OFFICIAL IN CHARGE: Jeff Fages, Sr. Director of Rules and Competitions

 

Email: jfages@gsga.org 

 

Phone: 678-324-5969

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT: 3rd C. Layne Williams Invitational

 

SITE: Ansley Golf Club - Settindown

 

DATE: November 14-15, 2026

 

FIELD SIZE: 40 players.  The top 4 players from each of 10 different player of the year categories will be invited to compete.  If a player occupies a spot in multiple categories, they will have the option to choose which set-up they wish to compete in.  The CLW Invitational points lists can be found by clicking on the following link: CLW Invitational Points Lists 

 

FORMAT: 36 holes of all vs. all individual stroke play.

 

PRACTICE ROUND:

 

• TBA

 

CADDIES: TBD

 

YARDAGES & TEES: Combination of tee markers and yardages will be used. Practice yardage sheet available after entries close under the Player Information tab on the event portal.

 

• Yardage books will be provided as part of the player gift. 

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE: Open at 7:30 a.m. each day of competition.

 

STARTING TIMES: Assigned by GSGA and posted on the event portal starting March 10th.

 

REGISTRATION: Formal registration will be held onsite at Ansley GC - Settindown on Saturday, November 14th. Withdrawals must be called or emailed to the Official In Charge listed above.

 

FOOD SERVICE:

 

 

• All players are invited to the "Celebration of Champions" event immediately following practice rounds on Friday, November 13 to take place at Ansley Golf Club - Settindown Creek. Separate invitation to come.

 

• Breakfast & lunches TBA.

 

PRIZES: Trophy is presented to the overall winner. Gift certificates will be awarded to the players in the overall lowest combined player of the year category. 

 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: There is no room blocks set up for players and guests but below is a list of suggested hotels in the area and rates. Direct website links for these hotels can be found under the travel info tab at the top. 

• Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Atlanta N - Woodstock ($130 - $160 a night)
• Hyatt Place - Atlanta/Alpharetta/North Point Mall ($90 - $110 a night)

 

 

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 or emailing the Official In Charge listed above.

 

THANK YOU TO CLUBS: In an effort to aid GSGA in maintaining strong relationships with our hosts clubs we recommend sending a thank you note using the contact information provided.  Ansley GC