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2023 Senior Tour - #5
May 16 - Laurel Golf Club, Laurel
Event Fee:
Event registration fee is $70, which includes 18 holes, cart, and range balls. A $2 non-refundable credit card fee is added to this cost, for a total of $72. Online registration opens April 1. There is no paper application available. If you need help applying online, please call 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.
Note: Entry deadline for this event is May 9, or when field is filled. No refunds will be allowed after this date.
Your entry will be confirmed by email. Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the Senior Tour event. No entries will be accepted at the host facilities. A list of confirmed players will be posted on this page (from menu > Players).
Requirements:
You must be a current member of the MSGA, with a GHIN# associated with a Montana club. Entries are open to male and female players. You must be a member of the 2023 Senior Tour. If you haven't registered, click "2023 Tour" from the menu above.
Eligibility:
Men's Masters Division: Maximum Handicap Index® of 24.0; Must be at least 60 yrs old by 5/16/23.
Men's Legends Division: Maximum Handicap Index® of 36.0; Must be at least 70 yrs old by 5/16/23.
Women's Prestige Division: Maximum Handicap Index® of 36.0; Must be at least 60 yrs old by 5/16/23.
Competition:
18 Hole Stroke Play using Modified Stableford scoring. Handicap revision cutoff is May 10. Members of the Senior Tour are eligible to participate in any of the nine events. The top scoring player (gross and net) in each of the three divisions will advance to the Senior Tour Final held at Rising Sun Golf Course, September 18.
Modified Scoring:
Hole in One - 9 points
Double Eagle - 9 points
Eagle - 7 points
Birdie - 5 points
Par - 3 Points
Bogey - 1 Point
Double Bogey or worse - 0 Points
Field Size:
Men's Masters Division - 24
Men's Legends Division - 24
Women's Prestige Division - 24
Note: If a Division is filled, a waiting list will be formed. Field sizes will be held until 1 week prior to each event. If a total of 72 players has not been reached, waitlist players will be added to their respective Divisions. You will be notified by email if you are moved off of the waitlist. If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder.
Player Check In:
Players will check in at Laurel GC on May 16.
Start:
All Events will be a 10:00 Shotgun start.
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.
Rules of Competition
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. A Rules sheet will be provided. 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.
Qualifying for Final
Ties for Division winners will be broken by a playoff beginning on Hole 1. Net Players will receive strokes based off of the lowest handicap in the group. Strokes will be given where they fall on the scorecard. If a player wins Gross and Net, they will receive 1st place in the Gross Division. The Net winner will be the next player on the Net leaderboard.
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 championship, 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 Championships.
To register in the MSGA Tournament Directory, 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. We recommend using your GHIN login/password so that it's easy to remember. If you need help, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.