SDGA Men’s Pre-Senior, Senior, & Masters Championships
~ USGA Exemption Event ~
Hillsview Golf Course - Pierre
September 12-13, 2026
GGID: SD26PSM
~ The 2026 SDGA Senior Champion will receive an exemption into Final Qualifying for the 2027 U.S. Senior Open Championship ~
FORMAT: 36-Holes - Individual Stroke Play
AGE ELIGIBILITY:
- Pre-Senior Championship - Men at least 40 years of age on September 12, 2026
- Senior Championship - Men at least 55 years of age on September 12, 2026
- Senior Rushmore Division - Shorter tees than the Senior Championship - Men at least 55 years of age on September 12, 2026
- Masters Championship - Men at least 70 years of age on September 12, 2026
- NEW! Masters Oahe Division - Shorter tees than the Masters Championship - Men at least 70 years of age on September 12, 2026
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ENTRY FEE:
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Early Buy Entry Fee: $145 by August 12 (SAVE $25)
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Entry After August 12: $170
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Final Entry Deadline: September 2
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Refund Deadline (90%): September 5
MAX CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD SIZE: 156
FLIGHTING: All players will be pre-flighted using the Handicap Index. The number of flights and players per flight will be arranged at the close of registration.
SDGA ELIGIBILITY:
SDGA Championship registration is open to amateur golfers with an active Handicap Index™ issued by a current SDGA Member Club and plays the majority of their golf in South Dakota. In addition the player must either: 1) have a permanent physical address in South Dakota, or 2) maintain full-time employment within the state.
An out-of-state student physically attending college in South Dakota and enrolled in the current year’s spring, summer, or fall classes with an active Handicap Index™ issued by a current SDGA Member Club is eligible.
Other amateur golfers may be eligible for SDGA Championships and can apply by emailing sdgainfo@sdga.org.
To JOIN/RENEW your SDGA Membership CLICK HERE
FUTURE DATES:
- September 11-12, 2027 at Meadowbrook GC, Rapid City
- September 9-10, 2028 at TBD