Terms of competition and additional information

 

USGA Exemption Event Information

 

The 2026 Champion will be locally exempt for the 2027 U.S. Senior Open

 

Eligibility: Entries are open to both professional and amateur golfers who are "regular members" of the WVGA and who are 50 years of age or older by the first round of Championship.  Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.

 

Format: The championship will be a 36-hole stroke play championship with each division playing a separate set of tees. Divisions will include Championship, Silver (ages 60-69) and Gold (70+). Silver and Gold Divisions are open to Amateurs and players will play a Tee based on their age. 

 

Entry Fee: Amateurs: $185      PGA Pros: $250      Non PGA Pros: $325

 

Field Size: The maximum field size is 72 players.

 

Practice Round: Players are instructed to make tee times through the golf shop based on availability as each day is different. The practice round fee is $30. Practice rounds can be played any day one week in advance based on availability of the club, but players will be allocated only one practice round at the discounted rate. **Approx Blue Tee, some tees will vary for Championship Flight**

 

Championship Yardage: Championship - App. 6,300 yards     Silver- 5,800      Gold- 5,400

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *

Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the WVGA website by June 26th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Friday, June 26th.

Awards / Payout / Gift Certificates: The champion and runner-up will both receive trophies. The Low Amateur will also receive trophy. Professionals will be paid in cash and Amateurs will be paid in gift certificates.

 

WV Open Exemptions: Overall Champion as well as top 2 finishing professionals who are not otherwise exempt will be exempt into 2026 WV Open. 

 

POY Points: State Senior Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 10 amateur finishers in the Championship Flight..

 

Score Posting: At the conclusion of the championship each players score will be automatically posted as a "C" or competition score to the GHIN handicap system. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds as this will result in a double post.

 

 Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack