18th Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship
DATE: May 22nd-25th, 2017
HOST CLUB: Eldorado Country Club
ADDRESS: 46000 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
PHONE: (760) 346-8081
ENTRIES OPEN: February 28th at 9:00 AM CST
ENTRIES CLOSE: May 10th at 5:00 PM CST
EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE: April 12th at 5:00 PM CST
ENTRY FEE: $625
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 55th birthday on or before May 23rd. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 4.0 or less (10.0 or less in the Super Senior Division, 12.0 or less in the Legends Division) and be a member of a Trans-Mississippi Golf Association member club. If your club chooses not to become a member club, you may make a minimum $100 donation to the Turf Scholarship Fund as part of the entry process, in addition to the championship Entry Fee ($625).
Entries will be accepted in the order they are received at the discretion of the Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship Committee. If a particular division is not full by Wednesday, April 12th and there is a wait list in another division, spots in the field may be filled by those players on the wait list. For more information, see the applicable Championship Policies and Procedures. Tournament entries will open on Tuesday, February 28th at 9:00 am (CST) and will close on Wednesday, May 10th at 5:00 pm (CST).
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, April 12th at 5:00 pm (CST).
- Past Champions in each division for the previous five (5) Trans-Mississippi Senior Championships.
- Top 15 Finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Senior Division.
- Top 8 Finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Super Senior Division.
- Past Champions in the previous five (5) U.S. Senior Amateur Championships.
- Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Host Club Selections.
FORMAT, FIELD SIZE & DIVISIONS
The championship will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with three (3) divisions; Senior, Super Senior and Legends. Each division will play from separate tees/yardages and separate champions will be recognized in each division.
The field is limited to 144 competitors, with three divisions as outlined below. Please note that if the field size exceeds 90 competitors, there will be a cut at the conclusion of 36 holes of play, based on a pro-rated representation from each division. Additional playing opportunities for those missing a cut will be disclosed at a later date. See ‘Field Cut’ and Note below for additional details.
Senior 55 & Over (84 players)
Super Senior 65 & Over (48 players)
Legends 70 & Over (12 players)
Field Cut: Provided that the starting field size exceeds 90 competitors, at the conclusion of 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 78 players and ties, with a pro-rated representation from each division. The pro-rated allocation of teams making the cut from each division will be reflective of the number of players in each division, relative to the total field size. The determination of total field size, number of players in each division and pro-rated representation of players making the cut (before ties) will be announced in conjunction with pairings being posted.
Update - Field Cut: Players making the cut at the conclusion of 36 holes will be comprised of a pro-rated allocation of each division, based on the starting field when pairings were released on Wednesday, May 17th. The number of players, plus applicable ties, will be as follows: Senior (46), Super Senior (23) and Legends (9), for a total of 78 players and ties. The pro-rated allocation is representative of the size of each division before the cut and was claculated as follows:
Senior 77 players/132 field = .59 (or 59%) | 59% x 78 players = 46 (plus ties)
Super Senior 40 players/132 field = .30 (or 30%) | 30% x 78 players = 23 (plus ties)
Legends 15 players/132 field = .11 (or 11%) | 11% x 78 players = 9 (plus ties)
Note: If a particular division is not full by Wednesday, April 12th and there is a wait list in another division, spots in the field may be filled by those players on the wait list.
CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All competitors must register with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff prior to the start of the championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification. Official tournament registration will be held at Eldorado Country Club on Monday, May 22nd from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff in advance of the Championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one (1) complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors should contact the golf shop at Eldorado Country Club at (760) 346-8081, no earlier than Wednesday, May 10th, to schedule a practice round for Monday, May 22nd. Please be advised that the golf course will close at 6:00 pm for maintenance and the player reception.
PLAYER RECEPTION
All competitors are invited to attend a reception on Monday, May 22nd at Eldorado Country Club. All reception costs, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the entry fee. The reception will begin at 6:30 pm. Acceptable dress code for the reception is golf attire (shorts are permitted).
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Wednesday, May 17th at 5:00 pm. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop on Monday, May 22nd. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play at approximately 7:00 pm online at www.trans-miss.org, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and the Golf Shop. Final round starting times will be re-drawn based on total score following the second round of play.
HOST HOTELS
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotel; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations.
The Embassy Suites – La Quinta Hotel & Spa (50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta, CA 92253) is the host hotel for the championship. Players have been instructed to reference the ‘Trans-Miss Golf Association – Senior Championship’ as the courtesy room block when making their room reservations by phone to get the applicable discount ($149 plus tax per night). The negotiated room rate includes complimentary breakfast and self-parking. Guest rooms will be held until Wednesday, May 10th. To reserve a room, competitors are required to contact hotel reservations directly at (760) 777-1711 or (800) 362-2779.
TRANSPORTATION/CADDIES
Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Caddies are permitted, but are not guaranteed a cart seat. Cart fees for the tournament are included in the entry fee. Carts are limited to two (2) riders at a time, and a maximum of two (2) carts per group.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
The Clubhouse facilities at Eldorado Country Club will be open daily at 6:30 am. The Player Hospitality Area (Grille) will feature breakfast ($12) and lunch ($15) during the times outlined below in the Schedule of Events. All food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense, with all charges including the appropriate gratuity charge and sales tax. Tickets for these meals will be available for purchase for all competitors and guests during registration on Monday, May 22nd. Payment can be made either by cash or through reciprocal sign-back, where permitted.
Competitors are reminded that they must abide by the guest policies set forth by Eldorado Country Club throughout the championship. For additional information pertaining to Eldorado Country Club’s guest policies, please click here.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities at Eldorado Country Club will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, May 22nd at 7:30 am and throughout each championship round, beginning one hour prior to the first starting time. The practice range will close one hour before dusk for maintenance.
LOCKERS & CLUB STORAGE
There will be limited lockers and club storage available at Eldorado Country Club during the championship. Please contact the golf shop at (760) 346-8081 for additional information.
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Trans-Mississippi Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect during the throughout the championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all Trans-Mississippi Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Tournament Officials.
WITHDRAWAL/NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Trans-Mississippi Staff at (214) 468-8942, ext. 126 or by emailing ccrawford@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future Trans-Mississippi Championships.
Any player withdrawing prior to May 10th at 5:00 pm will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the May 10th deadline will not be entitled to receive a refund, unless a spot is filled by an alternate player on the wait list.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To view news, pairings, results, etc. please visit our website at: www.trans-miss.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 22nd
8:00 – 10:30 am Breakfast Available – The Grille
8:00 am Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Championship Registration
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch Available – The Grille
6:00 pm Golf Course Closes
6:30 pm Player Reception
Tuesday, May 23rd
6:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast Available – The Grille
7:30 am Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Super Senior/Legends)
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Lunch Available – The Grille
12:00 pm Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Senior)
Wednesday, May 24th
6:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast Available – The Grille
7:30 am Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Senior)
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Lunch Available – The Grille
12:30 pm Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Super Senior/Legends)
Thursday, May 25th
6:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast Available – The Grille
7:30 am Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee (Legends/Super Senior/Senior)
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Lunch Available – The Grille
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentation
Schedule subject to change based on size of the championship field. All events will take place at Eldorado Country Club, unless otherwise noted.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACTS
| Executive Director | Rob Addington | raddington@trans-miss.org |
| Tournament Chairmen |
Chris Maletis Eddie Lyons |
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| Tournament Director | Cameron Crawford | ccrawford@trans-miss.org |
| Tournament Coordinator | Amanda Kolb | akolb@trans-miss.org |
| Communications | Mark Button | mbutton@txga.org |
THANK YOU NOTES
The success of the Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship is not possible without the contributions of our board, partners and host club. We strongly encourage you to show your appreciation for their support by directing your thank you notes to the following contacts below.
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Host Club: Eldorado Country Club Terry Beardsley, Director of Golf Indian Wells, CA 92210
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Partners: Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Rob Addington, Executive Director 16200 Addison Road, Suite 150 Addison, TX 75001 Or by email at raddington@trans-miss.org
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