All players must be at least 55 years of age by the first day of competition.  The 144-player field is selected as follows (if qualified applicant received by deadline):  (A) Past Senior champions since 2000; (B) Low 80 scorers from the 2016 championship; (C) 70-over champion from 2016 Championship; (D) Through an 18-hole qualifying round from the remaining pool of entrants held August 18 at Madison GC beginning at 8 a.m. If total number of entries received does not exceed 144, no qualifying event will be held.

DIVISIONS:

The championship has three divisions: Championship, in which all players who enter will play a golf course from the longest set of tees and the overall SDGA champion will come from this division; Rushmore, in which all players who enter this division will play a golf course set up between 5600 and 5850 yards; and Oahe Division, in which all players who enter will play a golf course set up between 4800 and 5500 yards. All three divisions will be pre-flighted  by handicap index.  The 70-over Champion will be crowned in the Championship Division only. In the event of a tie for 70-over, the winner will be determined by a scorecard playoff. Plaques will be  awarded to the overall champion and runner-up in each of the Rushmore and Oahe divisions

HOTEL INFORMATION:

A block of rooms has been set aside for Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites- Madison.  The block will be available until July 19th, or until full. Players can call the hotel directly at (605) 256-3076 to reserve your room.  Please mention the "SDGA" rate when booking.

For Practice Round Information please contact the Madision CC at (605) 256-3991.  Players in the Championship Division should play from the Madison CC BLUE Tee markers, the Rushmore Division from the WHITE Tee Markers, and the Oahe Division from the  - GOLD Tee markers for practice rounds.