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

 

Email: jfages@gsga.org 

 

Phone: 678-324-5969

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT: 105th Georgia Amateur Championship

 

SITE: Ocean Forest Golf Club

 

DATE: June 11-14, 2026

 

FIELD SIZE: Maximum of 144 players.

 

FORMAT: 72 holes of Individual Stroke Play. There will be a cut to low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. 

 

PRACTICE ROUND:

 

  • One practice round per player.

 

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

 

  • Available two weeks prior to competition based on availability. Call Ocean Forest GC to reserve after acceptance confirmation.

 

  • Registration for practice rounds on Wednesday June 10th will take place through Golf Genius. An invitation from Golf Genius will be sent prior to the registration opening. 

 

CADDIES: Players may provide their own caddie. This is WALKING ONLY championship, so players and caddies must walk at all times. Push carts are permitted. 

 

YARDAGES & TEES: The GSGA tee markers and yardages will be utilized for the championship.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. There is a practice yardage sheet under the Player Information tab. 

 

StrackaLine yardage books are available at discounted rates:

 

  • Yardage: $25, Greens: $30, Combo: $35

 

  • Order via provided link under the Player Information tab.

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE: Open at 6:30 a.m. the day of competition.

 

STARTING TIMES: Assigned by GSGA and posted on the event portal starting June 4th.

 

REGISTRATION: Formal registration will be held on Wednesday, June 10 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 11th from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you are not able to register in person during this time, please call GSGA to confirm you will be playing in round one on Thursday. 

 

WELCOME PARTY: A Championship Welcome Party will be held on Wednesday, June 10 from approximately 6:30-8:30 p.m. All players are welcome and may bring one guest at no additional charge.  For any additional guests please contact GSGA in advance.  This event will be held at Ocean Forest GC. Locker room facilities with showers will be available.  Dress code for this event is come as you are (golf attire, club casual, no t-shirts or jeans please). Dinner and drinks will be provided. A brief program will begin around 7:15 p.m. All players are encouraged to attend.

 

FOOD SERVICE: Food service will be available throughout the Championship. A complimentary lunch buffet will be provided for players and caddies courtesy of GSGA throughout the Championship Wednesday-Sunday.  Credit cards are accepted for miscellaneous food and beverage purchases throughout the Championship in the clubhouse.  CASH ONLY is accepted at the Halfway House.  Spectators may purchase F&B from the player breakfast/lunch options or a la carte from the Halfway House.

 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: Players should reference the TRAVEL INFO section of the event portal for special group block reservation links that have been set-up.

 

PRIZES: Trophies are presented to the overall winner. Gift cards will be presented to the top TBA.

 

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.  Ocean Forest GC