qualifier the top low net and low gross teams will advance to the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Finals*. Play is governed by the current USGA Rules of Golf and local rules for each course. Local rules will be provided by each course and will be available on site upon request on the day of the event. Questions with respect to the rules of golf and scoring will be settled by the on-site course golf professional presiding over the event, whose decision will be final. In the event of a tie for low net or low gross, the golf professional will match each team's scorecard to determine the winner on the basis of a hole by hole playoff starting on the #1 Handicapped Hole until the tie is broken.

* Please note if a regional event is comprised of a field that does not meet a minimum of (20) twenty players the tournament will only award a low net winner with the opportunity to earn a VIP Stay-and-Play package which includes two days of golf, two nights deluxe hotel accommodations, gourmet hospitality and a gifting experience.

Do I need a playing partner and handicap to play in a Regional Qualifier?

Registration is restricted to two (2) person teams only. Single golfers will not be paired with another golfer. To qualify as a two (2) person team, in the Net Division, both Golfers must have a USGA Handicap prior to registering your team. If a USGA Handicap is not established prior to registering your team, the team will still be able to compete in the overall Gross Division. The top low net and low gross teams will advance to the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Finals


What are the Regional Qualifier participant restrictions?

The Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs is open to all Amateur Golfers. Professionals are permitted to be members of a team, but neither they nor their team is eligible to win prizes or be low net or low gross winners in any Regional Qualifier tournament. At least one team member must be 21 years of age or over.


How many teams will compete in each Regional Qualifier?

Participation will vary at each Regional Qualifier with the average number of Golfers being between seventy two (72) and one hundred and twenty (120) Golfers. Once the maximum number of players are registered for an event, the event will be considered sold out.


How do I create or join a team?

In order to create or join a team, you and your partner must first be registered in a TWCP event.

How much does it cost to play in a Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Regional Qualifier and how do I register?

The entry/registration fees vary based on the city selected and a minimum donation or pledge amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per person is required. Participants can register by logging on to www.twcharityplayoffs.com and selecting the Regional Qualifier you would like to participate in and complete the payment process. Once complete you will automatically begin the individual golfer registration process then the team registration process. At this time you will have the option to invite your friends and contacts to assist you with your fundraising goal through a link to your Facebook page, Twitter Account or email contacts. If the minimum pledge amount is not met seven (7) days prior to your regional qualifier, your registration will be considered ineligible, unless the participating team agrees to fulfill the outstanding donation amount (to re-instate eligibility). Registration fees are non-refundable unless Tiger Woods Foundation cancels the event in advance of the event day. Donations and pledges are non-refundable. The Event organizers reserve the right to reject any application that, in its sole discretion, is incomplete, not compliant with the terms and conditions of the event or is otherwise ineligible. Openings for each TWCP event are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis at the time of reservation. Teams may participate in any number of regional events. Substitutes are permitted up to seven (7) days prior to the each regional qualifier for registered team members at events. If substitutions are made the team will be eligible to compete in the Gross Division only. Event organizers must be advised of substitutions in advance or the team is subject to disqualification. If a registered participant must cancel and a substitute cannot be found, that team forfeits its entry fee and may not substitute participation in another regional event for the one for which the team has registered.


How do you qualify for the National Finals in Orlando, Florida and what does it include?

One (1) winning team from both the Net and Gross Divisions will advance to the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Finals from each Regional Qualifier. Additionally, each two (2) Person Team that raises $10,000 in pledges will automatically qualify for the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Finals which includes an exclusive two-day golf and hospitality experience in Orlando, FL, December 1 & 2, 2014. Package includes: Two-days of golf in the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs Finals, Deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights (November 30 – December 1, 2014), gourmet hospitality and gifts included, private golf exhibition & reception with Tiger Woods & other PGA TOUR players, Credentials to attend the World Challenge golf tournament (Dec. 4-7, 2014) including hospitality. Airfare and additional nights lodging are at the player’s expense.


What happens in the event of cancellation?

Regional events will be rescheduled at the discretion of Tiger Woods Foundation and the host club. If a regional event is cancelled for any reason prior to event day, the company or individual who paid the registration fee will be offered a refund of the registration fee. Donations will not be refunded under any circumstances. Registered participants in cancelled regional events will continue to qualify to participate in the National Finals by raising $10,000 or more by 5:00PM EST October 20, 2014. People who register for a regional event and later find themselves unable to participate may not seek a refund of either registration fees or donations. They may, however, designate a substitute team member. No refunds will be given if (a) TWCP is cancelled on event day or (b) if the event cannot be completed due to inclement weather or (c) if the course is deemed unplayable by the course's Golf Professional. If play is terminated by the course's Golf Professional prior to nine holes of competition from all players, teams competing to go to the National Finals by raising $10,000 or more are unaffected. No team will be deemed to be the low-net winner, however all teams will be eligible in the low gross division and the two (2) teams with the lowest score will qualify for the National Finals. The TWCP Finals will not be rescheduled. In the event the TWCP Finals must be cancelled in its entirety for any reason, winners will be chosen by a random drawing at the Tiger Woods Foundation headquarters in Irvine, California. Winners will then be notified by email. If the golf portion of the National Finals is cancelled before the completion of nine holes by all participating players due to inclement weather or any other reason, winners will be chosen by random drawing and announced on December 2, 2014.


How do I donate to a Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs team?

Pledges can be made to a specific team by accessing their team page on www.twcharityplayoffs.com or via an invitation from a team member directly to their team page. You can also find for your friend by using the search field at the top of the page. Pledges can be made in any increment and are considered tax deductible.


What is my donation money used for and do any of the donations remain locally?

All charitable donations for the regional events will benefit the college access programs for underserved youth of the Tiger Woods Foundation and select local youth focused programs. Click on each Regional Qualifier event page to learn more about the Tiger Woods Foundation as well as the local benefitting charity in your area.


Is my donation tax deductible?

The Tiger Woods Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Regional event registration fees (which vary in cost) are not tax deductible as they cover goods and services received. Funds raised and donated in excess of this amount (including sponsorships) may be eligible for a federal tax deduction. Receipts will be emailed with every donation that will serve as your tax record, you will not receive anything else. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.


Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

Each Regional Qualifier will have a Presenting and Supporting Sponsorship opportunity available. Click here for specific information on the Sponsorship Opportunities.


How do I find out more about the Tiger Woods Foundation and donate separately to their programs?

To learn more about the Tiger Woods Foundation and the specific programs and events we host please visit our website at: www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org


The Terms and Conditions governing participation in regional Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs events and the National Finals are subject to change.