2021 State Open of Virginia
Independence Golf Club
Friday, July 16, 2021 - Sunday, July 18, 2021
Defending Champion, Mark Lawrence Jr.
FORMAT
The Championship is a 54-hole, stroke play event with the field limited to 144 contestants (69 eligible Professionals, 69 eligible Amateurs, the Defending Champion, and 5 Open Qualifier spots). There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes.
Amateur Information
ELIGIBILITY
Open to VSGA members of all ages. 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 $105 by Monday, May 24, 2021. The qualifying fee includes the mandatory course fee owed to the host club and $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 the host clubs.
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Successful Qualifiers
Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $100 by July 9, 2021 which includes all course fees (including cart) for all rounds of competition. In addition, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with the host club.
Exempt Players
Exempt players are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $175 by Monday, May 24, 2021. The 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 host club.
FORMAT
Qualifying
All non-exempt players must qualify to play in the championship. A player may only compete in one qualifier and each qualifier will be 18-holes of stroke play. The total number of participants at each qualifier will vary by site and will be filled by lowest Handicap Index as of May 24, 2021. The number of qualifying spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.
EXEMPTIONS
Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2021 Championships for a complete list of exemptions in this championship.
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