SITE

Okefenokee Country Club

DATE

October 22-24, 2024

AGES/ ELIGIBILITY

 Open to two-man teams of male amateur golfers ages 65 or older as of October 22. The two-man team must have a maximum handicap differential of six strokes. If the team handicap differential is more than six strokes, the team H.I. will be adjust to six, off of the low H.I. player. 

ENTRY FEE

$500 (per team)

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

July 17th - October 9th, 2024 

FIELD SIZE

The 48 teams with the lowest combined USGA Handicap Indexes compete in the Championship.

FORMAT

54 holes of flighted, four-ball stroke play. 

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 Okefenokee Country Club to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on October 10th. Practice round cart and range fee is $50+ tax.

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

A combination of tee markers and yardages will be utilized for the championship. A practice yardage sheet will be available after the close of entries on the event portal page. Practice yardage sheets will also be available at the club. 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 7:00 a.m. each 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.  

REGISTRATION

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

CARTS

Practice carts and range fees are $50 plus tax. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the entry fee.

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 for lunch and dinner on tournament days.  Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

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.