Jack Nicklaus launched the Golden Bear Tour in 1996 to create an arena in which players could come together to compete under tournament pressure while developing their mental skills and physical conditioning.

The Golden Bear Tour was founded based on Jack Nicklaus' belief that aspiring Buy.com and PGA TOUR players could benefit not only from keen competition on solid golf courses, but also from expert physical conditioning and sports psychology. All events are played within one hour driving distance of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Season: June ­ September

Field: 180

Qualifications: A player who is not qualified for the PGA TOUR, Buy.Com Tour and European Tour, either full or conditional status. Effective in 1999, a player may only compete on the Golden Bear Tour three years in a row. After three years, a performance review will be required to continue as a member of the Golden Bear Tour.

Tour Championship: A player must compete in at least five events to be eligible for the Tour Championship, as well as meet requirement in place of finish on the official money list.

Partner Program: Two players may split any part of the tournament program. Partners must be declared prior to the first event. Only one partner will be eligible for the Tour Championship and must have competed in at least five events.

Selling Spots: A player may sell spots to anyone that qualifies under the guidelines of the Golden Bear Tour. A player can sell out the season to one player if there are at least five remaining events (excluding Tour Championship). The selling player then becomes ineligible to purchase future events or compete in the Tour Championship (even if the Tour Championship requirements have been met).

Buying Spots: A player can buy two spots maximum (Tour member or non-Tour member) provided he qualifies under the guidelines of the Golden Bear Tour and has filled out a substitute player registration form.

For more information, visit http://www.goldenbeartour.com
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