IMPORTANT:  You must first register in the MSGA Tournament Directory to play in any MSGA event.  This is a one-time registration (see instructions below).  If you registered to play in an MSGA event last year, you can skip this step.

 

 

2022 Montana State Senior Tournament

Buffalo Hill GC, Meadow Lake GC, Whitefish Lake GC

August 2, 3, 4

 

Requirements:

 

You must be a male amateur player, a current member of the Montana State Golf Association, a legal resident of Montana or an active golfer at an MSGA-member club, and at least 55 years old as of August 1, 2022.  An active golfer is defined as: a) a member of a private golf club; b) a season pass holder or member of a public golf course; or c) a player who posts at least 10 rounds from a Montana course within the previous 12 months of application.  

 

AGE CLASSES:

Freshman: 55-62, Sophomore: 63-69, Junior: 70-77, Senior: 78+

 

A Handicap Index® is required, but there is no maximum limit.  Revision cutoff for the tournament is July 23, 2022.  Contestants without an MSGA Member Number (GHIN®#) will not be accepted.  Your online application will serve as your testament of Montana citizenship and/or active status at an MSGA-member club. 

 

Field Size:  324 players

Online registration fee is $250, which includes cart, range balls, and dinner.  No club storage will be provided.  Dinner tickets for guests will be available at the registration desk.

 

Note:  Deadline for entry is July 22, 2022, or when field is filled.  No entry refunds will be allowed after this date.  Registration fee includes a non-refundable $5 credit card fee.  If the field fills, there will be a waiting list in case of cancellations.  Players will be notified if moved from the waiting list.

 

Your entry will be confirmed by email.  Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the State Tournament.  No entries will be accepted at Buffalo Hill Golf Club, Meadow Lake Golf Course, or Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

 

Tee times will be emailed, texted, and posted by July 25.

 

Regulations, Personal Appearance
Distance measuring devices are permitted per USGA Local Rule (Decision 14-3/0.5).  No metal or ceramic spikes permitted - soft spikes will be mandatory.  Players are required to wear proper golf attire.

 

Tournament Format
Stroke Play, 54-holes, shotgun start.  Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior divisions play from the same tees, Senior division plays from shorter tees.  Players will be flighted by Handicap Index® and divided into three sections, which play one round at each course.

 

Rules of Competition
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play.  The MSGA Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final, will settle questions.  The competition will be deemed closed when the winners’ awards have been presented.  The lowest 54-hole score overall will be the 2022 Champion.  In case of a tie, there will be a sudden death playoff.  Awards will be presented to the top 4 in each flight.  Ties for age group champions will be determined by the final day’s scorecards (hole#1, #2, etc).  All other ties will split awards.  A complete Rules sheet will be posted and emailed to players the week before the tournament.

   

Practice Round
Beginning July 2, you may call your course of choice to schedule a practice round (Buffalo Hill 406-756-4545, Meadow Lake 406-892-2111, Whitefish 406-862-5960).  Player is responsible for cost of practice round and cart. Range balls will be complimentary.

 

Schedule
Tuesday, August 2: 1st round - 18 holes,  dinner.  Wednesday, August 3: 2nd round - 18 holes.  Thursday, August 4: Final round - 18 holes,  Awards presentation following competition.  

 

Registration
Player registration at Buffalo Hill Golf Club will be open August 1.

 

Dinner

Dinner for players will be on Tuesday, August 2, from 5-7pm, at Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 Highway 93 South, Kalispell.  Each player receives one ticket as part of the tournament entry fee.  Additional tickets for spouses, partners, or guests may be purchased at the registration desk on August 1.

 

By Applying, You Agree:
You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form.  You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the tournament, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament.  The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the Tournament.

 

 

TO REGISTER in the MSGA Tournament Directory:  From the menu, click "Sign In / Register", then "Click Here to Register", to set up your account.  Be sure to add your GHIN# so that you are eligible to apply.  If you don't know your GHIN#, click here.  We recommend using your GHIN login/password.  After registering, you can log in and apply for a specific event.  If you need help, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.