SCGA CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
126th SCGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP:
Torrey Pines GC, San Diego
July 28-31, 2025
*The SCGA Amateur Championship is an official USGA Exemption Event. The Champion will earn an automatic exemption into the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship.
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CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 72 holes; stroke play.
- 84 players, comprised of exempt players and qualifiers, will compete in the championship.
Monday, July 28: Round 1 (18 holes)
Tuesday, July 29: Round 2 (18 holes)
Following the second round, the field will be cut to the low 42 scores (and ties)
Wednesday, July 30: Round 3 (18 holes)
Thursday, July 31: Round 4 (18 holes)
All non-exempt players will participate in an 18-hole, stroke-play qualifying round.
QUALIFYING ROUNDS (18 Holes):
Wednesday, June 25: El Dorado Park GC, Long Beach
Tuesday, July 1: Native Oaks GC, Valley Center
Wednesday, July 2: Lakewood GC, Long Beach
Tuesday, July 8: Los Serranos GC (South), Chino Hills
Wednesday, July 9: Olivas Links GC, Ventura
Wednesday, July 9: Steele Canyon GC (Ranch/Vineyard), Jamul
Wednesday, July 16: Soboba Springs GC, San Jacinto
NOTE: Players may only attempt to qualify once.
ELIGIBILITY: This championship is open to amateurs who are members of a current SCGA member club with a Handicap Index of 5.4 or less at the time of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: All exempt players must still meet eligibility requirements and register online for the championship before the entry closing date. The current list of exemptions can be found online by clicking here.
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, June 15, 2025
INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete tournament details, including information about practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed, and posted on scga.org after entries close.
TRANSPORTATION: The Championship will be a walking-only event. Golf Carts are only permitted during qualifying rounds. Golf carts are optional at the player’s expense. There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Players wishing to ride will be expected to share a cart with another player. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY FEE: $225
QUALIFYING ENTRY FEE: $150 (individuals who qualify will be charged an additional $75 championship fee)
LATE ENTRIES: The SCGA accepts late entries, assuming space is still available at the given event. Late entries will be subject to an additional $20 fee and can only be processed over the phone or through email.
REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds prior to the entry closing date will be honored less a $20 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours prior to the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.
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