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The Championship will have a maximum field of 42 players age 55+ with the minimum set at 36 players.  Competition commences over a 36 hole stroke play format each of the first two days.  The field is cut after 36 holes to the top 8 for match play. 

Ties for the 8th match play spot are determined via a "sudden death" playoff commencing immediately after the conclusion of stroke play.        

Champion - Crystal Trophy, merchandise*, points, 5 year SPSA invite & 1 year SPC exemption

Finalist - Crystal award, merchandise*, points & 3 year SPSA invite

Semi-Finalist - merchandise*, points & 2 year SPSA invite

Quarter-Finalist - merchandise*, points & 1 year SPSA invite

Course Record - Custom Plaque ordered & delivered subsequent to SPSA

* any contestant winning merchandise who does not take such merchandise with them upon the conclusion of the tournament,

    will be deemed to have forfeited such merchandise which will then be distributed to volunteers helping with the event.

Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as currently approved by the USGA  with "distance measuring devices" permitted and carts not allowed as prescribed below under "Carts & Caddies".  The pace of play for any stroke play round is a 4 hours & 40 minutes and 4 hours & 25 minutes for any match play round.  The SPMA Pace of Play will be strictly enforced.  Local rules, tournament conditions and registration requirements will be provided via email or upon player registration.  Contestants failing to register, in person, at the tournament site by the morning of the first round risk losing their place in the field to an alternate unless an exception is previously granted by the Tournament Director.  The Tournament Committee (TC) requires that all players wear softspikes shoes.  Golf shorts of appropriate length are permitted.  The TC reserves the right to reject an entry at any time before or after the start of tournament play.  Any player engaging in unbecoming or unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to ejection.  The TC reserves the right to alter the conditions & schedules herein prior to or during the championship.

Wednesday, March 18

SPSA practice round day with times available all day

SPSA contestants make their own tee times via the tournament site Pro Shop

Thursday, March 19

First Round of the Championship.

SPMA contestants may make tee time and/or pairing requests via the Tournament Director.

 event at 4'ish; optional and limited to SPSA & SPMA contestants or Club members ($40 buy in)

Friday, March 20

Second Round of the Championship

Field is cut to low 8 (playoff for last spots as may be necessary)

Saturday, March 21

Quarter-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes from 8:00 to 8:22AM

Semi-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes in the early afternoon

Sunday, March 22

Championship Finals around 8:15AM off the first tee

SPMA award presentation and other prizes immediately after the conclusion of play

Mayacama is a "walking only" course with no carts allowed or available.  Players may carry their own bag or provide their own caddie during any round.  Mayacama has an extensive caddy program and contestants can secure such caddies at the member rate of $57 per round payable through the Club.  To be assured that a contestant gets a Mayacama caddy, such request needs to be made at time of entry.  There is no assurance that Mayacama caddies will be available at contestant registration.  Do not expect caddies to be available during the SPSA if prior arrangements have not been made.  If a contestant requests a Mayacama provided caddie, such player obligates themselves to cover their caddy's fee for, at least, the first day.  Should a contestant have any other specific questions regarding the Mayacama caddy program, they are directed to contact the Club directly.

· greens are cut & rolled to be quick and smooth daily.

· the inner cup dirt is chalked white on all fresh holes daily.

· custom scorecards with Rules & Conditions on back + pin sheets

· on course snack & beverage provided throughout the course

· Titleist & other tour level, non-striped balls provided on the practice range

· multiple practice & putting greens as well as practice bunkers available

· use of locker room, related services and guest lockers provided