Mark you calendars for the 10th Annual Missouri Speedgolf Open, taking place on Memorial Day Weekend 2024. The famed Horton Smith Golf Course will once again host a Major Championship on the SGUSA Tour and will also serve as one of three (3) Speedgolf World Championships Qualifying sites for Team USA in 2024.

On Sunday and Monday, May 26th and 27th, 2024, Speedgolf's top competitors from across the USA and around the world will be welcomed by one of the largest and most passionate Speedgolf communities in America - Speedgolf Springfield. The combination is always electric, so get ready for fireworks!

Horton Smith GC is a short yet challenging course, ideal for low scoring and fast round times. It's a great initiation into Speedgolf for first-timers. The Speedgolf world record, set in 2021 by Scott Dawley with a time of 107:15 (65 in 42:15), adds to the decade-long legacy of the Missouri Speedgolf Open.

Speedgolf is taking off all over the world, 2024 is your year to try it out! Find the right division for you and register today!

TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS:

The tournament will be contested over two days, with a ~7:00 a.m. start on each day (weather dependent). Multiple divisions will accommodate all participant abilities:

9 & 18 hole Open-to-all Divisions: One-day option for novice Speedgolfers and those who prefer not to play 36 holes over two days. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each division. The 9 & 18 Hole Divisions will be contested on Sunday, May 26th.
36 hole Amateur Divisions: Amateurs who want to play both tournament days in a stroke play format. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers from each age-group division: Amateur(18-39), Masters(40-54), Senior(55+), and Women's division.
36 hole Open/Senior Open Divisions: Elite Amateurs and Professional Speedgolfers who want to compete at the Championship level for the title of the 2024 Missouri Speedgolf Open Champion. Trophies, medals, and a minimum $3,000 cash purse will be distributed to the top finishers.

ENTRY FEES:

The 2024 Missouri Speedgolf Open entry fees are as follows: $20 for the 9-hole Open Entry, $50 for the 18-hole Open Entry, $100 for the 36-hole Amateur + Age group Entries and Women entries, $200 for the 36 Open Entry - (plus processing fees). Entry fee includes greens fees, range balls, tournament swag (please indicate shirt size in comments at checkout), snacks and refreshments, and the chance to win awards, trophies, and prizes. Depending on the sponsorships received, players may also enjoy additional benefits, and the prize purse may increase.

TEAM USA DONATION:

The 2024 Speedgolf World Championships and ISGA Team World Cup will be held in Japan in November. Speedgolfers who qualify for the team will have to spend around $5,000 to make the trip to Japan in order to represent their country on the world stage!! Please consider making a donation on top of your registration to assist Team USA with airfare, accommodations, uniforms, equipment, and training camp. Thank you for your donation in advance! Speedgolf USA will post a Donation Wall on our website with your name on it! *Donations received will be divided equally between all Team USA members or be used to cover group expenses. Donations are not tax-deductible.

For Tournament or Team USA sponsorship inquiries, please visit our MOSGO Sponsorship page: www.speedgolfusa.com/sponsor

TOURNAMENT RULES & SCORING:

The 2024 SGUSA Official Rules of Speedgolf will govern play. USGA rules apply, with Rule 27-1 concerning lost balls & out of bounds in effect, modified to a 1-stroke penalty. Official timing will start at the player's assigned tee time and stop when the ball is holed on the final green.

SCOREKEEPERS / CADDIES:

Volunteers are encouraged to sign up by selecting the Volunteer option. All players will be assigned a volunteer scorekeeper who either runs or drives a cart alongside during their tournament round. Scorekeepers must mark their player's score, help locate their player's ball, provide hydration and extra golf balls at the player's request. Players have the option to bring their own scorekeeper, who must meet additional requirements. If a player does not bring their own scorekeeper, they will be paired with a volunteer recruited from the local community.

EQUIPMENT:

No Equipment on Greens - Per SGUSA policy, players may not place or drop bags/clubs/equipment (other than the ball) on the putting green for the purpose of making a stroke. Violations of this rule incur a 1 stroke penalty per incident.

Finish With All Equipment - Players must finish their round with all of their equipment through the green of the last hole played. The penalty for leaving equipment on the course is 1 stroke per incident.

LOCAL RULES:

A complete list of local rules will be made available to all participants the week of the event.

PRIZES:

A $3,000 cash purse is guaranteed for the 36-hole Open Division. Additional sponsorship may allow us to offer a purse for additional divisions. Medals/awards will be provided to all division winners and runners-up.

PRACTICE ROUND:

Practice rounds will be available on Saturday, May 25th, at a cost of $20, which includes a cart. Call the pro shop to reserve your practice round tee time, mentioning that you are playing in the Missouri Speedgolf Open.

GETTING TO THE TOURNAMENT:

The closest major airport is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), approximately 15 minutes from Horton Smith Golf Club. Horton Smith is located at 2409 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Several hotels, approximately 5 miles from the course near the Hwy 60 and Highway 160 intersection, include La Quinta, Best Western, and Holiday Inn.

ANY QUESTIONS?

For any questions about the tournament, please contact Garrett Holt at garretth24@gmail.com.

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