2019 Trans-Mississippi Senior & Mid-Master Championship
DATE: May 20th – 23rd, 2019
HOST CLUB: La Quinta Country Club
ADDRESS: 77-750 Ave. 50, La Quinta, CA 92253
PHONE: (760) 972-4900
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, February 6th at 9:00 AM CST
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, May 8th at 5:00 PM CST
EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 27th at 5:00 PM CST
ENTRY FEE: $650
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
All tournament applicants must be a member of a Trans-Miss Member Club or make an annual contribution ($100) to the Trans-Miss Golf Association. Entries will be accepted in the order they are received at the discretion of the Trans-Mississippi Senior & Mid-Master Championship Committee. Entries are open to male amateur golfers that meet the following requirements:
Mid-Master Division: Players who have reached their 40th birthday on or before the first round of competition (May 20th, 2019). Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 2.0 or less at the time of entry.
Senior Division: Players who have reached their 55th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 4.0 or less.
Super Senior Division: Players who have reached their 65th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 10.0 or less.
Legends Division: Players who have reached their 70th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 12.0 or less.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, March 27th at 5:00 PM (CST) to ensure exempt player spot.
- Past Champions in each division for the previous five (5) Trans-Mississippi Senior Championships;
- Top 15 Finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Senior Division;
- Top 8 Finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Super Senior Division;
- Past Champions in the previous five (5) U.S. Senior Amateur Championships;
- Competitors making the final field of the previous year’s U.S. Senior Open;
- Competitors making the final field in the previous year’s U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship;
- Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Host Club Selections.
FORMAT, FIELD SIZE & DIVISIONS
The championship will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with four (4) divisions; Mid-Master, Senior, Super Senior and Legends. Each division will play from separate tees/yardages and separate champions will be recognized in each division.
The field is limited to 144 competitors, with four (4) divisions as outlined below:
Mid-Master 40 & Over
Senior 55 & Over
Super Senior 65 & Over
Legends 70 & Over
Note: If a particular division is not full by Wednesday, March 27th and there is a wait list in another division, spots in the field may be filled by those players on the wait list. For more information, see the applicable Championship Policies and Procedures.
Field Cut: Provided that the starting field size exceeds 90 competitors, at the conclusion of 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 78 players and ties, with a pro-rated representation from each division. The pro-rated allocation of players making the cut from each division will be reflective of the number of players in each division, relative to the total field size. The determination of total field size, number of players in each division and pro-rated representation of players making the cut (before ties) will be announced in conjunction with pairings being posted.
ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All competitors must register with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff prior to the start of the championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification. Official tournament registration will be held at La Quinta Country Club on Monday, May 20th from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff in advance of the Championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one (1) complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors should contact the golf shop beginning on Tuesday, May 7th at (760) 972-4900 at La Quinta Country Club, to schedule a practice round for Monday, May 20th. Please be advised that the golf course will close at 6:00 PM for maintenance and the player reception on Monday evening.
PLAYER RECEPTION
All competitors are invited to attend a reception on Monday, May 20th at La Quinta Country Club. All reception costs, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the entry fee. The reception will begin at 6:30 PM. Acceptable dress code for the reception is golf attire (shorts are permitted).
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Thursday, May 16th at 5:00 PM. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop on Monday, May 20th. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play at approximately 7:00 PM online at www.trans-miss.org, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and the Golf Shop. Final round starting times will be re-drawn based on total score following the second round of play.
HOST HOTELS
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotel; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:
The Embassy Suites – La Quinta Hotel & Spa (50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta, CA 92253) is the host hotel for the championship. Players have been instructed to reference the ‘Trans-Miss Golf Association’ as the courtesy room block when making their room reservations by phone to get the applicable discount ($135 King / $150 Double Queen plus tax per night). The negotiated room rate includes complimentary breakfast and self-parking. Guest rooms will be held until Thursday, April 18th. To reserve a room, contact hotel reservations directly at (760) 777-1711 or (800) 362-2779.
TRANSPORTATION/CADDIES
Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Caddies are permitted, but are not guaranteed a cart seat. Cart fees for the tournament are included in the entry fee. Carts are limited to two (2) riders at a time, and a maximum of two (2) carts per group. Please note that once players have signed and attested their scorecards with Trans-Miss Staff, they are asked to promptly return their cart to the staging area to assist the host club in cart management.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
The Clubhouse facilities at La Quinta Country Club will be open daily at 7:00 AM. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast/lunch purchased on the practice round day. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all three days of the championship and are included with each competitor’s entry fee for the championship. Guests may dine with players, but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the La Quinta Country Club Clubhouse will be distributed to players in advance of the championship. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense – breakfast and lunch options will be available for purchase as noted above; all charges will include appropriate gratuity charge and sales tax.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, May 20th at 7:30 AM and throughout each championship round, beginning one hour prior to the first starting time. The practice range will close one hour before dusk for maintenance.
LOCKERS & CLUB STORAGE
Lockers and club storage will not be available during the Championship, however all players may utilize the Locker Room Facilities on a day-use basis. Players are asked to use the Locker Room when changing attire or shoes and refraining from doing so in the parking lot.
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Trans-Mississippi Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all Trans-Mississippi Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Tournament Officials.
The championship will be conducted under the 2019 USGA Rules of Golf.
WITHDRAWAL/NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Trans-Mississippi Staff at (469) 458-9988 or by emailing Amanda Kolb at akolb@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future Trans-Miss Championships. Any player withdrawing prior to May 8th at 5:00 PM will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the May 8th deadline will not be entitled to receive a refund, unless a spot is filled by an alternate player on the wait list.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 20th
8:00 AM Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 – 5:00 PM Championship Registration
6:00 PM Golf Course Closes
6:30 PM Player Reception
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30 – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:30 – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Thursday, May 23rd
6:30 – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentation
Schedule subject to change based on size of each division and the championship field.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACTS
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Executive Director |
Robert Addington |
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Tournament Chairman |
Bryan Norton |
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Tournament Manager |
Amanda Kolb |
Trans-Miss Golf Association
13727 Noel Road, Tower II
Suite #200
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 458-9988
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