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  2. Spring Medal and Shawn Boyd have switched spots due to timing! (1/1/2021)

Greater Kalamazoo Golf Association

Kalamazoo has had a rich history in tournament golf hosting the Match Play (1929), Spring Medal (1957), Fall Medal (1971) and The Dan Parker Two Man Best Ball (1991). 

The GKGA was officially established early in the 90’s. Our mission is to foster competitive golf by making available Amateur Tournaments to golfers in the local region. 

Every year we hold 6 at popular and prestigious Private and Public courses in South West Michigan.

If you’ve ever dreamt of improving your game and sharpening your skills, there is no better way than to compete. Our events are both fun and competitive. We bring in hundreds of players from around the region and beyond. 

Please consider joining our Mailing List at the bottom of our pages to keep abreast of our tournament news and 

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Tournament

Venue

Tournament Dates

Links

Spring Medal

Gull Lake Country Club

May 1st & 2nd, 2021

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Shawn Boyd Spring Shootout

The Medalist

May 22nd & 23rd, 2021

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Dan Parker Team Challenge

Bedford Valley/Stoatin Brae

July 10th & 11th, 2021

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GKGA Points Race

Hawkshead Links

Aug 29th, 2021

Register

GKGA Fall Medal

The Moors

Sept 25th & 26th, 2021

Register

GKGA Finale

TBD

JUNE 2022

Register

2024 Shawn Boyd Results

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM OF MIKE HENSLEY AND BILLY NELSON WINNERS OF THE 2024 SHAWN BOYD. See you guys at the Spring Medal! https://www.gkga.net/gkga-spring-medal-entry-form/ POS. ROUND

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GKGA Points Race Results

Congratulations to the Winners! Open Division – Billy Nelson Senior Division – Bill Anderson CTP’s Open #4 Luke Trierweiler #6 Matt Wait #13 Billy Nelsom

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GKGA Finale Results

Congratulations to Clay Vandermolen and Tom Eberhard for winning the GKGA Finale event at the Moors Golf Club!       CTP’s were#6 Senior-Dan Gillig,

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What To Expect when you Participate

We try to make it as easy as possible to be a part of our events. 

We collect your names, handicap (for grouping purposes), age group (for divisions qualification), email address (to send Tee Times and Notifications), Mobile Number (should there be an issue with your email or to quickly notify you in the event of an emergency), address (to snail mail out prizes), and other minor information.

How to Register:

  • Complete the Tournament Form by Due Date (6pm Wednesday before each Tournament)
  • Upon Submission you will be sent to Paypal.com for payment.The GKGA does not have a way to see your credit card information.
    • Paypal accepts
      • Credit / Debit Card
      • Linked Bank Account
      • Paypal Balance
    • The creation of a PayPal account is unnecessary but useful.
  • You will receive an email from PayPal on successful payment.
  • You will receive an email from GKGA confirming the successful entry
  • You MUST receive two emails (one from PayPal and one from the GKGA) to confirm a successful entry

Questions? Please Email GKGA

Prize Money

  • Is calculated from a formula based on the number of players in each division of the Tournament
  • All entry costs are paid out to winners as Gift Cards for the Golf Course that hosts the Tournament. 

Skins

  • There optional cash-only Skins events.
  • They are divided into the Open and Senior Divisions
  • It is paid out in cash at on Sunday for Saturdays match, or at the end of Sunday.
  • In the past, due to Covid, we were able to Paypal your Skins winnings should you have a registered Paypal account.
  • We do not use other means of payment mechanisms such as Venmo, ApplePay, or GooglePay.

Tournament Rules are emailed out to the competitors before the event. 

The GKGA abides by current USGA rules.

Some tournaments may have Local Rules so be sure to read the Tournament Rules before the even and email TournamentDirector@gkga.net if you have questions

Special considerations may be listed in the Tournament Rules based on Michigan Health Department regulations.

**By participating in a GKGA tournament you agree to release the GKGA from any liability in case of injury or illness as a result of participation.**

The Health and Safety of our Competitors are important to us. 

Each Tournament Rules and Setup will be based on the current Michigan Executive Order at time of competition:

  • There may be different pairing and tee-time alternatives ie Two-somes vs Three-somes, off both nines, etc
  • Cups may be inverted, half-filled with foam or use a device to assist in no touch of flagstick to retrieve the golf ball.
  • Expect some delays due to various physical distancing considerations

Accurate player count is critical as we commit the player counts to the course at the tournament deadline.

Refunds are only given for the specific circumstances

  • During the Registration period of that Tournament (up to Wed 6pm before the tournament)
  • If you show signs of the Flu, Body Aches, or Coughing before the Tournament, please email info@gkga.net ASAP
  • A Medical condition forces you to withdraw.