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

 

Email: jfages@gsga.org 

 

Phone: 678-324-5969

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT: 97th Georgia Women's Amateur Championship

 

SITE: Athens Country Club

 

DATE: June 1-3, 2026

 

FIELD SIZE: Maximum field size = 120 players in one Championship division.  The final field will be determined by handicap index at the close of entries, in addition to a number of exemptions.  Exemptions listed under player information section.

 

FORMAT: 54 holes of individual stroke play.  There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. This is a walking-only Championship.  Players and caddies must walk at all times, unless otherwise authorized by the Committee.

 

PRACTICE ROUND:

 

  • One practice round per player.

 

  • Practice round, cart, and range fee is $50 plus tax. 

 

  • For practice rounds prior to May 31, availability TBD.  Call club to schedule after May 20th.

 

  • For practice rounds on Sunday May 31st, registration will be through Golf Genius.  Practice round starting times will begin at 10:00.  Instructions will be sent with player acceptance on Thursday, May 14.

 

CADDIES/SPECTATOR CARTS: Players may provide their own caddie. Push/pull carts are allowed. This is a walking-only Championship. Players and caddies must walk at all times unless otherwise authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts will not be available due to player evacuation and staff/volunteer cart needs from GSGA and the host club.

 

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

 

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

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE: Open by 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.  Club PT will be on-site throughout the championship providing stretching and physio services to players near the practice facilities.

 

STARTING TIMES: Assigned by GSGA and posted on the event portal starting May 25th.

 

REGISTRATION: Formal registration will be held on site on Sunday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Monday, June 1 from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Withdrawals must be called or emailed to the Official In Charge listed above.

 

FOOD SERVICE/WELCOME PARTY: Lunch will be provided during rounds one and two courtesy of GSGA for both players and caddies.  Lunch buffets will also be available for purchase by guests/spectators for a price of $TBA plus tax. Credit cards only is accepted for food. 

 

  • Championship Player Welcome Party will be held on Sunday evening, May 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Country club casual/golf attire, no jeans or t-shirts please.  

 

PRIZES: Trophies are presented to the overall winner. Gift cards will be presented to the top TBA places based on field size.

 

The following trophies will be awarded: 

 

  • Champion - Eleanor M. Keeler Memorial Trophy

 

  • Low 18-Hole Score of the Championship - Ceil Maclaurin Trophy

 

  • Low 54-Hole Score by a player over 50 years of age - Burns Cup

 

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.  Athens CC