2023

W. E. Cole Cotton States Amateur

Golf Tournament
2022 Winner, Sam Murphy (right) and Runner-Up, Jack Lundin (left)
2022 Winner, Sam Murphy, presented trophy by Henry Cole

Welcome to the W. E. Cole Cotton States Amateur website.

The Cotton States is a highly competitive amateur stroke play event held annually at Bayou DeSiard Country Club in Monroe, Louisiana. Over the years the Cotton States has attracted some of the top collegiate and amateur players from around the United States and the World. This year's tournament will be held July 25-29, 2023. The course will be open for a practice round and registration on July 25th. Contact the Pro Shop to make tee times for your practice round. The tournament play will start on the 26th with the first time at 7:30. The tee times will be posted on the 25th at registration. There will be a 36-hole cut of the top 44 players and ties.

Players that want to be considered for entry must have a 0.0 or less, USGA certified ghin handicap index or equivalent, along with a satisfactory competitive record to be determined by the tournament committee. After a careful review of each entry, the entrant will be notified of acceptance within 3-5 days. A player who isn't initially accepted into the field, may elect to be placed on a conditional waiting list from which he may still be selected. Any player that enters, but isn't selected either initially or from the waiting list, will get a full refund. The W. E. Cole Cotton States Amateur is affiliated with the Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking and the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The top finishers in the tournament will receive world ranking points.

Affiliates

We are proudly affiliated with Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking (SPWAR) and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). Click either organization's logo below to visit their site.

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Area Hotels

Comfort Inn
318-361-5100

Comfort Suites
318-410-1005

Courtyard by Marriott
318-388-0034

Hampton Inn
318-361-9944

Hilton Garden Inn
318-398-0653

LaQuinta Inn
318-654-4805

TownePlace Suites
318-387-7277

Wingate Inn & Suites
318-387-7395

Sponsors

We are grateful for our sponsoring businesses and organizations.

Entry Requirements

Players that would like to be considered for entry must have a 0.0 or less, USGA certified GHIN handicap index or equivalent, along with a satisfactory competitive record. After a review of each entry, the player will be notified of acceptance within 3-5 days. A player who isn't initially accepted into the field, may elect to be placed on a conditional waiting list from which he may still be selected. Any player that enters, but isn't selected either initially or from the waiting list, will get a full refund. The entry fee is $325.00 and can be paid by credit card or PayPal by clicking the Register button on any page. There will be a $25.00 application fee for withdrawals prior to the deadline for entry. No refunds will be given for withdrawal after the entry deadline of 11:59 pm, Monday, July 17th. The field will be made up of the first 120 players accepted. There will be a 36-hole cut of the top 44 and ties. The W. E. Cole Cotton States Amateur Golf Tournament is affiliated with the Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking and the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The top finishers will receive world ranking points.