PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

Houston Lake Country Club

DATE

March 27-29, 2020

AGES

 All

ENTRY FEE

$460 (per team)

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

January 15th – March 11th  

FIELD SIZE

96 teams determined by handicap index

ELIGIBILITY

Open to two-person teams.  Both team members must be active members of the GSGA.

FORMAT

54 holes of flighted, four-ball stroke play, played at Houston Lake Country Club based on handicap index.  The Championship and Tournament flights will play at Houston Lake Country Club.

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 Houston Lake Country Club to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on March 12.  Practice round cart and range fee is $30 plus tax. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

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

YARDAGES & TEES

Yardages will be posted online before the close of entries and at the host 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 8:00 a.m. each day of 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 March 19. 

REGISTRATION

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

CARTS

Practice carts and range fees are $30 plus tax. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the entry fee. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

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

FOOD SERVICE

Food service will be available in the clubhouse. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to the low three teams in each flight.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The following accommodations options are conveniently located to the golf course. Please use the information below to make your arrangements.

  • GSGA is proud to announce our newest member benefit, “GSGA Getaways” to assist you with all of your travel needs for tournaments and personal travel.  Use the link below to access the Tournament Site where you can search by “Maximum Savings” or “Closest Location” for each event.

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 to mmccachern@gsga.org

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: 

Houston Lake CC

 

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION - The following conditions shall be in effect for this competition:

  • GSGA competitions are "spikeless" events. Therefore, metal and traditionally-designed spikes are prohibited. Penalty for breach of this condition is disqualification.
  • Players are responsible for posting their scores to the handicap system upon conclusion of this competition. Scores must be posted as tournament scores. Course slope and rating information is typically posted at the scoreboard during the competition. You may also contact GSGA for this information. Your scores are subject to review by your peers and your club's handicap committee.