Houston Open at Sweetwater CC
Sweetwater CC - Pecan and Cypress
Houston, TX
March 9th - 10th, 2019
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Am Tour is excited to be heading back to the great city of Houston for another Major event. The venue this time is the venerable Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land.
Designed by architect Roger Packard, Sweetwater opened its first 9 holes in late 1982. Host to the LPGA Hall of Fame Golf Classic in July 1984 & 85.
Sweetwater Country Club now lives on as a formidable test in golf for the firmly established family community culture of Sugar Land. Two courses (Pecan & Cypress) continue to offer a diverse challenge to golfers of all levels.
On Pecan, players will experience lengthy holes of relatively open play, susceptible to ever present Texas winds and at a turn begin winding through majestic pecan groves with the tranquility of aged Spanish moss.
Those who would rather play a shorter test are constantly challenged by the emphasis of position over length to avoid the water hazards, strategic bunkers and uneven lies of the Cypress course.
Players from all over the country will find out why Houston is known for having some of the countries greatest golf courses. The Houston Open at Sweetwater will be an excellent example of this.
QUALIFIERS
The top 3 finishers per flight, including ties, will earn an exemption into the 2019 National Championship.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Drake Schunck
Regional Director, Events Division
214-406-4844
dschunck@golfchannel.com
ENTRY FEE & PAYMENT OPTION
Entry Fee is $465, which includes 36 holes of golf with shared golf cart and a player welcome prize upon registration.
FORMAT
36-hole stroke play championship. All entries are on a first come, first served basis
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / PAIRINGS
Friday, March 8th - Player Practice Rounds
Friday, March 8th - Player Registration 3:30p - 6:30p - Sweetwater clubhouse
Saturday, March 9th - First Round Tee Times off #1 and #10 (Pecan) 7:30a / Shotgun (Cypress) 8:30a
Sunday, March 10th - Final Round Tee Times off #1 and #10 (Pecan) 8:30a / Shotgun (Cypress) 8:30a
ENTRY DEADLINE
Registration opens: November 1st, 2019
Registration closes: March 1st, 2019
CANCELLATION POLICY
A $75 cancellation fee will apply to any withdraw prior to the established deadline on March 1st, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST
Any withdraws after the established
PLAYER PRACTICE ROUNDS
Players may book practice rounds starting Tuesday, March 5th to Friday, March 8th. Practice round rates are $80 plus applicable taxes, and based on availability. Please call the Sweetwater golf shop at 281-980-4100 to book your practice round. Let the golf shop know you are playing the Golf Channel event to book your round.
LODGING
There is no host hotel for this major however there are a variety of lodging options around the Sweetwater CC area and Sugar Land / Missouri City TX. Here are a few options to choose from if you're looking to stay in the area:
Sugar Land Marriott Town Square - 281-275-8400
Hampton Inn and Suites - 281-208-7901
LaQuinta Inn and Suites - 281-969-1990
Hyatt Place Sugar Land - 281-491-0300