Papago Championship

Papago Golf Club

Phoenix, AZ
January 19, 2020

EVENT OVERVIEW
 

Papago Golf Course, owned by the City of Phoenix, AZ, was long considered the finest public golf course in the state. It was designed by well known, and esteemed golf course architect William Francis (Billy) Bell, who learned his craft from his father, William Park Bell. They collaborated on many highly rated California courses. Perhaps best known among the nearly one hundred courses to Billy's credit is Torrey Pines in San Diego. He also designed Tucson Country Club and Wickenburg Country Club.

 

Papago Golf Course opened in 1963 and quickly became popular with Phoenix area residents. It hosted the US Amateur Public Links Championship in 1971, and also has been home to Phoenix Open Qualifying. In 1977 Jack Snyder, Phoenix resident and golf course architect, provided some modest redesign to Papago Golf Course. In its prime, the course hosted more than 100,000 rounds annually.

 

The course was closed for play on April 4, 2008 and re-opened December 2008 after a $5.8 million dollar restoration.

 

Those who played the course in the past will be pleasantly surprised at the changes they'll find, as extensive work has delivered a new irrigation system, improved greens, fairways, bunkers, tee boxes and more. Some trees have been removed and others thinned. Those that remain ensure the original design strategies that made Papago one of Arizona's most challenging courses are retained. And those remaining trees also provide the appealing look of an established, mature course. Overall, it has retained its challenging play with strategic bunkering and hazards, and tees of varying lengths to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Those who have seen or already played the new Papago are raving about the course and the experience it is providing.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tom Head

Tour Director, Arizona

480.323.5200
thead@gcamtour.com
 

FORMAT

 

18-hole stroke play championship.  All entries are on a first come, first served basis

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / PAIRINGS
 

The Tournament will be an 18-hole Stroke Play Championship open to all current Tour Members. This event is closed to guests. This WILL be a double tee start. 
 

Entry fee includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, trophies, scoring, and prize fund. An optional $20 skins game will be made available to interested players at check-in.

 

On-site registration and check-in will begin one hour before the first tee time. All participants are required to check-in at least 25 minutes prior to their starting time. Registration and scoring will be held in or near the main Clubhouse

 

Starting times, locations and pairings will be emailed to each Tour Player and posted online at least 4 days in advance of the tournament. All players should be at their assigned tee a minimum of 5 minutes in advance of their start time. Starters will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group. Starters/course will not page players to the tee.

 

* In the event of a tie for 1st place, an on-course playoff will commence immediately following conclusion of regular play.

*Payouts will be awarded to (approximately) the top 30% of each flight

*Trophies will be awarded to Event Champions

 

 

ENTRY FEE & PAYMENT OPTION

 

$145, credit card only

 

ENTRY DEADLINE

 

The registration deadline is January 13 at Noon Mountain Standard Time. No late entries will be accepted and players are encouraged to register in a timely manner as registration is on a 1st come, 1st served basis. All 2014-2019 events sold out well in advance of the deadline. If you want to play, register well before the deadline.

 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

$25 BEFORE close of registration for the event.
NO REFUND AFTER close of registration for the event 

 

ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS