SITE

Chateau Elan GC - Chateau Course

DATE

August 7-8, 2019

AGES/ELIGIBILITY

Open to male amateur golfers age 65 or older as of August 7, 2019

ENTRY FEE

$200  

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

May 22nd  –  July 24th   

FIELD SIZE

Low 36 entries by USGA Handicap Index will comprise the Championship flight and remaining 108 players will be determined by lottery.

FORMAT

36 holes of flighted stroke play

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call Chateau Elan Golf Club to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on July 24th.  Practice round cart and range fee is $30 plus tax. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted.

  • Monday - Thursday, anytime based in availability.
  • Friday – Sunday, after 1:00 p.m., based on availability.

YARDAGES & TEES

A combination of tee markers and yardages will be utilized for the championship. A practice yardage sheet will be available after the close of entries on the event portal page. Practice yardage sheets will also be available at the club. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the competition.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on August 1st. 

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Player withdraws must be called in or e-mailed to the GSGA office so that an alternate may be contacted.

CARTS

Practice round cart and range fees are $30 plus tax. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the championship fee. 

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Spectator Cart Policy shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

FOOD SERVICE

Food service will be available in the following areas:

  • Sarazen Grille (Clubhouse Restaurant) beginning 7:30 a.m.

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to the low 25% of players in each flight.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The following accommodations options are conveniently located to the golf course:

GSGA Getaways

 

REFUND POLICY

A $30 service charge will be retained by the GSGA on all refunds granted prior to the close of entries. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. Withdraws after the close of entries must be made by calling the GSGA Rules and Competitions Department at (770) 955-4272 or (800) 949-4742 or via email.

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: 

Chateau Elan Golf Club