The Pro-Am will be held on the 5th,67th, and 7th of August 2005. 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 stroke play format alternating courses. Each professional will play with four amateurs Friday and Saturday. The final round, for professionals only, will be held Sunday at Southwind Country Club. 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 $600, 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 26th and all cancellations must be received by 7:00 p.m. on August 2nd 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.

Plaza Hotel – 1-800-875-5201
Best Western Wheat Lands Hotel – 1-800-333-2387
Best Western Red Baron Hotel – 1-800-333-4164
National 9 Inn – 1-800-33-4164

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 Lynn Schoonover, at 620-272-2530.

WHEN TO REGISTER
All professionals are requested to register at Southwind Country Club by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th. If you plan to be late or need to make other arrangements, please contact the registration desk at 620-272-4122 on Thursday, August 4th or 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 $600 and send to: PO Box 935 Garden City, Kansas 67846

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