The Leading Senior Pro-Am Tour in the Southwest
The Southwest Seniors Golf Association (SWSGA) was established in 1978 by Gene Lesch, Bill Johnston, and Jack Morrison. They organized a Senior Pro-Am to be played once a month in an A-B-C-D team format. Players were Senior PGA professionals and amateurs 50 years of age and older. Amateurs were awarded merchandise prizes for low net and low gross by age group, while the professionals played for cash prizes.In 2000, a steering committee composed of senior professionals and amateurs became the directors of the SWSGA, with the direct purpose of maintaining the ideals originally put forth by its founders.
The SWSGA pays approximately 30% of the field (team and individuals combined). NIKE is the official sponsor for 2008 and will provide additional prizes for the events.
SWSGA membership is open to PGA professionals and invited pros/amateurs ages 50 and over, with a handicap of 12 or less.
Membership dues are $100 per year. Tournament entry fees include cart, green fee, refreshments and prizes for team and individual age groups.
