2026 Arizona Stroke Play Championship

 

Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club

3430 Club Terrace Way

Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Golf Shop: (928) 415 - 8120

 

Entry Fee:  $350 per player

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

 

 

 

DATES:  August 20-23, 2026 

 

FORMAT: 72-holes of individual stroke play at gross. A cut to the low 42 players + ties will be made after 36 holes.    

 

FIELD SIZE:  84 players

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Thursday, August 13, 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 and meet the handicap requirement not exceeding 5.4. There are no age divisions within this competition.  

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

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Thursday, August 20     First Round

7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.             #1 tee 
                                

Friday, August 21        Second Round

7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.             #1 tee

 

 

*Tournament field will be cut to low 42 players + ties after 36 holes*

 

Saturday, August 22   Third Round
 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.          #1 tee

 

Sunday, August 23       Final Round

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.          #1 tee

                                                               

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Practice rounds may be booked by calling the Wickenburg Ranch Golf Shop (928) 415-8120. Please mention you are playing in the AZ GOLF event.  


PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Friday, August 14.

 

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 $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 (602) 944-3035 during normal business hours or calling the Withdraw Line at (602) 944-3035 ext. 428 and leaving a message.

 

PAYOUTS: Van's Gift Cards will be given to the top finishers. Specific payout amounts will be posted at the event.