2018 Georgia Amateur Championship

 

COMPETITION

2018 Georgia Amateur Championship – Athens Country Club

ELIGIBILITY

Open to male amateur golfers who are GSGA members and residents of the state of Georgia.

FIELD

144 players

FORMAT

72 holes of individual stroke play, 18 holes each day Thursday-Sunday. After 36 holes of play, the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties.

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds will be available on the designated dates and times below two weeks prior to the championship, based on club availability. Practice rounds are for players only. Please call Athens Country Club  to reserve your practice round starting time after June 30. Practice round cart and range fee is $25 plus tax. Cash or check will be the only forms of payment accepted.

 

  • Wednesday, July 11, anytime.
  • Tuesday – Friday, two weeks before based on availability.
  • Additional practice rounds are cart and green fee + tax.

YARDAGES & TEES

The BLUE GSGA tee markers will be utilized.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. Yardages will be posted to the portal

GOLF SHOP &

DRIVING RANGE:

The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:00 a.m. each day of the championship.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning July 6. 

REGISTRATION

Formal registration will be held on site Wednesday, July 11 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  If you are not able to register in person during this time, please call the Athens Country Club golf shop then to confirm you will be playing in round one on Thursday. 

CARTS

Practice round cart and range fees are $25 plus tax. Cash or check will be accepted. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the championship fee. 

CADDIES

Caddies are permitted. Players may provide their own caddie. 

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view the policies.

FOOD SERVICE

GSGA will sponsor breakfast each day from 6:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. for all players.  Additional F & B service will be available throughout the day at various locations in the clubhouse. CASH only for F&B purchases

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to the low 25 finishers. The champion will also receive an additional reward.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The following accommodation options are conveniently located to the golf course:

 

  • GSGA is proud to announce our newest member benefit, “GSGA Getaways” to assist you with all of your travel needs for tournaments and personal travel.  Use the link below to access the Tournament Site where you can search by “Maximum Savings” or “Closest Location” for each event.

 

  • Hyatt Place Athens - special rate = $109, use the following link to make your reservations online: Hyatt Place Reservations or call 888-492-8847 or 706-425-1800 and press "1" and be sure to use booking code G-GSG8.
  • Holiday Inn Express Athens - special rate = $104, reserve by June 19
  • Hampton Inn Athens - special rate = $115 standard/$120 double, use the following link to make your reservations. Hampton Inn Athens

 

 

 

 

REFUND POLICY

A $30 service charge will be retained by the GSGA on all refunds granted prior to the close of entries. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. Withdraws after the close of entries must be made by notifying the GSGA Rules and Competitions Department at (770) 955-4272 or via e-mail.

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

Players are encouraged to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament. Click on the following link for contact information:  

Athens Country Club