17th Senior Open of Virginia

Independence Golf Club

Monday, September 19, 2022 - Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Defending Champion, Brendan McGrath

 

Eligibility

Open to VSGA members who will be 50 years of age by September 19, 2022. 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

All non-exempt amateurs will be required to pay a qualifier fee of $105 by Monday, July 18, 2022. 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 host clubs.

 

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Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $125 by August 5, 2022, 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 18, 2022.

 

FORMAT

Qualifying

All non-exempt players must qualify to play in the championship. A player may only compete in one qualifier. There will be six qualifiers 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

Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2022 Championships for a complete list of exemptions in this championship.