2025 Montana State Women's Mid Amateur & Senior Championships

--- Overview ---   Beginning in 2025, the Montana State Women's Mid Amateur & Senior Championships will consist of the Women's Mid, Senior, & Super Senior Amateurs.  Please review the updated information below for each Championship.  The traditional Social will follow Round 1 and the Banquet will follow Round 2.  The Women's Amateur and new Master 40 will be at Canyon River GC, July 10-12.    Women's Mid Amateur Open to players 30 years old and above as of July 24, 2025 Expected course yardage 5600 yards Maximum Handicap of 40.0   Women's Senior Amateur Open to players 55 years old and above as of July 24, 2025 Expected course yardage 5400 yards Maximum Handicap of 40.0   Women's Super Senior Amateur Open to players 65 years old and above as of July 24, 2025 Now 54 holes Expected course yardage 5400 yards Maximum Handicap of 40.0     --- Registration ---   Registration Opens:  March 15th at 9:00 am Registration Closes:  July 14th at 11:00 pm   Event registration fee is $250, which includes 3 rounds of tournament play, StrackaLine Yardage Book, tee prize, tournament prizes, social, and banquet.  Cart fee is $60 (1 seat, 3 days).  Cart seats are not available for caddies or guests.    Cancellations will be subject to a $10 service charge.  See full Refund Policy below.     There is no paper application available.  If you need help applying online, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.    Your entry will be confirmed by email.  Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the tournament.  No entries will be accepted at the host facility.  A list of confirmed players will be posted on the Player Information > Players page.     Eligibility You must be a legal resident of Montana.  You must be a current member of the Montana State Golf Association.  Contestants without an MSGA Member Number (GHIN®#) will not be accepted.  To renew online, click here.      Your online application will serve as your testament of Montana citizenship.    Entries are open to amateur female players.   Mid Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 40.0.  Must be at least 30 yrs old by 7/24/25. Senior Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 40.0.  Must be at least 55 yrs old by 7/24/25. Super Senior Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 40.0.  Must be at least 65 yrs old by 7/24/25.       --- Schedule ---   March 15th - Registration opens.   July 7th -      Reserved field sizes per Division is lifted.  Waitlisted players will be added, if overall                      field size is not met.   July 14th -    Registration closes.  Last day to withdraw for fullest refund.   July 21st -    Round 1 Tee Times will be posted and emailed to players.   July 23rd -    Player check-in will be open at Laurel Golf Club 12:00 pm -5:00 pm.   July 24th -    Round 1 begins.  MSGA Women's Social - 6:00 pm, Laurel GC.   July 25th -    Round 2 begins.  MSGA Women's Banquet - 6:00 pm, Laurel GC.   July 26th -    Round 3 Begins.       --- Additional Information ---   Tournament Format Stroke Play.  Players will be flighted by Handicap Index®; 54-hole tournament played at Scratch.     Handicap revision cutoff is July 15th.    Yardage ranges by division:  Mid Am - 5600 yds, Senior & Super Senior Ams - 5400 yds.   Field Size  Mid Am - 24; Senior Am - 48; Super Senior Am - 24   Note:  If a Division is filled, a waiting list will be formed.  Field sizes will be held until July 7th.  If a total of 96 players has not been reached, waitlisted players will be added to their respective Divisions.  You will be notified by email if you are moved off of the waitlist.  If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder or the confirmed players on the Player Information > Players page.   Tournament within Women's Mid Amateur & Senior Championships Sonja Dehn - Lowest two scores, from each round, from teams representing their home clubs.  Teams are formed based upon their MSGA Affiliation.   Tee Times Tee times will be emailed and posted to this page by July 21st.   Practice Round Player is responsible for cost of practice round, cart, and range balls, available for a nominal fee.  Please watch for player emails regarding final cost of practice round and available times for your practice round.    Tournament Check In The MSGA will be on-site at Laurel GC for player check-in on July 23rd, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  You may also check in prior to your Round 1 tee time.   No club storage will be provided.   Regulations, Personal Appearance Distance measuring devices are permitted per USGA Local Rule (Decision 14-3/0.5).  No metal or ceramic spikes permitted - soft spikes will be mandatory.  Players are required to wear proper golf attire.   Rules of Competition The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play.  The MSGA Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final, will settle questions.  The competition will be deemed closed when the winners’ awards have been presented.  A complete Rules sheet will be posted and emailed to players the week before the tournament.   Caddies Caddies are allowed.  Caddies will be asked to wear a caddie bib during the round.  Bibs will be provided at the first tee and must be returned following the round.  Cart seats are not available for caddies.   Social/Banquet ONLY Purchases Tickets for attending the Social/Banquet ONLY are available on the registration page.  You must first be in the MSGA Tournament Directory, then go to Event Registration to see this purchase option.  Or, you may call 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, for assistance.   Questions If you have questions about this event, please contact Tim Bakker at tim@msgagolf.org, 1-800-628-3752, ext 4.       By Applying, You Agree: You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form.  You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the championship, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament.  The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the championship.   Refund Policy If you cancel your registration, or if your entry is rejected for not meeting the qualifications, you will be notified by email and a refund will be issued to your credit card, less a $10 service charge, if prior to the close of registration.  Cancellations made after the close of registration, but prior to pairings being posted to this portal, are eligible for a 50% refund.  Cancellations made after pairings are posted to this portal are not eligible for a refund.  Questions about registration credit card charges or refunds can be directed to support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.   Privacy Policy Your credit card information is collected for this transaction only and is not shared with a third party.  Other information collected through our site when you register as an MSGA Member (such as name and e-mail address) might be shared with a trusted third party with the express purpose of delivering a member benefit product or service, with the agreement that the third party will not share this information with others.  Any new member benefit products or services will be announced in the MSGA monthly e-newsletter or on the MSGA website.  You will have the option to opt out of such product or service.  Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, have agreed to keep this information confidential.  By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.