Play will be governed by the current Rules of Golf.

All participants must register in person at the Player Registration area prior to play of the tournament.

A hole-by-hole playoff will be conducted on hole #18 and continuing on #18 until the winner is determined.

Only brands of golf balls listed on the USGA’s current list of conforming club and golf ball list may be used.

Unbecoming conduct by a player or a caddie, reported to the rules official during or after a competitor’s round may be cause for disqualification. Objectionable conduct includes club throwing, foul language, abuse of the golf course or course property, abuse of officials, alcohol/drug impaired behavior, or any conduct unbecoming of a gentleman.

Throughout the tournament a player may use a distance-measuring device to obtain distance information ONLY. The penalty for the first breach of this rule is TWO STROKES and any subsequent breach will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Throughout the tournament, the player must play without undue delay. Individual penalties may be issued for violation of pace of play.

All registered players are required to present a neat appearance appropriate to a professional golf tournament. Shorts are permitted as long as they are professional in appearance. Players must wear collared or mock-neck golf shirts. Denim clothing, t-shirts and tank tops are prohibited.

Appropriate golf footwear is required for both players and caddies. Shoes with spikes of ay design that are entirely made of metal are prohibited. The penalty for the first breach of this rule is TWO STROKES and any subsequent breach will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Use of cell phones during the round is strongly discouraged. Abuse of this could disqualify a player from playing in future events. During a tournament round a player may not listen to music or watch content on any device. Professionals wishing to film or record any part of the round must receive permission from the Fat Belly Tour organizer.