2025 MGA Senior Amateur Championship Qualifying Exemptions

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

 

 

Brackett's Crossing Country Club

17976 Judicial Road

Lakeville, MN 55044

(952) 435-7600

 

 

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

  • Championship & Senior Flights:  54-holes, individual stroke play
  • Master & Grand Master Flights:  36-holes, individual stroke play


The Champion will be the person with the lowest 54-hole total from either the Senior or Master Flights.  In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  A tie for first in any other flight will be broken by a scorecard playoff as recommended by USGA policy..

There will be a cut to the low 48 scorers and ties after 36 holes from the combined Senior and Master flights.  Those players will play an additional 18 holes on Day 3.

 

FLIGHTS

The Championship will consist of three flights.  Players are assigned to a flight based on the player's age on the first day of the Championship:

  • Senior Flight: 55-64
  • Master Flight: 65-74
  • Grand Master Flight: 75 and above

NOTE: A player who is 75 or above may elect to play in the Master Flight, but must notify the MGA in writing prior to the entry deadline.

 

  • This is an Official WAGR Counting Event.

 

ENTRY FEE

Senior & Master Divisions
Qualifying Entry Fee:  $110 (walking)
Qualifying Riding (Valleywood, August 6):  $125
Qualifying Riding (Rich Spring, August 13):  $130
Qualifying Riding (Minnesota National, August 14):  $130
Championship Fee:  $105 (Walking; this will be charged to successful qualifiers)
Championship Cart Fee:  $60 (this will be paid separately for Days 1&2; successful qualifiers will be invoiced and may pay if a cart is desired)

Exempt Player Entry Fee - Walking:  $215
Exempt Player Entry Fee - Riding:  $275 (riding includes $60 for carts on Days 1&2)

Grand Master Division
Entry Fee:  $175 (walking)
Entry Fee:  $235 (riding includes $60 for carts on Days 1&2)

The use of a golf cart is permitted for this event.  Carts may be prepaid online at the time of registration.  If you do not prepay for your cart, you will be able to pay in the Golf Shop prior to each round.  Carts are available on a first come basis.  Final round golf carts are available through the Golf Shop prior to round 3.  Maximum of 2 carts/group allowed. 

NOTE:  The field is limited to 144 players, including Exempt and Non-Exempt players.  The Grand Master Division will be limited to 12 players.  

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Players on the EXEMPT PLAYER LIST will have a guaranteed spot in the field as long as they enter by the entry deadline (11:59 pm, CDT, August 26)  
  • A priority entry list has been created and spots will be held for those players through April 30th.  
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any amateur golfer:
(1) Who is an MGA Associate Member,
(2) Who is at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship, 
(3) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active and does not exceed 7.4 at the time of entry (NOTE: Handicap requirement IS NOT in effect for the Grand Master Division) and
(4) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active effective on the first day of the Championship.

 

  • An entry may be rejected at the discretion of the Committee at any time, including after the competition has closed.

 

      NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an MGA Associate Member through the MGA Join On-Line (JOL) program must have a Minnesota connection in addition to JOL membership to participate. Examples of connections would be a MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at a MN school, and/or a MGA course connection, validated by a course employee and/or score posting record. The Committee's decision on such a connection and eligibility is final.   

 

EXEMPT PLAYER LIST

  • Exempt Player List may be found under Championship Details tab.

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Tuesday, September 9:  Round 1 Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm.

 

  • Wednesday, September 10:  Round 2 Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm.

 

  • Thursday, September 11:  Round 3 Starting times begin 8:00 am.


NOTE 1:  Round 1 Starting times will be available after registration has closed.  Master and Grand Master Flights will play in the afternoon on Day 1 and in the morning on Day 2.

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Senior & Master Tees - Length: 6,353 yards | Par: 71 | Ratings: 71.3/129
  • Grand Master Tees - Length: 5,939 yards | Par: 71 | Ratings: 69.6/131
  • Specific hole by hole anticipated setup may be found under the Course Details tab.

 

QUALIFYING SITE INFORMATION

 

  • Date Site Location Spots
    August 6 Valleywood Golf Course Apple Valley TBD
    August 13 Rich Spring Golf Club Cold Spring TBD
    August 14 Minnesota National Golf Club McGregor TBD

 

 

 

 

 

RULES AND INFORMATION

  • The Rules of Golf, the MGA Terms of Competition (MGA Hard Card), and all Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will be in effect. Local Rules for this event will be available under the Course Details tab.  

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

  • Players are permitted to use distance-measuring devices that measure distance only. 
  • The slope function must be disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

  • Please refer to Resources tab for Pace of Play, Player Conduct and Dress Code policies.

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • Players may use a Caddie unless prohibited or restricted by a Local Rule.
  • A player is responsible for the behavior and attire of their caddie.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

  • Scoring will be done by use of the Golf Genius App. Players should have the app downloaded on their phones and be prepared to keep score. The player GGID will be sent via text and email to all players the night before each round using the cell phone number and email in their profile. 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the Brackett's Crossing Golf Shop (952) 435-7600 and identify yourself as a MGA Senior Amateur contestant to schedule a practice round.
  • The fee may be dependent upon the day and time you play.

 

STRACKALINE BOOKS

  • The MGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a discounted price. Click HERE to order your book. All StrackaLine books conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

  • To withdraw for any reason before the deadline of an MGA competition, a player may withdraw through Golf Genius or by notifying the MGA in writing. 
  • To withdraw for any reason after the deadline but before the start of competition, a player must notify the MGA in writing.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancelation on or before the entry closing date: Full refund.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and up to ONE (1) day before the first day of your competition: Full refund less a $25 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation on the day of the competition or later: No refund.

  • NOTE: In the event conditions will not permit the total completion of the competition, the Committee reserves the right to cut the field after the first round to the lowest 36 scoring players plus ties for play in the second round. No refunds will be given in the event this occurs.