2021 2-Person Scramble Championship Information

 

 

Entry Fee: $300 ($310 credit or debit)

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021

 

Eligibility: Teams must be comprised of 2 Males (Men's Division), 2 Females (Women's Division), or 1 Male and 1 Female (Mixed Division) player. Amateurs must be bona fide residents of Mississippi for at least 60 days prior to the first round of the championship. One team member is required to have an active GHIN Handicap through a USGA Licensed Mississippi Member Club. All must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.

 

Format: The tournament is scheduled for 36 holes of 2-person scramble stroke play. Teams will be flighted after 18 holes of play. If conditions necessitate the championship being shortened, it will be done at the conclusion of a stipulated round.

 

Practice Round: Practice rounds are available on Friday, May 21, at the rate of $40 per player paid directly to the golf shop. Please contact The Oaks Golf Club to schedule practice rounds.

 

Championship Divisions: This championship has three divisions that will be flighted after 36-holes of play.

Men (49 & younger) – 6500-6800

Senior (50-59) – 6300-6500

Super Senior (60+) – 5975

Women (49 & younger) – 5800

Senior Women (50+) – 5200

 

Player Registration: Player Registration will take place from 10:00AM - 3:00PM on Friday, May 21 outside of the golf shop.

 

Player Food & Beverage: Player Welcome Reception or Awards Luncheon (TBD).  

 

Cart Fees: All cart and green fees are included in the tournament entry fee.

 

Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the MGA Staff and also the availability of carts at the host facility.

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the MGA cart policy and there is an available seat. * MGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *

 

Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the MGA website by Monday, May 17th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Monday, May 17th.

 

Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.

 

USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.

 

Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the Mississippi Golf Association Office at 601-939-1131. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $25 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player WILL NOT receive a refund unless the player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, a signed Doctor's note is provided, and only if the Mississippi Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to the MGA Tournament Director, Adam Smith. (adam@missgolf.org)

 

Host Hotel: 

Hampton Inn Gulfport

15580 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, 39503 (228.539.0601

Group Name: MS Golf Scramble

Group Code: MGA

Cutoff Date for group rate($109 per night) is May 7th, 2021. After May 7th, rate will be normal rate.