What started out as a great year with endless possibility has just taken an unfortunate turn. We were recently informed that the US Pro Golf Tour has lost its main sponsor and will have to cancel 4 weeks of tournaments to buy time to find more funding. The sponsor who was putting up the funding for expenses and prize money has unfortunately decided to withdraw his sponsorship of the USPGT. This is the worst possible thing that could have happened to the USPGT. The tour is not going to completely fold, instead they are going to spend the next month searching for a new sponsor and more money. I do have faith that the people behind this tour are going to do everything they can to get us back up and running by the April 26-29 event in Baton Rouge, LA. The plan is to reschedule all of the events that are postponed and continue with the rest of the schedule as planned. Unfortunately, we have no guarantees that they will have any success in finding a new sponsor. We can only hope that things work out for the best and get back to normal as quickly as possible.
As far as my future schedule I am still in the process of working out the kinks. I will fill the empty weeks by buying into two Gateway Tour events here in Phoenix. If the tour does not recover I will play the entire summer series on the Gateway Tour. I am certain that I can find tournaments to play in all year. This set back with the USPGT is a major one right now but in the long run will only be minor. I will make the best of any situation I encounter as we move forward. At the end of the day, good golf is good golf anywhere. My main goal is not to play on the USPGT or Gateway Tour. These tours are merely a stepping stone to the PGA Tour and achieving my goals on the highest level. I will do everything I can to find the best opportunities to gain experience and make money along the way. If anyone has any questions please feel free to send me an email at: vancleavegolf@hotmail.com
I would be more than happy to forward you the latest financial and tour updates that I receive from the USPGT. This is only a small hurdle in the road along the way to the PGA Tour. The tough times along the way are what build character and make the journey that much better when we make it to the top. Thanks again for checking in. I will keep everyone up to date as I find tournaments to play in and hear news on the USPGT.
Matt
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