Eligibility: Entries are open to both professional and amateur golfers who are "regular members" of the WVGA as determined by the Executive Director and who are 50 years of age or older by the first round of Championship. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.
Format: The championship will be a 36-hole stroke play championship with each division playing a separate set of tees. Divisions will include Championship and Senior. Senior Flight is open to Amateurs and players will play a Tee based on their age.
**Round 1 Tee Times will begin at 1PM on Sunday May 16th**
Field Size: The maximum field size is 72 players.
Practice Round: Players are instructed to make tee times through the golf shop based on availability as each day is different. The practice round fee is $40. Practice rounds can be played on Saturday the 15th after 12pm. Any other day in advance based on availability of the club, but players will be allocated only one practice round at the discounted rate.
Championship Yardage: Championship - App. 6,400 yards Senior- Varying based on age, 5,600-6,400
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the WVGA website Friday, May 14th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Friday, May 14th
Awards / Payout / Gift Certificates: The champion and runner-up will both receive trophies. The Low Amateur will also receive trophy. Professionals will be paid in cash and Amateurs will be paid in gift certificates.
POY Points: State Senior Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 15 amateur finishers.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Score Posting: At the conclusion of the championship each players score will be automatically posted as a "C" or competition score to the GHIN handicap system. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitve rounds as this will result in a double post.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack
West Virginia Senior Open Championship Schedule of Events:
Sunday, May 16, 2021
1:00pm – Round One Tee Times starting off Hole #1
Monday, May 17, 2021
9:00am – Round Two Tee TImes starting off Hole #1
Trophy Presentation to Follow