Mega-Update Thread - S3, Q-School etc

[Doyley]

TGC Tours is Back!!!
Want to thank all our members - new and old - for having patience while we switched TGC Tours over to TGC2.  There was a lot to change and update but we're ready to go now!  Hope you are ready to get back to the competitive world of golf that is TGC Tours!  

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Season 3 Resumes!
We're back!  Season 3 resumes with events in TGC2 opening on Sunday, September 3rd.  Make sure to join the proper TGCTours society to be ready to play!

[/a] leaderboards open Monday(8am UTC) and close early Sunday morning (8am UTC)
- Auto-registration and Auto-Score submission is in effect (no more submitting scores to the site)
- Pre-Registration available still (closes Friday night)
- *NEW*  Please visit your TGCT profile and set your Preferred System (PC, PS4, XB1) to have a smooth Auto-Registration experience
- Crossovers for PGA/European tour disabled for remainder of season
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Schedule Info

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Society Info

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TGC2 Q-School Registration Now Open
Step-by-Step Instructions

clicking here - Make sure all information is accurate when filling out your profile - especially your gamertag - triple check!
- Go to Q-School Registration page by clicking here or by clicking the big red Register for Q-School button on the home page
- Select the system you will play your rounds on
- Select the week you want to play [/ul][/font]               - Q-School is played on the TGCTours (CC-Pro) society in-game and is a week long event

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- Wait until your selected date arrives (feel free to practice in the meantime!)
- Load The Golf Club 2
- Enter the Online Societies section
- Search and join the TGCTours (CC-Pro) society
- Begin the active tournament
- Play your rounds (all 4)
- You do not have to play all 4 in one sitting - you can stop and come back
- You can not restart - it’s a one shot deal
- Scores will be auto-submitted by the TGCT API starting on Monday
If your scores don’t show up 2 hours after you play, triple check that your gamertag on the in-game leaderboard matches your TGCT profile gamertag exactly
- If you are still having issues email [e-mail] to create a support ticket
- Confirm all four rounds are on the Q-School Leaderboard prior to the event closing on Saturday
- Wait until event is finalized by TGCT admin on Sunday
- Based on where you finished you will receive a TGCT Tour card and a notification email late Sunday

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Q-School Details

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Auto-Registration/Auto-Score Submission Reminder
Auto-Registration

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Auto-Score Submission

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My Scores Table

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Pro Tour/Challenge Circuit Demotions

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Fair Play Policy
TGC Tours recommends the use of Stock XB1 and PS4 controllers (controllers manufactured by Microsoft or Sony respectively). You may use another controller or a mouse provided that it meets our Fair Play Analysis which analyzes several metrics from your shot data.Our metrics will allow most users with stock PS4 and XB1 controllers ample room to play on TGC Tours with no issues.

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- TGCT reserves the right to withdraw any abnormal results that we deem counter to our Fair Play Policy

[/font][/ul]A note about 3rd party controllers/officially licensed
There are many officially licensed controllers for both the PS4 and XB1. Officially licensed is another term for 3rd party controller. Most of these controllers are not built with the same quality/sensitivity as the PS4 or XB1 official controller. An officially licensed or 3rd party controller may look like a regular controller but may not pass our Fair Play metrics analysis.  Please be aware of this when claiming your controller is an Official XB1 or PS4 controller - it may not be.

No Cheating Accusations
All public cheating accusations will result in temporary forum bans.  The majority of users removed from the leaderboards via our Fair Play policy are not cheating - just using devices with forgiving settings/deadzones that make it unfair to compete against stock controller users - usually unknowingly.  Any concerns should be emailed to [e-mail].



Other Tidbits/Info

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[Doyley]

Also can been viewed here and being emailed out as we speak

[andybarrell]

I thought i read the putting rule had been changed back to original....still no chipping even at 100+ ft, golfer should be aware when playing approach shots

has this now gone back to allow chipping?

[Doyley]

Sept 2, 2017 16:00:04 GMT -5 andybarrell said:

I thought i read the putting rule had been changed back to original....still no chipping even at 100+ ft, golfer should be aware when playing approach shots

has this now gone back to allow chipping?

Never changed/reverted - 100+ feet is open season

[mrohde4]

Thanks Doyley. Looking at the above, does this mean that all rounds must be completed by Saturday at 8am UTC (4 am EST/3 am CST)?

[Doyley]

Sept 2, 2017 16:18:32 GMT -5 mrohde4 said:

Thanks Doyley. Looking at the above, does this mean that all rounds must be completed by Saturday at 8am UTC (4 am EST/3 am CST)?

No - just didn't want to say Sunday-Sunday because that's misleading for the majority of players

IN GAME
Event Opens: Sunday at 8am UTC
Event Closes: following Sunday at 7:59am UTC

So you get the full 7 days to play

EDIT:  changed it on site/forum to reflect the exact time - please don't think you have all day on the final Sunday to play rounds - make sure you know what time 8am UTC is in your time zone -thx!

[superace33]

Can we still voluntarily be demoted? I've been exclusively playing with player clubs but I'm on the PGA tour. Do I have to just let it sort itself out? Honestly should be in CC-A lol

[smurfblade88]

Am I right in saying the new fed ex champ will be whoever wins the last pga event? Or is this being scrapped for this season now? Doyley

[jeromeg52]

For you Arizona golfers - 8:00 AM Sunday, in Coordinated Universal Time is 1:00 AM Sunday, in Tucson, AZ. And never changes!

[Doyley]

Sept 2, 2017 16:35:10 GMT -5 smurfblade88 said:

Am I right in saying the new fed ex champ will be whoever wins the last pga event? Or is this being scrapped for this season now? Doyley

Winner will get the FedEx champ trophy card - might have a bit of an * on it but things are different due to how it all shook out.  Same with R2D trophy.

[jaws1948]

One question about the fair play standards. For me, I am on PC and use a mouse. A Logitec M310 to be exact. There was no mention about using a mouse and what is an approved mouse and what is not. How do I know if my mouse is approved and suitable for play. BTW, I don't straight edge or change mouse settings in any way and, of course, pretty much stay within the cone but rarely, if at all get an absolutely straight line. So is there anything we mouse users should know about fair play?
Mike

[Doyley]

Sept 2, 2017 16:33:13 GMT -5 superace33 said:

Can we still voluntarily be demoted? I've been exclusively playing with player clubs but I'm on the PGA tour. Do I have to just let it sort itself out? Honestly should be in CC-A lol

Still an option - send email to [e-mail]

[superace33]

Sept 2, 2017 16:49:41 GMT -5 Doyley said:

Sept 2, 2017 16:33:13 GMT -5 superace33 said:

Can we still voluntarily be demoted? I've been exclusively playing with player clubs but I'm on the PGA tour. Do I have to just let it sort itself out? Honestly should be in CC-A lol

Still an option - send email to [e-mail]

Okay thanks!

[Doyley]

Sept 2, 2017 16:49:40 GMT -5 jaws1948 said:

One question about the fair play standards. For me, I am on PC and use a mouse. A Logitec M310 to be exact. There was no mention about using a mouse and what is an approved mouse and what is not. How do I know if my mouse is approved and suitable for play. BTW, I don't straight edge or change mouse settings in any way and, of course, pretty much stay within the cone but rarely, if at all get an absolutely straight line. So is there anything we mouse users should know about fair play?
Mike

Any controller/mouse is legit provided the shot results pass our metrics. Looking at your API data you've got nothing to worry about. Mouse users that consistently get 1 or 2 pixel off white lines (or dead straight) are the ones that will have to reach out for support in our Fair Play Assistance board.

The way most will find out now is after they've been removed from the leaderboard and receive an auto-email. Really tried to have a few exhibition events with the policy in play - just didn't pan out unfortunately. 99% sure it will run for all CC flights tonight - just need to confirm with Tim - that will be the first time CC players will get possible notification - assuming it's set up to run.

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Thanks for all the behind the scenes work guys.

Congrats to ijs1543 on retaining his Road To Dubai title, you can keep playing Madden for a few weeks more