77th VSGA Senior Amateur Championship

Country Club of Virginia (Creek)

Monday, August 12, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024

Defending Champion, Scott Shingler

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to VSGA members who are at least 50 years of age by August 12, 2024.
  • 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 FEES/DEADLINES

Qualifying

Players competing in a qualifier (may only enter one) are required to submit an entry form with the proper entry fee by Monday, July 15, 2024.  Entry fees are as follows: 

  • Senior Amateur Championship Qualifying Only - $115 
  • Senior Open Qualifying Only - $115 
  • Both Qualifiers - $180
    • Entry fee includes mandatory course fee for qualifying round.
    • $80 of qualifying fees will be applied to the championship entry for successful qualifiers. 
    • The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host clubs.

 

Click here to register for a qualifier!

 

Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $200 by Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

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

 

Exempt Players

Exempt players competing in the championship are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $280 by Monday, July 15, 2024.

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

 

FORMAT

Qualifying

  • All non-exempt players must qualify to play in each championship.
  • A player may only compete in one (1) qualifier.
  • The total number of participants at each qualifier will vary by site and will be filled by lowest Handicap Index as of July 15, 2024.
  • The number of qualifying spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.

 

Championship Proper - 84 Players (includes all qualifiers and exempt players)

August 12-13 – Stroke play qualifying (18 holes per day); the low 32 players advance to match play

August 14 – Rounds one and two of match play

August 15 – Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches

August 16 – 18-hole match play final

 

PRIZES

  • The Champion and Finalist receive gift certificates and trophies.
  • All match play qualifiers receive gift certificates.
  • On-site qualifying medalist(s) will receive a VSGA medal.

 

 

To view 2024 VSGA Exemption Policy and VSGA Championship Rules & Policies click here and hover over "Important Information."