2025 TRACKMAN VIRTUAL OPEN
2025 TRACKMAN VIRTUAL OPEN
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Exclusively for eligible PGA of America Professionals, this special indoor golf event kicks off Season 4 of the NEXT Golf Tour, which was created by Trackman to give elite players worldwide a place to earn income and build their brands as professional golfers.
NEW THIS SEASON:
The top 20 finishers will earn FREE ENTRY to the NEXT World Series, which consists of three 36-hole tournaments, each with a $150,000 purse. If there is a tie for 20th place, tie-break rules will apply.
The top 100 following Stage 3 will advance to the NEXT Golf Tour Championship, where they’ll compete for a share of the $250,000 purse.
The sign-up window is open Wednesday, October 22, and closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, November 13.
Playing window: Saturday, November 1–Friday, November 14
*the round must be complete before the playing window closes*
2025 Virtual Trackman Open Info
2025 Virtual Trackman Open Info
Details:
Starting purse: $25,000
Entry fee: $50 — all fees added to purse
Virtual course: Bandon Dunes
Format: 18 holes, stroke play
Mixed field: men and women compete straight-up from different tee boxes
In-round competitions for more chances to win
Prizes:
Winner’s check: $10,000
Guaranteed payouts to the top 10% of entrants
Closest-to-the-Pin on each par-3 hole: winner - $750, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $300, 4th - $200
Male and Female Long Drive: $750
Top 20 advance to the NEXT World Series
How to Play
How to Play
Confirm your eligibility in the “Who can play?” section below (NOTE: Member verification will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Ineligible players will be removed.)
Sign up and pay your entry fee (you will need to log in to your Trackman account or create a new one): Trackman Virtual Open Registration
Review the tournament FAQs & Rules
Download the NEXT Recorder app (available for iOS and Android) — required to record and submit your round
Play your round in any Trackman simulator (find a location) during the playing window
Follow every shot from every player on the live leaderboard at NEXTGolfTour.com
Entrants should carefully review both the FAQ & Rules and the “How to get started” section on the Players Guide page. You will need to create a Trackman profile if you haven’t already, and download the required NEXT Recorder app to your phone.
Who Can Play?
Who Can Play?
Eligibility is limited to PGA of America Members and Associates meeting the following classifications and criteria. Contestants must be eligibly employed and classified in one of the following active membership classifications (in good standing) at the time of entry. Trackman and the PGA of America reserve the right to determine contestant eligibility and reject any contestant who does not fulfill the requirements listed below.
Eligible
Eligible
MP - Master Professional (must also be eligibly employed in one of the other classifications listed)
A-1 or B-1 - Head Professional
A-2 or B-2 - Head Professional at a golf range
A-4 or B-4 - Director of Golf
A-5 - PGA President (must also be eligibly employed in one of the other classifications listed)
A-6 or B-6 - Golf Instructor
A-7 or B-7 - Director of Golf or Head Professional at a golf facility under construction
A-8 or B-8 - Assistant Professional
A-9 or B-9 - Executive or Manager of golf properties
A-10 or B-10 - Golf Clinician
A-11 or B-11 - Golf Administrator
A-12 or B-12 - Golf Coach
A-13 or B-13 - General Manager
A-14 or B-14 - Director of Instruction
A-15 or B-15 - Retail Golf Facility Manager
A-16 or B-16 - Golf Course Architect/ Builder
A-17 or B-17 - Golf Course Superintendent
A-18 or B-18 - Golf Media
A-19 or B-19 - Golf Manufacturer Management
A-20 or B-20 - Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
A-21 or B-21 - Golf Tournament Director
A-22 or B-22 - Rules Official
A-23 or B-23 - Golf Club Fitting/ Repair
A-24 or B-24 - Golf Industry other
Not Elgible
Not Elgible
A PGA of America Golf Professional serving a suspension from membership;
A PGA of America Golf Professional suspended from national tournament participation;
A PGA of America Golf Professional classified as F, LMA. LMMA, LM, LMM, Reserve, A-3, Retired Member, Life Member Century or Honorary Member;
A PGA of America Golf Professional who has played in more than four regulated Professional Tour events between November 15, 2024 and November 15, 2025.
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