Golf

DATE

TBA

Registration deadline: TBA

TIME

TBA

EVENTS

18 holes

TBA

LOCATION/COURSE

TBA

LIMIT

TBA

Rules & Entry Regulations

Athletes competing in the Alabama Senior Olympics in hopes to qualify for the National Senior Olympic Games.

SPORT RULES

1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with any Local Course rules and USGA rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit the USGA website www.usga.org or comtact: United States Golf Association, P.O. Box 708, Far Hills, NJ 07931, (908)234-2300

2. USGA and Local rules regarding pace of play will be observed and enforced.

3. Range finders of any type are permitted.

4. Golfers must provide their own clubs.

5. PGA members may compete as long as they are not on the PGA Tour and adhere to the Definition of a Professional Rule I of the Official Sport Rules for 2027.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

1. Golf will include an additional (TBA) fee. (green fee, cart, lunch)

2. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2027.

3. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2027.

Medals & NSGA Qualifying

Athletes competing in the Alabama Senior Olympics in hopes to qualify for the National Senior Olympic Games.

ASO MEDALS

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for each style within each age division.

*The 2027 Alabama Senior Olympics is NOT a qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games. All qualifiers were held in 2026.

DOUBLE MEDALING

The Alabama Senior Olympics (ASO) is an open state and welcomes out-of-state participants. Out-of-state athletes are eligible to medal and do not take away medals from an Alabama resident.

If an out-of-state participant places in the top three of their division, they will receive the medal earned. The ASO will then award medals to the top three Alabama athletes.

SPORT RULES

Tournament will be determined by 18-hole (not two rounds of a 9-hole course) gross score played, scratch competition. Handicap scores are not acceptable. Nine-hole gross scores are permitted only for those 90 and older.

Tees are chosen by slope ratings.

Men 50 – 59: TBA
Men 60 – 69: TBA
Men 70+: TBA
Women 50+ TBA

NSGA Rule Book

For questions, call 205-607-0504

Registration

Opens: January 5, 2026 (in state)
January 19, 2026 (open)
Closes: April 11, 2026

No late registration will be allowed.

Site Fee:

$70 includes 18 holes, green fees, cart & lunch.
This is an additional fee to the $55 athlete registration.

Special Hotel Rates and Discounts

Athletes competing in the Alabama Senior Olympics in hopes to qualify for the National Senior Olympic Games.

This information proudly provided by Auburn-Opelika Tourism. For further assistance with area hotels or information, please visit aotourism.com or contact Karen Gilmore at karen@aotourism.com or 334.734.2987.