Eligibility
Open to 2009 male members of the SCGA who are over the age of 40* as of December 13, 2009.  Participants must have a current SCGA handicap index not exceeding 16.2.  Received applications may be returned to those teams that have not had reasonable activity on their club’s handicap roster as of the most recent update.  

*10% of the total field will be reserved for teams with both players over the age of 55

Entries
Entries must be filed either on the attached form or register online at www.scgolf.org.  Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2009. Field will be limited to 56 teams. Priorities are as follows: (1) Each individual from each team must have participated in a previous 2009 40 Plus event (2) Teams with the lowest combined handicap index. Changes in partners after acceptance may result in loss of priority.  (3) Date of entry received.  Acceptance will be posted online at www.scgolf.org by noon November 26.

Format
USGA rules apply, 36-hole four ball stroke play.  Gift certificates will be awarded to the low gross and net scores.  The emphasis will be toward the gross awards.

Schedule
Upon notification of acceptance, each team may play a practice round the Saturday before the event on a space available basis.  Call the Golf Shop to make arrangements at 843-768-2529.  Cost will be the Seabrook guest rate of $80 before noon & $64 after noon per player.  Reservations Required.

December 13            First round.  11:00 Shotgun
December 14            Final round and awards.  10:00 Shotgun with a meal following play.   
  
Pairings
Pairings will be available December 1st from the SCGA Web Site: www.scgolf.org

Carts
Players are required to ride in carts.  Cart fee is included with the entry fee.

Lodging
ResortQuest is working with SCGA golfers to make accommodations.  Contact Jim Amidon at 800-777-8660 ext. 2210 or jamidon@resortquest.com and inform him that you are with the South Carolina Golf Association.
   
Restrictions
Players are required to adhere to the dress code of the facility and conduct themselves in the manner of keeping with the highest standards of the SCGA.  Players refusing to comply, will be disqualified from the competition.  Plastic, non-traditional spikes will be required for this event.