74th VSGA Senior Amateur Championship
Birdwood Golf Course
Monday, August 16, 2021 - Friday, August 20, 2021
Defending Champion, Buck Brittain
ELIGIBILITY
Open to VSGA members who will be 50 years of age by August 16, 2021. 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, July 19, 2021. The $105 qualifying fee includes the mandatory course fee at the qualifier 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 $185 by August 6, 2021 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 are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $260 by Monday, July 19, 2021. 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. 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 16-17 – Stroke play qualifying (18 holes per day); the low 32 players advance to match play
August 18 – Rounds One and Two of match play
August 19 – Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches
August 20 – 18-hole match play final
EXEMPTIONS
Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2021 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 CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION
Players may refer to the VSGA Championship Rules and Policies page for additional conditions of the competition which apply to this championship.