Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some of the most common questions asked of the TRC
General TRC Questions:
How do I get started?
What is the purpose of the Tour Resource Center (TRC)?
How do the subscriptions work? What are the differences?
How much is it to become a member?
What is the Refund Policy?
What credit cards can I use to pay for membership?
Do I have to have a PayPal account?
How can I help protect my privacy?
What is the ask button for?
How do I change my Player Stats information?
I’m a member, but I’m not getting My Stats. What should I do?
Where can I find the rules of golf?
TRC Junior Link:
How do I figure out what tournaments I should be playing?
How can I move up to the next level?
Where can I find information for tournaments?
I’m good, but I have financial issues that stop me from playing up into more expensive Levels?
When should I visit Colleges and Universities?
How do I get started?
Click the link that you think fits your interests in golf on our homepage. From this link, you can explore the site until you are stopped and asked to subscribe. At this point all tournaments, tour and player information (”know how”) is privileged and accessible only to TRC members.
What is the purpose of the Tour Resource Center (TRC)?
The purpose of the TRC is to provide golfers at all levels resources and tools to help them improve their competitive golf game. The TRC will explain the ins and outs of golf at each level whether junior, amateur or professional while also providing caddies a tool to put their credentials on line for the players to search for them. Each vertical of golf will be broken down and further defined into steps to get better in your game.
How do the subscriptions work? What are the differences?
There are several different ways that you can subscribe to the Tour Resource Center. Find the one that best fits your golf game and click the corresponding link to subscribe.
The Junior subscription provides you access to the junior website, caddie website and your profile page.
The Junior-Amateur subscription provides you access to the junior website, the amateur website, the caddie website and your profile page.
The Amateur subscription provides you access to the amateur website and the caddie website.
The Men’s Professional subscription provides you access to the Men’s professional website and the caddie website.
The Women’s Professional subscription provides you access to the Women’s professional website and the caddie website.
The Caddie subscription provides access only to the caddie website.
If you have any questions about which one you should join, please go to our homepage and click the “Ask A Question” link in the top right corner.
How much is it to become a member?
Click the link that says “Become A Member “. Then you will see our pricing structure. Select the program that best fits your future goals in golf.
What is the Refund Policy?
Membership: After your membership has been processed, the membership dues are non-refundable.
What credit cards can I use to pay for membership?
The Tour Resource Center accepts any major credit card. Our site will direct you to the PayPal link to enter your credit card information.
Do I have to have a PayPal account?
No, you do not need to have a PayPal account. Our websites uses this to verify all major credit card.
How can I help protect my privacy?
Your privacy is very important. That is why we use PayPal. Looks at PayPal’s tool and link customer to the PayPal security info. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/securitycenter/buy/DataEncryption-outside
What is the ask button for?
If you have any questions regarding this site or how to use it, you can have us contact you by email or phone to help answer your concerns. If you would like us to consult with you regarding the ranking system with regard to your play and strategies, please submit the question and we will send you back a quote. Click here to begin using the “Ask A Question” button.
How do I change my Player Stats information?
Click here http://tourresourcecenter.com/wp-admin/profile.php to your profile and fill in the necessary information.
I’m a member, but I’m not getting My Stats. What should I do?
In the event you are not seeing your stats, please submit the problem at “About Us/contact”.
Where can I find the rules of golf?
On and off the course, it is essential to understand and abide by the current Rules of Golf, golf etiquette and pace of play. The United States Golf Association (USGA), in conjunction with The R&A in St. Andrews, Scotland, writes, interprets and maintains the Rules of Golf to maintain both the tradition and integrity of the game.
The USGA Web site offers several web tools such as, quizzes, instructional videos, and an electronic version of the Rules of Golf booklet at http://www.usga.org/playing/rules/pdf/2008ROG.pdf
To learn the rules, you can view them online at the USGA Web site or R&A Web site. It is also imperative to have the current version of these rules, as they are updated on a regular basis.
How do I figure out what tournaments I should be playing?
Once you register, click the Junior link. Examine the chart on the left and decide what your goals are and your current playing abilities. Place your mouse over those goals. Our site will highlight the levels of Jr. Golf (on the right) that apply to you at each level. At that point, click more… and you will enter that level of the junior golf program, the tournaments you need to be playing in will show in the left sidebar. For instance, if your goals are to play collegiate golf you will want to be playing in levels 1 thru 3 by your junior year in high school.
How can I move up to the next level?
This depends on many factors: Your attitude, your goals, and your passion for playing and your willingness to work on your game.
A good idea is to set realistic goals in stages. If you’re a rookie to competition and just beginning to play in tournaments, a goal of ” I want to become a tour professional in 9 months” may not be a realistic goal. To begin, it’s a good idea to set a realistic and easier targeted goal. Move up from the beginner level tournaments into the recognized, feeder tours and so on. Do the same from Junior to Amateur, Amateur to Professional, Professional feeder tours to the PGA or LPGA. Or just set a goal to reach a level of competence at which you can enjoy a round of golf with your friends.
Where can I find information for tournaments?
Information for tournaments can be found on the links under the tournament information area on each level’s link.
I’m good, but I have financial issues that stop me from playing up into more expensive Levels?
Some of the junior tours offer financial scholarship help in some way. Go under the scholarship line in The TRC Rookie section (level 5 click here) and see what is available. There are many players taking advantage of scholarships today. Don’t be shy; search, ask and apply!
When should I visit Colleges and Universities?
Golf recruiting starts early. You should begin this process no later than 9th Grade. Be sure to follow the NCAA guidelines regarding emailing and calling coaches before doing so. It could cost you a scholarship. Check back on our website for monthly recruiting tips! Or use our online “Ask A Question” button for the consulting option.
