15th Senior Open of Virginia

Independence Golf Club

Monday, September 21, 2020 - Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Defending Champion, Dave Pulk

 

Eligibility

 

Amateurs

Open to VSGA members who will be 50 years of age by September 21, 2020. 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.

 

Professionals

Open to MAPGA Professionals regardless of residency and to other professionals who live in the state of Virginia as of registration deadline. All must be at least 50 years of age by September 21, 2020.

 

ENTRY FEE/METHOD OF PAYMENT/DEADLINE FOR AMATEURS

 

Qualifiers

All non-exempt amateurs will be required to pay a qualifier fee of $105 by Monday, July 20, 2020. The $105 qualifying fee includes the mandatory course fee at the qualifier. $75 of the qualifying fee is applied to the championship entry fee for successful qualifiers.  The VSGA will also negotiate a discounted practice round fee with host clubs.

 

Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $125 by August 31, 2020, 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 host club.

 

Exempt Players

Exempt players pay $200 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 host club.  All exempt amateur entry forms must be received in the VSGA Office by Monday, July 20, 2020.

 

ENTRY FEE/METHOD OF PAYMENT/DEADLINE FOR PROFESSIONALS

PGA Members and Apprentices in good standing are required to pay an entry fee of $225. PGA Professionals not in good standing and non-PGA professionals are required to pay an entry fee of $300. Entry fees include all course fees (including cart) and lunch for all rounds of competition. Credit cards (VISA, MC, AX) will be accepted. All professional entries must be completed online or received by the MAPGA by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Professional field will be set in the following order: (a) Exempt players who enter by the deadline; (b) Non-exempt PGA professionals in good standing; (c) PGA Professionals not in good standing; (d) Non-PGA professionals that wish to enter.

 

FORMAT

 

Qualifying (amateurs only)

All non-exempt players must qualify to play in the championship. A player may only compete in one qualifier. There will be six qualifiers (see below) and each qualifier will be 18 holes of stroke play. The number of spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.

 

Championship Proper – 84 players (includes qualifiers, exempt players, and professionals)

36-hole stroke play (18 holes per day)

 

Exemptions (amateurs only)

Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2020 Championships for a complete list of exemptions in this championship.

 

TIES/PRIZES

The overall Champion will be the individual with the lowest score.  A tie for the overall Champion will be determined by a sudden death playoff, all other ties will split prizes equally.  Professionals will be paid by check and amateurs will receive gift certificates. The Senior Open of Virginia Champion will have his name engraved on the Harry W. Easterly, Jr. Trophy.

 

Qualifying Sites

July 27 - Hidden Valley CC (Salem)

July 27 - Winchester CC (Winchester)

July 31 - Richmond CC (Richmond)

August 3 - The Piedmont Club (Haymarket)

August 4 - Bide-A-Wee GC (Portsmouth)

August 5 - Old Trail GC (Crozet)

 

Click here to register for a qualifier!