Format:
Championship & Senior Flight:  54-holes, individual stroke play
Master & Grand Master Flights:  36-holes, individual stroke play

The Overall Champion will be the person with the lowest 54-hole total from either the Senior or Master Flights.  In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  A tie for first in any other flight will be broken by a scorecard playoff as recommended by USGA policy..

There will be a cut to the low 48 scorers and ties after 36 holes from the combined Senior and Master flights.  Those players will play an additional 18 holes on Day 3.

Schedule:
Monday, September 25:  Round 1 Starting times begin 7:30 am and 12:00 pm
Tuesday, September 26:  Round 2 Starting times begin 7:30 and 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 27:  Round 3 Starting times begin 7:30 am
NOTE 1:  Round 1 Starting times will be available after registration has closed.  Master and Grand Master Flights will play in the afternoon on Day 1 and in the morning on Day 2.

Flights:
The Championship will consist of three flights.  Players are assigned to a flight based on the player's age on the first day of the Championship:

• Senior Flight: 55-64
• Master Flight: 65-74
• Grand Master Flight: 75 and above

NOTE: A player who is 75 or above may elect to play in the Master Flight, but must notify the MGA in writing prior to the entry deadline.

Practice Rounds:
Practice rounds will be available (see below).  To schedule a practice round, please contact the Wayzata Country Club Golf Shop (952/473-9769) and identify yourself as an MGA Senior Amateur contestant.  (NOTE: Personal Push Carts ARE NOT PERMITTED during practice rounds.  They may be used during the Championship proper.)

Wayzata has created specific days for practice rounds at a reduced rate of $80 (regular rate = $140).
Thursday, Sept 7 - After 1 pm
Monday, Sept 11 - After 1 pm
Thursday, Sept 14 - After 1 pm
Friday, Sept 15 - Between 10-11 am & After 1:30 pm
Monday, Sept 18 - After 1 pm 

Driving Range:
Range balls will be provided prior to play each day.  The range will open at least 60 minutes prior to play.

Food and Beverages:
A Players' meal will be available to all players after their round at no cost on Day 2.