General Information

Date: March 20-22, 2026
Host Club: Cleburne Golf Links 
Address: 2501 Country Club Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033
Phone: (817)641-4501
TGA Staff Contact: Mollee-Jo Crain, Tournament Coordinator

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Entries Close: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Entry Fee: $325

Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the North 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 until the published exemption deadline of February 12, 2025 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.

Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:

a) Top Ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Mid-Amateur
b) Top Five (5) players and ties on the respective Medalist Points List
c) Last Five (3) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
d) Last Five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
e) Previous Year’s Regional Mid-Amateur low Mid-Master
f) Previous Year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division)
g) 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 of 54 holes of stroke play with no cut. The field is limited to 84 players.

Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. Mid-Master is any player 40+ years of age.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $36, plus applicable taxes on Thursday, March 19th. The respective rate includes a cart. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round by calling (817) 641-4501.

Registration Information: There is 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 March 18, 2025 online at TXGA.org. Final Round times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at 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 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 Chris Untiedt, Senior Tournament Director.

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.

Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:

a) Top Ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Mid-Amateur

• Brad Mason, Kendrick Vinar, Christopher Wheeler, Rob Couture, Aaron Hickman, Scott Maurer, Riley Goff, Will Strickler, Jay Csipkes, Jeff Howard, Ray Jackson

b) Top Five (5) players and ties on previous year’s respective Medalist Points List

• Trey Rowe, Joshua Lim, Jeffrey Juillerat, Paul McNamara, Joshua Smith*, Jeffery Zatorski*

c) Last Five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions

• Brad Mason (’25), Christopher Wheeler (’24) , C.J. Brock (’23) , Jason Schultz* (’22), Paul McNamara (’21)

d) Last Five (5) Regional Amateur Champions

• Blake Keen* (’25), Rob Couture (’24), Andrew Chow (’23)*, Jason Schultz* (’22 & ’21)

e) Previous Year’s Regional Mid-Amateur low Mid-Master

• Christopher Wheeler

f) Previous Year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division)

• Steve Love

g) Three (3) host club exemptions

* Indicates player is ineligible 

Wednesday, January 21
9:00 AM – Registration Opens

Wednesday, February 11
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline

Wednesday, March 11
5:00 PM – Registration Closes

Thursday, March 13
5:00 PM – Player Information Released

Tuesday, March 16
5:00 PM – Round 1 & 2 Pairings Released

Friday, March 20
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins off #1 Tee

Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM – Round 2 Begins off #1 Tee

Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins off #1 Tee
Following Play – Awards Presentation