IMPORTANT:  You must first register in the MSGA Tournament Directory to play in any MSGA event (see instructions at the bottom of this page).  This is a one-time registration.  If you have registered before, sign in from the menu above.  

 

 

2023 Men’s State, Senior, and Super Senior Amateur Championships

Old Works Golf Course, Anaconda

July 13, 14, 15 

 

 

Event Fee

Online registration fee is $230, which includes a $5 non-refundable credit card fee.  Cart fee is $48 (1 seat, 3 days).  No club storage will be provided.  Registration opens April 1.  Note: Golfers with an Old Works seasonal cart pass will still need to pay the cart fee for this tournament.

 

Note:  Entry deadline for this event is July 3, or when field is filled.  No entry refunds will be allowed after this date. 

 

Your entry will be confirmed by email.  Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the tournament.  No entries will be accepted at Old Works Golf Course.  A list of confirmed players will be posted on this page (from menu > Players).

 

Requirements:

 

You must be a legal resident of Montana and a current member of the Montana State Golf Association.  Contestants without an MSGA Member Number (GHIN®#) will not be accepted.  Your online application will serve as your testament of Montana citizenship.  Entries are open to amateur male players.

 

Eligibility

State Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 10.0; No age requirement.

Senior Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 15.0; Must be at least 55 yrs old by 7/13/23.

Super Senior Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 15.0; Must be at least 65 yrs old by 7/13/23.

 

Competition:

 

Tournament Format

Stroke Play.  Players will be flighted by Handicap Index®; 54-hole tournament played at Scratch.  Handicap revision cutoff is July 4.  Yardage ranges by division:  State Am 7000-7400 yds, Senior Am 6800-7200 yds, and Super Sr Am 6400-6800 yds.

 

Field Size 

State Amateur - 104; Senior Amateur - 48; Super Senior Amateur - 40

 

Note:  If a Division is filled, a waiting list will be formed.  Field sizes will be held until the deadline.  If a total of 192 players has not been reached, waitlist players will be added to their respective Divisions.  You will be notified by email if you are moved off of the waitlist.  If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder or the player list.

 

Tee Times

Tee times will be emailed, texted, and posted to this page by July 6.  If you would like to receive a text with your tee time, please provide your cell# during registration.

 

Practice Round and Check In
Player is responsible for cost of practice round, cart, and range balls, available for a nominal fee.  Beginning June 19, you may call (406) 563-5989 to schedule your practice round.  Players will check in at Old Works Golf Course on July 12.

 

Regulations, Personal Appearance
Distance measuring devices are permitted per USGA Local Rule (Decision 14-3/0.5).  No metal or ceramic spikes permitted - soft spikes will be mandatory.  Players are required to wear proper golf attire.

 

Push Carts and Caddies

Push carts and caddies are allowed. However, there is no extra seat in the cart for a caddie, unless an empty seat is available and paid for at the club.

 

Rules of Competition
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play.  The MSGA Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final, will settle questions.  The competition will be deemed closed when the winners’ awards have been presented.  The lowest 54-hole score in the State Am, Senior Am, and Super Sr Am divisions will be the 2023 Champions.  Awards will be presented in all flights.  Ties will be settled using the Modified USGA (18,9,6,3,1) method, except divisional champions are determined by a sudden death playoff.  A complete Rules sheet will be posted and emailed to players the week before the tournament.

 

Schedule
Thursday, July 13: 1st round - 18 holes;  Friday, July 14: 2nd round - 18 holes; Saturday, July 15: Final round - 18 holes; Awards presentation following competition.

 

Questions

If you have questions about this event, please contact Tim Bakker (tim@msgagolf.org) or Nick Dietzen (nick@msgagolf.org).

 

By Applying, You Agree:
You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form.  You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the championship, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament.  The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the championship.

 

 

To register in the MSGA Tournament Directory, click "Sign In / Register", then "Click Here to Register", to set up your account.  Be sure to add your GHIN# so that you are eligible to apply.  We recommend using your GHIN login/password so that it's easy to remember.  If you need help, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, or for video tutorials, click here.