The Pro-Am will be held on July 30, 31, August 1 & 2 2009. The tournament will be held in Garden City, Kansas. The Southwest Kansas Pro-Am raises thousands of dollars each year for the New Born Intensive Care and Pediatric Units of St. Catherine Hospital. Set on two of the finest golf courses in the state, the event is hosted by one of Kansas' most friendly communities, Garden City. Professionals are invited to three days of great tournament play, all social events, and festivities.

FORMAT INFORMATION
Professionals will play a 54-hole scramble format alternating courses. Each professional will play with five amateurs Friday and Saturday. The final round, for professionals only, will be held Sunday at The Golf Club at Southwind. The professional field will be cut to 40 and ties. Threesomes will tee off #1 tee starting at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. All professionals making the cut on Sunday will be paid a minimum of $450.

ENTRY FEE
The Pro-Am entry fee is $725, which includes free practice rounds prior to the tournament, as well as invitations to all social events and beverages on the course during tournament play. Entry deadline is July 25th and all cancellations must be received by 7:00 p.m. on July 28th for full refund. (No exceptions.)

PROFESSIONAL PURSE
The professional purse stands at a total of $82,500, with the winner collecting $15,000 and the top 26 places winning $1,000 minimum. The tournament pays through 40th place and ties.

ACCOMMODATIONS
The following is a partial list of local hotels and their phone numbers. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the Professional. Due to unusual demand we recommend calling early for reservations.

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center – 1-800-875-5201
Comfort Inn - 1-800-413-4206

Private housing will once again be offered on a limited basis. Professionals wishing to stay in private homes in Garden City will be assigned first-come-first-served. To make arrangements please call 620-272-2530.

WHEN TO REGISTER
All professionals are required to register at The Golf Club at Southwind by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30th. If you plan to be late or need to make other arrangements, please contact the registration desk Thursday, July 30th at 620-272-2530 prior to tournament week.

ENTRY FORM
Please complete the following as thoroughly as possible and return with a check to St. Catherine Hospital for $725 and send to: PO Box 935 Garden City, Kansas 67846. Entry to the Tournament can also be made by calling 620-272-2530. You may use your credit card to enter and pay online.