Opened in 1996, Celebration Golf Club is the final collaboration between Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior. From the onset, their belief was that “every hold should be a hard par and an easy bogey”. Using their joint design strategies and the natural lay of the land, they crafted an upscale daily-fee golf resort that takes full advantage of the natural pine forests and Florida wetlands.
The course radiates an atmosphere of beautiful tranquility and fun but challenging golf. The layout is protective framed by borders of native oaks, pine and magnolia trees. Featuring strategic hazards and challenging greens, this championship caliber course demands accurate approach shots and consistent putting. With five sets of tees, the course now stretches from 4,933 to a new total yardage of 7,028 and invites competition from all skill levels.
Celebration Golf Club Orlando, FL has hosted events such as the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier, Robert Gamez Celebrity Invitational, Florida State Public Links Championship, Buick Scramble National Championships, and The Golf Channel’s Drive, Chip and Putt Finals.
Celebration Golf Club is located in Celebration, Florida embedded within the Orlando golf Resort area. We are just minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort and no more than 20 minutes from other major area attractions including: Sea World – 7 Miles, Discovery Cove – 7 miles, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure – 11 miles, Orlando International Airport – 16 miles, Downtown Orlando – 17 miles.
The course radiates an atmosphere of beautiful tranquility and fun but challenging golf. The layout is protective framed by borders of native oaks, pine and magnolia trees. Featuring strategic hazards and challenging greens, this championship caliber course demands accurate approach shots and consistent putting. With five sets of tees, the course now stretches from 4,933 to a new total yardage of 7,028 and invites competition from all skill levels.
Celebration Golf Club Orlando, FL has hosted events such as the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier, Robert Gamez Celebrity Invitational, Florida State Public Links Championship, Buick Scramble National Championships, and The Golf Channel’s Drive, Chip and Putt Finals.
Celebration Golf Club is located in Celebration, Florida embedded within the Orlando golf Resort area. We are just minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort and no more than 20 minutes from other major area attractions including: Sea World – 7 Miles, Discovery Cove – 7 miles, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure – 11 miles, Orlando International Airport – 16 miles, Downtown Orlando – 17 miles.
The tournament will be a 54-hole stroke play event for the invited qualifying players. In the event of a tie for the Championship (Men/Ladies/Seniors) there will be a sudden death playoff beginning on hole #1. All other ties will use a scorecard-playoff process in accordance with the USGA guidelines. The Overall Gross and Net Champion will come from the Championship Tees. All players have the option to play from the Championship Tees including Ladies and Seniors for all 3 days. Note to all participants: If you wish to compete for the overall NAGA Championship you MUST play all three days, scoring from the Championship Tees for 54 holes. Seniors (50-59), Super Seniors (60-69), and Super-Super Seniors (70+) will play from the signified Senior Tees. The Senior Championship will be a 36-hole tournament with Tuesday being a practice round and Wednesday and Thursday being the scoring rounds. Please signify on the Entry Form if you will be playing in the Senior Championship ONLY. To clarify: If a Senior, Super Senior, Super-Super Senior wishes to play for the Overall Championship they MUST PLAY from the Championship Tees and score 54 holes.
ELIGIBILITY: All NAGA members, Associate members (Friends and family), and participants competing. Current NAGA membership is required for participation in the tournament. If necessary, please include your 2022 NAGA dues with your official tournament application and check the appropriate box. ENTRY DEADLINE: October 1st, 2022.
ASSOCIATE DIVISION: There will be an Associate Division for all non-amputees. To be eligible the participant must be a NAGA Associate Member in good standing. There will be two different types of divisions in the “Associate” category:
- Individual stroke play (net and gross) for 36 holes.
- Team division:
- Your team will consist of 4 players (of your choosing) and will be played as 2 best balls of the 4 (two lowest net scores in your group). Each team will play one day and one day only (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) of your choosing.
Amputees will get first in line while Associate members’ entry forms will be date stamped and they will be notified via e-mail that their entry form has been received. First in wins the slot. Associates will be notified via e-mail that they are in the tournament.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment (Online or via check) to Brandon Rowland 7 Barrett Place, Jackson, TN 38305. All payments must be paid in US Dollars and paid to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of October 1st, 2022 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is indicated LEGIBLY on the entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after October 1st, 2022. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Adam Benza at adambenza@yahoo.com or John Bell at onelegbell@gmail.com.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked for play up to 7 days in advance of the event by calling (407)-566-4653. The rate is $59 per person +tax. Please notify them that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association.
GOLF HANDICAP: Only those who have a current valid golf handicap either from the USGA/RCGA or a locally recognized organization will be considered and must be verified prior to competition play commencing. Please fill in the information on your entry form as to your handicap index number, and an
e-mail/phone number where it can be verified.
DRESS CODE: “Proper golf attire is required on all the courses. For men, proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. For women, proper golf attire consists of polo-style shirt with collar or other suitable shirt or blouse with or without a collar, and slacks, skirt or Bermuda-length shorts. Golf shoes with metal spike alternatives are required; however soft-soled shoes and tennis shoes are acceptable.”
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Celebration Golf Club is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken (A 4 1⁄2 hour pace is acceptable, 15 minutes per hole). Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Carts for spectators will be $25.00 daily. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis.
ELIGIBILITY: All NAGA members, Associate members (Friends and family), and participants competing. Current NAGA membership is required for participation in the tournament. If necessary, please include your 2022 NAGA dues with your official tournament application and check the appropriate box. ENTRY DEADLINE: October 1st, 2022.
ASSOCIATE DIVISION: There will be an Associate Division for all non-amputees. To be eligible the participant must be a NAGA Associate Member in good standing. There will be two different types of divisions in the “Associate” category:
- Individual stroke play (net and gross) for 36 holes.
- Team division:
- Your team will consist of 4 players (of your choosing) and will be played as 2 best balls of the 4 (two lowest net scores in your group). Each team will play one day and one day only (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) of your choosing.
Amputees will get first in line while Associate members’ entry forms will be date stamped and they will be notified via e-mail that their entry form has been received. First in wins the slot. Associates will be notified via e-mail that they are in the tournament.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment (Online or via check) to Brandon Rowland 7 Barrett Place, Jackson, TN 38305. All payments must be paid in US Dollars and paid to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of October 1st, 2022 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is indicated LEGIBLY on the entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after October 1st, 2022. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Adam Benza at adambenza@yahoo.com or John Bell at onelegbell@gmail.com.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked for play up to 7 days in advance of the event by calling (407)-566-4653. The rate is $59 per person +tax. Please notify them that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association.
GOLF HANDICAP: Only those who have a current valid golf handicap either from the USGA/RCGA or a locally recognized organization will be considered and must be verified prior to competition play commencing. Please fill in the information on your entry form as to your handicap index number, and an
e-mail/phone number where it can be verified.
DRESS CODE: “Proper golf attire is required on all the courses. For men, proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. For women, proper golf attire consists of polo-style shirt with collar or other suitable shirt or blouse with or without a collar, and slacks, skirt or Bermuda-length shorts. Golf shoes with metal spike alternatives are required; however soft-soled shoes and tennis shoes are acceptable.”
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Celebration Golf Club is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken (A 4 1⁄2 hour pace is acceptable, 15 minutes per hole). Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Carts for spectators will be $25.00 daily. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis.
