PLAYER INFORMATION

 

SITE – Augusta Country Club

 

DATE - July 11-14, 2024

 

FIELD SIZE - 144 players

 

FORMAT - 72 holes of individual stroke play. After 36 holes of play, the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS - One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Practice round fee is $50. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.

  • For practice round requests during the window of June 25-July 10, weekdays, and weekends after 2:00 p.m., based on availability.  CALL CLUB TO SCHEDULE.
  • Wednesday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 3:36 p.m.  SIGN-UP THROUGH GOLF GENIUS CHAMPIONSHIP PORTAL ONLY UNDER THE PAIRINGS HEADING.  

 

YARDAGES & TEES - A practice yardage sheet is available on the event portal under the PLAYER INFORMATION section. 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.

 

PLAYER HOSPITALITY – A Championship Welcome Party will be held on Wednesday, July 10 from approximately 6:30-8:30 p.m. All players are welcome and may bring one guest at no additional charge.  For any additional guests please contact GSGA in advance.  This event will be held at Augusta Country Club. Locker room facilities with showers will be available.  Dress code for this event is come as you are (golf attire, club casual, no t-shirts or jeans please). Dinner and drinks will be provided. A brief program will begin around 7:15 p.m.  All players are encouraged to attend. More details to be provided.

 

All players making the cut are invited to a special event on Saturday evening, July 13 at the Augusta GreenJackets game vs. the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.  Gsme time is 6:35 p.m.  Food, drinks, game ticket included, all held on the EZ-GO Picnic Patio reserved for GSGA.  White Claw pre-game concert series 5:00-6:00 p.m.

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE - The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. each day of the 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 and starting times beginning on July 5th.  Pairings will be communicated via email and text message from Golf Genius.

 

REGISTRATION - Formal registration will be held on Wednesday, July 10 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 11 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you are not able to register in person during this time, please call Augusta Country Club to confirm you will be playing in round one on Thursday. 

 

CARTS - Practice round fee is $50 plus tax. Credit cards will be accepted. This is a walking only Championship.  Provisions are in place should GSGA and the Committee deem carts are necessary due to severe heat or the potential for severe weather on any individual day or throughout the entire Championship. Players with medical needs may request a golf cart by submitting an application to GSGA for use of a golf cart during the competition.  Information available on the Championship portal PLAYER INFORMATION section.

 

SPECTATOR CARTS - Spectator carts are permitted to be rented for those individuals that have valid ADA certification that can be presented on-site. Spectator carts are extremely limited and may not be available should carts be needed for players in case of severe heat or severe weather circumstances.  Interested parties should contact GSGA (Jeff Fages, Sr. Director, Rules & Competitions - 678-324-5969 or JFAGES@GSGA.ORG) in advance of the Championship to inquire about spectator carts.

 

CADDIES - Caddies are permitted. Players may provide their own caddie. Push/pull carts are permitted.  The club has members interested in serving as a caddie.  Contact Augusta Country Club if interested.  

 

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY - The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Spectator Cart Policy shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

 

DRESS CODE - Proper golf attire must be worn in all phases of this Championship. No tank tops, tee shirts, or blue jeans will be allowed. Competitors must be neat in respect to personal grooming and clothing. Shorts must be Bermuda length. Shirts must have collars.

 

FOOD SERVICE - Food service will be available throughout the Championship.  Breakfast options will be available for purchase each day to players.  A lunch buffet will be provided complimentary for players and caddies Thursday-Saturday courtesy of GSGA.  Credit cards are accepted for miscellaneous food and beverage purchases throughout the Championship.

 

PRIZES - Gift certificates will be awarded to the low 20 finishers.

The champion will have their name engraved on the Robert H. Martin trophy.  The champion will receive a take home trophy.

Additional playing exemptions and invitations will be presented to the winner including exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship, 2025 Jones Cup Invitational and an exemption through Local Qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship.  The remainder of the top 5 finishers will receive an exemption into 2024 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying.

A Callaway Odyssey putter will be awarded to the low round of each Championship weekend round.  Ties will be broken by USGA scorecard playoff. 

 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS – Players should reference the TRAVEL INFO section of the event portal for special group block reservation links that have been set-up courtesy of the Augusta Sports Council.  There is a major basketball tournament going on the same week and rooms are very limnited in the Augusta area.  Please make your reservations early.

  • Sheraton Augusta - Rate: $199 for King rooms only.  No double queen rooms are available during this time.  Breakfast not included in rate but there is an on-site restaurant.  Use booking link under TRAVEL INFO section of portal.  Reservations must be made by June 18 to receive guaranteed group discounted rate.
  • Courtyard Augusta - Rate: $112/King-$139/Double Queen.  Breakfast included.  Deadline to book at discounted rate is June 21.  Use booking link under TRAVEL INFO section of portal or you may call 800-321-2211 and refer to Annual GA Amateur Championship to receive group rate.
  • Augusta Marriott - Rate: $199 does not include breakfast or $7 parking fee.  Call 800-228-9290 or 706-722-8900 or use booking link under TRAVEL INFO to make your reservation by June 20. 

 

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 to JFAGES@GSGA.ORG 

 

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:

Jeff Fages, Sr. Director, Rules & Competitions

Email: JFAGES@GSGA.ORG

Office Direct: (678) 324-5969, Cell: (678) 618-9315

 

THANK YOU TO CLUBS - We encourage all players to send thanks to the host club and their staff upon the conclusion of the Championship.  Please click on the following link for contact information:

 

Club Contact Info