Eligibility
WOMEN: Entries are open to female amateur golfers with Handicap Indexes of 40.4 or less.
MEN: Entries are open to male amateur golfers with Handicap Indexes of 36.4 or less.
All entrants must be members in good standing of an OGA Member Club and be at least 13 years of age as of September 18, 2021.
Format
36-hole stroke play net competition. In the event of a tie, duplicate trophies will be issued.
Fee
$150
Fee Details
$150 entry fee must accompany entry form and will include:
- 3 rounds of golf - One practice round and two competitive rounds
- OGA hosted lunch provided
- Tee prizes
- Merchandise certificate awards given to top finishers
- Special awards from Jones Sports Co. will be awarded to the Men's and Women's Champions
- THERE WILL BE NO GROSS PRIZES
Refunds are not available after the closing date of September 1st, except for documented medical reasons. All refunds are subject to a $20.00 administrative fee.
Deadline Details
Entries will be accepted according to the date of receipt of entry and entry fee. Entry deadline September 1st. Entries by telephone, fax, or email must accompany payment and must be received by 5pm on the deadline. Online entries are accepted until midnight. Late entries will be accepted and placed on an alternate's list to fill spots if they become available up until a time that the OGA Staff establishes. Late entries will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by the correct entry fee, plus an additional fee of $25. Contestants must contact the OGA in order to submit a late entry.
Handicap
Course Handicaps are reduced according to USGA recommendations. Players receive 95% of Course Handicap to calculate the final Playing Handicap. Flights and Course Handicaps will be based on the September 1st Handicap Index.
Field Limit
The field will be limited to 144 players, including Men and Women. Entries will be accepted according to the date and time of entry and entry fee.
Exemptions
Defending Men’s Champion Joe Murray and Women’s Champion Kim Johns will be eligible for guaranteed entry into the Championship. Exempt players must meet the eligibility requirements and file an entry by the deadline.
Lodging
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OGA Net Performance Points Adjustment (KTPS)
The OGA Tournament Committee has instituted a policy by which they reserve the right to adjust the Playing Handicap of any competitor in future competitions. This Policy is based on a modification of the Knuth Tournament Performance Points System (KTPS) as licensed from Dean Knuth.
A reduction of a competitor’s Playing Handicap will be based on the following criteria:
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 81 participants or more in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 40 - 80 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 8, 2nd = 6, 3rd = 4, 4th = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 20 - 39 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 6, 2nd = 4, 3rd = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 1 - 19 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 4, 2nd = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of an 18 hole OGA competition (OGA Tour – Individual Series) during a one year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, 3rd = 1.
High finishes in any Net portion of an 18 hole OGA competition (OGA Tour – Partner Series) during a one year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1 – 9 teams 1st = 3, 10 – 19 teams 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, and 20+ teams 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, 3rd = 1.
Any contestant who accumulates 17 points over the stated period may have their Playing Handicap reduced by 1 stroke for use during the competition.
Any contestant who accumulates more than 17 points during the stated period will have their Playing Handicap reduced an additional 1 stroke for each additional two points accumulated.
