TOURNAMENTS

The AGA offers a variety of competitive tournament opportunities for men and women of all abilities.

Whether you want to participate in State Championships, Senior Series events, Member Tournaments or Team events, you are guaranteed to enjoy your playing experience.

Men’s Championships

The AGA conducts seven State Championships for men – some are open to all and others are restricted by age. They range from Match Play and Stroke Play to Better Ball events. All are played at scratch and offer golfers a competitive environment to play in while at some of Arizona’s most prestigious golf venues. See Events

USGA Qualifiers

The AGA conducts 18 qualifiers each year on behalf of the United States Golf Association. These include qualifiers for both open and amateur championships for men, women and juniors. Entries for USGA qualifiers are made directly through the United States Golf Association at USGA.org. See Events

Women’s Championships

The AGA conducts four State Championships for women. These are the highest echelon of state level amateur competition for women in Arizona and includes the State Amateur Match Play, the State Amateur Stroke Play, the Four-Ball Stroke Play and the State Amateur Senior Stroke Play. See Events

Member Tournaments

The AGA conducts association tournaments throughout the state for men and women. Players are flighted by age and/or handicap and multiple sets of tees are utilized to enhance the player’s experience and enjoyment. Several tournaments provide both gross and net prizes. See Events

Mayan Palace Member Weekend

March 26-28 at the beautiful Vidanta Golf Resort in Puerto Peñasco. Deadline to register is March 19. Register today

Team Events

The AGA supports several Team Competitions and selects players for certain Invitational events. Including the Heather Farr Matches, Arizona/Utah Shootout, the Bob Goldwater Cup, the Southwest Team Challenge, Father/Son tournament, Club Team Championship, Senior Cup Series and Women’s Club State Medallion among others. See Events

Sanctioned Events

There are several competitive tournaments held throughout the state that are classified as sanctioned, the AGA has no role in sanctioned events other than to allocate points for representation on AGA teams. All aspects of the event is managed by the golf facility. See full event descriptions here. See Events

Charity Events

There are more than 1,000 charity golf tournaments hosted throughout the year in Arizona. The AGA posts details to help organizers promote their charities and golf tournaments. Any charity interested in listing their event on our website can do so by contacting the AGA office. See Events  

Social Events

AGA social days are non-competitive events open to members & non-members. No matter your skill level, come out & experience what the game has to offer. Just for Fun: No format, just golf. Keep score or don’t keep score. Just come out and enjoy an afternoon of golf with friends. Summer Scrambles: For those that want the camaraderie and comfort of a team. Don’t have anyone to play with? No problem – we’ll pair you with some future friends. See Events

AGA Team Events

Father/Son

The annual Father/Son tournament is held each year the first weekend in June at Antelope Hills Golf Course. A father can play with up to three sons and all are playing on different teams. Family members can be any combination including fathers, sons, grandfathers, grandsons, stepfathers, and stepsons. The format is a modified Chapman. More Information

Club Team Championship

The Club Team Championship is an annual tournament held each year in December. AGA member clubs submit a team or teams to compete against other AGA clubs. Qualifiers are held throughout the state to determine the top 56 teams that will compete in the Championship. The format is a two-person scramble and team members must be from the same club. More Information

Women’s Club State Medallion

The State Medallion is a year-long event for women of AGA member clubs. Each club hosts a local qualifier to select their team. The winners receive the prestigious AGA medallion and are invited to represent their club at the State Medallion Tournament held in January. The format is stroke play and is open to both 9-hole and 18-hole member clubs. More Information

Senior Cup Series Presented by Oncore Golf

The Senior Cup Series is a series of one-day Four-Ball events (better ball of partners) for AGA members aged 50 and older. Teams play in flights and accumulate points throughout the series. The top points winners are eligible to participate in the season-ending Championship held at a prestigious golf venue in September. More Information

Regional & National Team Events

Arizona/Utah Shootout

This annual challenge between Arizona and Utah began in 1996. Each state sends a team of 12 players; eight at large, two seniors (50 and older) and two women. This is a two-day Ryder Cup format played at scratch. The shootout alternates each year between Arizona and Utah. More Information

Goldwater Cup

The Goldwater Cup is an annual match between Southwest Section PGA professionals and AGA members that originated by Bob Goldwater in 1961. Two divisions – twelve open players and 12 seniors (50 and older) – compete in two rounds of matches. The first is Four-ball match play and the second is Singles matches. More Information

Southwest Team

The Southwest Team Challenge offers an opportunity for state and regional golf associations to send four players, two of which must be over 50, to compete. Hosted by Reflection Bay Golf Course in Las Vegas, teams play three rounds of Stableford at gross. The team with the most total points is declared the champion. More Information

Other

Peru Invitational: An international competition of teams representing 23 countries. Arizona has sent a team since 1993. Gibson Cup: The equivalent of the Goldwater Cup for southern Arizona Pacific Coast Amateur: One of America’s premier amateur events. Arizona is one of 14 founding associations. More Information

Other

Social Member Days

AGA social days are non-competitive events open to members and non-members. No matter your skill level, come out and experience the game. Just for Fun: No format, just golf. Keep score or don’t keep score. Just come out and enjoy an afternoon of golf with friends. Summer Scrambles: For those that want the camaraderie and comfort of a team. Don’t have anyone to play with? No problem – we’ll pair you with some future friends. Se Events

Sanctioned Events

There are several competitive tournaments held throughout the state that are classified as sanctioned, the AGA has no role in sanctioned events other than to allocate points for representation on AGA teams. All aspects of the event is managed by the golf facility. See Events

National Events

As a courtesy to our members, we post other regional or national championships or events along with contact info for those that may be of interest.     See Events

Charity Tournaments

There are more than 1,000 charity golf tournaments hosted throughout the year in Arizona. The AGA posts details to help organizers promote their charities and golf tournaments. Any charity interested in listing their event on our website can do so by contacting the AGA office. See Events