ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY:
Applications are open to amateurs who possess an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index of 10.0 or less from a TGA member club or course. Senior Amateur players must be at least 55 years of age on or before August 20, 2024. Entrants in the Super Senior Amateur players must be at least 65 years of age on or before August 20, 2024. Players age 65 and older may compete in either championship but must declare which one they will be competing in, on the entry application. Amateurs must meet the USGA definition of an amateur golfer. Persons applying for reinstatement to amateur status are not eligible.
The Veterans division players must be at least 75 years of age on or before August 20, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed by the TGA to verify that each entrant has an official USGA Handicap Index from a TGA member club or course.
ENTRY FEE:
$225 per player
Entry fees include cart and practice range fees for the entire championship. Practice rounds are excluded.
SCHEDULE:
Senior & Super Senior Championship - 54 Holes (Full field - 105 players)
Veterans Division - 36 Holes (Full field - 15 players)
Monday, August 19: Practice Round
Tuesday, August 20: First Round, 18 holes (Weather and size of field permitting, round two starting times will be recreated based on round one scores)
Wednesday, August 21: Second Round, 18 holes
(A cut of the low 30 senior scores and ties will be made following the second round. A cut of the low 15 Super Senior scores and ties will be made following the second round. The veteran division will only play 36 holes with no cut.)
Thursday, August 22: Final Round, 18 holes
ENTRY DEADLINE:
All players must file an application by the entry deadline - Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 5:00 p.m. CDT to be eligible to compete in the Championship. THE TGA WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE ENTRY APPLICATIONS.
PRIORITY LIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY APPLICATIONS
Any player within the following categories or on the waitlist must have registered prior to the entry deadline of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The following priority list will be used to determine entry into the championship field:
- Winners of an individual championship within the last 5 years.
- Any player that made the cut at the previous year's Senior Amateur or Super Senior Amateur Championship.
- Previous year's Amateur or Senior Challenge Cup Team Participants
- Date of received entry into the championship.
Note: Priority status gained in either the Senior or Super Senior Championship will only apply to that championship. (Ex. Past Champion in Senior Amateur will not provide priority in the Super Senior Amateur.)
The TGA will reserve 81 spots for those competing in the Senior Divison and 24 spots for those competing in the Super Senior Championship. Entry Applications for the Senior Amateur and Super Senior Amateur will be accepted based on the priority list. If the Senior Division has reached 81 players and there are openings available within the Super Senior Championship, those openings may be filled to accommodate the Senior Division (vice versa). Entrants will be notified immediately after the entry deadline as of their status in the field.
The veteran division will be a part of the Super Senior Championship with a field size of 15 players. If the veteran division of the Super Senior Championship does not reach a full field of 15 players and the field of 24 players in the Super Senior Championship has a waiting list, any players on the waiting list for the Super Senior Championship will be granted entry into the field above the 24 player max field.
ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES/NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL:
A player who must withdraw before the championship must notify the TGA office at 615-465-6308 or the Official in Charge at the site of the event. If a player must withdraw during an event, he must notify the Official in Charge. If a player does not show for an event or fails to follow the above procedure, their actions may result in a one-year suspension from all TGA competitions. The said player forfeits all entry fees.
REFUNDS:
No refunds for any reason (except for illness or injury) will be issued after 5:00 p.m. CDT on the evening before the first round of the respective competition (i.e. qualifying round, championship, etc.). Requests for a refund due to illness or injury will be treated on a case by case basis and can include illness or injury of a spouse or child. All refunds will be subject to a $25.00 withdrawal fee.
CANCELLATION/EXTENSION OF PLAY:
If a lengthy suspension of play occurs during the final round or is likely to affect the final round, the TGA will discuss options with the host facility on the cancellation of the final round and/or shortening of the championship. The TGA will discuss all of these options with the host club's staff.
PRIZES AND MEDALISTS:
Crystal awards will be presented to the Champions of both the senior and super-senior championships. The TGA will issue gift certificates to the top ten finishing contestants in the senior division and top five in the super-senior division which will be valid at the host golf course.
MACK BROTHERS, JR. TROPHY:
The champion's name will be placed on the Mack Brothers, Jr. Trophy. The Tennessee Golf Association, in honor of Mack Brothers, Jr. of Nashville, one of Tennessee's outstanding amateur golfers and a longtime TGA Director, created the Mack Brothers, Jr. Trophy to honor the TGA Senior Amateur Champion. The trophy is on permanent display at Golf House Tennessee.
SUPER SENIOR TROPHY:
The champion's name will be placed on the Midgett Family Trophy honoring E.W. "Wink" Midgett, Dan E. Midgett, and Don C. Midgett. Don won the inaugural TGA Super Senior Amateur Championship. The trophy is on permanent display at Golf House Tennessee.
RULES OF GOLF:
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf and the most current TGA Rules of Play Card. All questions shall be settled by the committee in charge of the competition, whose decision is final.
CART POLICY:
Cart fees are included in your entry fee for the Championship. Golf carts are reserved for contestants, TGA officials, and host club staff. Spectator carts at the championship are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Players may ride, carry their bag or have a caddie at the Championship, however, no refunds will be given for unused cart fees, and players choosing to walk must adhere to the established Pace of Play policy.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Contestants (and their caddies) are to observe proper golf etiquette at all times. Any abuse or disrespect of other players, TGA staff, officials, spectators, employees of the host facility, or any other persons conducting or attending the Tennessee Golf Association sponsored event can be grounds for disqualification from the event, and possible revocation of the right to enter future Tennessee Golf Association events. Such abuse may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to: the use of obscene language or gestures, physical damage to property or equipment including that of the Tennessee Golf Association or host facility. Rule 1.2b
TGA DRESS CODE:
Contestants must wear appropriate attire. Gym shorts, cut-offs, shirts without collars, and denim shorts or pants are not acceptable. Mock turtlenecks are acceptable based upon the host club's policy. Shorts must be Bermuda in length.
FOOTWEAR:
Traditional type spokes, regardless of competition, are prohibited at all qualifying rounds and at the championship proper. Penalty for breach of this condition of play is disqualification.