Who here has played in a state or USGA event?

[SiberianDVM]

The GSGA (Georgia State Golf Association) will be having the Mens Senior Amateur Championship August 22, 23, & 24 in Richmond Hill, GA, just north of Savannah.

Obviously, I have no chance of winning. Last years winner shot -5 for the 3 days.

But I'm thinking of entering, just for the hell of it. I might not even get accepted as the field is limited to the lowest handicap 150 entries. If I did get in, I probably wouldn't make the low 70 cut after 2 days, unless I can putt lights out.

What do you think?

[lildudejds]

how much is it to enter?

That would determin it for me.

[SiberianDVM]

$220 for the 3 rounds. Plus your food, lodging, etc. Practice rounds are available for $25 each.

If you are not accepted into the tournament, entrance fee will be returned.

[cabinessence]

When I lived in Georgia the dates for the state am always conflicted with other tournaments or vacations. If I remember right you only needed to shoot a 76 or so to qualify.


You should definitely do it.

[lildudejds]

well if you know your chances of making the cut are slim, i guess is all the money worth it?

[ualtim]

Originally Posted by cabinessence

If I remember right you only needed to shoot a 76 or so to qualify.

Only a 76, Doc, you can do it!

I could shoot a 76.......................in a 15 hole match.

I would go for it if they let you, Doc. Sounds like a good deal if all the food, lodging, and 3 rounds of golf are included. Heck, a $25 practice round is a good deal.

[sandwedge]

If I had anywhere near enough game to qualify I would be all over it. For only $220 it is worth just the experience of doing it.

[robereno]

Ive played in both the North Carolina Amateur and the US Amateur. The events for both were very affordable and alot of fun. If you have a chance to do it then just go for it and dont worry about your skill level, just have fun!!

[warbirdlover]

You mean your lumped together with scratch golfers or do you get to use a handicap?

[SiberianDVM]

No handicap in this one.

[SiberianDVM]

Well, I didn't get in the Senior Amateur: I was 19th alternate.

I just checked the website as the tourney started this morning, and they took up to the 13th alternate. Close, but no cigar. I would have been pissed if they had called me at the last minute and said you're in, because there is no way I could have gotten there on such short notice.

[JEFF4i]

Sorry Doc, but keep at it. These multi-day big tournaments are the best thing in the world.

[VtDivot]

The VTGA is great about events... and I'm sure the GA state assoc is as well. There might be some 1 day tourneys that you can prob get into for 50 bucks. Check their website.

[SiberianDVM]

I entered the Georgia Mens Public Links right after I found out I was 19th Alternate in the Mens Senior. Last day to apply is today. List should be on the website tomorrow. It is a 2 day on Saturday & Sunday in Sept at The Trophy Club outside of Athens.

Allen Doyle won it in 1989.

[tn-golfnut-from-nj]

I just found out, that where I play a 9 hole course sometimes, has a tourny every thanksgiving.

The grand prize used to be a turkey, but since the clubhouse freezer broke 2 years ago, now you just get a coupon for one, to use at the Pigly Wiggly.

I'm in..I should be under the 110 mark by then.