CGA Pre-Senior/Senior/Super Senior Tournament Format and Rules

Eligibility

Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 45th 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.

 

Format and Rules

USGA Rules of Golf govern play. 36 holes of individual stroke play, gross and net scores. 100% course handicap.  Field divided into flights based upon age: 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+. Age division breaks may be adjusted due to the number of entries. Approximate yardage=Ages 45-54 (6400 yards), Ages 55-64 (6000 yards), Ages 65+ (5700 yards). Note that yardage may vary based upon tournament site. 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. CGA will automatically post tournament scores for participants back to their home club handicap.

 

Entries

(New for 2012) The first 112 applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternates are ranked in the order which entries are received. Tournament schedule, open/close dates, number of available tournament spots, entry status and online tournament registration are available at www.carolinasgolf.org. Online registration opens at 12:00am midnight 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 $120.00 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

Open Date to Close Date: Full refund minus $25.00 administrative fee if entry accepted into tournament.

Day after Close Date to Day Prior to Tournament Date: Full refund minus $50.00 administrative fee refunded regardless of reason if entry accepted into tournament.

Withdraw on Tournament Date: No refund for any reason.

Alternates not gaining entry into the tournament receive a full refund.

 

Prizes and Merchandise

Prizes are awarded for low gross scores and low net scores in each flight. The 1st place low gross and 1st place 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 in each flight. 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.

 

The CGA is not responsible for any unclaimed or unredeemed merchandise certificates after a tournament play date. It is the player’s responsibility to claim or redeem a certificate or golf shop credit prior to leaving a tournament site. The CGA will not replace any lost or unclaimed merchandise certificates/gift cards after a tournament is played.

 

Cart Fees, Caddies and Spectators

Cart and range fees are included in the entry fee. Cart use is mandatory. Caddies are not allowed. Spectators are welcome at CGA one-day tournaments. However spectator carts are not allowed except as provided in the CGA Tournament Manual (available online at www.carolinasgolf.org).

 

Tournament Schedule

February 21            Round 1 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, 10:00am shotgun

February 22            Round 2 at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club, 10:00am shotgun

 

Waiver Statement

By submitting this application to the CGA, I agree to abide by all decisions of the CGA Tournament Committee, the CGA Tournament Manual (available online at www.carolinasgolf.org) and the conditions of play pertaining to this tournament.  I am aware that disqualification is the penalty for failure to do so. I 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.

 

*$10.00 of this entry fee will be applied as a tax-deductable donation towards the “Setting the Course” campaign under the CGA’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.