South Amateur
Corpus Christi Country Club
August 9-11, 2024
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: August 9-11, 2024
Host Club: Corpus Christi Country Club
Address: 6300 Everhart Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Phone: (361) 991-2811
TGA Staff Contact: Owen Kinney – Tournament Manager
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $325
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of July 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top 10 finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Amateur
b) Top five (5) players on current year’s respective Medalist Points List
c) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
d) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
e) Current year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champions
f) Three (3) host club 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. 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 over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $45.00 plus applicable taxes from August 1-8, 2024, after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sundays. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional 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 and second rounds will be made no later than August 6, 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
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.
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South Amateur
Corpus Christi Country Club
August 9-11, 2024
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General Information
Date: August 9-11, 2024
Host Club: Corpus Christi Country Club
TGA Staff Contact: Owen Kinney - Tournament Manager
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: June 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: July 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: July 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $325
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Men's Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of July 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $45.00 plus applicable taxes from August 1-8, 2024, after 12:00PM on Saturday and Sundays. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional 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 and second rounds will be made no later than August 6, 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
For complete championship information, click here.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, June 12
9:00 AM - Registration Open
Wednesday, July 3
5:00 PM - Registration Exempt Deadline
Wednesday, July 31
5:00 PM - Registration Close
Tuesday, August 6
5:00 PM - Player Information & Round 1/2 Pairings Released
Friday, August 9
8:00 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, August 10
8:00 AM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, August 11
8:00 AM - Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top 10 finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Amateur
- Tyler Blackwell, Andrew Tan, Christian Rodriguez, Randy Lance, Blake Benson, Logan Thomason, Broc Haymon, Colt Tenpenny, Jonathan Kim, Terrin Anderson.
b) Top three (3) players on current year’s respective Medalist Points List
- Gulf Coast - TBD
- Hill Country- TBD
c) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
- Terrin Anderson ('23) Brian Comegys ('22), Padden Nelson ('21), Cody Banach ('19), Jacob Davis ('18)
d) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
- Logan Thomason ('23) Dan Depasquale ('22), Robert Gwin ('21), Devin Young ('19), Broc Hayman ('18)
e) Current year’s South Senior Amateur Champion
- TBD
f) Three (3) host club exemptions
* indicates player is ineligible
COURSE INFORMATION
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Terrin Anderson Wins the South Amateur
Briefly: Terrin Anderson of Montgomery goes wire-to-wire to win the 2023 South Amateur. Anderson navigated his way around The Wilderness Golf Course at 7-under par 209 for three days, all while being chased by a swarm of players near the top of the leaderboard. This was Anderson’s first victory with the Texas Golf Association.
Final ResultsGolf Course: The Wilderness Golf Club opened in 2004 and was designed by Jeffrey Brauer. Recognized as an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary, the scenic layout weaves through and around hardwood forests, streams, marshes, and protected wetlands. For the South Amateur, the par-72 layout will play approximately 7,100 yards.
Weather: Friday’s opening round of the South Amateur welcomed players with clear blue skies and ideal scoring conditions. The temperature reached a high of 97 degrees, with a feels like of 109 degrees, and a light steady wind of 9 mph. While the hot temperatures remained constant throughout the weekend, players saw an increase in wind speeds with gusts up to 25 mph on Saturday and Sunday.
Top Finishers: Anderson posted rounds of 65-73-71 over his three days which included a key birdie during his final round on the par-4 17th to secure his two-stroke victory. Anderson began the day with a two-stroke lead over the field but found himself trailing by one making the turn to the par-5 10th hole. After a 1-over par 37 on his opening nine, Anderson settled down and found a comfortable rhythm which included birdies on three of his final five holes for a closing nine score of 2-under par, 34.
Finishing two shots off the lead in second place was Cedar Park’s Jonothan Kim, which included a 6-under par 66 in the second round, the lowest score of the day. In solo third place was Colt Tenpenny of Fulshear. Tenpenny, who was the only player in the field to shoot under par in all three rounds, finished at 4-under par 212 for the tournament. In a tie for fourth place at 2-under par 214 were Broc Haymon of League City and Logan Thomason of Montgomery. Thomason was the 2023 South Mid-Amateur champion earlier this March at The Clubs of Kingwood. Rounding out the top ten in a tie for sixth place was Blake Benson of Austin, Randy Lance of Spring, Christian Rodriquez of Houston, and Austin’s Andrew Tan and Tyler Blackwell. The quintet finished at even par 216.
Regional POY: South Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 30 finishers at the 2023 South Amateur with the champion will receive 1,000 points. For Regional POY information, click here.
What’s Next: With the conclusion of the 2023 TGA Regional Series, next on the state championship schedule is the Texas Four-Ball. Registration for the Four-Ball will close on August 9 at 5:00 pm, the Four-Ball will be contested August 18-20 at Pinecrest Country Club in Longview. Texas Mid-Amateur qualifying is underway for the TGA with sites scattered across the state for the next two months. The 40th Texas Mid-Amateur will be hosted by Midland Country Club September 29-October 1.
More Info: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the staff, members of The Wilderness Golf Club, and our volunteers for their integral part in making the South Amateur a memorable and successful event. For more information on the South Amateur, click here.
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Regional Amateurs Set for Aug. 4-6
Thorntree Golf Club in DeSoto and The Wilderness Golf Club in Lake Jackson will be the host sites for the North Amateur and South Amateur, respectively. The championships will be held concurrently from Aug. 4-6.
Built by the Richard Mai family, Thorntree Golf Club opened in 1983. The parkland-style course features a number of elevation changes, mature trees lining the fairways, and contoured greens guarded by deep bunkers. The Wilderness Golf Club opened in 2004 and was designed by Jeffrey Brauer. Recognized as an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary, the scenic layout weaves through and around hardwood forests, streams, marshes, and protected wetlands.
First played in 2003, Regional Amateur entries are open to male amateur golfers who have an up-to-date WHS Handicap Index® not exceeding 8.4 issued through a member club of the TGA, and reside in the region relative to their respective championship. The delineation between the North and South regions is the 31st parallel in Salado.
The format for the 84-player starting field in both Regional Amateurs is 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The top three finishers and ties receive automatic exemptions into the 2024 Texas Amateur. Additionally, the top two mid-amateur (age 25 and older) finishers and ties earn exemptions into this year’s Texas Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Midland Country Club.
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds of both championships will be posted on the TGA website no later than Aug. 1. Live scoring updates and daily recaps will also be available online once the action gets underway from Thorntree Golf Club and The Wilderness Golf Club.
At the 2022 championships, Jason Schultz of Allen successfully defended his North Amateur title with rounds of 72-69-67 at Harbor Lakes Golf Club in Granbury. His 8-under-par 208 total was good for a two-stroke margin of victory over Joe Seth Murphy of Flint. It was the third TGA title of the season for Schultz, who earlier in the year won the North Mid-Amateur and Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play. Brian Comegys of Austin carded rounds of 67-71-68 at Victoria Country Club for a wire-to-wire victory at the South Amateur. Comegys finished at 10-under 206 and five strokes ahead of runner-up David Harrison of San Antonio.
South Amateur
The Wilderness Golf Course
August 4-6, 2023
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: August 4-6, 2023
Host Club: The Wilderness Golf Course
Address: 501 TX-332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: (979) 297-4653
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator – Owen Kinney
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: June 14, 2023
Exempt Entry Deadline: July 5, 2023
Entries Close: July 28, 2023
Entry Fee: $325
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of July 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following.
a) Top 10 finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Amateur
b) Top five (5) players on current year’s respective Medalist Points List
c) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
d) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
e) Current year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champions
f) Three (3) host club exemptions
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA 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 over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $50.00 plus applicable taxes from July 24-28 & August 1-3. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional 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 and second rounds will be made no later than August 1, 2023 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA 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 Policies & Procedures.
South Amateur
The Wilderness Golf Course
August 4-6, 2023
General Information
Date: August 4-6, 2023
Host Club: The Wilderness Golf Course
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator - Owen Kinney
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: June 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: July 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: July 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $325
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference Men's Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of July 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $50.00 plus applicable taxes from July 24-28 & August 1-3. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional 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 and second rounds will be made no later than August 1, 2023 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
For complete championship information, click here.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, June 14
9:00 AM - Registration Open
Wednesday, July 5
5:00 PM - Registration Exempt Deadline
Friday, July 28
5:00 PM - Registration Close
Tuesday, August 1
5:00 PM - Player Information & Round 1/2 Pairings Released
Friday, August 4
8:00 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, August 5
8:00 AM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, August 6
8:00 AM - Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top 10 finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Amateur
- Brian Comegys, David Harrison, Holden Hamilton, Christian Barber, Joseph R. Mathis, Christian Rodriguez, Jack Anderson, Carson Vickers, Coy Breen, Jacob Pena, Steven Jones
b) Top three (3) players on current year’s respective Medalist Points List
- Gulf Coast - Padden Nelson, Cameron Carter, Carson Cooper
- Hill Country - Luke Condon, Matt Cowan, Austen Fulmer, Brandon Rougeau
c) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
- Brian Comegys ('22), Padden Nelson ('21), Cody Banach ('19), Jacob Davis ('18), Tim Hamm ('17)
d) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
- Logan Thomason ('23) Dan Depasquale ('22), Robert Gwin ('21), Devin Young ('19), Broc Hayman ('18)
e) Current year’s South Senior Amateur Champion
- Mike Booker
f) Three (3) host club exemptions
* indicates player is ineligible
COURSE INFORMATION
THE WILDERNESS GOLF COURSE
501 TX-332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 297-4653 | www.thewildernessgc.com
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Regional Amateurs Set for Aug. 5-7
The 2022 North and South Regional Amateur Championships will be held concurrently from Aug. 5-7.
The North Regional Amateur will be contested at Harbor Lakes Golf Club in Granbury. Victoria Country Club in Victoria will host the South Regional Amateur.
Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Harbor Lakes Golf Club opened for play in 2003 and was designed by Dick Phelps. The challenging links-style layout is set against a backdrop of rolling hills, native grasses, and stunning waterfront vistas. Victoria Country Club was founded in 1924 and began as a nine-hole course. The club expanded to 18 holes in 1935 and was designed by Texas Golf Hall of Fame architect John Bredemus. In 1985, an extensive course renovation and modernization project was overseen by Baxter Spann and Joe Finger, also a Texas Golf Hall of Famer.
First played in 2003, the Regional Amateurs are open to male amateur golfers who belong to a TGA Member Club, have a World Handicap System Index® of 8.4 or less and reside in the region relative to their respective championship. The TGA uses the 31st parallel in Salado as the delineation between the North and South regions.
The format for the 84-player starting field in both Regional Amateurs is 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The winner and runner-up in each championship, if eligible, earn exemptions into this year’s Texas Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 23-25 on the South Course at Abilene Country Club. Additionally, the top three finishers will receive automatic exemptions into the 2023 Texas Amateur.
Live scoring updates, daily recaps, as well as tee times and pairings, will be available on the TGA website once the action gets underway from Harbor Lakes Golf Club and Victoria Country Club.
At the 2021 North Regional Amateur, held at The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter, Jason Schultz of Allen captured the title with rounds of 72-70-71. His 3-under 213 was good for a two-stroke margin of victory over runner-up Alex Higgs of Dallas. Padden Nelson of Houston won the 2021 South Regional Amateur at Galveston Country Club. Nelson fired a 5-under 67 in the final round to finish at 9-under 207 and five shots clear of closest pursuer Joshua Lim of San Antonio.
South Amateur
Victoria Country Club
August 5-7, 2022
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: August 5-7, 2022
Host Club: Victoria Country Club
Address: 14 Spring Creek Road, Victoria, TX, 77904
Phone: (361) 573-3712
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator – Owen Kinney
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: June 15, 2022 @ 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: July 6, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Entries Close: July 29, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of Wednesday, July 6 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received. For additional information regarding the waitlist and when the number of applicants exceeds the field capacity, please refer to the TGA Competition Policies.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following: a) Top five (5) players on current year’s Medalist Hill Country Point List; b) Last five (5) South Amateur Champions; c) Last five (5) South Mid-Amateur Champions; d) Current year’s South Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division); e) Top ten (10) finishers (and ties) in previous year’s South Amateur; f) Three (3) Host Club exemptions.
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA 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 over 54 holes of Individual Stroke Play. The field is limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the negotiated rate of $60 (plus applicable taxes) including cart and range balls. Please contact the host club golf shop at (361) 573-3712 for availability and to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official on-site registration or check-in required. Players should arrive to their starting tee approximately 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 3, 2022 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA 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. For more information on TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy, click here.
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 Director of Competitions – South Texas, John Cochran IV.
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 Policies & Procedures. For complete TGA Competition Policies, click here.
TGA Medical Cart Request Policy
Spectators carts are prohibited. However, 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 Director of Competitions – South Texas, John Cochran IV, [email protected].
Score Posting: At the conclusion of each round each player’s score will be automatically posted to the World Handicap System. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds, as this will result in a double post.
Schedule of Events
All events will take place at Victoria Country Club, unless otherwise noted. Championship schedule is subject to changes and additions.
Friday, August 5
8:00 AM – Round 1 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, August 6
8:00 AM – Round 2 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, August 7
8:00 AM – Final Round begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation
South Amateur
Victoria Country ClubAugust 5-7, 2022
General Information
Date: August 5-7, 2022
Host Club: Victoria Country Club
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator - Owen Kinney
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: June 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: July 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: July 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference Men's Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of July 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $60.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice round availability is anytime Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday's based on availability. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional 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 3, 2022 online at www.txga.org. Second and 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 re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
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Schedule of Events
Friday, August 5
8:00 AM - Round 1 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, August 6
8:00 AM - Round 2 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, August 7
8:00 AM - Final Round begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following
a) Top five (5) players on current year's (2022) Medalist Hill Country Points:
b) Last five (5) South Amateur Champions;
- 2021 -Padden Nelson
- 2019 -Cody Banach
- 2018 -Jacob Davis
- 2017 -Tim Hamm
- 2016 -Danny Simmerman
c) Last five (5) South Mid-Amateur Champions;
- 2021 -Robert Gwin
- 2019 -Devin Young
- 2018 -Broc Haymon
- 2017 -Broc Haymon
- 2016 -Danny Simmerman
d) Current year's (2022) South Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division);
e) Top ten (10) finishers (and ties) in previous year's South Amateur;
- Padden Nelson, Joshua Lim, Hayes Hamilton, Niko Nebout, Broc Haymon, Holden Hamilton, Todd Albert, Andrew Jacobe, Shaheen Momin, Brent Battson, Charles White, Jack Burke
f) Three (3) Host Club exemptions.
COURSE INFORMATION
Around the Green
The latest golf-related news, notes, and feature stories from the TGA.
Nelson Wins South Amateur
Galveston: Houston’s Padden Nelson comes from behind to win the 2021 South Amateur by five strokes. Two strokes were all that separated 36-hole leader Joshua Lim of San Antonio and Nelson heading into the final round. Nelson who was solo second after 36-holes knew he would need a strong final round to overcome Lim who had been playing flawless golf through the first two rounds.
The final group started on the par-5 first hole where Nelson made a 35-foot eagle putt to get his day started. After a par on the par-3 second hole, Nelson again picked up a stroke over the field when he made birdie on the par-4 third hole. A trio of pars followed before another birdie rolled in for him on the par-4 seventh hole. Nelson’s lone bogey on the day immediately followed as he made four on the par-3 eight hole. With a par on the par-4 ninth hole he turned at 3-under par for day, 7-under par for the tournament. His 3-under par front nine was enough to take a two-stroke lead over the field with nine to play.
After making the turn Nelson started with a pair of pars before making another birdie on the par-5 12th hole. Another birdie on the par-4 13th got him to 5-under on the day. Nelson would finish the round with five pars and post a final round score of 5-under par 67 and claim the South Amateur title.
Leaderboard
1- Padden Nelson – 207 (-9)
2 – Joshua Lim – 212 (-4)
T3 – Hayes Hamilton – 215 (-1)
T3 – Broc Haymon – 215 (-1)
T3 – Niko Nebout – 215 (-1)
6 – Holden Hamilton – 216 (E)
Top Finishers: Finishing in solo second behind Nelson was 36-hole leader Joshua Lim of San Antonio. Lim played his first 36-holes with just one bogey and was 6-under par for the tournament. A difficult final round of 2-over par 74 put Lim at 4-under par 212 for the tournament. In a three-way tie for third place at 1-under par 215 was GCC host club exemption Hayes Hamilton, Broc Haymon and Niko Nebout. Hamilton’s twin brother Holden, also a host club exemption, finished in sixth place for the tournament at even-par 217.
Weather: After six inches of rain leading up to the South Amateur, Friday’s first round saw overcast skies and scattered thunderstorms. Due to the morning forecast starting times were adjusted to a 10:00 am start off both Nos. 1 & 10. Saturday’s second round had blue skies with a high of 90 and a “feels like” high of 103 degrees. During Sunday’s final round the gulf wind picked up and players were tested with wind gusts up to 25mph. The skies remained blue and clear with highs in the low 90s and a “feels like” high of 105 degrees.
Golf Course: Galveston Country Club, which traces its roots back to 1898, moved to its current location at Pirates’ Beach in 1946 and was designed by Carlton Gipson and Ralph Plummer. The course has undergone several renovations over the years, most recently in 2003 overseen by Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design. With strong winds coming off the coast, the course layout is stern and demanding testing all aspects of the game.
Next Up: The 2021 South Regional Series comes to an end with the conclusion of the South Amateur. Three of the four TGA Men’s Majors are next on the schedule including the Texas Four-Ball, Texas Mid-Amateur and Texas Senior Amateur.
For more information on the Texas Golf Association, South Regional Series and South Amateur, please visit www.txga.org.