All five events open August 17 and may be played in any order.
Competition
Rules that keep every round fair.
The essential season, scoring, qualification, payout, and replay policies.
2026 Late Summer Series
6 Events
Five flexible 9-hole regular-season events and an 18-hole Tour Championship.
Season Structure
Season structure
All five regular-season events count. Players may play ahead, but no event may be completed after its deadline.
Each event keeps its own published deadline. Early rounds are allowed; late rounds are not.
Qualified players compete at DPC Pebble from September 21–27.
SGT supplies the official Gross scorecards. TST calculates official Gross and Net finishing positions for TST points, TST Handicap Indexes, Playing Handicaps, and Net results.
Play ahead. Never play late.
All Five Open August 17
Players may complete one, several, or all five regular-season rounds as soon as the season opens.
Any Order
Regular-season rounds do not have to be played chronologically.
Individual Deadlines
Week 1 closes August 23, Week 2 August 30, Week 3 September 6, Week 4 September 13, and Week 5 September 20.
Championship Does Not Open Early
The Tour Championship is available only to qualified players during September 21–27.
2026 Late Summer Series
Week 1 — Payne’s Valley
9 holes · Opens August 17 · Deadline August 23
Week 2 — Streamsong Blue
9 holes · Opens August 17 · Deadline August 30
Week 3 — Mammoth Dunes
9 holes · Opens August 17 · Deadline September 6
Week 4 — East Lake Golf Club
9 holes · Opens August 17 · Deadline September 13
Week 5 — Bandon Dunes
9 holes · Opens August 17 · Deadline September 20
Tour Championship — DPC Pebble
18 holes · September 21–27 · Qualified players only
SGT scores. TST points & handicaps.
Official Handicap System
TST calculates its own Handicap Index from official SGT scorecards. The inaugural individual Series establishes after three eligible rounds, then rolls forward using recent normalized differentials.
Separate Leaderboards
SGT Gross scores remain authoritative. TST uses those scorecards to rank Gross event finishes and award TST points. TST separately calculates Net results from the same scorecards and awards the identical TST points scale.
All Five Count
Every regular-season event counts toward both points races. There are no dropped rounds.
Official Tournament Required
Rounds must be played through the correct SGT tournament inside GSPro. Scores played outside the official event do not count.
One points scale for Gross & Net
Same Scale
Gross and Net use the same TST Standard points table. Regular-season events are worth 1× points.
Championship — 2×
The 18-hole Tour Championship awards double the standard points shown below and counts toward the final Series standings.
Ties Pool Positions
Tied players combine the points assigned to every position occupied by the tie and split that total evenly.
| Finish | Regular | Championship |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 100 | 200 |
| 2nd | 80 | 160 |
| 3rd | 65 | 130 |
| 4th | 55 | 110 |
| 5th | 50 | 100 |
| 6th | 45 | 90 |
| 7th | 40 | 80 |
| 8th | 36 | 72 |
| 9th | 32 | 64 |
| 10th | 28 | 56 |
| 11th | 25 | 50 |
| 12th | 22 | 44 |
| 13th | 20 | 40 |
| 14th | 18 | 36 |
| 15th | 16 | 32 |
| 16th | 14 | 28 |
| 17th | 12 | 24 |
| 18th | 10 | 20 |
| 19th | 8 | 16 |
| 20th | 6 | 12 |
| 21st+ | 5 | 10 |
Example: a two-way tie for 2nd in a regular event splits 2nd (80) + 3rd (65), giving each player 72.5 points. The same tie in the Championship gives each player 145 points.
Qualification
Top 50% Gross
The top half of the official Gross points standings after Week 5 qualify.
Top 50% Net
The top half of the official Net points standings after Week 5 also qualify.
Either Path Qualifies
A player only needs to qualify through one leaderboard. Players appearing in both groups count once.
No Duplicate Roll-Down
A duplicate Gross/Net qualifier does not create an additional qualifying position farther down either leaderboard.
Cut-Line Ties Advance
All players tied at the final qualifying position advance.
Championship Counts Both Ways
Every qualified player’s championship result earns 2× TST Standard points toward both final Gross and Net standings. Championship points do not change the Week 5 qualification cut.
The Championship adds to the season
Week 5 Sets the Field
Championship qualification is determined only from TST Standard points earned in the five regular-season events.
Points Carry Forward
Qualified players keep every regular-season point they earned. The Championship adds 2× TST Standard points on top of that total.
Gross & Net Stay Separate
The Championship awards points independently in Gross and Net using the same 2× table. Final Series champions are determined by total TST points in each leaderboard.
No Cut Recalculation
Once the Week 5 field is locked, Championship results cannot add, remove, or replace qualifiers.
Competition Settings
Player requirements
Players may compete from a partner facility or compatible home simulator, provided the official SGT event is used.
All TST rounds require GSPro and a compatible launch-monitor setup.
Players must use the course, holes, tees, pins, wind, firmness, gimmes, putting mode, and other settings assigned in SGT.
Unauthorized mulligans, restarts, or setting changes may result in score removal or disqualification.
Simulator time and any facility-specific league, membership, package, or guest fees are arranged separately through the player’s facility and are not included in the TST entry fee.
Misreads & Technical Disputes
Stop play and contact TST immediately
A suspected launch-monitor misread or technical issue must be reported while the round is still paused at the affected hole.
If a player believes a shot was misread or another correctable technical issue occurred, the player must stop playing immediately and leave the round at the affected hole.
The player must contact TST administration as soon as the issue occurs and provide the tournament, hole number, player name, and a clear description of what happened.
If the player continues to play the round after the disputed incident, the result will stand and TST will not reset the hole or provide another remedy for that incident.
A reset is not automatic. TST will review the available information and determine whether the dispute is approved. Poor shots, player mistakes, wrong-club selections, accidental inputs, or dissatisfaction with a valid result are not misreads.
Hole-reset process
Reset to the Beginning of the Hole
When a dispute is approved, TST may reset the player to the beginning of the affected hole. Individual shots cannot be selectively erased or replayed.
Reset Within 24 Hours
TST will complete an approved hole reset within 24 hours after receiving the dispute and sufficient information to review it.
Wait for Confirmation
The player must not resume the official round until TST confirms that the reset has been completed and the player may continue.
Deadlines Still Apply
Reporting an issue does not automatically extend the tournament deadline unless TST expressly approves an extension.
Record every official round
Phone and Tripod Recommended
Players are strongly encouraged to record every official round with a phone positioned on a tripod so the player and simulator screen can be seen.
Save the Full Recording
If an incident occurs, preserve the complete recording until the dispute is resolved. TST may ask for the full video or additional context.
Send a Short Verified Clip
The player may initially submit a short, unedited clip showing the shot, the simulator response, and the surrounding moments. Clear video evidence will strengthen the claim but does not guarantee approval.
Other Evidence
Screenshots, facility staff confirmation, launch-monitor data, or other contemporaneous evidence may also be considered.
Normal tournament yardage
18-Hole Target
Standard tournament tees will normally be selected as close as reasonably possible to 6,300–6,600 yards.
9-Hole Target
For regular-season events, the standard setup will normally play approximately 3,150–3,300 yards for the assigned nine holes.
Course Design Controls
Exact yardage may vary when a course’s available tee sets, par, hazards, or intended design make a nearby setup more appropriate.
SGT Assignment Is Official
The tee shown in the official SGT tournament is the required tee for that event unless TST has approved the player for the designated forward tee.
Eligibility and approval
Eligible Groups
Women of any age, juniors age 17 or younger, and seniors age 65 or older may apply to use the designated forward tees. Age is determined as of August 17, 2026.
Approval Required
Forward tees are not automatic. The player must apply to TST and receive written approval before beginning any official round from the forward tees.
Verification Documents
TST may require government-issued identification or other reasonable documentation to verify identity, date of birth, or eligibility before granting or continuing approval.
Forward Yardage Target
The forward setup will normally target approximately 5,400–5,700 yards for 18 holes, or 2,700–2,850 yards for a 9-hole event.
Unapproved Use
A round played from the forward tees without prior approval is invalid and must be replayed from the standard tees before the tournament deadline.
Players seeking forward-tee approval should contact TST administration before playing their first official round.
Forward-Tee Integrity
Ball-speed limit and verification
Forward-tee players are responsible for knowing and following the eligibility limit, even when TST cannot review every shot in real time.
A forward-tee player who records two valid driver ball speeds of 140.0 mph or higher during the same official round is not eligible to keep that forward-tee score.
The entire round must be replayed from the standard tees before the applicable deadline. The player may not change tees midway through the original round.
If the required replay is not completed before the deadline, the player receives no score for that tournament.
After triggering the limit, the player must use the standard tees for the remainder of the series unless TST expressly rules otherwise.
Self-reporting
Two Valid Driver Readings
Only legitimate driver shots during the official round count. Obvious launch-monitor misreads do not count.
Player Must Report It
The player is responsible for promptly notifying TST after a known two-shot violation.
Failure to Disclose
Intentionally failing to disclose a known violation may result in score removal, tournament disqualification, loss of forward-tee approval, or removal from the series.
A recorded round may be required
Selection at Any Time
Any forward-tee player may be selected for verification randomly or because of scoring, driving-distance data, a complaint, a rules concern, or other information available to TST.
Future Round Requirement
A selected player may be required to record their next official round in its entirety and submit it by the deadline stated by TST.
What the Recording Must Show
The recording must be continuous and clearly show the player hitting each shot, the simulator screen, the selected tee, ball-speed data for all driver shots, and the beginning and completion of the official round.
Unacceptable or Missing Recording
Edited, incomplete, interrupted, unclear, refused, or late recordings may cause the round to be invalidated and the player to be reassigned to the standard tees.
Junior Players
A player under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian before submitting a requested recording.
Founding Season economics
$75Season Entry
60%Returned as Prizes
50 / 50Gross / Net Split
The remaining 40% supports TST administration, technology, marketing, player support, and growth.
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Meaningful payouts at every field size
Fewer Than 16 Players
Gross winner receives the Gross pool; Net winner receives the Net pool.
16–29 Players
Top two in each division are paid 60% / 40%.
30+ Players
Top three in each division are paid 50% / 30% / 20%.
No Double-Dipping
A player in a paying position on both sides receives the larger payout. The other payout moves to the next eligible player in that standings list.
Equal Payouts
If the two payouts are equal, the higher finishing position controls. If both positions are equal, Gross takes precedence.
How ties are handled
Weekly Event Results
SGT’s submitted Gross score is official. TST ranks Gross and Net event results for TST competition. Tied players pool the TST points assigned to the occupied finishing positions and split them evenly.
Championship Cut
All players tied at the final qualifying position advance.
Cash-Payout Ties
Tied players split the combined prize money assigned to the tied positions.
Replay requests
Possible Grounds
GSPro or SGT malfunction, launch-monitor failure, internet or power outage, or facility equipment failure may support a replay request.
Prompt Notice Required
The player must contact TST administration as soon as reasonably possible and provide details or documentation when available.
Approval Required
No replay is permitted without Tour approval.
Not Replay Grounds
A poor score, accidental shot, wrong club, player mistake, or disagreement with a valid result does not justify a replay.
Late rounds and extensions
Submitted Before Deadline
Each round must be completed and successfully submitted through SGT before that event’s published deadline.
No Personal Extensions
Extensions are not normally granted for scheduling conflicts, travel, facility availability, or waiting until the deadline to begin.
Platform-Wide Outage
TST may adjust a deadline when a widespread SGT, GSPro, or Tour-side outage materially affects the field.
Founding Season policy
Refund Window
Entry fees are refundable until Week 1 begins or the player posts an official tournament score, whichever occurs first.
After the Window
Entry fees are nonrefundable after the refund window closes, except when TST cancels the season or confirms a Tour-side issue prevents participation.
Rules Violations
Removal for misconduct or competitive-integrity violations does not create a refund entitlement.
Conduct & Administration
Protecting fair competition
TST administration has final authority over eligibility, replays, disputes, qualification, payouts, and rule interpretation.
Players may not compete under another person’s SGT or GSPro identity.
Falsifying results, altering settings, abusing mulligans, or intentionally misrepresenting account information may result in disqualification.
Players must follow the rules of the facility where they compete and treat equipment, staff, and other players respectfully.
TST decisions will be made consistently and in the interest of fair competition and platform integrity.
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