FORMAT

• 144 contestants (69 eligible Professionals, 69 eligible Amateurs, the Defending Champion, and 5 Open Qualifier spots)
• 54-hole, stroke play event
  • Cut to low 60 players and ties after 36 holes

 

 

AMATEUR INFORMATION

**All professionals must qualify through the MAPGA. Click here for more information.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to VSGA members of all ages.
• All participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA member club in good standing.
• All participants must meet the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.
• For additional information see the VSGA Championship and Tournament Eligibility Guidelines.

 

ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES

Qualifying

Players competing in one of the first 10 qualifiers (may only enter one) are required to submit an entry form with the proper entry fee by Monday, May 13, 2024.  Entry fees are as follows: 

• Amateur Championship Qualifying Only - $115 
• State Open Qualifying Only - $115 
• Both Qualifiers - $180
  • Entry fee includes mandatory course fee for qualifying round.
  • $80 of qualifying fees will be applied to the championship entry for successful qualifiers.
  • The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host clubs.

 

Click here to register for a qualifier!

 

Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $120 by Friday, July 5, 2024.

• Entry fee includes all course fees (including cart) for all rounds of competition.
• The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host club.

 

Exempt Players

Exempt players competing in the championship are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $200 by Monday, May 13, 2024.

• Entry fee includes all course fees (including cart) for all rounds of competition.
• The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host club.

 

FORMAT

Qualifying

• All non-exempt players must qualify.
• A player may only compete in one (1) qualifier.
• The total number of participants at each qualifier will vary by site and will be filled by lowest Handicap Index as of May 15, 2024.
• The number of qualifying spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.

 

 

To view 2024 VSGA Exemption Policy and VSGA Championship Rules & Policies click here and hover over "Important Information."