Two players will represent the Arizona Golf Association with 23 other countries/associations. The 72-hole competition is a team event counting all four rounds for each player, the total being the Team score. European teams include England, Ireland, St. Andrews, and the R&A. Players are generally among the best of each country/association.
The AGA is one of four to six North American teams invited. The cost per player is airfare only. AGA covers the entry fee, uniforms, room, local transfers, meals and caddie fees. If a player desires to take a guest, the room cost will be that of a single room for all six nights, determined at the time of the request when a deposit must be made. Hotel Information: hotelcountry.com. Team members are determined by invitation of the Trustees. Bonus Players Cup Points are available.
Contact the AGA for consideration.
HEATHER FARR TROPHY MATCHES (Women)
Monday, June 21-22, 2021 Papago Golf Club
One teams of twelve players, six Open and six Senior, will be filled according to the following criteria:
Eligibility: TPA membership and placement on the respective Points Lists as of June 1, 2021. In advance of the deadline for qualification, top players in the Points lists will be solicited for interest in competing on the Teams as of June 1.
If any automatic designee declines the invitation to play, that position will be returned to the Tournament Committee to complete the team(s). The Tournament Committee will do so at its discretion from the AGA membership with the intent of fielding the best team possible.
Team Captains: The Player with the highest total on the respective Players Cup Points Lists will be the captain for that team. Each captain may appoint one AGA member at her sole discretion to the team. Team uniforms and expenses are included in the invitation.
PACIFIC COAST AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
July 18-24, 2021
Royal Colwood Golf Club (royalcolwood.org)
Victoria, British Columbia
The AGA will host three players selected by the Pacific Coast Trustees from Arizona Association members. The Pacific Coast Amateur Management Committee has directed that each Association field a team of their best players using the WAGR and/or Scratch Players list. The selected players will receive uniforms and the entry fee paid by the AGA. In addition, each player may receive a travel stipend determined by the Trustees.
60th BOB GOLDWATER CUP
Monday, September 13, 2021 Phoenix Country Club
Two Teams of twelve players each, Open and Senior, will be filled according to the following criteria:
Eligibility: TPA membership and placement on the respective Points Lists as of August 23, 2021. In advance of the deadline for qualification, top players in the Points lists will be solicited for interest in competing on the Teams as of August 2, 2021.
Open Team Automatic Selection – the top-10 TPA players based on point total from the Open Points Lists will receive automatic team berths.
Senior Team Automatic Selection – the Senior Team is the top nine TPA players, age 50 and over, from the combined Masters and Senior Points Lists, and the top two TPA players from the Legends Points List.
If any automatic designee declines the invitation to play, that position will be returned to the Tournament Committee to complete the team(s). The Tournament Committee will do so at its discretion from the AGA membership with the intent of fielding the best team possible.
Team Captains: The Player with the highest total on the respective Players Cup Points Lists will be the captain for that team. Each captain may appoint one AGA member at his sole discretion to the team. Team uniforms and expenses are included in the invitation. A coat and tie dinner honoring Bob Goldwater is a mandatory part of the event.
ARIZONA VS. UTAH SHOOTOUT
October 2021
Hosted by the Utah Golf Association
The Arizona team is comprised of eight at-large members, two seniors (50 years and older) plus two women. The following selection criteria will be used: Automatic Selection – The top eight TPA members based on Open Points and top two on Senior Points. Any remaining places will be filled choosing the best remaining players interested from the respective Players Points List by staff. Two women will be selected by AGA staff based on criteria including past performance in individual competitions.
SOUTHWEST TEAM CHALLENGE
December 5-8, 2021 Cascata Golf Club
Boulder City, Nevada
Teams are comprised of four players – two open players and two senior players (50 years of age or older). Players are selected by the SW Team Committee Chairman (or his designee). Interested players may contact the AGA Staff for more information. Two Arizona teams receive uniforms as AGA Teams, including a player stipend for Tournament Committee members or others who serve the Tournament Department in some fashion. AGA members may compete as additional teams at their own expense, subject to field limitations. Contact the AGA for more information.
