SDGA Men’s Senior & Masters Championship

~ USGA Exemption Event ~
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club - Yankton

August 23-24, 2025

GGID: SD25SENIOR

 

 

~ The 2025 SDGA Senior Champion will receive an exemption into Final Qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open Championship ~

 

 

 

AGE ELIGIBILITY:

  • Senior Championship - Men at least 55 years of age on August 23, 2025.
  • Masters Championship - Men at least 70 years of age on August 23,2025.
  • Rushmore Division - Shorter tees than the Senior Championship - Men at least 55 years of age on August 23, 2025.
  • Oahe Division - Shorter tees than the Rushmore Division - Men at least 55 years of age on August 23, 2025.

 

FORMAT: 36 Holes Stroke Play

 

APPROXIMATE YARDAGES:

  • Championship - 6500 yards

  • Masters Championship (70+) - 6100 yards

  • Rushmore Division - 5900 yards

  • Oahe Division - 5500 yards

 

ENTRY FEE:

  • Early Buy Entry Fee: $140 by July 23 (SAVE $20)

  • Entry After July 23: $160

  • Final Entry Deadline: August 13 at 11:59 pm Central Time

 

MAX CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD SIZE: 204

 

FLIGHTING: All players will be pre-flighted using the Handicap Index. The number of flights and players per flight will be arranged at the close of registration. 

 

SDGA ELIGIBILITY:

Championship registration is open to amateur golfers with an active Handicap Index™ issued by a current SDGA Member Club. In addition;

 

  • Any player with a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota or whose main employment is within the state of South Dakota is eligible. 

  • A student physically attending college in South Dakota within a time period of five-months prior to the event is eligible, but a college player coming from out of state must assure the SDGA that they are not competing in a championship of a similar nature in another state during the same year. 

  • A graduate of a South Dakota high school attending an out-of-state college and maintaining a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota is eligible.

  • Any player who does not have a physical address (permanent or seasonal) or employment in South Dakota must demonstrate a legitimate connection to a South Dakota member club, validated by a South Dakota club administrator and/or a score posting record (at least ten (10) 18-hole scores in the previous 12 months at South Dakota member courses prior to any event registration).

  • Any player who is eligible but does not have a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota must assure the SDGA that they are not competing in a championship of a similar nature in another state during the same year. 

 

If these criteria are in question, the SDGA shall render any final decision. If you feel that your eligibility may be in question, please reach out to the SDGA prior to registering for any event.

 

To JOIN/RENEW your SDGA Membership CLICK HERE

 

FUTURE DATES: September 12-13, 2026.