This event is a counting event for the WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking) System.

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

The 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 9:  Round 1 Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 10:  Round 2 Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 11:  Round 3 Starting times begin 8:00 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 for $50 (walking; cart is $30 per person).  To schedule a practice round, please contact the Edina Country Club Golf Shop (952/927-5775) and identify yourself as an MGA Senior Amateur contestant. 

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.  

Accommodations:
The Hilton Garden Inn - Bloomington West is the host hotel for the Championship.  A flyer with specific details is posted under the "Resources" header on the Championship webpage.  The HGI is conveniently located about 5 miles south of Edina CC off American Boulevard at the intersection of Highway 100 and I-494.