How It Works
Competing on the RIP Golf Tour is simple. Play your own course. Submit your score. Compete against golfers across the country.
No travel required. No tee times to coordinate. Just your best game, measured fairly — every round, every week.
THE PROCESS
Seven Steps to the Tour
From profile creation to championship qualification — here's exactly how RIP Golf Tour works. Every step is designed to be simple, transparent, and rewarding.
STEP 01
Create your player profile.
Set up your RIP Golf Tour account in minutes. Add your name, home course, location, and profile photo to establish your tour identity.
STEP 02
Enter your handicap or establish one.
Input your current USGA handicap index. New to handicaps? We'll walk you through establishing one before your first tournament.
STEP 03
Join the weekly tournament.
Browse open tournaments by region or division. Select your event, pay the entry fee, and lock in your spot before registration closes.
STEP 04
Play your local course.
No travel required. Tee it up at your home course or any eligible course near you during the tournament window. Every course counts.
STEP 05
Submit your verified score.
After your round, submit your scorecard through the RIP platform. Scores are verified through GHIN or your club's posting system for integrity.
STEP 06
Watch the leaderboard update in real time.
As scores come in from across the country, the live leaderboard updates automatically. See exactly where you stand against the field.
STEP 07
Earn Tour Points, improve your RIP Rating, and qualify for championship events.
Every competitive round builds your RIP Rating and Tour Points total. Accumulate points to earn your spot in regional and national championship events.
Fair Play and Integrity
The RIP Tour Fair Play & Integrity Promise
Golf is a Game of Honor
--The RIP Tour is built on one simple principle:
Every golfer deserves a fair chance to compete.
We’re creating a community where honesty, sportsmanship, and integrity come before everything else. Winning only means something when it’s earned.
How We Keep Competition Fair
Playing Partners
Whenever possible, players are encouraged to play with another RIP Tour member. If another member isn’t available, players may compete with any golfer who is willing to act as their playing partner and witness.
Live Score Verification
Each round must include a completed scorecard that is submitted through the RIP Tour app.
Photo Verification
Players will upload:
A photo of the first tee.
A photo of the completed scorecard.
A photo from the final hole.
GPS Course Verification
The RIP Tour app records the golf course, date, and time to confirm the round was played where it was submitted.
Handicap Monitoring
Our handicap system automatically tracks performance. Scores that are significantly outside a player’s normal range may be reviewed before becoming official.
Random Integrity Reviews
To protect every member, the RIP Tour may randomly review tournament rounds and request additional verification.
Sportsmanship Policy
Members who intentionally submit false scores or violate the integrity of the Tour may receive:
Score disqualification
Tournament forfeiture
Suspension
Permanent removal from the RIP Tour
Our Promise
The RIP Tour isn’t about finding ways to cheat.
It’s about bringing golfers together from across the country to compete, improve, and enjoy the game the right way.
Every member helps protect the integrity of the Tour.
Because on the RIP Tour…
Respect. Integrity. Performance.
That’s what RIP stands for.
FAIR COMPETITION
How Handicap-Adjusted Scoring Works
RIP Golf Tour uses handicap-adjusted net scoring — the same system trusted by the USGA — so a 20-handicapper from rural Texas can compete fairly against a scratch golfer in California. Your Net Score is calculated by subtracting your course handicap from your gross score, adjusted for each course's Slope and Rating.
This means the playing field is level regardless of your local course's difficulty. A par-72 course with a Slope of 135 and a par-71 course with a Slope of 113 both produce comparable net scores, so every round is a genuine competition.
Your RIP Rating is RIP Golf Tour's proprietary performance index. It evolves with every round you post — rewarding consistency, improvement, and competitive performance in field events. Think of it as your tour credential: the number that tells the field who you are as a competitor.
NET SCORE FORMULA
Gross Score — Course Handicap
COURSE HANDICAP
Handicap Index x (Slope / 113) + (CR - Par)
RIP RATING
Proprietary index built from net score differentials, field size, and tournament frequency
RANKINGS & REWARDS
Tour Points, Rankings & Championship Qualification
Every round you play on the RIP Golf Tour earns Tour Points. Points accumulate across the season to determine your standing in Texas and National Rankings — and ultimately, your path to championship events and prize eligibility.
Tour Points
Earn points in every tournament based on your net score finish within your division. Higher-tier events (Classics, Championships) award multiplied points. Points reset each season — every golfer starts fresh.
• Entry-level events: 50–200 pts
• Classic events: 100–400 pts
• Championship events: 250–1,000 pts
Texas & National Rankings
Rankings are calculated from your top N results each season, rewarding consistency over single-round outliers. Compete within your Texas region or zoom out to see your national standing against players across every state.
• State-level rankings by handicap division
• National overall and division rankings
• Updated weekly after score submission closes
Championship Qualification
Players who accumulate sufficient Tour Points through the season earn automatic bids into the RIP Texas Championship and RIP National Championship — the tour's marquee events with the largest prize pools and VIP experiences.
• Top 10% in Texas Rankings qualify for Texas Championship
• Top 5% nationally qualify for RIP National Championship
• Wild card entries via special qualifier events
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before playing your first RIP Golf Tour event. If you don't see your question here, reach out to us directly.
Do I need to travel to compete?
No travel required. RIP Golf Tour is designed for everyday golfers who play their own local courses. You compete from wherever you are — your home club, a public course down the street, or any eligible course in your area. The entire tour is built around your existing golf life.
What if I don't have a handicap yet?
No problem. If you're new to handicap tracking, we walk you through establishing one before your first tournament. You can post scores through GHIN or a participating club to build your index. Our onboarding process includes step-by-step guidance so you're competition-ready fast.
How are scores verified?
Score integrity is at the core of RIP Golf Tour. Scores must be posted through an official USGA-authorized handicap system — most commonly GHIN — and must include a valid attestation from a playing partner. We cross-reference submissions against posted handicap records to ensure every leaderboard reflects real, verified performance.
Can I enter multiple tournaments in the same week?
Yes. Eligible players may enter multiple concurrent events subject to divisional rules and tournament overlap policies. Tour Points are awarded per event, so competing in more events can accelerate your season ranking — but each event requires its own entry fee and dedicated round.
What devices and platforms are supported?
RIP Golf Tour is fully mobile-first. Score submission, leaderboard viewing, profile management, and tournament registration all work seamlessly on iOS and Android through our mobile web platform. A dedicated native app is on the roadmap — join now and you'll be notified at launch.
YOUR TOUR STARTS NOW
Ready to Play on Tour?
Create your player profile in minutes, post your first tournament round from your home course, and see your name on a national leaderboard. The RIP Golf Tour is competitive golf built for the everyday player — and it starts with one round.
Join thousands of golfers already competing, earning Tour Points, and building their RIP Rating. Your first tournament is waiting.
Free to join. No travel required. Compete this weekend.