2022 TMGA Junior-Senior Championship

TOURNAMENT DATES:  March 4th-6th, 2022

HOST GOLF CLUB:  Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

ADDRESS:  7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750

RESORT PHONE #:  (800) 235-6397

CLUBHOUSE PHONE #:  (520) 577-4015

ENTRIES OPEN:  Monday, November 8th at 9:00 AM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday, February 9th at 5:00 PM Central

ENTRY FEE:  $5,000 per team; the entry fee includes two single room accommodations at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort for 4 days and 3 nights (March 3-6), greens fees, carts, and range fees for each round. The entry fee also includes Championship gifts, lunch for three days and two player functions with food and beverage.

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION

Entries are open to male amateur golfers with one team member who has reached their 25th birthday on or before the first round of competition (March 4th) and one team member who has reached their 55th birthday on or before the first round of competition. All tournament applicants (both team members) must be a member of a TMGA 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 Tournament Committee.

FORMAT & DIVISIONS

The Championship will be contested over 54 holes of Four-Ball Stroke Play with two Divisions; Scratch and Handicap. The scratch division teams must have a combined handicap index at 8.0 and under. The handicap division will have a combined handicap index over 8.0. The Junior and Senior players will play from separate tees and yardages, and separate Champions will be recognized in both Divisions.

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 Ventana Canyon Club before the start of the first round or during scoring for the first round. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact a TMGA staff member in advance of the Championship.

PLAYER RECEPTIONS

There will be a Welcome Reception (Guests Weclome) on Friday, March 4th at Bill's Grill at 6:00 PM and a Player Dinner (Players Only, No Guests) on Saturday, March 5th at the Upper Terrace at 6:00 PM. The receptions will include food and beverage, and is included in the entry fee.

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS       

Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, February 25th 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 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.

HOST HOTEL

Accommodations at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort for 4 days and 3 nights (March 3-6) are included in the individual entry fee (two single rooms per team), and will be made for players once they register online and are confirmed into the field. Early arrival and late departure will be facilitated by Amanda Kolb (akolb@anerasports.com), please contact her for those requests. Players will be responsible for those charges, but the hotel has offered a discounted rate for players.

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

Clubhouse Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast purchased during the tournament. The Canyon Cafe inside the hotel offers breakfast. The golf shop doesn't have a food option, except for the turn house at the range. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. Range use for players without a tee time is $20, but is included for official days of competition.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

The Trans-Mississippi 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 Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Tournament Officials.

PARTNER SUBSTITUTION

Partner substitutions for the Trans-Mississippi Junior-Senior Championship are permitted. Substitutions for teams will be permitted prior to the start of competition and individuals must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association, as well as the specific tournament requirements (i.e., age, USGA Handicap Index, etc.). A player may not select a substitute partner from those players who are already in the Championship field. Players who are on the waitlist are eligible substitutions. Contact Trans-Mississippi staff Amanda Kolb at (469) 458-0806 or email at akolb@trans-miss.org to arrange your team substitutions.

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 Championships. Any team withdrawing prior to Wednesday, February 9th at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $50.00 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the Wednesday, February 9th deadline will not receive a refund unless a spot is filled by a team on the wait list in the same division.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 3rd

4:00 pm                               Hotel Check-In

Friday, March 4th

8:00-11:50 am                    Round 1 Tee Times - Mountain Course

First Tee or Scoring            Player Registration

6:00-8:00 pm                      Welcome Recpetion - Bill's Grill

Saturday, March 5th 

8:00-11:50 am                    Round 2 Tee Times - Canyon Course

6:00-9:00 pm                      Player Dinner - Upper Terrace (Players Only)

Sunday, March 6th 

12:00 pm                             Hotel Check-Out (Before your final round tee time)

8:00-11:50 am                    Round 3 Tee Times - Mountain Course

Following Play                     Awards Ceremony

*Schedule subject to change based on size of each division and the championship field. 

TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

Trans-Mississippi Golf Association

13760 Noel Road, Suite #327

Dallas, TX  75240

(469) 458-9988 

Managed by Anera Sports, LLC

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