This is just an idea I have.
I am in web design so I can create everything as it needs to be. I would create a demo site for everyone to take a look at. But I am not going to put in a huge amount of time to do it if I am only going to get a small amount of people that want to join.
All monies paid monthly will go toward the site upkeep and purses for the winners. Non-profit. I just want to expand this game with alt shot tournaments and maybe even a Ryder Cup. I have a vision for how everything will work but I would want peoples opinions on things they would want to see in a site like this.
If I can create enough buzz then I will gladly build a start up site for peeps to take a look at... I know a couple of people have done this but I plan on making it more (competitive) with a chance to make a profitable gain as a member.
Just trying to expand on an already great game.
I am willing to answer any questions...
Pictures of the site? Go to gatewaytour.com or pga.com . It will have that sort of feel to it.
Security? Everything will be password enabled and protected. All members will actually have a personal page area to write messages to myself if they have any questions. Sort of like a private message board. Payments, gifts, and etc. will all be certified and protected with such sources like paypal. Which means if the member has any concerns they can request a refund without a problem.
Owner? I would be the owner with the help of possible 1 or 2 other people helping part time. With my background I would be able to handle the site and any problems that would arise.
Company Name? It is something I will think about but this is just a thought right now. I want to know what members would like to see in a site like this that would make it worth their while as well as fun and competitive.
Tournaments?
I would be able to offer match play tournaments with a bracket format.
Alt shot tournaments where everyone either picks a partner or gets assigned one and sticks with them throughout th year and plays in different style tournaments surrounding that.
Regular four day 18 hole events that would be ran through the country club format and I would take those results and scan them through and post them on the site.
Handicap tournaments to even out some events.
If it grows it will be broken up into divisions.
Example: PGA NATIONWIDE GATEWAY
At the end of the year the lowest in points of pga and nationwide will move down a tier and the higher in the others will move up.
Of course there will be multiple prizes handed out and trophies which I think would be pretty cool.
I would have the four major's throughout the year that members and non-members would have to qualify for.
The sky is the limit. Like I said this is just an idea. All the money would go to the winning members and to keep the site going. Outside of that I am just doing this to create a platform and bring more to this game.
Any questions or input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
James McCormick