7th National Super Senior & 25th John Kline Championships
7th National Super Senior & 25th John Kline Championships
Crown Colony Country Club
900 Crown Colony Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
November 1 – 4, 2026
Event GGID: 26SOS7
Format: 54-holes individual stroke play
Entries: Entries will open for exempt players on Monday, August 3rd at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The initial entry window will close for exempt players on Monday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Exempt players must file an entry prior to the initial entry window to guarantee their spot in the field. Entries will open for non-exempt players on Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. Entries will close on Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Eligibility: Entries are open to those players who earn exemptions from the attached list (CLICK HERE)
Entries are open to exempt players for the first week, then entries are open on Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. EDT to all Society of Seniors members and Committee approved guests, based on availability. Players must be age 65 as of Nov. 2, 2026. If necessary, a lottery will take place in the event of the championship being oversubscribed by Tuesday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Entry Fee: $875
Field Size: The field is limited to 84 players.
Playing Divisions: Super Senior (65-69), Legend (70-74) and Super Legend (75+)
Proposed Yardages: Super Seniors ~6200-6400 yards, Legend ~5900 yards, Super Legend ~5600 yards
Practice Round: Nov. 1, tee time blocks available from 9:00 am. through 11:00 a.m., and again from 1:40 p.m. and after. A link will be sent to players to select their Practice Round tee time and group.
Early Practice Round Availability: Early practice rounds will be available up to a week in advance by calling the golf shop at 936-637-8800 to make a tee time. Rate will be $75 and include cart fee.
Tournament Rounds: Monday, Nov. 2 – Wednesday, Nov. 4. Tournament Rounds will begin at 8:00 a.m. with everyone teeing off on the 1st tee on the first two days in threesomes. The final round will be an 8:00 a.m. start off of both 1 & 10. (Tentative Schedule)
Food & Beverage Info: Lunch will be included on Sunday (Practice Round) from approximately 11:00-2:00, followed by a Welcome Reception for players that evening. Lunch will also be included following competition rounds one and two on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday lunch will be on your own.
Points available: SOS Points, Amateurgolf.com, WAGR and Golfweek Points
Prize Fund: $75 per player
Recommended Lodging Information: There are a limited number of accommodations available at Crown Colony CC in their on-site Villas. To inquire about rates and availability, please call the club at 836-637-8811.
There is also a courtesy room block setup at the Best Western Plus, which is located just outside the gate at Crown Colony. There is also a Holiday Inn and a Hampton Inn nearby within two miles of the club.
Best Western Plus Crown Colony
3211 S First Street
Lufkin, TX 75901
Room Rate: $139++/night
Room Cutoff date: 10/10/2026
Best Western Plus Online Booking Link: CLICK HERE
Recommended Airport: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX) (104 miles)
Refund Policy: Once an entry has been officially filed a withdrawal fee of $150 shall apply. Withdrawals within 30 days of round one shall incur an additional fee of $100. Withdrawals within 7 days of round one shall only receive a partial refund if the spot is filled. If the spot is unfilled, the player forfeits his entire entry fee. Entries withdrawn after 12:00AM of tournament practice day will forfeit the entire entry fee.