Championship Player Information

Registration Opens Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Registration Deadline Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Entry Fees $185 per player
Eligibility Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has not reached his 19th birthday as of the final round of the championship proper, who has not started college, and is a legal resident of North Carolina.

Championship Terms of Competition
Competition Schedule

Monday, June 22:

Practice Rounds available

Round 1 Tuesday, June 23:

Starting times 8:00am-10:00am
Starting times 12:30pm-2:30pm
18 Holes Stroke Play.


Round 2 Wednesday, June 24:

Starting times 8:00am-10:00am
Starting times 12:30pm-2:30pm
18 Holes Stroke Play.

Final Round Thursday, June 25:

Starting times 8:00am-10:00am

Awards to follow at conclusion of play
Host Club Information Catawba Country Club
1154 Country Club Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828)-294-3727
Practice Round Information Available: TBD
Cost:
Date to begin calling:
Course Setup 6900 yards
Format

Individual 54-hole stroke play
There is NO MAX SCORE.
After 36 holes, the field is cut to the low 60 scorers and ties for the final round.
Field Size 160 players maximum
Divisions There are no age divisions!
Starting Times Starting times will begin at 8:00am each day
Starting times will be posted 5 days in advance of tournament date.
Push/Pull Carts Push carts area allowed and encouraged at all TYGA tournaments.
Electronic Measuring Devices Players may use an approved measuring device during this event (NO SLOPE).
Caddie Information Caddies are NOT allowed.
Rankings Information Results will be used for CGA/TYGA Rankings, Tier 5.

More details on CGA/TYGA Rankings can be found HERE.
GHIN Posting CGA WILL post scores to a player's GHIN handicap record.
Spectator Policy Spectator Information: Spectator carts are allowed at a rate of $TBD per cart. Spectator carts are restricted to the cart path at all times.
Spectator Policy: Spectators are encouraged to follow their child(ren). We do ask that all spectators remain on the cart path (roughs if no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a golf ball. Please view our Spectator Policies for more details.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy If you cannot compete in the event, you must withdraw from the event online or by contacting the TYGA office at 910-725-4235 prior to the day of the tournament. If you do not withdraw properly, you are considered a "no show" and you will be suspended from TYGA events for 1 year.
Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted THREE Days Prior or more from tournament date will receive a refund of the entry fee minus a $30 administrative fee regardless of reason if entry accepted into the tournament. Withdrawals submitted less than three days before the tournament will not receive any refund.