SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

All players must be at least 55 years of age by the first day of competition.  The 144-player field is selected as follows (if qualified applicant received by deadline):  (A) Past Senior champions since 2000; (B) Low 80 scorers from the 2018 championship; (C) 70-over champion from 2018 Championship; (D) Through an 18-hole qualifying round from the remaining pool of entrants held August 23 at Lakeview GC beginning at 8 a.m. If total number of entries received does not exceed 144, no qualifying event will be held.

 

DIVISIONS

Championship Division - Players will play a golf course from the longest set of tees (6200-6500 yards) and the overall SDGA Senior Champion will come from this division.

Rushmore Divsion - Players will play a golf course set up between 5700 and 5900 yards.

Oahe Division - Players will play a golf course set up between 5000 and 5700 yards.

 

All three divisions will be pre-flighted  by handicap index.  The 70-over Champion will be crowned in the Championship Division only. In the event of a tie for 70-over, the winner will be determined by a scorecard playoff.

 

Rushmore and Oahe Divisions - Plaques will be awarded to the overall champion and runner-up. 

 

 

PRE-SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

All players must be between 40 and 54 years of age on the first day of competition.  The 144-player field is selected as follows (if qualified applicant received by deadline):  (A) Past Pre-Senior or Mid-Am champions since 2000; (B) Low 80 scorers from the 2018 championship; (C) Through an 18-hole qualifying round from the remaining pool of entrants held August 23 at Lakeview GC beginning at 8 a.m. If total number of entries received does not exceed 144, no qualifying event will be held.