PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

The Fields Golf Club

LaGrange, GA

DATE

July 9 - 11, 2023

AGES/ELIGIBILITY

 Entries are open to male amateur golfers. A competitor must not be 19 as of July 9.

ENTRY FEE

$100 ($50 match play fee for players who advance through the stroke play round.)

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

March 15-June 21

FIELD SIZE

 42 players maximum

FORMAT

  • Sunday, July 9
    • All players will play 18 holes of stroke play to determine top 16 seeds in the boys  bracket (starting times begin at 8:00 AM)
    • Top 16 will be seeded into 4 pods of 4 players, based on stroke play score
  • Monday, July 10
    • Three, 9 hole matches played within pods in round robin style
      • Round 1: 8:00 AM – 9:03 AM, #1 and #10
      • Round 2: 10:10 AM – 11:13 AM, #1 and #10
      • Round 3: 12:20 PM – 1:23 PM, #1 and #10
      • Playoffs to determine pod winners if necessary: 3:00 PM
        • Player with best record in each pod advances to semifinals
  • Tuesday, July 11
    • Boys Semifinal Matches in the morning
      • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM off #1
    • Boys Championship Matches in afternoon
      • Approximately 1:00 PM off #1

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below prior to the competition. Please call The Fields Golf Club, to reserve your practice round. Practice round cart and range fee is $40 plus tax. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

  • Monday - Friday, anytime based on availability (2 weeks in advance).
  • Saturday - Sunday, after 1:00 p.m., based on availability ( 1 week in advance).

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 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times will be assigned by the GSGA and posted to the event portal  before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times. 

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 round cart and range fees are $40 inclusive. Cash and credit cards will be accepted in the golf shop.

CADDIES

Caddies are NOT permitted. Players must walk and carry their own bag. Push carts are allowed.

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

Boxed lunches will be provided for players on Sunday, July 9 and will be available for purchase for everyone on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11. Also, drinks/snacks will be available in the Golf Shop. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

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 Josh Stanley at (678) 324-5975 or via email at Jstanley@gsga.org.

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: 

The Fields Golf Club