2023 Arizona Mid-Amateur Championship

 

TPC Scottsdale Champions Course

8243 E Bell Rd

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

(480) 585-4334

 

Entry Fee:  $350 per player

TPA Entry Fee:  $325 per player

 

 

DATES:  June 8 - 11, 2023

 

FORMAT: 72-holes of individual stroke play at gross. A cut to the low 60-players + ties will be made after 36 holes.

 

FIELD SIZE:  144 players

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4 p.m.

 

YARDAGE:  Event yardage is posted on the website. 

                                                                                   

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.  (Mid-Amateur age to compete is 25 and above by the registration deadline.)

 

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Thursday, June 8           First Round

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. start from #1 and #10 tees

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. start from #1 and #10 tees          

 

Friday, June 9        Second Round

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. start from #1 and #10 tees

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. start from #1 and #10 tees 

 

**A cut to the low 60-players + ties after 36 holes.

 

Saturday, June 10         Final Round

6:30 a.m. start from #1 tee       

 

Sunday, June 11         Final Round

6:30 a.m. start from #1 tee   

                                                                                

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Practice rounds will be available from May 30 to June 7 for $75 by calling the TPC Scottsdale Champions Golf Shop (480) 585-4334 (rates may vary depending on day and time of play).  May book ten days prior to play.  Please mention you are playing in the AGA event. 

 

PRACTICE FACILITY FEE:  Please note, TPC Champions Course has a fee associated with use of the practice facility at the Champions Course any day prior to the event. The practice fee is $45+tax and is valid for a one-time all-day use of practice facility (this includes putting, chipping and driving range).  If a player has a practice round tee time scheduled at TPC Champions Course, complimentary practice is permitted up to an hour before the scheduled tee time.  Players wishing to practice must pay the practice facility fee if they plan to use the putting, chipping and driving range areas without a same-day practice round scheduled. 


PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Monday, June 5.

 

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: 

  • 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 event 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.