SDGA Match Play Format - 2026
The POD format for the SDGA Match Play has been a huge success, allowing us to grow the Championship to five divisions, expand the player fields, make qualifying accessible to more players, and provide greater value at the Championship. Click on the FAQ and information documents at the bottom of the page for complete information and the enhancements.
Here is what you need to know about the SDGA Match Play format.
Men’s Championship
- July 30-August 2 – Moccasin Creek Country Club, Aberdeen
- 64 Player Field
- Eight Local Qualifiers From June 26-July 24
- LAST CHANCE qualifier on July 29 at Lee Park GC – Open to ALL players, including those who have already participated in Local Qualifying
- At least FOUR spots available at the LAST CHANCE Qualifier
CLICK HERE for a list of Men’s Local Qualifiers and to register
Women’s Championship
- July 31-August 2 – Moccasin Creek Country Club, Aberdeen
- 32 Player Field
- Open to Exempt Players first, then open to SDGA members until field is full.
- There are no qualifying events for the Women’s Match Play Championship.
- Registration for Exempt Players open February 1 to March 15. Registration then opens March 16 to all SDGA Members –> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Men’s Senior (55+) & Masters (65+) Championships
- July 17-19 – Meadowbrook Golf Course, Rapid City
- 32 Player Senior (55+) Field
32 Player Masters (65+) Field - Open to Exempt Players first, then open to SDGA members until field is full.
- There are no qualifying events for the Men’s Senior & Masters Match Play Championships.
- Registration for Exempt Players open February 1 to March 15. Registration then opens March 16 to all SDGA Members –> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Women’s Senior (50+) Championship
- July 17-19 – Meadowbrook Golf Course, Rapid City
- 16 Player Field (50+)
- Open to Exempt Players first, then open to SDGA members until field is full.
- All Players advance from POD play to bracket play. Top two in each Pod play for Championship and 3rd and 4th place play in the Silver Bracket.
- There are no qualifying events for the Women’s Senior Match Play Championship.
- Registration for Exempt Players open February 1 to March 15. Registration then opens March 16 to all SDGA Members –> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Click on the links below for an FAQ document and specific information on each division including the list of exempt players (not all exempt players will enter the event). Contact us with any questions at sdgainfo@sdga.org or text our TEXT ONLY LINE at 605-800-6435.