2021 AGA Divisional Match Play Championship
Papago Golf Course
5595 E. Karsten Way
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 275-8428
Entry Fee: $160 per player
TPA Entry Fee: $135 per player
DATES: September 20-23, 2021
FORMAT: 18-holes of individual stroke play at gross, to determine match play seeding within each division, followed by three days of match play.
FIELD SIZE:
Match Play field size will be the following:
MASTERS DIVISION (40-54) - 32 players
SENIOR DIVISION (55-64) - 32 players
LEGENDS DIVISION (65+) - 32 players
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 4 p.m.
YARDAGE: Event yardage will be posted on the website.
ELIGIBILITY: All players must have an active membership with an AGA Member Club to participate.
Click here to join a new club or renew your existing membership.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Monday, September 20 Qualifying Round
7:30 a.m. split tee start from #1 and #10 tees
Tuesday, September 21 Round of 16 for Legends Division
7:00 a.m. - 7:48 a.m. (2-somes, 8-minute intervals) from #1 tee
7:56 a.m. - 12:12 p.m. Round of 32 for Masters/Seniors
Wednesday, September 22
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Round of 16 for Masters/Seniors
9:08 a.m. - 9:32 a.m. Quarter Final Matches for Legends
11:30 a.m. - 12:26 p.m. Quarter Final Matches for Masters/Seniors
Thursday, September 23
6:30 a.m. – 7:18 a.m. Semi Final Matches all divisions
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Final Matches
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds will be available at a rate of $35 to walk or $50 to ride by calling the Papago Golf shop at (602) 275-8428. Please mention you are playing in the AGA event.
PAIRINGS: Stroke Play Qualifier pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Friday, September 17. Daily Match Play pairings will be available at the conclusion of each round.
PRACTICE FACILITY: Will be available one hour prior to play.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted for the event. They must agree to walk unless there is an available seat in one of the player’s carts. Caddies riding in a cart MUST NOT displace a player.
GOLF CARTS: Players may walk but are permitted to ride in carts and cart fees are covered in the tournament entry fee. Maximum of two riders per cart and maximum of two carts per group.
In addition, the following policies will be enforced:
- Spectator carts are not permitted for insurance reasons, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Two persons per cart only.
- Carts are assigned only to contestants. A caddie may use a cart only if a contestant is not displaced by such use.
- Restrictions on cart use for players are at the discretion of the Host Site and all players are bound by those requirements, subject to withdrawal for violations of that policy. Any such restrictions will be posted at the tournament site.
- Carts must be kept on paths if available near greens and tees.
- Any non-player riding with a player is considered a caddie and subject to any potential Rules violations.
- Pull carts are permitted as long as not in conflict with the Host Club rules.
WITHDRAW POLICY: Prior to the Entry Deadline, players may withdraw from a tournament and receive a full refund by calling the AGA office (602) 944-3035 during normal business hours or calling the Withdraw Line at (602) 944-3035 ext. 210 and leaving a message.
After the Entry Deadline has passed, an entry fee will only be returned if the player’s position in the field is filled by an alternate. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from any tournament entry fee refund, regardless of the reason for withdrawing.
Click here for the AGA’s complete withdraw policy.
PAYOUTS: Van’s gift cards will be given to top finishers. Specific payout amounts will be posted at the event. Gift cards will be mailed to winners following the event. Divisional Champions will receive a kachina trophy.