105th MGA SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Hastings Golf Club
2015 Westview Dr, Hastings, MN 55033
Golf Shop: (651) 437-4210; Website: https://www.hastingsgolfclub.com/
Monday-Wednesday, September 14-16, 2026
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: The Championship is a 54-hole stroke play event. Players will play 18 holes the first two days. The low 48 scoring players plus ties, regardless of division (Senior or Master), will continue and play an additional 18 holes on Day 3. The Overall Champion will be the player with the lowest 54-hole score regardless of division (Senior or Master).
DIVISIONS: There will be three divisions: Senior Division (55-64), Master Division (65-74), and Grand Master Division (75 and up). Master and Grand Master Division Champions will be determined after 36 holes. The Senior Division Champion will be determined after 54 holes.
PLAY-OFF: In the event there is a tie for the Overall Champion, there will be a play-off immediately following the conclusion of play on a hole-by-hole basis until a Champion is determined. Any tie for first place within a flight will be determined by a scorecard playoff that follows the recommendation of matching scorecards. (Best score for last nine holes, last six holes, last three holes, 18th hole).
PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds are available for $65 walking ($88 riding). Players must identify themselves as a Senior Amateur Championship contestant to receive this rate.
FOOTWEAR POLICY: As stated in the official entry form, the use of metal, traditionally designed or ground piercing spikes, are prohibited. The penalty for breach of this condition is disqualification.
PACE OF PLAY: The MGA Pace of Play Policy posted on the Championship homepage will be in effect.
DRESS CODE: For all MGA competitions, players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing. All males are required to wear shirts with collars and sleeves, and either golf slacks or Bermuda shorts, which measure no higher than 2 inches above their knees. The committee in charge shall decide whether this requirement has been met and will withdraw the entry of the player who does not comply.
STARTING TIMES: There will be no change in starting times other than by decision of the Committee due to weather conditions. Monday & Tuesday: #1&10 – 8:00-9:30a & 12:00-1:30p; Wednesday: #1 – 8:00-10:30a
PRACTICE RANGE: Range balls will be provided on each day of the competition prior to playing only.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE: The restaurant (Hastings Public House) will be open all days of the Championship beginning at 11a daily. On Tuesday (Day 2), a meal will be hosted by the MGA immediately following play for both AM and PM waves. Players in the PM wave will eat AFTER their round. Please do not eat prior to playing. You will be able to get this meal to go if you do not wish to eat on site. The Master and Grand Master Divisions will play in the morning wave on Day 2 with the prizes awarded given at lunch.
POSTING SCORES: All scores recorded in this competition will be posted to GHIN as competition ("C") scores. Do not enter scores for yourself.
CADDIES AND CARTS: You may rent a cart, carry your own bag, use a pull cart or have a caddie. Players may bring their own pull/push carts.
Cart rental rates are $44 per person for the first two days, and $22 for Round 3. If you do not prepay for a cart, any available carts will be sent out based on starting times each day.
PRIZES: Trophies will be awarded to the Champion in each division for their permanent possession. Merchandise prizes will be awarded as determined by the Tournament Committee.
MGA SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS:
1st: 125 2nd: 100 3rd: 75 4th: 60 5th: 50
6th: 40 7th: 30 8th: 25 9th: 20 10th: 15
11th - Cut: 10 Qualifiers 5
PRIORITY ENTRY LIST: Any player making the cut will earn a spot on the Priority Entry List for the 2027 event, set for Cannon Golf Club, Monday-Wednesday, September 13-15, 2027.
GOLF COURSE SETUP: The Senior and Master Divisions will play from a Blue/White combo distance. The Grand Master Division will play from the Gold/Red distance as follows:
Hastings Golf Club
COURSE/SLOPE RATINGS: Blue (72.0/131); Green (68.3/122)
Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Out |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
In |
Total |
|
Par |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
36 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
36 |
71 |
|
Senior/Master (BLUE) |
400 |
335 |
525 |
405 |
395 |
174 |
475 |
422 |
160 |
3291 |
520 |
402 |
358 |
410 |
380 |
180 |
482 |
175 |
340 |
3262 |
6553 |
|
Grand Master (GREEN) |
380 |
300 |
445 |
351 |
350 |
160 |
460 |
345 |
140 |
2931 |
410 |
311 |
330 |
340 |
325 |
133 |
440 |
150 |
300 |
2739 |
5670 |
|
Time |
:15 |
:14 |
:17 |
:15 |
:15 |
:14 |
:17 |
:15 |
:13 |
2:15 |
:17 |
:15 |
:15 |
:15 |
:15 |
:14 |
:17 |
:14 |
:15 |
2:17 |
4:36* |
*A four (4) minute “turn time” will be included for turning from 9-10 and 18-1.