2026 Arizona Senior Amateur Championship

 

Tonto Verde Country Club - Peaks Course
18401 El Circulo Dr

Rio Verde, AZ 85263
(480) 471-2710

 

Entry Fee:  $325 per player

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

 

 

 

DATES:  August 3-5, 2026

 

FORMAT: 54-holes of individual stroke play at gross within age divisions.

 

FIELD SIZE:  84 players

REGISTRATION OPEN: May 3, 2026 at 9 a.m.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  July 27, 2026 at 4 p.m.

 

YARDAGE:  Projected yardages are posted on the portal. The yardages are 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 requirements:

 

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.

 

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Monday, August 3            First Round

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

          

 

Tuesday, August 4           Second Round

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

 

 

Wednesday, August 5      Final Round

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

 

                                                                                   

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Practice rounds will be available by calling the golf shop (480) 471-2710. Please mention you are playing in the AZ GOLF event.  


PAIRINGS: Tournament pairings will be emailed to participants by end of day on Tuesday, July 28.

 

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 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 top finishers. Specific payout amounts will be posted at the event.  Gift cards will be mailed to winners following the event.