The 2026 season runs March through December with 10 monthly events (2 rounds each) plus 4 Majors (1 round each) for a total of 24 rounds.
Each monthly event consists of two 18-hole rounds posted via The Grint app
You MUST post 2 separate 18-hole rounds to be eligible for points that month
All rounds must be tracked live in The Grint app
Rankings are based on total net score using your course handicap
You must commit to the tour event in Grint BEFORE teeing off. No retroactive score posting allowed. Honor system, gentlemen.
Points System
Points are awarded based on your net ranking each event.
Regular Events:
1st Place: 150 pts
2nd Place: 130 pts
3rd Place: 100 pts
4th Place: 75 pts
5th Place: 50 pts
6th+: 25 pts
Major Events (2x points):
1st: 300 • 2nd: 260 • 3rd: 200
4th: 150 • 5th: 100 • 6th+: 50
Majors
Four Major events coincide with PGA Major months and are worth double points.
The Masters — April
PGA Championship — May
U.S. Open — June
The Open Championship — July
Major rounds MUST be played from the tips of a par 72 course.
Tiebreakers & Requirements
Tiebreakers are determined by stroke differential (better net score wins). Every player needs an active GHIN handicap and a Grint account to participate.
$125 registration fee (100% goes to purse)
Active GHIN handicap required
The Grint app for score tracking
Multiple 9-hole rounds do NOT count
Show Me The Money
Purse & Payouts
Total Season Purse
$3,500
Monthly Payouts
10 events • $100/month • $1,000 total
1st Place$50
2nd Place$30
3rd Place$20
Year-End Payouts
Based on final point standings • $2,500 remaining
1st Place (50%)$1,250
2nd Place (30%)$750
3rd Place (20%)$500
The Trophy
The Tour Champion gets their name engraved on the Rough Riders Tour Trophy and takes it home for the following season. Bragging rights: priceless.