2021 Trans-Mississippi Senior & Mid-Master Championship
TOURNAMENT DATES: May 17th – 20th, 2021
HOST CLUB: The Meadow Club
ADDRESS: 1001 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930
PHONE: (415) 462-0980
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, February 10th at 9:00 AM Central
EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 24th at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, May 5th at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRY FEE: $650
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
All tournament applicants must be a member of a Trans-Mississippi Member Club or make an annual contribution ($100) to the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association. Entries will be accepted in the order they are received at the discretion of the Trans-Mississippi Senior & Mid-Master Championship Committee. Entries are open to male amateur golfers that meet the following requirements:
Mid-Master Division: Players who have reached their 40th birthday on or before the first round of competition (May 18th, 2021). Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 2.0 or less at the time of entry.
Senior Division: Players who have reached their 55th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 4.0 or less.
Super Senior Division: Players who have reached their 65th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 10.0 or less.
Legends Division: Players who have reached their 70th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 12.0 or less.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, March 24th at 5:00 PM Central to ensure a spot in the field.
- Past Champions in each division for the previous five Trans-Mississippi Senior Championships;
- Top fifteen finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Senior Division;
- Top ten finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Super Senior Division;
- Top six finishers (and ties) in the previous year's Legends Division;
- Top six finishers (and ties) in the previous year's Mid-Master Division;
- Past Champions in the previous five U.S. Senior Amateur Championships;
- Competitors making the final field of the previous year’s U.S. Senior Open;
- Competitors making the final field in the previous year’s U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship;
- Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Host Club Selections.
FORMAT, FIELD SIZE & DIVISIONS
The Championship will be contested over 54 holes of Individual Stroke Play with four divisions; Mid-Master, Senior, Super Senior and Legends. Each division will play from separate tees and yardages and separate Champions will be recognized.
Note: If a particular division is not full by Wednesday, March 24th and there is a wait list in another division, spots in the field may be filled by those players on the wait list.
Field Cut: Provided that the starting field size exceeds 90 competitors, at the conclusion of 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 78 players and ties, with a pro-rated representation from each division. The pro-rated allocation of players making the cut from each division will be reflective of the number of players in each division, relative to the total field size. The determination of total field size, number of players in each division and pro-rated representation of players making the cut (before ties) will be announced in conjunction with pairings posted.
ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All competitors must register with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff prior to the start of the Championship. Players that do not register may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION. Official tournament registration will be held at The Meadow Club on Monday, May 17th from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff in advance of the Championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors should contact the Golf Shop beginning Tuesday, May 4th at (415) 456-9393 to schedule a practice round for Monday, May 17th. Please be advised that the golf course will close at 6:00 PM for maintenance and the Player Reception on Monday evening.
PLAYER RECEPTION
A rolling player lunch/reception will be held on Monday, May 17th at the host club. The reception will be hosted by the TMGA and will include lunch for the early practice round finishers and hors d'oeuvres for the players finishing their practice rounds later in the day. Each player will receive two drink tickets to be used at the club for beer, wine or cocktails. Lunch service will be available for the players finishing from 1:00 - 3:30 pm, then heavy hors d'oeuvres until 6:00 pm. All reception costs, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the entry fee. Dress code for the reception is, at minimum, golf attire (shorts are permitted).
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Thursday, May 13th at 5:00 PM. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop. Final round starting times and pairings will be available in the evening preceding play online at www.trans-miss.org, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and the Golf Shop. Final round starting times will be re-drawn based on total score following the second round of play after the field is cut.
HOST HOTEL(S)
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotels; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:
- Four Points by Sheraton - San Rafael Marin County (1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903). Reference "TMGA Golf" when making room reservations to get the applicable discount ($189 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Friday, April 16th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (415) 479-8800 or online using the following link: Online Registration Link.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton - San Rafael Marin County (101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903). Reference "TMGA Golf" when making room reservations to get the applicable discount ($188 (King) or $203 (Queens) per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Friday, May 7th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (415) 499-9222 or online using the following link: Online Registration Link.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES
Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Caddies are permitted but are not guaranteed a cart seat. Cart fees for the tournament are included in the entry fee. Carts are limited to two riders at a time, and a maximum of two carts per group. Please note that once players have signed and attested their scorecards with TMGA staff, they are asked to promptly return their cart to the staging area to assist The Meadow Club in cart management.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Clubhouse Facilities at The Meadow Club will be open daily at 7:00 AM. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast purchased on the practice round day. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all three days of the Championship and are included with each competitor’s entry fee for the Championship. Guests may dine with players but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the clubhouse will be distributed to players in advance of the Championship. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities at The Meadow Club will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, May 17th at 7:00 AM and throughout each Championship round, beginning one hour prior to the first starting time. The practice range will close at dusk for maintenance each tournament round and at 6:00 PM on Monday for the Player's Reception.
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Trans-Mississippi Golf Association's Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the Championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all Trans-Mississippi Golf Association's Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Tournament Officials. The Championship will be conducted under the 2021 USGA Rules of Golf.
WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Trans-Mississippi staff Amanda Kolb at (469) 458-0806 or email at akolb@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Championships. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, May 5th at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the May 5th deadline will not be entitled to receive a refund, unless a spot is filled by an alternate player on the wait list in the same division.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 17th
7:00 AM Practice Facilities Open
8:00 AM Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Championship Registration
6:00 PM Golf Course Closes
6:30 PM Player Reception
Tuesday, May 18th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Senior Division)
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Mid-Master, Super Senior, and Legends Divisions)
Wednesday, May 19th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Mid-Master, Super Senior, and Legends Divisions)
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Senior Division)
Thursday, May 20th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentations
*Schedule subject to change based on size of each division and the championship field.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACTS
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Executive Director |
Robert Addington |
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Tournament Chairman |
Bryan Norton |
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Tournament Manager |
Amanda Kolb |
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
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Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 458-9988
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