SITE

Sea Island Golf Club (Plantation & Seaside)

DATE

March 18-19, 2023

AGES

 All

ENTRY FEE

$400 (per team)

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

January 18th – February 15th  

FIELD SIZE

60 teams.  At the close of entries, the field will be determined by lottery on February 16th.  Lottery details and rules are posted on a separate page under the PLAYER INFORMATION section. 

ELIGIBILITY

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

FORMAT

36 holes of flighted, gross and net stroke play

• Round 1: Modified Alternate Shot (Plantation). Handicap allowances for each team will be calculated using the USGA recommended allowances for this format of 60% of the low handicap player and 40% of the high handicap player.
• Round 2: Four-Ball, stroke play (Seaside) Handicap allowances for each team will be calculated using the USGA recommended allowances for this format which is 85% of each player's handicap index.

ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Inn at Sea Island.  While not "required," it is highly recommended players stay at a Sea Island property for the event.  This will help us return for this event in the future.  The rate is $219 per night and includes breakfast each morning, complimentary parking, wifi, on-site heated pool, on-site workout room, courtesy BMW vehicle as available, shuttle transportation to the golf course, and access to other Sea Island properties such as The Cloister and the Sea Island Golf Performance Center.  To make reservations please call 844-849-2733 and identify yourself at part of GSGA Mixed Team 2023.  At this time, the cut-off date is February 20 and the cancellation policy has also been adjusted to February 20.

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player at the GSGA rate below. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call 912-638-5118 to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on February 23rd.  Practice round cart and range fee is $50 plus tax. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.

• Monday-Thursday, anytime, based on availability.  NO Seaside on March 13-14. NO Plantation on March 14.
• Friday-Sunday, based on availability.  1:50-3:50 p.m. for Seaside, 1:35-2:45 p.m. for Plantation, first come first serve in that block of times only.
• Additional practice rounds before the competition or post competition rounds are available at the following rates: $245 - Seaside, $207 - Plantation, $144 - Retreat.  Please contact the golf shop to make arrangements.

YARDAGES & TEES

Thanks to our continuing partnership, your choice of StrackaLine yardage ($25), greens ($30) or combo ($35) books for participating GSGA host courses can be purchased for over 60% off retail price. If you are interested, please click on the following link to view the available courses (new courses will be added throughout the year) at this time and to access the order form:

Order a StrackaLine Yardage Book

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 7:30 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 16. 

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Player withdraws must be called or e-mailed to the GSGA office so that an alternate may be contacted. By registering for this competition, you agree to all of GSGA's policies and procedures that can be accessed using the following link: GSGA Policies & Procedures

CARTS

Practice carts and range fees are $50 plus tax. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the entry fee. Credit cards ONLY 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. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the overall winner and the top 3 finishers in each flight.

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: 
Sea Island Golf Club