The 2024 U.S. Challenge

Team and Individual Championship

Presented By

The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association & USA Today Sports/Golfweek 

Hosted By

Kingsmill Resort

The River Course

Williamsburg, VA 

June 3-6, 2024

1200 Points 

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You're invited to the 2024 U.S. Senior Challenge, June 3-6 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA. With a typical player roster that looks like a "who's who" of national senior players, the WAGR power ranking is sure to rival the top senior amateur tournaments in the world.

 

Now in its 39th year, The U.S. Senior Challenge was the nations first senior amateur golf tournament giving 4-man teams from different states the opportunity to compete against each other. Much like a college format, The U.S. Senior Challenge is a tournament within a tournament, where both team and individual champions will be crowned. FORMAT: The best three of four scores will determine the team total. There will also be a medalist in each division. This is a national senior amateur ranking tournament so each competitor must hole out regardless of score. Players may register either as part of a team or as individuals.

 

"The U.S. Senior Challenge gives an elite senior golfer the rare opportunity to not only represent their state but also play in a tournament using a college format," said Cory Armstrong, Executive Director of Sun Country Amateur Golf Association. "The tournament has continued to grow and with the USA Today Sports/Golfweek partnership we expect it to continue to get even stronger."

 

Mike Quinlan who is the Executive Director of the U.S. Senior Challenge said, "We're looking for more state captains to step up and put a competitive senior team together. It's similar to the now defunct USGA State Team Championship. We always felt it was important to have a tournament where the best players represent their state."

 

"We're excited to partner with the U.S. Senior Challenge and The Sun Country Golf Association," said Armand Cimaroli, Director of Events for USA Today Sports/Golfweek. "Their mission in support of Senior Amateur golf has helped us shape a partnership that will continue to grow as it stretches into the future."

 

The River Course at Kingsmill Resort is the former home of 38 PGA and LPGA tour events. For more than three decades the River Course has hosted the world's best players. Pete Dye, the renowned course designer tweaked the site just enough to make for a truly unforgettable round of golf. With impeccable conditioning and spectacular scenery, The River Club at Kingsmill Resort will become a favorite must play for each competitor.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The U.S. Senior Challenge is certified by The USGA and R&A as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) counting tournament leading to 25+ exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur to be held August 24-29 at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn.   

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Tournament Facts:

  Eligibility:   

- Senior Golfers, must be 55 years old by December 31, 2024

 

Tees:

-The Senior Division (age 55-64) will play 6300 - 6700 yards

-The Super Senior Division (age 65-69) will play 6000 - 6300 yards

-The Legends Division (age 70-74) will play 5700 - 6000 yards

-The Super Legend Division (age 75+) will play 5400 - 5700 yards 

The yardage will be determined by course conditions and will vary from day to day. 

 

Conditions of Play:

USGA Rules of Golf shall be in effect.

 

Tournament registration of $890.00 includes the fantastic opportunity to play four rounds of tournament golf at the famous Kingsmill Resort:

- Monday, June 3, 8:30AM Practice Round - Shotgun start

- Putting Contest and Closest to the Pin. Monday afternoon prior to the Challenge Man of the Year Dinner.

- Monday night, June 3rd at 6PM, Challenge Man of the Year Dinner with Spouse included. Attendance is STRONGLY encouraged.

- June 4-6, three (3) tournament rounds - with cart, 8:30am shotgun start.

- Range - practice round and tournament days 1 hour prior to competitors start time

- Tee favor 

- $80 per player prize fund

 

Practice Rounds: Other than the June 3 shotgun, additional practice rounds are available at the prevailing club rate by calling the pro-shop at Kingsmill Resort and identifying yourself as a Senior Challenge participant. 

 

Accommodations: Are not included in your entry fee however Kingsmill Resort has offered a 20% discount for rooms booked by phone. Please call Kingsmill reservations at 800-832-5665 and identify yourself as a US SENIOR CHALLENGE participant and use the rate code = PGA. A discount of 20% will be given off the rack rate based upon availability. Many other options are available in the Williamsburg area so book early as rates are subject to change.

 

Schedule of Events:  

 

Monday, June 3

Breakfast available for purchase at Kingsmill Resort

Practice Round: 8:30AM shotgun start.

Afternoon Putting Contest and Closest to the Pin Contest

6PM Challenge Man of the Year Dinner -Spouse included - (You are strongly encouraged to attend)

 

Tuesday, June 4

Breakfast available for purchase at Kingsmill Resort

8:30AM: Round 1 Shotgun start.

Lunch available for purchase.

 

Wednesday, June 5

Breakfast available for purchase at Kingsmill Resort

8:30AM: Round 2 Shotgun start. 

Lunch available for purchase.

 

Thursday, June 6

Breakfast available for purchase at Kingsmill Resort

8:30AM: Round 3 Shotgun start. 

Awards Luncheon post round with spouse Included

Departures

 

Helpful Links:

Sun Country Amateur Golf Association HERE

Kingsmill Resort HERE

Things to do in Williamsburg HERE

 

Contact Us:  

Ron Gaines, Golfweek Senior Tournament Director: rgaines@golfweek.com

Mike Quinlan, President/Executive Director of the U.S. Senior Challenge: mjquinl@yahoo.com

 

Cancellation Policy:  

Deadline to register: Thursday, May 2, 2024 or until the field is full

Prior to April 2, 2024: 100% refund minus $100 cancellation fee

April 2 - May 2, 2023: 50% refund

After May 2, 2023:  No Refund

These dates coincide with payments made to Kingsmill Resort so NO Exceptions

 

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Note: All cancellations/withdrawals from the tournament must go through Ron Gaines, rgaines@golfweek.com in order to receive a refund (if applicable). Do not withdraw yourself using the GolfGenius application as you are cleared from the tournament portal with no way to refund  and we are not notified that you have withdrawn.  Thank you.