PLAYER INFORMATION
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SITE Horseshoe Bend Country Club |
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DATE June 30-July 2, 2023 |
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AGES All |
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ENTRY FEE $280 |
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ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE March 8th – June 14th |
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FIELD SIZE Maximum field size = 120 players in one Championship division. The final field will be determined by handicap index at the close of entries. |
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ELIGIBILITY Entries are open to female amateur golfers that are members of a GSGA member club with an active handicap index of 10.0 and below, and a resident of the state of Georgia. |
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FORMAT 54 holes of individual stroke play. There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes.
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PRACTICE ROUND One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call Horseshoe Bend Country Club to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation. Practice round cart and range fee is $50 plus tax. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted (No Discover cards). No Cash accepted.
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YARDAGES & TEES Thanks to our continuing partnership, your choice of StrackaLine yardage ($25), greens ($30) or combo ($35) books for participating GSGA host courses can be purchased for over 60% off retail price. If you are interested, please click on the following link to view the available courses (new courses will be added throughout the year) at this time and to access the order form:
Order a StrackaLine Yardage Book
Practice yardages are posted online under the PLAYER INFORMATION section. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. The posted yardages is the maximum possible set-up the course will be played. Yardages and alternate tees will be utilized during the Championship. |
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GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE The golf shop and driving range will open by 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.
Thanks to our partner, Club PT, who will be on-site each day of the Championship to provide PT services to any players needing assistance fixing any aches and pains or helping stretch you out. |
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STARTING TIMES Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on June 23. |
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REGISTRATION Formal registration will be held on site on Thursday, June 29 from 10:00-5:00 and on Friday from 7:00-10:10.
By registering for this competition, you agree to all of GSGA's policies and procedures that can be accessed using the following link: GSGA Policies & Procedures |
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CARTS/CADDIES Practice round cart and range fees are $50 plus tax. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the entry fee. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.
Players may provide their own caddie. Players/Caddies are subject to the GSGA cart policy. Either the player or caddie may ride in a cart, but not both at the same time. Both may also walk. Push/pull carts are allowed. |
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RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies. |
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Please see the TRAVEL INFO section on the event portal for information and links to make reservations at our host hotels providing discounted group block rates. |
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FOOD SERVICE/PLAYER HOSPITALITY Food service will be available at the halfway house and in the grill throughout the competition. Lunch will be provided during rounds one and two courtesy of GSGA for BOTH players and caddies.
A Championship Player Welcome Party will be held on Thursday evening, June 29 from 6:30-8:00 at Horseshoe Bend Country Club. Players are encouraged to attend and may bring one guest at no charge. Additional guests may RSVP and be included for a fee of $50. Once the field is finalized a formal invitiation will be sent. Dress code for this event is come as you are (golf attire, club casual, no t-shirts or jeans please). Dinner and drinks will be provided. A brief program will begin around 7:00 p.m. All players are encouraged to attend. More details to be provided.
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PRIZES Gift certificates will be awarded to the top finishers based on the total number of entries. The following trophies will be awarded:
The champion will also receive an exemption into the Sea Island Women's Amateur at Sea Island Golf Club to be played July 24-27. More information can be found by visiting: |
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REFUND POLICY A $30 service charge will be retained by the GSGA on all refunds granted prior to the close of entries. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. Withdraws after the close of entries must be made by calling the GSGA Rules and Competitions Department at (770) 955-4272 or (800) 949-4742 or via email.
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THANK YOU TO CLUBS If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: |