This is the GKGA West Michigan Fall Classic event.

TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION:

This is a TWO DAY individual 36 hole scratch medal tournament.
 
There are two Divisions: Open and Senior Divisions.
 
Open Division (49 years and younger) will play the Blue Tees.
 
Senior Division (50 years and older) will play the White Tees.

By participating in a GKGA tournament you agree to abide by Tournament Rules (see “What To Expect” below), release the GKGA from any liability in case of injury or illness as a result of participation, and grant GKGA permission to photograph and video record you during the event for use on our website, social media, and promotional materials.

Tournament Registration OPENS roughly 4 weeks before event date and CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY at 6pm on the MONDAY before the tournament.

Tee Times are generally published the following day.

  • Tournament Director  :  Tom Eberhard
  • Tournament : GKGA  Fall Classic  
  • Course : Riverside Country Club (Battle Creek)
  • Date : September 19-20th
  • Time : Tee times starting at 9:00 both days
  • Format : 36 Hole Stroke, Carts are not mandatory and not included ($20 per day), Range Balls $7
  • Entry Fee : $110/Player
  • Par 3 Closest to the pin: Four closest to the pin each day (Two per division per day) provided by our sponsors
  • Play will be in threesomes
  • There will be a 50% payout boost for high finishers in each division. Payouts will be in cash.
  • There will be a cash payout for high finishers in the Legends category (70 years and older)
The GKGA Steve Tyler Players of the Year in the Open and Senior Divisions will be awarded at the conclusion of this tournament.

Optional:

·         $20.00 per competitor for the skins game. This covers both days and you must get in both days to be in the skins game.

Warning: 

Slow play will NOT be tolerated. Teams falling behind on holes will be penalized or disqualified for the following da

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PLAYER INFORMATION

Division*
Senior Division: 50 and older
Name*
Used to contact you should there be a major change or cancellation of event.
Used to contact you should there be a major change or cancellation of event.
Address*
Required for mailing of prizes (if we have to)
Please enter a number less than or equal to 40.
This is a scratch tournament. We use this to group equally skilled players together.
High School Student*
Plan on Riding?*
Some courses need a count for players that plan on paying for riding carts. This give them an opportunity to ensure sufficient inventory. The rates range from $18-$22/day. If you plan on riding please indicate so.
Early Tee Time, etc, special pairings. We try to honor it as best we can.

What To Expect when you Participate

We try to make it as easy as possible to be a part of our events. 

We collect your names, handicap (for grouping purposes), age group (for divisions qualification), email address (to send Tee Times and Notifications), Mobile Number (should there be an issue with your email or to quickly notify you in the event of an emergency), address (to snail mail out prizes), and other minor information.

How to Register:

  • Complete the Tournament Form by Due Date (6pm Wednesday before each Tournament)
  • Upon Submission you will be sent to STRIPE.com for payment.The GKGA does not have a way to see your credit card information.
    • Stripe accepts
      • Credit / Debit Card
      • Google Pay
  • You will receive an email from STRIPE on successful payment.
  • You will receive an email from GKGA confirming the successful entry
  • You MUST receive two emails (one from Stripe and one from the GKGA) to confirm a successful entry

Questions? Please Email GKGA

Prize Money

  • Is calculated from a formula based on the number of players in each division of the Tournament
  • All entry costs are paid out to winners as Gift Cards for the Golf Course that hosts the Tournament. 

Skins

  • There optional cash-only Skins events.
  • They are divided into the Open and Senior Divisions
  • It is paid out in cash at on Sunday for Saturdays match, or at the end of Sunday.
  • In the past, due to Covid, we were able to Paypal your Skins winnings should you have a registered Paypal Account.
  • We do not use other means of payment mechanisms such as Venmo, ApplePay, or GooglePay.

Tournament Rules are emailed out to the competitors before the event. 

The GKGA abides by current USGA rules.

Some tournaments may have Local Rules so be sure to read the Tournament Rules before the even and email TournamentDirector@gkga.net if you have questions

Special considerations may be listed in the Tournament Rules based on Michigan Health Department regulations.

**By participating in a GKGA tournament you agree to release the GKGA from any liability in case of injury or illness as a result of participation.**

 

Accurate player count is critical as we commit the player counts to the course at the tournament deadline.

Refunds are only given for the specific circumstances

  • During the Registration period of that Tournament (up to day of Registration Deadline at 6pm)
  • If you show signs of the Flu, Body Aches, or Coughing before the Tournament, please email info@gkga.net ASAP
  • A Medical condition forces you to withdraw.