30th LOUISIANA GOLF ASSOCIATION SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Money Hill Golf & Country Club, Abita Springs, LA
54 holes, Stroke Play
Thursday, May 16 – Saturday, May 18, 2019
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Championship conducted to determine the top male Senior player in Louisiana for 2019. Entrants must be 50 years of age by midnight, May 16, 2019.
Entry Fee, Withdrawal/Refunds: Entry fee of $200 ($175 for those competing in the Super Senior & Legends Championship), which includes cart fee for practice round and tournament play. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if LGA office is notified, in writing, before the close of entries (May 7, 2019). After the close of entries, fee will be refunded only in the event of injury or illness provided notification (accompanied by a doctor's statement) reaches LGA office by May 15, 2019 at 5 PM. A $40 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Pairings and starting times will be emailed to each accepted entry on or about May 10, 2019.
Entry Deadline: 5 PM May 7, 2019
Limited to the first 156 entries. Overall Championship will be conducted over 54-holes. In addition to the Overall Championship, there is a Super Senior division for those participants who are 65 years of age and older. There will also be a Legends division for those participants who are 75 years of age or older. Super Senior & Legends will play from a forward set of tees and compete only in their designated division. Any Senior over 65 may elect to play in the Overall competition but, in doing so, is precluded from participation in the Super Senior & Legends divisions. For the Senior Amateur, the Super Senior & Legends divisions are a 36-hole event with the entry fee discounted by $25 from the Overall entry fee.
**Note: The Legends division must have a minimum of 10 participants. Should the field not reach the minimum by the entry deadline the participants will be placed into the Super Senior Championship field.**
Eligibility: Entries are open to any Louisiana resident (as of at least 90 days prior to the Championship) who is an amateur golfer (as defined by the USGA) holding membership in a LGA member club in good standing (2019 club and individual dues must be paid). Entrants must be 50 years of age by midnight, May 16, 2019, and possess a certified USGA Handicap Index of 15.0 or less. See above for Super Senior & Legends Championship. Non-amateurs are not eligible. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the LGA. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.
Dress Code, Cell Phones: Competitors must be neat in appearance and wear appropriate attire. No gym shorts, cutoffs, blue jeans, tee shirts, etc. Shorts must be Bermuda length. Use of cell phones, including those used as Electronic Measuring Devices, is prohibited on the course during the competition (The Committee reserves the right to disqualify a competitor for a breach of the policy regarding cell phone usage; See USGA Rules of Golf Decision 33-7/8). Important Note: Money Hill G & CC is a spikeless facility and all competitors will be required to wear spikeless shoes.
Field/Format: Limited to the first 156 entries. All competitors will play 36-holes (May 16-17) with the Overall Championship field cut to the 60 lowest scorers and ties for final 18-holes (third round/ May 18). Super Senior & Legends Championships are 36-holes.
Practice Privileges: Practice privileges are extended to participants in the Championship at Money Hill Golf & Country Club on May 15. Contact the Money Hill Golf Shop 985.709.8423 to schedule your practice round. Cart fee paid by LGA.
Prizes: Crystal prizes will be awarded to the winners in the Overall, Super Senior & Legends Championships. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top five finishers in the Overall Championship and the top three finishers in the Super Senior Championship.
WAGR: As part of their expanding relationship to govern the game globally, the USGA partners with the R&A in compiling and publishing the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). This LGA Championship is a WAGR counting event, and the results will be sent to the R&A in St Andrews, Scotland. A primary purpose of the WAGR is to provide exemptions into USGA and R&A amateur championships for top ranked amateur golfers. The rankings are updated every Wednesday at 12:00 noon, Greenwich Mean Time. Additional information about the WAGR and the current rankings may be found at www.wagr.com.
Rules of Golf: Play will be governed by the current Rules of Golf and LGA Rules of Play Card. All questions will be settled by the LGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final.
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: The Hampton Inn | Covington, 68700 Hwy 190 Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433. Flat rate of $99/night plus tax. The Hampton Inn features amenities such as, free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. As well as a complementary breakfast, fitness center and outdoor pool. For online reservations click here, or contact the property directly at (985) 809-0019. Rooms will be released to the public for general use April 25, 2019.