Defending Champions: Bob Bailey (Mid-Senior), Dave Pulk (Super Senior 65+), Robert Gardiner (70+), George Owens (75+)

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to VSGA members who will be at least 60 years of age by October 7, 2025.
  • Players may compete in any age division in which they are eligible.
  • All participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA member club in good standing.
  • All participants must meet the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.
  • For additional information see the VSGA Championship and Tournament Eligibility Guidelines.

 

ENTRY FEE/DEADLINE

All players are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $250 by Monday, September 29, 2025.

  • Entry fee includes all course fees (including cart) for all rounds of competition.
  • The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host club.

 

FIELD SIZE/TOURNAMENT MAKE-UP

  • The field will be limited to 100 players.
  • Priority acceptance is given to former Amateur, State Open, Mid-Amateur, Senior Open, Senior Amateur, Senior Stroke Play, Mid-Senior Amateur, Super Senior Stroke Play and Super-Senior Amateur Champions.
  • In addition, at least three members from the host club are guaranteed three spots in the field.
  • The remainder of the field will be selected by lowest Handicap Index as of Monday, September 29, 2025.

 

FORMAT

  • 18-hole stroke play qualifying followed by match play.

  • There will be one match play bracket per age division and the size will be determined by the total number of entries in each division.

  • Those who do not qualify for match play will be issued a partial refund of their entry and may be offered an additional stroke play round at the host club or nearby facility for a discounted rate.

  • Players will compete in the following divisions and at the approximate total yardage listed (yardages are subject to change based on weather, course layout/conditions, etc.):

    • Mid-Senior – 6,100-6,300 yards

    • 65 and over – 6,000-6,200 yards

    • 70 and over – 5,800-6,000 yards

    • 75 and over – 5,400-5,700 yards

 

Note: 

  • Players that are eligible for multiple divisions may choose the division in which they would like to compete (e.g. A player that is 70 years of age may register for the 70 and over division or the 65 and over division, but not both).
  • Player rankings points will only be awarded to the 65 and over division.

 

PRIZES

  • Trophies and gift certificates will be awarded to the overall champion in each division.
  • In addition, gross prizes (based on number of entries) will be awarded in each division.

 

 

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