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6th Legends of Kansas Championship
"Honoring the great names in Kansas Golf"

  | Monday, June 29, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026



Event Contact
Greg Goode, Tournament Chairman
goodegr2003@yahoo.com
(303) 550-4210

 

Schedule of Events
Monday, June 29th -- First round (18 holes) -  Tee Off Holes #1 & #10 at 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 30th -- Second round (18 holes) - 8:30 am Shotgun 

Host Club Information
Salina Country Club
2101 E. Country Club Rd., Salina, KS  67401

785 827-0388
www.salinacountryclub.com

Head Golf Professional: Troy Watson
Superintendent: James Burrow

Eligibility
Open to all male and female amateurs who have reached the minimum age for their selected division by June 29, 2026 and who have a GHIN handicap index of 16 or lower. 


Entry Fee and Deadline
$220.  Deadline for entry is Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM.  Field is limited to 78 players. 

Format
36 holes of individual stroke play with gross and net scoring.  The event may be shortened to 18 holes if weather cancels either round.  Gift certificates will be awarded in amounts to be determined based on the number of total entries within each division.

Any player that plays the five par three holes at even par or better wins a dozen Titleist Pro V1x golf balls.

Divisions

One division must be selected upon registration:
 

  • Super Senior, 65+ (gross and net scoring)
  • Legends, 70+ (gross and net scoring)
  • Super Legends, 75+ (gross and net scoring)
  • Women, 65+ (gross and net scoring)


Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately:
 

  • Super Senior: Blue tees - 6,150 yards
  • Legends: Blue/White combo tees – 5,900 yards (white tees on 5, 6, 12, 14)
  • Super Legends: White tees – 5,647 yards
  • Women: Red tees - 4,857 yards


Players Food
Food will be provided after the competition on Monday and Tuesday. A short program will honor the 2026 Legend of Kansas during Monday’s meal.

Practice Round
Please contact the golf shop at Salina Country Club at (785) 827-0388 to arrange a practice round at your convenience.  Cost is set by the host course ($65 for green fees and cart).

Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time.  Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.

Carts, Spectators and Caddies
Carts will be provided as part of your entry fee for the championship. 


Caddies are allowed for this event and the actions of the caddie during the round are the responsibility of the player (Rule 10.3c). This is the default position for caddies for Central Links Golf events, but availability may vary from event to event or any other factors affecting this policy. Caddies are allowed to ride on and operate the golf cart, provided space is available. Central Links Golf has a strict two carts per group policy and the carts are reserved for the players first. If a group has more than one caddie, arrangements must be made within the group to accommodate the cart policy.

Spectator carts will be available at the discretion and fee set by the host course.

Registration
There will be no registration at this event.  You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time.  This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.

Method of Payments
Salina Country Club accepts cash or credit card for all purchases. 
 

When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. 

Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association.  Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!


Airline

For those considering flying, United has direct jet service to Salina. Other airport options include Wichita (90 miles) and Manhattan (American Airlines) 60 miles.

 

2026 Legend Honoree: Dr. Bill Toalson

 

In 1953, Bill Toalson won the Kansas 2-man High School Championship for the Dodge City Red Demons. He became the first ever recipient of a golf scholarship at the University of Kansas and went on to become the captain of his team in 1959.

 

Toalson is a three-time Kansas Senior Amateur Champion (1991, 1998 and 2002). His record also includes the Kansas City Match Play (1969); the Kansas Senior Team (1997 with Michael Mahoney, 1998 with Dave Dennis, 2004 and 2005 with Don Cox); the Kansas Four-Ball (2002, 2003 with Don Cox); and eleven club championships at Indian Hills Country Club.

 

Nationally, he qualified for the US Senior Open three times: 1989, 1993 and 1995. He also won the Charlie Coe Invitational Senior Four-Ball at Castle Pines (2001, 2003).

 

A retired cardiologist, Toalson served as President of the Kansas City Golf Association and was a member of the USGA Mid-Amateur Committee.

 

 

Past Legends Honoree's:

  • 2021 - Johnny Stevens, Wichita
  • 2022 - David Dennis, Independence (award accepted by David's son Bo)
  • 2023 - Natasha Fife, Wichita
  • 2024 - Fred Rowland, Overland Park
  • 2024 - Rusty Hilst, Hutchison
  • 2025 - Ron Brewer