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Open and Net Divisions now open to ages 18+
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Welcome to the 2024 Dallas Amateur Championship presented by Omni Hotels & Resorts.
The DAC is a 54-hole (36-holes for non-open divisions) medal-play golf tournament for amateur golfers with net proceeds benefiting the I AM a Golfer Foundation.

For the 7th consecutive year, the DAC will host its championship rounds at Trinity Forest Golf Club on July 26th - 28th (27th-28th for non-open divisions). To compete in the championship rounds, amateurs must qualify in one-of-five DAC qualifying rounds at Cedar Crest Golf Course.


IMPORTANT UPDATES
Men and Women's Open Divisions
- Contested across three (3) days (Fri., Sat., & Sun.) and 54 holes.
- Friday round will be held at Cedar Crest Golf Course
- Saturday and Sunday at Trinity Forest Golf Club

Net and Senior Divisions
- Contested across two (2) days (Sat. & Sun.) and 36 holes.
- All rounds at Trinity Forest Golf Club


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DATES & REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
Qualifiers will sell out. Participants are encouraged to register early.
*All registration closes at 11:59 pm. on day of the deadline.

- DAC Qualifier #1 - Sat., June 8th - Deadline: June 4th
- DAC Qualifier #2 - Sat., June 15th - Deadline: June 11th
- DAC Qualifier #3 - Sun., June 23rd - Deadline: June 19th
- DAC Qualifier #4 - Sat., June 29th - Deadline: June 25th
- "LAST CHANCE" DAC Qualifier #5 - Fri. July 12th - Deadline: July 8th
- CHAMPIONSHIP - Fri., July 26th - Sun., July 28th - Deadline: July 17th  

DIVISIONS AND HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS:
*Amateurs can compete in one-of-five divisions
- Men’s Open (Handicap 6 or less)
- Women’s Open (Handicap 9 or less)
- Men’s Net (Handicap 15 or less)
- Men’s Senior Open (55+) (Handicap 6 or less)
- Women’s Senior Open (55+) (Handicap 9 or less)

FORMAT:
Championship Rounds (Trinity Forest GC) – Individual stroke play
Divisions - Amateurs can compete in one-of-five divisions
- Men’s Open Division (54 holes) – Blue/Orange (Omni) Tees
- Women’s Open Division (54 holes) – Red Tees
- Men’s Net Division (36 holes) – White Tees
- Men’s Senior Open Division (55+) (36 holes) – White Tees
- Women’s Senior Open Division (55+) (36 holes)– Red Tees

In the championship round, players are required to play in the same division in which they qualified.

Qualifier Rounds (Cedar Crest GC) – 18 holes of individual stroke play
Divisions - Amateurs can compete in one-of-five divisions
- Men’s Open Division – Black/Orange (Omni) Tees
- Women’s Open Division – Pearl Tees
- Men’s Net Division – Gold Tees
- Men’s Senior Open Division (55+) – Gold Tees
- Women’s Senior Open Division (55+) – Pearl Tees

ENTRY FEE:
QUALIFIER(S) - (includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, refreshments, and tournament gift)
- $125.00 
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS - (includes green and cart fee, range balls, on-course snacks & beverages, and championship gift) 
- Open Division (Men's and Women's) -  $335.00
- All other divisions - $295.00


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ELIGIBILITY:
Amateur golfers age 18+ with a current certified USGA handicap that meets the division requirement. We will be using the most recent handicap at the time of the registration deadline for each event (please see the dates and registration deadlines for each Qualifier and Championship above).

EXEMPT PLAYERS:
The following categories of players are exempt from qualifying rounds. The exempt player registration deadline for the championship rounds is July 5th, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
- 2023 Dallas Amateur Division Champions & Runners Up
- Dallas Amateur Division Champions (all years)
- First-place winners from the 2023 TGA Amateur Championships
- 2023 Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest Champions & Runners Up

Priority will be given to exempt players in the order they are received up until the exempt player entry deadline. NOTE: Exempt players may submit entry forms after the priority deadline has passed and will be processed on a first come first served basis on a space-available basis. 

WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS:
*Important to know*
- In the event of withdrawal more than 48 hours after registration -and- prior to the entry deadline, entry fees will be refunded and are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee.
- In the event of withdrawal more than 48 hours after registration -and-  after the entry deadline, entry fees will be refunded and subject to a $50.00 administrative fee.
- No refunds will be given for withdrawals made less than 24 hours prior to the start of the competition.
- Refunds must be requested online through the DAC registration portal.
- See FAQs for more information.

Entries are subject to disqualification at any time, including during play. The reason for rejection may include false statements of handicap index, improper attire, and/or unbecoming conduct. Any person whose entry is accepted shall be subject to the “Rules and Conditions of Competition”, as set by the rules committee and USGA.

PAIRINGS AND TEE TIMES:
Pairings and tee times will be emailed to all players by I AM A Golfer Foundation.
- Pairings and tee times will be emailed 2 days prior to the qualifier and available at www.iamagolfer.com by 5:00 p.m. that day.
- Qualifier Tee Times will range from 7-11am.
- Championship tee times will range from 7:30am. - 1pm.
- Pairings for Qualifiers and Round One of the Championship will be randomly grouped by handicap. Subsequent Championship Rounds will be paired based on the previous round's score.
- Generally, the order of tee times is as follows (from the start of times for the day): Women's Sr. Open (0:00), Women's Open (0:10), Men's Sr. Open (0:20-0:30), Men's Open (0:40-3:00), Men's Net (3:10-4:30+)


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TRANSPORTATION POLICIES
Players are paired on golf carts with players in his/her tee time. Players are encouraged to ride to keep up with the pace of play, however, players will have the option to walk. Single rider carts are NOT available.  Pushcarts will be allowed during the event

MEASURING DEVICES AND PERMITS
A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

If you are uncertain about the legality of your distance measuring device, please consult a Rules Committee Member to verify the distance measuring device you are using is permitted. 

DRESS CODE
Proper golf attire is required during the Dallas Amateur Championship and any applicable practice rounds. Competitors shall present a neat appearance, appropriate to the game of golf, in both clothing and grooming. Denim clothing shall not be worn at the host facility. 

All caddies are required to wear long pants or knee-length tailored shorts, and a collared shirt while at the host facility. Denim clothing, T-shirts, or shirts without collars shall not be worn. Caddies shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Caddies shall wear smooth rubber- sole shoes preferably tennis or basketball shoes (golf spikes are not permitted).

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice Rounds for Cedar Crest Golf Course may be booked up to 7 days in advance. Practice Rounds for the Championship will be provided via email to qualified participants.
 
QUESTIONS:
For all questions regarding the Dallas Amateur Championship at Trinity Forest Golf Club or the Championship Qualifiers at Cedar Crest Golf Course (or other courses), please refer to the DAC's Frequently Asked Questions.
 
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Office:  (469) 805-3942 (text for fastest response)
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