The 2014 Oregon Senior Games Golf Tournament will be held at Lost Tracks on Thursday, June 19 with a shotgun start at 9am and at Widgi Creek on Friday, June 20 with a shotgun start at 9am. Both of these courses reflect the raw beauty of Bend and will serve as perfect hosts for locals and visitors alike.
The competition will be both gross and net with winners in each category. Gross scores will determine eligibility for the National Senior Games. Players will be grouped by age, gender and handicap. The fee is $140 to participate in the 36-hole tournament and includes cart and range balls for both rounds. To register, visit Here.
The golf tournament is sure to appeal to super-competitive golfers as well as those just looking to stay active and have fun participating in any of the 15 other sports as part of the Games. It’s also a great opportunity to explore a beloved outdoor recreation mecca: Bend, Oregon. While in town, competitors can reward themselves with whitewater rafting, hiking, stand up paddle boarding or enjoying a tasty craft beer along the Bend Ale Trail. The dining and lodging venues are top notch and will round out a great visit to Central Oregon.
Most of the Oregon Senior Games competitions run June 19-22 with Cycling leading the way on May 24 and a Cowboy Action Shooting event a week prior to the main Games. All events are held in and around Bend. The 16 events include a 5K Road Race and Walk, Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Cowboy Action Shooting, Cycling, Golf, Over the Line, Pickleball, Racquetball, Shuffleboard, softball, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis and Track & Field.
Before 2014, Oregon was one of only two states without a sanctioned State Senior Games. The Oregon Senior Games is officially sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) and is open to any athlete age 50 and over with no prequalification necessary. The top four finishers in most sports in each age group will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games in St. Paul, Minnesota (taking place July 3-16, 2015) as will competitors who meet minimum performance standards in applicable sports.
“We’re thrilled to be reviving the Oregon Senior Games and bringing them to Bend for the first time,” said Kevney Dugan, director of sales and sports development for Visit Bend. “This is an amazing opportunity to present a competitive yet fun and social event to an older set of visitors that showcases Bend as the ultimate outdoor playground.”
