General Information

Date: August 17-18, 2024
Host Club: Champions Golf Club (Cypress Creek)
Address: 13722 Champions Dr., Houston, TX 77069
Phone: (281) 444-6262
TGA Staff Contact: Duffy Suhr – Tournament Manager

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: June 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: N/A eligibility by invitation only
Entries Close: July 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $185

Eligibility: Tournament of Champions is open to players that finished in the top seven (7) of the Medalist regional player of the year points standings for Open Division and top three (3) in Medalist senior regional player of the year point standings. Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or less through a TGA member club. Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further Terms of Competitions.

Entry Procedure: Entry into the Tournament of Champions is by invitation only based on final Medalist player of the year points standings. The event is strictly for players that finished within the eligibility requirements, the TGA will not fill the spots of players that decline an invitation to the event.

Exemptions: The Tournament of Champions is an invitation only event there are no prior exemptions into the field.

The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Men’s Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36 holes of stroke play (no cut) gross. The field will be limited to approximately 30 players.

Divisions: The field will be split into two division, Senior Division (players age 55 and older) and Open Division for all other players.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $75 walking ($22 cart fee), plus applicable taxes. Practice rounds will be available for Tournament of Champions players Tuesday through Thursday the week of the event, August 13-15. Players may contact Champions Golf Club to schedule a practice round beginning on Tuesday, August 6. Please do not contact Champions Golf Club prior to this date to schedule a practice round.

Registration Information: The is no official registration for TGA Medalist Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than August 13, 2024 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be redrawn based on total score following the previous rounds play.www.txga.org

Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Men’s Competition Policies and host club policies.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.

Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.

Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

Medalist North
February 17-18 – Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Bluebonnet), Grapevine, TX
March 16-17 – Firewheel Golf Park (Bridges Course), Garland, TX
April 6-7 – Cross Timbers Golf Course, Azle, TX
Medalist Hill Country
RESCHEDULED June 29-30 – Delaware Springs Golf Course, Burnet, TX
RESCHEDULED May 18-19 – River Bend Golf Club, Floresville, TX
May 4 – 5 – Lighthouse Country Club, Kingsland, TX
Medalist Gulf Coast
February 17-18 – Pearland Golf Club, Pearland, TX
March 16-17 – The Wilderness Golf Club, Lake Jackson, TX
April 27-28 – Pasadena Municipal Golf Course, Pasadena, TX
TGA Staff Contact: Duffy Suhr – Tournament Manager
The Texas Golf Association will not have staff nor rules officials on site for Medalist Series Events, these events are run strictly by host club staff.
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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 9:00AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: N/A (See “Format/Field Size below)
Entries Close: Monday prior to each event at 5:00PM
Entry Fee: $185

Eligibility: Entries open to male amateur golfers who reside in Texas. Applicants must have a certified a certified WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or less through a TGA member club. Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competitions. There are no regional restrictions for the Medalist Series; TGA members can play in the Medalist North, Hill Country, or Gulf Coast events regardless of the region the player resides in Texas.

Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received until the Monday prior to the first round of the Medalist Series Event. Should withdrawals occur spots will be filled from the waitlist by order of entry.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions into Medalist Series event, exemptions can be earned into other Texas Golf Association events through the Medalist Series, click here to view list of available exemptions.

The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

Host Hotels: Medalist North #2 and Medalist Gulf Coast #3 have discounted room rates through Sonesta Hotels, information and booking link are below.
Medalist Gulf Coast #3
Sonesta Simply Suites Houston – NASA Clear Lake
2737 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058
(281) 461-3060
Booking Link (Cutoff Date – April 9, 2024)

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Scheduled for 36 holes of Stroke Play (no cut), gross only. Field limit of 51 players. The field will be established in the order in which entries are received. Each event will be allocated 39 Open Division and 12 Senior Division (age of 55 or older at that start of the first round) players for the first two weeks of registration. Once the two week deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with wait listed entries, which any affect the original size of each division. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received, regardless of division. For additional information regarding wait list and when the number of applicants exceeds the division capacity, please refer to the TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

Divisions: TGA Medalist Series Events will be split up in two divisions; Senior Division for players 55 and over and the Open Division for all other players.

Practice Round Information: Below are the practice round rates and availability offered by the club to TGA Medalist Series players. For any clubs offer discounted rates please identify yourself as a TGA Medalist Series competitor. Call the Golf Shop to schedule your practice round at your specific Medalist Series site.

• Medalist North #1 (Grapevine GC): $50 conducted week before the Medalist Event, February 12-16.
• Medalist North #2 (Firewheel GP-Bridges Course): $25
• Medalist North #3 (Cross Timbers GC): Rate for time/date practice round is scheduled
• Medalist Hill Country #1 (Delaware Springs GC): Rate for time/date practice round is scheduled
• Medalist Hill Country #2 (River Bend GC): Available March 11-15 at $20 plus tax. Call golf shop one week prior to schedule practice round.
• Medalist Hill Country #3 (Lighthouse CC): Contact club the week prior to schedule practice round
• Medalist Gulf Coast #1 (Pearland GC): Rate for time/date practice round is schedule ($22 cart fee), available anytime Monday-Friday, after 1PM on the weekend.
• Medalist Gulf Coast #2 (The Wilderness GC): $60 conducted the week before the Medalist Event, March 11-14.
• Medalist Gulf Coast #3 (Pasadena Municipal GC): Weekday $29 shared cart, $43 single cart (age 60+); $34 shared cart, $48 single cart (under age 60. Weekend $40 shared cart, $55 single cart

Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to check in with the golf shop upon arrival and arrive to their starting tee 8-10 minutes before their tee time.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings will be emailed to players, and posted online at www.TXGA.org the Tuesday prior to each event at 5:00PM. Tee Times will start off #1 (unless otherwise noted) with a respective starting time for each event as follows (Senior Division will tee of first).

Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Men’s Competition Policies and host club policies.

Skins Eligibility: To remain eligible, players entered into the optional skins game must complete their respective round and post a score. Players who No Card or Withdrawal from the event forfeit all possible skins earnings. If you are entering or currently playing collegiate gold, to avoid possible NCAA violations, we ak you not to participate.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.

Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.

Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

Introduction

The TGA Medalist Series was introduced in the 2007 tournament season as a means for members of the Texas Golf Association to kick start their tournament season. Whether you’re a seasoned competitive golfer or a new to the game with an itch to test your skills against fellow golf enthusiasts, the TGA Medalist Series provides a chance for players to play with a laid back feel.

Offering three events in each region of Texas, North Texas, the Hill Country, and the Gulf Coast, the TGA Medalist Series provides ample opportunities for our amateur golfers to shake off the winter rust and get back into the swing of tournaments without jumping straight into regional or state championships. The 2024 Medalist Series will culminate with our top Player of the Year point earners, 21 Open Division players (7 from each of the three regions) and top 9 Senior Division players (3 from each of the three regions), competing at the second annual Medalist Series Tournament of Champions at Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX August 17-18, 2024.

As TGA Medalist Series have the intention of having a laid back feeling with minimal tournament operations set-up, the following is a list of items to not expect during your time playing:

• No TGA Staff and Referees/Officials on-site;
• No Operations setup (signage, tents, tables, feather banners, etc.);
• No Hole Location Sheets;
• No bottled water on the 1st or 10th tee (see pro shop for F&B and/or on-course beverage cart)
  
  

However, the following is a list of what TO EXPECT during your time playing:

• Tournament scorecards provided each round;
• Tournament Cart Signs (carts provided with tournament entry fee);
• Practice tee range balls (provided with tournament entry fee);
• Optional Skins Game (see Format below);
• Fun and enjoyable experience;
• Chance to meet other great people and networking;
• Great competition
  
  

Eligibility: All players who maintain an active World Handicap System (WHS) handicap of 15.0 or less through a TGA member club are eligible to compete in the TGA Medalist Series events. There are no regional restrictions (found in North and South Regional events); members can play in either the North or Hill Country Series. Players needing a WHS Handicap who are not members of a TGA member club can join the Medalist Golf Club (managed by the TGA online) by clicking here.

Format: Each TGA Medalist Series event will be individual 36-hole stroke play competition with no cut. Each event will have an Open and Senior Division. Senior Division requires the player to be age 55 or older by the first round of the tournament. Each division will play from a separate yardage throughout the tournament rounds. Separate Champions will be crowned for each division as well.

Skins: The TGA Medalist Series also offers players a chance to participate in an optional skins game for each round ($10 per round – enter with the golf shop). Open and Senior Divisions will compete in the same pool for a chance at the available pot. 100% of entries are paid out.

Entries: Online entries will be accepted and available on the TGA Competitions Calendar of the TGA website beginning in the first week of the year (for all TGA Medalist Series events). The TGA accepts credit card payment from VISA, Master Card or American Express.

2024 TGA Medalist Series Schedule
Medalist North
February 17-18 – Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Bluebonnet), Grapevine, TX
March 16-17 – Firewheel Golf Park (Bridges Course), Garland, TX
April 6-7 – Cross Timbers Golf Course, Azle, TX
Medalist Hill Country
Febraury 10-11 – Delaware Springs Golf Course, Burnet, TX
March 16-17 – River Bend Golf Club, Floresville, TX
May 4 -5 – Lighthouse Country Club, Kingsland, TX
Medalist Gulf Coast
February 17-18 – Pearland Golf Club, Pearland, TX
March 16-17 – The Wilderness Golf Club, Lake Jackson, TX
April 27-28 – Pasadena Municipal Golf Course, Pasadena, TX

Earned Exemptions
For each event players play, they will earn Medalist Player of the Year points based on their overall finish. There will be one Player of the Year in each region in both the Open and Senior Division one (1) Medalist North POY and Senior POY, one (1) Medalist Hill Country POY and Senior POY, one (1) Medalist Gulf Coast POY and Senior POY. Earning POY points will only count for that respective series the points were earned (i.e. playing in the Medalist North #1 will only count towards the Medalist North POY standings – not Hill Country or Gulf Coast).

Provided players are otherwise eligible, earned exemptions and their qualifications are given out into the following tournaments:

1. Texas Mid-Amateur Championship – The Medalist Player of the Year in North, Hill Country, and Gulf Coast Series receive exemptions into the 2024 Texas Mid-Amateur Championships at TBD
2. Texas Senior Amateur – The Senior Medalist Player of the Year in North, Hill Country, and Gulf Coast Series receive exemptions into the 2024 Texas Senior Amateur Championships at The Nelsno Golf and Sports Club
3. North Mid-Amateur – Top five (5) players on previous year’s Medalist North points list; (players must be located in North Texas region to use exemption)
4. South Mid-Amateur – Top five (3) players on previous year’s Medalist Hill Country and Gulf Coast points list; (players must be located in South Texas region to use exemption)
5. North Amateur – Top five (5) players on current year’s Medalist North points list; (players must be located in North Texas region to use exemption)
6. South Amateur – Top five (3) players on current year’s Medalist Hill Country and Gulf Coast points list; (players must be located in South Texas region to use exemption)

Points Breakdown
Points are awarded base on the final finishing positions in the respective event. All ties, other than first place, which is determined by a sudden death playoff, will receive that positions full points (i.e. two players tie for second place will both receive the full allotment for second place).