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 TBA.  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 TBD.  Instructions will be sent with player acceptance on TBD.

 

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 after entries close 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 at 6:30 a.m. each day of competition.

 

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 9:30 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