79th CGA Women's Amateur Championship

7th Women's Mid-Amateur Championship

Mariana Butte Golf Course

Monday, July 20, 2026 - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

 

Registration Information

Registration Note: Each player must have an active GHIN and Golf Genius profile created to complete registration. Click HERE to create a profile.

 

Host Facility: Mariana Butte Golf Course 

 

Championship Dates: Monday, July 20th - Wednesday, July 22nd 

 

Registration Opens: Monday, May 18th at 8:00am 

 

Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 12th at 11:59pm

 

Entry Fee: $310 per competitor

 

 

Tournament Information

Field Size: 78 players

Note: Each division has it's own field size maximums. 

Note: Championship is filled on a first come, first served basis using the registration date and time. If oversubscribed, a wait list will be maintained in case of cancellation. If a division is oversubscribed, and another is undersubscribed, players will be moved into the championship off the waitlist up until the full field maximum is reached, in this division order; championship, mid-amateur, flighted. 

 

Format: 54 holes of individual stroke play

When registering, players will choose the division they wish to compete in. Players will remain in same division throughout the championship.   

 

Championship Division:

All registered players within the division compete against each other for Gross prizes. The State Women’s Amateur Champion will be awarded from this division.            

Field Size: 42 players

Estimated Yardage: 6200+

Handicap Index Recommendation: 9.0 or below

 

Mid-Amateur Division (25 years or older):

All registered players within the division compete against each other for Gross prizes. The State Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion will be awarded from this division.

Field Size: 21 players 

Estimated Yardage: 5700 – 6000

Handicap Index Recommendation: 15.0 or below

Age Limit: Must be 25 years or older on or before July 20.

 

Net Division:

All registered players within the division compete against each other for Gross and Net prizes. 

Field Size: 15 players 

Estimated Yardage: 5200 - 5500

Handicap Index Max: 30.0

Note: All players will compete at 95% of course handicap.

 

Revision Date: July 13th 

 

Starting Times: Tee times beginning at 7:30am.  

 

Carts: Carts are optional, included in entry fee.

Note: Only two carts are allowed per group. 

 

Caddies: Caddies are allowed.

Note: Caddies are not guaranteed a seat in a cart. Only two carts are allowed per group. Players have priority for carts over caddies. 

 

Prizes: Merchandise gift certificates are awarded for the top finishes within each division/flight. Championship and Mid-Amateur Division will compete for gross prizes only. Net Division will award both gross and net prizes.

  • Ties for first low gross in each of the divisions are played off in a hole-by-hole playoff. 
  • All other prize payout ties will be broken by USGA matching scorecards method (last nine = holes 10-18).

 

Practice Round Information: Tee times are subject to availability, can be made 8 days in advance online HERE or by calling the shop at 970-667-8308. Pricing: Click HERE to view rates. 

 

Yardage Sheet: Will be available under the Championship Information tab. 

 

Divisions: Will be available under the Championship Information tab.

 

Tee Time Estimates: Will be available under the Championship Information tab. 

 

Electronic Scoring: Official scoring will be completed through your mobile device. Click HERE to view mobile scoring instructions. 

 

Food & Beverage: Lunch will be provided on the last day following play, included in entry. 

 

Score Posting: The CGA will post scores to GHIN for players. 

 

StrackaLine: StrackaLine yardage books and green guides can be purchased for a reduced price, with CGA tournament participants receiving a 20% off discount. Click HERE for more information and to purchase.  

 

Host Professional: Brook Bell 

 

USGA Exemption Event: The following exemption will be awarded based off of performance in the 79th CGA Women's Amateur Championship (Championship Division):

  • Champion: Exempt into 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship

 

 

Defending Amateur Champion:

 Carolyn Fuller (Eisenhower GC - Blue Course, 2025)

 

 

 

Defending Mid-Amateur Champion: 

Kirsty Hodgkins (Eisenhower GC - Blue Course, 2025)

 

 

 

 

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