2026 Arizona Southern Amateur

 

Tucson National - Catalina Course

2727 W Club Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742

(520) 297-2271

 

Entry Fee:  $325 per person

Tournament Contact: Everett Priddy
(everett@azgolf.org)

 

 

 

DATES:  February 21 - 22, 2026 

 

FORMAT: 36-holes of individual stroke play at gross. Register for the Division in which you wish to participate.

 

FIELD SIZE:  112 players  

REGISTRATION OPEN: Exemption List Dec 15, 2025 at 9 a.m. 
                                                   Public Dec 22, 2025 at 9 a.m.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. 

 

YARDAGE:  Projected yardages are posted on the portal.  The yardage is subject to change at the discretion of the AZ GOLF staff.

                                                                                   

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all male amateurs who have an active AZ GOLF membership in good standing and meet the following handicap index requirements:
 

Open Division: Max H.I. of 5.4

Senior Division: Age 55-64, Max H.I. of 8.4

Legend Division: Age 65+ , Max H.I. of 10.4

 

All players must also adhere to the Tournament and Player Regulations which can be found HERE.

 

LODGING AND ACCOMODATIONS: Reservations may be made at the OMNI Tucson at a discounted rate for competitors by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI and letting them know you are a part of the Southern Amateur Championship Room Block or by using the link below:

Reservation Link: CLICK HERE

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday, Feb 21       First Round

7:00 a.m. tee time start from #1 tee in the following order
 

Legends Division

Senior Division

Open Division

                                                   

Sunday, Feb 22         Final Round

7:00 a.m. tee time start from #1 tee in the following order

 

Open Division

Senior Division

Legends Division

                                                                      

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Practice rounds may be scheduled 7 days in advance by calling Tucson National at (520) 297 - 2271.  The rate is $125+tax after 12pm.   Please mention you are playing in the AZ GOLF event.

 


PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Monday, Feb 17.

 

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.  AZ Golf 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 100% of the entry fee, regardless of reason, minus a $10 administration fee.
  • Players who withdraw after the close of registration will not receive a refund.

Players may withdraw by calling the AZ GOLF office at (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.