Field Size: 96 players. First 48 spots filled first come-first served. Remaining spots filled by a "Blind Draw" if necessary.

Starting Time: 8:30am double tee

Entry Fee: $50.00. Entry fee includes cart and range fees. Note: Your credit card will be charged the entry fee upon submitting the online application. If you are not accepted into the tournament, your credit card will be credited the full entry fee amount.

Eligibility: Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 50th birthday by the tournament date, is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) and has a current USGA Handicap Index® at a CGA member club. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event, by the CGA or the host club.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.

Entry Information (New for 2009): First 50% of available tournament spots are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After the first 50% of entries have been accepted then entries are accumulated for the remainder of the tournament Open/Close window. When a tournament field is oversubscribed, the remaining spots and alternates are selected based on a "blind draw" method. Tournament schedule, open/close dates, number of available tournament spots at each site, entry status and online tournament registration are available at www.carolinasgolf.org. Online registration opens at 12:00pm on the open date. Mail or walk-in applications are processed as time permits without any guarantees regarding entry order. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the tournament, by the Carolinas Golf Association. The CGA is not responsible for errors or delays made by any mail or delivery courier. Fax, e-mail, telephone, late, illegible or incomplete entries are not accepted. A check for the $50 entry fee payable to the Carolinas Golf Association must accompany each entry form. Confirmation of acceptance is sent when entry status has been determined. Tee time and pairing requests are not accepted. Players who are a "No Show" (DNS) or “No Card” (NC) will be suspended from the next four CGA one-day tournaments that they are eligible for including the Tournament of Champions. The suspension will carry forward between seasons if necessary.

Refund Policy (New for 2009): Open Date to Close Date: Full refund minus $25.00 administrative fee if entry accepted into tournament. Day after Close Date to Three Days from Tournament Date: 50% entry fee refunded regardless of reason. Two Days and Within of Tournament Date: No refund for any reason. Alternates receive full refund.

Rules and Format: USGA Rules of Golf govern play. 18 holes of individual stroke play. 100% course handicap.  Field divided into divisions based upon age: Mid-Senior (50-54); Senior (55-59); Senior (60-64); Super Senior (65-69); Super Senior (70+). Play approximately 6,000 yards. The CGA monitors handicap score posting and reserves the right to adjust course handicaps and/or withhold prizes for competitors whose handicaps are considered unrealistic or who have participated in a disproportionate share of CGA prize distributions. Notice to Players rules sheet is available at www.carolinasgolf.org. Players should check-in with CGA tournament director prior to play to receive official score card and tournament information. CGA will automatically post a player's tournament score back to their home club.

Prizes and Merchandise: Prizes are awarded for low gross scores and low net scores in each division. The low gross and low net winner from each flight is eligible for the One-Day Tournament of Champions. The number of net prizes is determined by the number of entries. Ties are broken on the score card using the USGA recommended method. A player is disqualified if his net score beats the course rating by eight or more strokes and beats the next best net score in their division by four or more strokes. Cart and range fee is included in the entry fee. Cart use is mandatory and caddies are not allowed.

Waiver Statement: By submitting this application to the CGA, I/We agree to abide by all decisions of the CGA Tournament Committee, the CGA Tournament Manual (located at www.carolinasgolf.org) and the conditions of play pertaining to this tournament.  I/We are aware that disqualification is the penalty for failure to do so. I/We release the Carolinas Golf Association, its committee members, officers, staff and host club from any and all liability for any event or consequence relating to entry or participation in this event.

Divisions: Mid-Senior (50-54); Senior (55-59); Senior (60-64); Super Senior (65-69); Super Senior (70+).

Course Ratings/Yardage: Middle tees (6165 yards, 69.8/125)

Golf Professional: Brian Vest

Club Phone: 336-998-8154

Practice Round: Not available.

Electronic Measuring Devices:  Players may use an approved distance measuring device during this event.

Caddies:  No caddies.

Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are valid until December 31, 2009.