2024 Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship
TOURNAMENT DATES: May 13th – 16th, 2024
HOST CLUB: Blessings Golf Club
ADDRESS: 5826 Clear Creek Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72704
PHONE: (479) 444-6330
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, January 17th at 9:00 AM Central
EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 13th at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRY FEE: $700
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
All tournament applicants must be a member of a Trans-Mississippi Member Club or make an annual contribution ($100) to the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association. Entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship Committee, not based on entry number. Entries are open to male amateur golfers that meet the following requirements:
Senior Division: Players who have reached their 55th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 6.0 or less.
Super Senior Division: Players who have reached their 65th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 10.0 or less.
Legends Division: Players who have reached their 70th birthday on or before the first round of competition. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 12.0 or less.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, March 13th at 5:00 PM Central to ensure a spot in the field.
- Past Champions in each division for the previous five Trans-Mississippi Senior Championships;
- Top fifteen finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Senior Division;
- Top ten finishers (and ties) in the previous year’s Super Senior Division;
- Top six finishers (and ties) in the previous year's Legends Division;
- Past Champions in the previous five U.S. Senior Amateur Championships;
- Competitors making the field in the previous year’s U.S. Senior Open;
- Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Host Club Selections.
FORMAT, FIELD SIZE & DIVISIONS
The Championship will have a full field of 144 players and be contested over 54 holes of Individual Stroke-Play with three divisions; Senior, Super Senior and Legends. Each division will play from separate tees and yardages and separate Champions will be recognized.
Note: If a particular division is not full by Wednesday, March 13th and there is a wait list in another division, spots in the field may be filled by those players on the wait list.
Field Cut: Provided that the starting field size exceeds 90 competitors, at the conclusion of 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 63 players and ties, with a pro-rated representation from each division. The pro-rated allocation of players making the cut from each division will be reflective of the number of players in each division, relative to the total field size. The determination of total field size, number of players in each division and pro-rated representation of players making the cut (before ties) will be announced in conjunction with pairings posted.
ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All competitors must register with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff prior to the start of the Championship. Players that do not register may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION. Official tournament registration will be held at Blessings Golf Club on Monday, May 13th from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff in advance of the Championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors should contact the Blessings Golf Club Shop beginning Tuesday, April 30th to schedule a practice round for Monday, May 13th. Please be advised that the golf course will close at 6:00 PM for maintenance and the Player Reception on Monday evening.
PLAYER RECEPTION
All competitors are invited to attend a reception on Monday, May 13th. The reception will be hosted by the TMGA and all reception costs, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the entry fee. The reception will begin at 6:00 PM. Dress code for the reception is, at minimum, golf attire (shorts are permitted, no jeans or sandals).
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, May 10th at 5:00 PM. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and in the Blessings Golf Club Shop. Final round starting times and pairings will be available in the evening preceding play online at www.trans-miss.org, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and the Golf Shop. Final round starting times will be re-drawn based on total score following the second round of play after the field is cut.
HOST HOTEL(S)
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotel; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:
- Courtyard by Marriott Fayetteville (600 East Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703). Reference "Blessings Golf Tournament" when making room reservations to get the applicable discount ($159 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Saturday, April 13th. To reserve a room contact the hotel directly at 479-571-4900 or online using the following link: Online Reservation Link.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES
Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Caddies are permitted but are not guaranteed a cart seat. Cart fees for the tournament are included in the entry fee. Carts are limited to two riders at a time, and a maximum of two carts per group.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Clubhouse Facilities at Blessings Golf Club will be open daily at 7:00 AM. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast and lunch purchased on the practice round day. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all three days of the Championship and are included with each competitor’s entry fee for the Championship. Guests may dine with players but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the clubhouse will be distributed to players in advance of the Championship. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities at Blessings Golf Club will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, May 13th at 7:00 AM and throughout each Championship round, beginning one hour prior to the first starting time. The practice range will close at dusk for maintenance each tournament round and at 6:00 PM on Monday for the Player's Reception.
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Trans-Mississippi Golf Association's Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the Championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all Trans-Mississippi Golf Association's Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Tournament Officials.
WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Tournament Director, Amanda Kolb at (469) 458-0806 or email at akolb@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Championships. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the April 24th deadline will not be entitled to receive a refund, unless a spot is filled by an alternate player on the wait list in the same division.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 13th
7:00 AM Practice Facilities Open
8:00 AM Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Championship Registration
6:00 PM Golf Course Closes
6:00 PM Player Reception
Tuesday, May 14th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Wednesday, May 15th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Thursday, May 16th
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
12:00 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentations
*Schedule subject to change based on size of each division and the championship field.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACTS
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Executive Director |
Robert Addington |
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Tournament Chairman |
Bryan Norton |
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Tournament Director |
Amanda Kolb |
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
(469) 458-9988
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