The first of five qualifying events for 75th Arizona Open Championship. The qualifier is an 18 hole individual stroke play event with 25 successful qualifiers (a formula will be used to determine the number of qualifiers per site) advancing to the Championship proper at Troon Country Club, August 13-15, 2018. A total of 4 alternates will also be determined. The final order of alternates will be posted in the Championship Proper and is determined by the final size of the qualifying fields.

In the event of a tie for any of the qualifying potions or alternate positions there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the winner immediately following the last stipulated round.

There will be an estimated 100 open spots available for the Championship through the five (5) Arizona Open qualifying events and the projected purse for the Championship will be approximately $100,000.

Successful qualifiers will need to register for the Championship proper and pay an additional fee of: Amateur ($133), PGA Member ($108), PGA Apprentice ($108) and Non-PGA Professional ($208).

Participants may register for ONLY one (1) qualifying event for the Arizona Open Championship. Competitors may transfer from one qualifier to another BEFORE the closing date on July 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. local time by notifying the Southwest PGA staff at 480-443-9002 or via email at info@southwestpga.com.

The Arizona Open Championship is a 54-hole, state open golf tournament open to both professional and amateur golfers nationwide.

The final Championship field will be 156 players, made up of place-winners from the Arizona Open Championship qualifying events and those players exempt from qualifying.

The Arizona Open Championship is administered by the Southwest PGA and has roots dating back to the inaugural event held in 1937. This historical championship has been held annually since 1953 and boasts an impressive list of past champions including Johnny Bulla, Dale Douglas and Curt Byrum.

The Arizona Open Championship is open to professionals and amateurs nationwide. Amateurs must have an active USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0 at the time of entry.

Following 36 holes of play, the field will be cut to the low 50 scorers plus ties.

Prize money will only be paid to those participants that make the 36 hole cut and complete the final round. Amateurs will receive gift certificates redeemable at Troon Country Club.

A $25.00 course fee must be paid to Orange Tree in the golf shop prior to play.