2022 AGA Championship
Aguila Golf Course
8440 S. 35th Ave.
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
(602) 534-4653
Entry Fee: $325 per player
TPA Entry Fee: $300 per player
DATES: March 17 - 20, 2022 (New for 2022, this is a four-day event)
FORMAT: 72-holes of individual stroke play at gross. A cut to the low 60-players + ties will be made after 36 holes. This is an Open event.
FIELD SIZE: 144 players
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 11, 2022 at 4 p.m.
YARDAGE: Projected yardages are posted on the portal. The yardage is subject to change at the discretion of the AGA staff.
ELIGIBILITY: All players must have an active membership with an AGA Member Club to participate. Individuals must carry an up-to-date handicap index not exceeding 8.0 under the Rules of Handicapping to be eligible to participate.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Thursday, March 17 First Round
7:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. split tee start from #1 and #10 tees
11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. split tee start from #1 and #10 tees
Friday, March 18 Second Round
7:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. split tee start from #1 and #10 tees
11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. split tee start from #1 and #10 tees
*Tournament field will be cut to low 60 players + ties after 36 holes*
Saturday, March 19 Third Round
8:00 a.m. start from #1
Sunday, March 20 Final Round
8:00 a.m. start from #1
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds will be available at $36 green fee (walking rate) or $51 green fee (includes a cart) by calling the Aguila Golf shop at (602) 534-4653 x1. May be booked nine (9) days prior to playing. Please mention you are playing in the AGA event.
PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Monday, March 14.
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: The use of golf carts is included in the registration fee; however, players are permitted to walk if interested. AGA Cart policy (maximum of two riders per cart and maximum of two carts per group) will be enforced.
In addition, the following policies will be enforced:
- Spectator carts are not permitted for insurance reasons, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- 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:
- Players who withdraw prior to the close of registration will receive 75% of the entry fee, regardless of reason. (TPA members get 100% if they withdraw prior to close of registration.)
- Players who withdraw after the close of registration and prior to 72 hours of the qualifier will receive 50% of the entry fee, regardless of reason.
- Players who withdraw within 72 hours (3 days) of the first day of the event, will not receive a refund.
Players may withdraw 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.
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.