SDGA Women's Match Play Championships
Prairie Green Golf Course - Sioux Falls
July 11-13, 2025

GGID: SD25WMATCH

 

FIELD SIZE OF CHAMPIONSHIP: 32 Women

 

FIELD MAKEUP:

  • Each field is filled with exempt players (based on previous SDGA performance) and then open entries on a first come, first served basis on March 16.
  • Once the field limits are reached (30 for Women), additional registrants will go on a waitlist.
  • Those on the waitlist when entries close on July 2 can choose to participate in the LAST CHANCE Qualifier for the final spots in each field. The LAST CHANCE Qualifier will be held on Thursday, July 10 at Rocky Run GC in Dell Rapids. Those who do not qualify will only pay the $30 qualifying fee.

 

POD PLAY: The first three matches will be played in PODS of four players, with each player playing three matches against the other players in the POD. The best record in each pod advances to bracket match play in each division. 

 

You can read more about the SDGA Match Play at >>> MATCH PLAY FORMAT

 

CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FEES:

  • Exempt Player Entries open February 1 until March 15.
  • Entries Open (first come, first serve) on March 16.
  • Early Buy Entry by May 1: $150
  • Entry After May 1: $170
  • Final Entry Deadline: July 2 by 11:59 pm CST

 

SDGA ELIGIBILITY: 

Championship registration is open to amateur golfers with an active Handicap Index™ issued by a current SDGA Member Club. In addition;

 

  • Any player with a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota or whose main employment is within the state of South Dakota is eligible. 

  • A student physically attending college in South Dakota within a time period of five-months prior to the event is eligible, but a college player coming from out of state must assure the SDGA that they are not competing in a championship of a similar nature in another state during the same year. 

  • A graduate of a South Dakota high school attending an out-of-state college and maintaining a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota is eligible.

  • Any player who does not have a physical address (permanent or seasonal) or employment in South Dakota must demonstrate a legitimate connection to a South Dakota member club, validated by a South Dakota club administrator and/or a score posting record (at least ten (10) 18-hole scores in the previous 12 months at South Dakota member courses prior to any event registration).

  • Any player who is eligible but does not have a physical address (permanent or seasonal) in South Dakota must assure the SDGA that they are not competing in a championship of a similar nature in another state during the same year. 

 

If these criteria are in question, the SDGA shall render any final decision. If you feel that your eligibility may be in question, please reach out to the SDGA prior to registering for any event.

 

To JOIN/RENEW your SDGA Membership CLICK HERE

 

FUTURE DATES: July 30-August 2, 2026.