Defending Champion, Cam Young

ELIGIBILITY

Open to VSGA members who will be 50 years of age by August 12, 2019. Participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA Member Club in good standing and meet the USGA Rules of Amateur Status. For additional information see the VSGA Championship and Tournament Eligibility Guidelines.

 

ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES

Qualifying

Players competing in a qualifier are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $75 by Monday, July 22, 2019.  The $75 qualifying fee does not include the mandatory course fee at the qualifier, which must be paid to the host club prior to the qualifying round.  However, the qualifying fee is applied to the championship entry fee for successful qualifiers.  The VSGA will also negotiate a discounted practice round fee with the host clubs.

 

Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $185 by August 9, 2019 which includes all course fees (including cart) and lunch for all rounds of competition.  In addition, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with The Homestead.

 

Exempt Players

Exempt players are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $260 by Monday, July 22, 2019. Entry fee includes all course fees (including cart) and lunch for all rounds of competition.  In addition, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with The Homestead.

 

FORMAT

Qualifying

All non-exempt players must qualify to play in the championship. A player may only compete in one qualifier (see below) and each qualifier will be 18-holes of stroke play. Sites will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The number of qualifying spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.

 

Championship Proper - 84 Players (includes all qualifiers and exempt players)

August 12-13 – Stroke play qualifying (18 holes per day); the low 32 players advance to match play

August 14 – Rounds One and Two of match play

August 15 – Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches

August 16 – 18-hole match play final

 

EXEMPTIONS

Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2019 Championships for a complete list of exemptions for this championship.

 

PRIZES

The Champion, Finalist and Semifinalists receive gift certificates and trophies. All match play qualifiers will receive a gift certificate. All players that qualify for the Championship will receive a gift. The on-site qualifying medalist(s) will receive a VSGA medal.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

Players may refer to the VSGA Championship Rules and Policies page for additional terms of the competition which apply to this championship.

 

Qualifying Sites

August 1 - Jefferson Lakeside Country Club (Richmond)

August 2 - Spotswood Country Club (Harrisonburg)

August 3 - Winchester Country Club (Winchester)

August 5 - Fredericksburg Country Club (Fredericksburg)

August 6 - Blacksburg Country Club (Blacksburg)

August 6 - Riverfront Golf Club (Suffolk)

 

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