North & South Senior Amateur Championship

Senior Men’s Champion – Stan Humphries

Senior Women’s Champion – Suzi Spotleson

Super Senior Men’s Champion – Stephen Fox

Super Senior Women’s Champion – Kim Briele

Men: Entries are open to male golfers who meet the requirements below. All applicants must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status and meet the requirements of the USGA Gender Policy.

In the Men’s Open Division, applicants must have reached 55 years of age by August 18, 2025, to be eligible for competition. All applicants must have a handicap index of 8.0 or less.

In the Men’s Super-Senior Division, applicants must have reached 65 years of age by August 18, 2025, to be eligible for competition.  All applicants must have a handicap index of 10.0 or less.

Women: Entries are open to female golfers who meet the requirements below. All applicants must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status and meet the requirements of the USGA Gender Policy.

In the Women’s Open Division, applicants must have reached 50 years of age by August 18, 2025, to be eligible for competition.

In the Women’s Super-Senior Division, applicants must have reached 60 years of age by August 18, 2025, to be eligible for competition.

54 holes of stroke play will determine the Champion.  Play will be divided into two respective divisions for Men & Women (Open and Super-Senior) and contested with one round each on Pinehurst No. 4, No. 5, & No. 7. A full field will consist of 90 Open Men, 90 Super-Senior Men, and 90 total Women.

All applications, including those from exempt players, must be received by the Tournament Office by the entry deadline of 12:00 PM Eastern Time on June 30^th. Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and Pinehurst will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of entry. Applicants will fall into one of two categories: Championship Exempt or Championship Non-Exempt. The Championship field will be finalized by July 7^th at the latest. All applicants will be informed of their status via email by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 7^th.

ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

$500

Payment information will be collected from Championship Exempt players at time of entry and from Championship Non-Exempt players upon acceptance following the application deadline. Withdrawals after entries close on June 30^th up to, and including, August 11^th will be issued a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Withdrawals after August 11^th will not receive a refund except in cases of extenuating circumstances, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis. All refunds are at the discretion of the Championship Committee.

Invitations (Championship Exempt)

• Players meeting our exemption criteria will be invited to compete.
• Players meeting exemption criteria will be accepted upon receipt of official application.
• Players meeting these criteria will be guaranteed acceptance unless more than 120 exempt players accept invitations to compete. If this occurs, players will be granted entry into the Championship based on their highest level of exemption status. (M1 precedes M2, etc.).

Applications (Championship Non-Exempt)

• Players not meeting exemption criteria may formally apply via application.
• Players are encouraged to attach a playing resume along with their application. The resume along with various rankings will be used to determine the remaining players that are accepted.
• All decisions are at the discretion of the Championship Committee and all decisions are final.

At Close of Entries

• Invitations and applications are received and processed.  The field is determined based off the number of exempt players and selecting the best non-exempt players to complete the 90-player fields.
• If the total number of applications exceeds our maximum field size, players will be placed on an alternate list.

Championship registration will take place on August 17^th, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Registration will be located at the Main Clubhouse. Each contestant MUST register in person. Please make every attempt to register prior to playing practice rounds. **Failure to register without notification to the Tournament Office may result in the player forfeiting their spot in the event. **

Official practice rounds are August 17^th. Players will have the option to play either No. 5 or No. 7. Details on practice rounds will be available after the Championship field is released. Practice facilities will be available for players to use beginning August 17^th at 6:00AM and concluding August 20^th at 6:00PM.

Sunday, August 17^th – 7:00-8:30PM – Pinehurst Country Club

The player dinner is included in entry fees. Family members are permitted to attend but must purchase a dinner ticket. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased while applying, during Championship Registration, or at the door. We ask that all players attend this dinner. Golf attire is appropriate. A cash bar will be available.

Players may walk, take a cart, or use a caddie. Tournament round cart fees are included in the entry fee or a player may supply their own caddie or hire a Pinehurst caddie.

To make arrangements for a Pinehurst caddie please contact the Caddie Master (910-235-8149 or [email protected]) at least one week in advance. Bags fees are $80 per round plus gratuity ($60+ recommended depending on services.) Pinehurst caddies will be assigned based on availability.

If I’m exempt under several exemptions, which do I choose?

Select the highest-ranking exemption, as the exemptions are ranked by priority. For example, exemption M10 is given priority over M11, so choosing exemption M10 would be correct.

Do exemptions change each year?

Yes, exemption criteria for each Championship have slightly changed to reflect the importance of certain rankings and events. These are updated each year to ensure each Championship can have the strongest field.

Is the player dinner only for players?

Men/Women: Yes, this is for players only (no caddies, parents, etc.)

Junior: No, parents may purchase a dinner ticket during registration (if you are exempt) or once you have been accepted into the field

Senior: No, spouses/family may purchase a dinner ticket during registration (if you are exempt) or once you have been accepted into the field

Are practice rounds only for players?

Yes, these are for players only.

How can I register for practice rounds?

Once you are accepted into the field, you will be given access to a Golf Genius page that details how to book practice rounds. More information can also be found under your Championship’s ‘Practice Round’ tab on pinehurst.com.

Is the North & South ranked by WAGR, JGS, etc.?

Yes, all Championships are ranked by respective ranking organizations.