Online entry registration is now open for the 87th Texas Senior Amateur, to be played from Sept. 27-29 on the TPC Las Colinas Course at The Nelson Golf & Sports Club in Irving.
TPC Las Colinas opened in 1982 and was originally designed by Jay Morrish with Byron Nelson and Ben Crenshaw serving as player consultants. In 2008, D.A. Weibring and Steve Wolfard oversaw a significant course renovation that included the addition of new water features, moving nearly 200 trees to frame landing areas, and reshaping and relocating tees, bunkers, and greens. The numerous upgrades enhanced and fortified the strategic features of the challenging par-70 layout, which is perhaps best known as the host venue for the PGA Tour’s AT&T Byron Nelson from 1983-2017.
The Texas Senior Amateur is open to male amateur golfers who reside in the state of Texas, are age 55 or older as of the first round of the championship and have an up-to-date WHS Handicap Index® of 6.4 or lower issued through a member club of the TGA. Online player registration can be accessed here, and entries will be accepted through Wednesday, July 31, at 5 p.m. CDT.
Beginning in 2024, the TGA has implemented several modifications and enhancements to ensure high-caliber players are provided ample opportunity to earn a spot in the prestigious statewide championship. These include increasing the number of qualifying sites and the addition of new and expanded exemption categories.
The number of qualifying sites for non-exempt players is expanding from 5 in 2023 to 8 in 2024. Conducted over 18 holes, the following qualifiers will be held throughout Texas between Aug. 1 and Sept. 18. (Note: A player who is currently 54 years old may compete in one of the 8 qualifiers, provided they will have reached the age of 55 before the first round of the championship on Sept. 27.)
2024 Texas Senior Amateur Qualifying Sites (8)
Thursday, Aug. 1
Willow Brook Country Club, Tyler
Friday, Aug. 2
Firewheel Golf Park, Garland
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Lake Windcrest Golf Club, Magnolia
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Waterchase Golf Club, Fort Worth
Monday, Aug. 19
Lakecliff Golf Club, Spicewood
Thursday, Aug. 29 (2)
Sugar Creek Country Club, Sugar Land
Odessa Country Club (Links Course), Odessa
Wednesday, Sept. 18 (Last Chance Qualifying)
Shady Valley Country Club, Arlington
In addition, the TGA has introduced new and expanded exemption categories, effective this year:
· Increase from top 5 to top 10 finishers and ties from West Texas Amateur Senior Division
· Addition of top 3 and ties from West Texas Amateur Super Senior Division
· Addition of top 3 and ties from North Regional Senior Amateur Super Senior Division
· Addition of top 3 and ties from South Regional Senior Amateur Super Senior Division
· Increase from top 3 to top 5 finishers from Texas Super Senior Amateur
Along with the Texas Senior Amateur, online entry registration is also open for two other TGA Men’s and Women’s major championships. The 10th Women’s Stroke Play will be contested July 12-14 on The Woodlands Country Club’s Player Course in The Woodlands, and the 41st Texas Mid-Amateur Presented by Hytera US will be held Sept. 6-8, at Denton Country Club in Argyle. Entries for the 49th Texas Four-Ball Championship, scheduled from Aug. 23-25 at BraeBurn Country Club in Houston, will be available at 9 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 19.
To learn more about additional entry registration opening and closing dates for TGA Men’s and Women’s Championships, click here and use the “Play” drop-down menu to find the event calendar of interest.
