3rd Kentucky Women's Team Championship

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Host Facility

 

  • Kearney Hill Golf Links

 

Location

 

  • 3403 Kearney Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
  • (859) 253-1981

 

Date

 

  • Monday-Tuesday, September 20th-21st, 2026

 

Entries Open

 

  • Monday, March 2nd @ 9:00 AM ET

 

Entries Close

 

 

  • Tuesday, September 14th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
  • New in 2026: 24 hour grace period - If a player misses the deadline they must contact the Tournament Director via email within 24 hours of the deadline and if there is room available they can enter with a $25 late fee added.

 

 

Entry Fee

 

 

  • $300 per team
  • This is a one-time $300 payment for the team
  • Registrant can choose to split payments across players. If selected, players will receive an individualized payment link via e-mail.

 

 

Field Size

 

  • Max of 96 players (48 teams)

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

 

  • Open to women with an active GHIN handicap with a KGA member club, affiliate club or KGA EClub
  • Must also have a valid Golf Genius account 
    • If you cannot find your partner when registering, they do not have a Golf Genius account with the KGA. Click HERE to create a Golf Genius account

 

 

Format / Tee Times

 

 

  • This event is a two day, 36-hole championship

 

  • Round 1 (Monday, September 20th)
    • Shotgun start at 9:00 AM ET
      • Front 9 - Scramble (both players hit every shot and the team takes the best shot every time)
      • Back 9 - Shamble (both players hit the tee shot and then the team selects the best one and each player plays their own ball in from there)
  • Round 2 (Tuesday, September 21st)
    • Shotgun start at 9:00 AM ET
      • Front 9 - Odd/Even Alternate shot (Player A tees off on the odd holes and Player B tees off on even holes and they alternate every shot until the ball is holed)
      • Back 9 - Four-Ball (both players play the hole themself and the team takes the lowest score)

 

  • Lunch will be provided by the KGA for all players after the round on day 2

 

Divisions and Yardages

 

  • Open Division: WHITE TEES 5630 yards | Par 72 | 72.0 | 128
  • Senior Division: RED TEES 4960 yards | Par 72| 68.1 | 118 
  • Super-Senior Division: RED TEES 4960 yards | Par 72| 68.1 | 118

 

Golf Genius Digital Scoring

 

  • NEW IN 2026: DIGITAL SCORING WILL BE THE OFFICIAL SCORECARD FOR ALL KGA EVENTS
    • Players MUST have the app downloaded on their phone: Apple | Android
    • Every player will be emailed their personal GGID to keep score
    • For an instructional video on how to use digital scoring, please click HERE

 

Practice Round Details

 

  • To schedule a practice round call the pro shop at (502) 531-0606
  • Practice rounds will have the same rates as normal public play and players can play anytime
  • Fee: $23 walking | $41 riding

 

Carts / Caddies

 

  • A cart is included with the entry fee for this championship.
  • Players are allowed to have a caddie, but they may not be able to ride in the cart.
  • Players are allowed to walk and have a push cart.

 

Nearby Hotels and Restaurants

 

  • Hotels
    • The KGA has partnered with Book Your Block for reduced-price hotels during the 2026 season
    • Click HERE to reserve a reduced-price room through BYB for this event
  • Restaurants:
    • Sedona Taphouse | 1950 Newtown Pike #100, Lexington, KY 40511
    • City Barbeque | 2333 Remington Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
    • Bourbon n' Toulouse | 1781 Sharkey Way #115, Lexington, KY 40511

 

Strackaline Books

 

 

  • The KGA has partnered with Strackaline to offer reduced-price yardage books and green reading books for all KGA members. Click HERE to access your discount through the KGA or use code KGA20 at strackaline.com for 20% off. These books are all USGA certified for competition throughout the season. 

 

Tournament Director Information

 

  • Erik Stauderman
  • KGA Director of Amateur Competitions
  • estauderman@kygolf.org
  • 502-650-9006