2023 TMGA Junior-Senior Championship

TOURNAMENT DATES:  March 10th-12th, 2023

HOST GOLF CLUB:  Sea Island Golf Resort

INN AT SEA ISLAND ADDRESS:  100 Salt Marsh Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

RESORT PHONE:  (855) 572-4975

CLUBHOUSE ADDRESS:  100 Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

CLUBHOUSE WEBSITE: www.seaisland.com

ENTRIES OPEN:  Wednesday, October 12th at 9:00 AM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday, February 8th at 5:00 PM Central

ENTRY FEE:  $5,000 per team; the entry fee includes two single room accommodations at The Inn at Sea Island Resort for 4 days and 3 nights (arrive March 9th and depart March 12th), greens fees, carts, and range fees for each round. The entry fee also includes Championship gifts, lunch for three days and the Player Welcome Reception with food and beverage.

HOST HOTEL

Accommodations at The Inn at Sea Island Resort for 4 days and 3 nights (arrive March 9th and depart March 12th) 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 extra night and any room charges.

*The Inn at Sea Island Resort has a limited number of rooms available (60), so when your entire team registers you will be notified if there is space at the Inn or if you will need to find lodging. Those guests lodging off-site will receive a refund on their entry fee.

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 10th) 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 Sea Island Resort 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 RECEPTION

There will be a Welcome Reception (Guests Weclome) on Friday, March 10th in the Retreat Ballroom at 6:00 PM. The reception 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, March 3rd 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.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship during tournament rounds.

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 15th at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $50.00 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the Wednesday, February 15th 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 9th

4:00 pm                               Hotel Check-In

Friday, March 10th

8:15-11:25 am                    Round 1 Tee Times - Plantation Course

First Tee or Scoring            Player Registration

6:00-8:00 pm                      Welcome Recpetion - Retreat Ballroom

Saturday, March 11th

8:20-11:30 am                    Round 2 Tee Times - Retreat Course

Sunday, March 12th

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

8:00-11:10 am                    Round 3 Tee Times - Seaside 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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