31st Senior Four-Ball Championship
KGA Staff Contact:
Casey Old
casey@kansasgolf.org
(785) 842-4833 ext. 2
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, October 22nd -- First round (18 holes) - 8:00 am - #1 tee only
Wednesday, October 23rd -- Second round (18 holes) - 8:00 am - #1 tee only
Host Club Information
Wichita Country Club
8501 E. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0412
www.wichitacountryclub.org
General Manager: Brian White
Head Golf Professional: Phillip Prude
Superintendent: Chris Ryan
Eligibility
Male amateur golfers age 50 or older as of October 22, 2019. Both players on team must be a KGA members.
Entry Fee and Deadline
$360. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 14th at 4:00 pm. Field is limited to 48 teams total.
Practice Round
Wichita Country Club is a private facility. Practice rounds will be available on October 14th or October 21st in the afternoon only. Practice round cost is $70 (cart included). Please call the golf shop at (316) 634-0412 to inquire and schedule a practice round.
Format
36 holes of four-ball stroke play with two divisions. Champion to be determined in each division. The event may be shortened to 18 holes if weather cancels either round. Gift certificates from the host club will be awarded in amounts to be determined based on the number of total entries within each division.
For Net Scoring, each player's handicap will be reduced to 90% of his course handicap based on slope of the tee distance being played, with handicap strokes applied on a hole by hole basis, and team's net score on a hole by hole "best ball" total.
Divisions
Two divisions available:
- Senior (any age - gross & net scoring)
- Super Senior (both players on team age 60 & older - gross & net scoring)
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately:
- 6,485 yards (Senior Division)
- 6,110 yards (Super Senior Division)
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Defending Champion
In 2018 at Mission Hills Country Club, the team of Matt Murray & David Rismiller bested the field by four shots to claim victory. Murray and Rismiller finished with 65-67--132. The team of Mark Addington & Bryan Norton finished second.
In the Super Senior Division, KGA veterans Don Kuehn & Dave Harris entered the winners circle after edging the team of Bob Bezek & David Hamilton by one shot.
Carts, Spectators and Caddies
Carts are provided for both rounds of the championship as part of your entry fee. Only one cart is allowed per team. Spectator carts will not be available.
Championship Policies
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Conditions of Competition, Electronic Devices, Pace of Play, Withdrawal, Conduct, Dress Code, Footwear and other policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
Hotels
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Method of Payments
Wichita Country Club accepts TBA for all purchases.
Close of Competition
The competition shall be deemed to have closed when the symbolic prize for the event has been presented, or if no ceremony, when all scores and results have been approved by the Committee.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and KGA volunteers are always appreciated!