PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

Country Club of Columbus

DATE

April 18th, 2024

AGES/ELIGIBILITY

Open to male amateur golfers age 25 or older as of May 17, 2024.

ENTRY FEE

$150

CHAMPIONSHIP FEE

Player’s advancing to the Championship will be responsible for a $200 Championship fee. This fee will be charged to the player upon being transferred to the Championship proper in the online registration system after your qualifying round has concluded.    

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

January 19th – March 13th 

FIELD SIZE

78 players’ maximum at this qualifying site.

FORMAT

18 hole individual stroke play qualifier. A total of 144 players will advance to the Championship proper.  Players will compete for 16 qualifying spots and 4 alternate positions into the Championship.

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 Sanctuary GC to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on March 14th.  Practice round cart and range fee is $50 plus tax. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.

  • Monday - Thursday, anytime, based on availability
  • Friday - Sunday after 2:00p.m., based on availability

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

 

 

 

The BLACK tee markers and yardages will be utilized for the qualifying round.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:30 a.m. the day of competition.

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 April 11th.

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Player withdraws must be called or e-mailed to the GSGA office so that an alternate may be contacted. 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

CARTS

Practice carts 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.

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.

FOOD SERVICE

Food service will be available.

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. If a player notifies the GSGA of their withdrawal from a qualifier for the Amateur, Junior, Match Play or Mid-Amateur Championship after the close of entries, but one week prior to the date of their qualifier, they will be granted a refund of 50% of their entry fee.  

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: 
Country Club of Columbus