Grayson Valley Country Club
HOOVER, AL (October 23, 2017) - Grayson Valley Country Club in Birmingham will host the Alabama Women’s State Senior Amateur Championship for the second time in its history from October 25-27, 2017.
25 players are scheduled to compete in the 45th edition of this championship over 54 holes of stroke play. Players will compete in the Championship, Tournament and Super Senior Divisions. The lowest score for 54 holes posted in the Championship Division will be the Champion. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a hole-by-hole play-off will be held immediately following play. Ties for Tournament and Super Senior division winners will be resolved by matching scorecards. Initial groupings will be for round one; field will be re-paired by score after each round.
Susan West of Tuscaloosa won the championship in 2015 and 2016 and is defending her title this year again. The Championship was first played in 1973 with Ceil Watkins winning the inaugural event. Mary Isbell holds the record with 8 victories (1995-1999, 2001-2003).
Starting Times & Scoring Website
https://www.ghintpp.com/bamagolf/TPPOnlineScoring/Default.aspx?id=354
Championship Schedule
Tuesday, October 24
Registration & Practice Rounds All Day.
Wednesday, October 25
Round 1: Starting times begin at 8:30 AM, 18 Holes Stroke Play
Thursday, October 26
Round 2: Starting times begin at 8:30 AM, 18 Holes Stroke Play
Friday, October 27
Round 3: Starting times begin at 8:30 AM, 18 Holes Stroke Play
Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.
Prizes
Awards will be presented to the top scores in Championship, Tournament, and Super Senior 65+ Divisions. In addition, the overall Champion will have her name engraved on the permanent trophy housed at the AGA office.
Grayson Valley Country Club Information
PGA Head Golf Professional: Tyler Heath
Course Superintendent: Buck Rutherford
Physical Address: 2201 Grayson Valley Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235
Club Website: http://www.graysonvalleycc.com
Golf Shop Phone: 205-854-2382
Golf Shop Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Practice Facility Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm
Food & Beverage Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm (T-F)
Championship Yardage & Course/Slope Rating: 5493 yards, par 37-35—72 (72.1/129)
Tournament Yardage & Course/Slope Rating: 5330 yards, par 37-35—72 (70.4/125)
Super Senior Yardage & Course/Slope Rating: 5036 yards, par 37-35—72 (68.8/122)
Course Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways, Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (Tif Dwarf Bermuda)
Championship History
https://anyflip.com/dvfd/gymf/
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About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA) The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 12 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org. |
