North Senior Amateur

Date: March 31-April 1, 2025
Host Club: Sherrill Park Golf Course
TGA Staff Contact: Charlie Martindale, Tournament Coordinator

 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: March 31 – April 1, 2025
Host Club: Sherrill Park Golf Course
Address: 2001 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082
Phone: (972) 234-1416
TGA Staff Contact: Charlie Martindale, Tournament Coordinator

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9 A.M.
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5 P.M.
Entries Close: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5 P.M.
Entry Fee: $260

Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 55 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). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less for the Senior division and 10.0 or less for the Super Senior division. Please reference TGA 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 19, 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:
a) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Senior (Senior Division)
b) Top five (5) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Senior (Super Senior Division)
c) Last five (5) Regional Senior Amateur Champions (Senior Division)
d) Last five (5) Regional Senior Amateur Champions (Super Senior Division)
e) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Texas Senior Amateur
f) 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 over 36 holes of stroke play. The field will be limited to 84 players, 60 seniors and 24 super seniors.

Divisions:The field will be split up in two divisions; Senior (55 or older as of the tournament start date) and Super Senior (65 or older as of the tournament start date). Each division will play from different tees/yardage with a separate champion being crowned in each division. Super Seniors must declare on application if they wish to compete in the Senior division.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round by calling (972) 234-1416.

Approximate Yardage: The Senior Division with play approximately 6,300 yards and the Super Senior Division with play approximately 6,000 yards. Note: Player Information Packet will include hole-by-hole approximate yardages.

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 round will be made no later than Wednesday, March 26, 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.

EXEMPTIONS

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

a) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Senior (Senior Division): Randall Conn, Tim Mauser, John Schaefer, Neal Barfield, David Johnson, Lee Sandlin, John Donahue, Rick Steeno, Peter Dunlap, John Derrick

b) Top five (5) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Senior (Super Senior Division): Tom Takes, Sam Manning, Michael Puls, Gary Kirwan, Russell Cox

c) Last five (5) Regional Senior Amateur Champions (Senior Division): Randall Conn (’24), John Schaefer (’23), Neal Barfield (’22), Dave Davis (’20-’21)

d) Last five (5) Regional Senior Amateur Champions (Super Senior Division): Tom Takes (’24), Rick Lindsay (’23), Jim Quinn (’22), Gary Kirwan (’20-’21)

e) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Texas Senior Amateur: Neal Barfield, Sandy Pierce, Mark Lindberg, David Johnson, Andrew Hydorn, John Derrick, Mike Lohner, Terrance Miskell, Randy Lance, Mike Booker

f) Three (3) host club exemptions

* Indicates player is ineligible 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, January 29
9:00 AM – Registration Opens

Wednesday, February 19
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline

Wednesday, March 19
5:00 PM – Registration Closes

Wednesday, March 26
5:00 PM – Player Information & Round 1 Pairings Released

Monday, March 31
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Tuesday, April 1
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation

STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS

Texas Senior Amateur Past Champions

Year Host Club Champion
2024 The Nelson G&SC Final Results Neal Barfield, Dallas
2023 Amarillo CC Final Results Gary Durbin, Houston
2022 Champions GC (Jackrabbit) Final Results Sandy Pierce, Houston
2021 Westwood GC Final Results Gary Durbin, Houston
2020 Ridgewood CC Final Results John Derrick, Waco
2019 Deerwood Club Final Results Gary Durbin, Houston
2018 The Hills CC (Signature) Final Results Lewis Stephenson, Mansfield
Year Host Club Champion
2017 Royal Oaks CC Ed Brooks, Fort Worth
2016 Escondido G&LC Lewis Stephenson, Mansfield
2015 Oak Hills CC Mike Booker, The Woodlands
2014 Shady Oaks CC Senior: Ron Kilby and Super Senior: Jody Vasquez
2013 Willow Brook CC Senio: Mike Peck and Super Senior: Mike Arnold
2012 Miramont CC Senior: Chuck Palmer and Super Senior: Michael Hopson
2011 Bent Tree CC Senior: Ron Kilby and Super Senior: Michael Hastings
2010 Odessa CC Senior: John Grace and Super Senior: Donny Anderson
2009 The Club at Comanche Trace Senior: David Pocknall and Super Senior: Andy Wall
2008 Royal Oaks CC (Houston) Senior: Tom Doughtie and Super Senior: Joe Cadle
2007 Dallas Athletic Club Senior: Mike Arnold and Super Senior: Andy Wall
2006 San Antonio CC Senior: Chris Larsen and Super Senior: Mike Rice
2005 Bentwater Yacht & CC Senior: Mike Rice and Super Senior: Mike Rice
2004 Tapatio Springs Resort Senior: Andy Wall and Super Senior: Tom Miller
2003 Willow Brook CC Senior: Mike Hopson and Super Senior: Chuck Ribelin
2002 Ridglea CC Senior: Billy Clagett and Super Senior: Thomas Mattox
2001 Brook Hollow CC Senior: Joe Cadle and Super Senior: Don Addington
2000 Horseshoe Bay Resort Senior: Bob Hullender and Super Senior: Carey Schulten
1999 Las Colinas CC Senior: Mike Rice and Super Senior: Meil Laminack
1998 Oak Hills CC Senior: Don Addington and Super Senior: Don Addington
1997 Corpus Christi CC Don Addington, Dallas
1996 Abilene CC Joe Cadle, Wichita Falls
1995 Wichita Falls CC Mike Rice, Houston
1994 Brookhaven CC Bob Hullender, San Antonio
1993 Willow Brook CC Bink Michella, Dallas
1992 Corpus Christi CC Bob Hullender, San Antonio
1991 Abiline CC Don Webster, Austin
1990 Wichita Falls CC Don Addington, Dallas
1989 Beaumont CC Bill Pen, Austin
1988 The Club at Sonterra Don Addington, Dallas
1987 Lubbock CC Don Addington, Dallas
1986 Hollytree CC Don Addington, Dallas
1985 Harlingen CC Lee Fischer, Harlingen
1984 Wichita Falls CC Bill Trombley, Dallas
1983 Crown Colony CC Bill Trombley, Dallas
1982 Abilene CC Ed Hopkins, Whitney
1981 Brookhaven CC Tee Avarello, Fort Worth
1980 Corpus Christi CC Tee Avarello, Fort Worth
1979 Midland CC Bill Trombley, Dallas
1978 Dallas Athletic Club Bill Trombley, Dallas
1977 Harlingen CC Bill Trombley, Dallas
1976 Wichita Falls CC Joe Clayton, Baytown
1975 Lakewood CC Frank Guernsey, Houston
1974 Galveston CC Frank Guernsey, Houston
1973 Beaumont CC Joe Clayton, Baytown
1972 Ridgewood CC Aubrey L. Wolf, Houston
1971 Dallas Athletic Club Bud McKinney, Dallas
1970 Midland CC Col. D.W. Eisenhart, San Antonio
1969 Corpus Christi CC Raleigh Selby, Overton
1968 Glen Lakes CC (Dallas) Web Wilder, San Antonio
1967 Corpus Christi CC Web Wilder, San Antonio
1966 Beaumont CC Bud McKinney, Dallas
1965 San Antonio CC Frank Sparks, Pasadena
1964 River Oaks CC Bud McKinney, Dallas
1963 San Antonio CC Maj.Gen. John F. Bohlender, San Antonio
1962 San Antonio CC Raymond Marshall, Lubbock
1961 Dallas Athletic Club Pete Edwards, Lubbock
1960 Corpus Christi CC Hezzie Carson, San Angelo
1959 San Antonio CC Raymond Marschall, Lubbock
1958 San Antonio CC M.C. Kelley, Baytown
1957 San Antonio CC E.E. Tyler, Houston
1956 San Antonio CC J.L. Stark, San Antonio
1955 San Antonio CC Bartlett Cocke, San Antonio
1954 San Antonio CC John Marston, Dallas
1953 San Antonio CC Col. W.R. Stickman, San Antonio
1952 San Antonio CC H.L. Scallorn, Abilene
1951 San Antonio CC John Marston, Dallas
1950 San Antonio CC C.M. Trout, Lubbock
1949 San Antonio CC Ed Anderson, Houston
1948 San Antonio CC Ike Handy, Houston
1947 San Antonio CC W.C. Hunt, Houston
1946 San Antonio CC H.L. Scallorn, Abilene
1945 San Antonio CC K.D. Harrison, San Antonio
1944 San Antonio CC R.H. Nix, Dallas
1943 San Antonio CC W.C. Hunt, Houston
1942 San Antonio CC R.H. Nix, Dallas
1941 San Antonio CC R.H. Nix, Dallas
1940 San Antonio CC George Rotan, Houston
1939 San Antonio CC George Rotan, Houston
1938 San Antonio CC Ernest L. Brown, San Antonio
1937 San Antonio CC Capt. B.R. Luscomb, San Antonio

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HOST CLUB

2001 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75082

(972) 234-1416 | Website

HOST CLUB

10650 Highway 377 South, Benbrook, TX 76126

(817) 249-9996 | website

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