26th JOHN P. BURKE MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Newport CC & Green Valley CC
October 9-10, 2024
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 36 Holes, Stroke Play
- There will be no cut after 18 Holes
- There will be Gross & Net Divisions, players will compete in both.
- Field will be limited to 150 players.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 - Round One (18 Holes)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 - Round Two (18 Holes)
ELIGIBILITY: All amateur golfers who are a member at RIGA member club and hold a RIGA membership.
HANDICAP DETERMINATION: The index that will be used will be as of Oct. 7, 2024.
SENIOR DIVISION: For competitors who have reached their 55th birthday by October 9, 2024. The Senior Division will be comprised of the Seniors playing the forward tees only. If a Senior plays the back tee, they will be competing in the main event only. Should a senior playing in the main event earn Player of the Year points, they will be added to the Senior Player of the Year.
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
PLAYER INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete tournament details, including information about practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed and posted on rigalinks.org after entries close.
ENTRY FEE: $220. The fee includes cart fees for both rounds.
LATE ENTRIES: If a player wishes to enter a tournament after the entry deadline, and if there is an available spot for that player, there will be an additional charge of $25.00.
CART & CADDIE POLICY: Carts are permissible and included in the entry fee. Carts are mandatory.
CONDITIONS/SCHEDULES: The RIGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the RIGA in any matter shall be final.