2026 Last Frontier Championship

Conducted under the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, along with applicable Local Rules and Conditions of Competition as established by the Alaska Golf Association (AGA) and the host facility.

Host Facility

Chena Bend Golf Course
2090 Montgomery Rd
Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks), AK 99703

Tournament Dates

August 14–16, 2025 (Tee Times - 2 days, Shotgun Start - Sunday)
 

August 14th, 2026 --- 9:00am (First Tee Time)
August 15th, 2026--- 9:00am (First Tee Time)
August 16th, 2026 --- 8:30am SHOTGUN START

 

Entry Fee

  • $350 per player
  • Carts are a separate add-on expense you can select at the time of registration
  • CASH ONLY--SKINS (OPTIONAL) -- $20 Gross, $20 Net Per Day (Players can choose to do both or only one) 

includes: Green fees, range balls, food, prizes, and tournament administration

  • Championship Flight Winners – Alaska State Amateur Exemption for 2027,  Alaska Golf Association Embroidered Flag
  • Championship Flight Runner-Up – Alaska State Amateur Exemption
  • 1st -- Wrangell Men’s (GROSS) Winner – 1ea $150 gift card
  • 1st -- Chugach (GROSS) Winner – 1ea $150 gift card
  • 2nd -- Wrangell (GROSS) Men Runner-Up – 1ea $100 gift card
  • 2nd -- Chugach Runner-Up – 1ea $100 gift card
  • 1st --  Foraker (GROSS) Women’s Winner – 1ea $150 Gift card
  • 2nd --  Foraker Women’s Runner-Up – 1ea $100 gift card
  • Overall Net Champion -- Men's $100 Gift Card
  • Overall Net Champion -- Women's $100 Gift Card

Transportation

Golf carts are optional and available at the player’s expense.

  • Limit: Two carts per group, two bags per cart
  • Shared carts are required unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

Key Dates & Field Limit

  • Registration Opens: May 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  • Entry Deadline: August 1st, 2026, at 10:00 PM
  • Field Limit: First 75 players to register (10 person waitlist), AGA reserves the right to adjust fields based upon entries.

Eligibility for Last Frontier Championship

To be eligible to compete in the Last Frontier Championship, an applicant must:

  1. Be a bona fide resident of the State of Alaska, as defined in Section IV of the AGA Tournament Eligibility Policy;
  2. Possess an active Handicap Index® issued by an AGA member club through the World Handicap System™;
  3. Have posted a minimum of seven (8) scores at AGA member courses within the two (2) calendar years preceding the competition.
  4. Be of the AGE of 25 by August 14th, 2026.

Championship Format & Schedule

  • 54-hole Stroke Play, contested at scratch for gross scores --- DOUBLE PAR MAX ex. Par 3 = 6, Par 4 = 8, Par 5 = 10
  • 54-hole Stroke Play, contested at NET scoring.
  • Players will be flighted after first day scores.
  • The AGA reserves the right to adjust flight assignments as needed.

Flights & Tee Assignments

Friday August 14th, Men will commence play from the BLUE TEES. Upon completion the men's entrants will be flighted based upon Gross Score.

Men’s Flights

To be determined after 1st day scoring.

Denali (Championship Flight) --- BLUE Tees
 

Wrangell (1st Flight) --- WHITE TEES
 

Chugach (2nd Flight) --- WHITE TEES

 

 

 

Women’s (Foraker/Sleeping Lady) Flights: Assigned based on entries – RED TEES

All flights will compete at scratch. Players may declare for the Championship Flight prior to the first round. * AGA reserves the right to adjust a player flight after the first round is completed.

Rules & Local Policies

  • F-13: Relief from animal hoof damage
  • F-14: Loose impediments (e.g., wood chips) treated as Ground Under Repair (GUR)
  • Marked GUR: Relief permitted

Doubt as to Procedure
Rule 3-3 applies: If in doubt, play a second ball and report the situation to the Committee after the round.

Driving Range

Opens 1 hour before the first tee time each day.

Scoring & Pairings

  • Scoring: Electronic via the Golf Genius mobile app (one scorer per group)
  • Verification: All players must verbally confirm scores after the round
  • Backup: Keep a paper scorecard for personal records
  • Pairings: Posted via Golf Genius before Round 1
  • Re-pairings: Based on standings after each round

Player Agreement & Consent

By submitting an entry, each participant affirms:

  • They meet all eligibility requirements
  • Their entry may be denied or withdrawn by the AGA Tournament Committee or host club for:
    • Conduct deemed unbecoming
    • Non-compliance with AGA policies or tournament conditions
  • They accept full personal liability for risks associated with participation, including health-related risks
  • They waive the right to protest decisions made by the AGA or Tournament Committee
  • They grant the AGA permission to use their name, photograph, and event-related information in print, digital, and broadcast media

Note: The AGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify tournament conditions, policies, or schedules at any time.