ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to VSGA members of all ages.
  • All participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA member club in good standing and have at least 10 valid scores posted to their scoring record.
  • 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 $200 by Monday, September 22, 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.

 

FORMAT

  • 36-hole net stroke play competition (18 holes per day).
  • The championship will be divided into the following divisions:
    • Men Ages 49 & under – approximately the Blue Tees (6,647 yards)
    • Men Ages 50-64 – approximately the White Tees (6,195 yards)
    • Men Ages 65 & Over – approximately the Silver Tees (5,459 yards)
    • Women ages 49 & Under with a HI of 9.9 or less – approximately the Silver Tees (5,459 yards)
    • Women ages 50 & Over or Players of any age with a HI of 10.0 or higher – approximately the Green Tees (5,150 yards)

 

 

FIELD SIZE/TOURNAMENT MAKE-UP

  • The field will be limited to 24 players in each division (96 players total).
  • Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt (past champions and division winners receive priority).
  • Entries received after the field is full or after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.
    • Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry if a spot becomes available.

 

HANDICAP

  • The Handicap Index the day before the first day of competition will be used.
  • Players will receive 95% of their Course Handicap.
  • The maximum Playing Handicap for all players is 36.
  • The Committee may modify a player’s Playing Handicap before or between rounds of the competition.

 

PRIZES

  • Prizes will be awarded to the Overall Champion (may come from any division) and division winners.
  • Additional prizes (based on number of entries in each division) will be awarded in each division.

 

 

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

 

 

Country Club of Petersburg - Host of the 2024 VSGA Mid-Amateur Championship & 2021 VSGA Amateur Championship