ALCGPSC 082/23 - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 ARMED FORCES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

ALCGPSC 082/23

SUBJ: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 ARMED FORCES GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP
A. Coast Guard Morale, Well‐Being, and Recreation Manual, COMDTINST
M1710.13 (series)
1. The Coast Guard will assemble the Service's first‐ever golf team
and compete in the 2023 Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Golf Championship in
San Diego, CA, from 17‐25 September.
2. Participation is open to all active duty members and reservists on
active duty orders. Members wishing to participate must submit their
command‐endorsed sports application with a resume focused on the
following conditions:
a. Previous All‐Navy or Armed Forces golf experience.
b. Advanced level tournament experience governed by USGA rules
(USGA championships, state/regional golf association
championships, collegiate, etc.).
c. Handicap with a GHIN number.
d. Other notable experiences.
3. All applicants must complete the CG Golf questionnaire while
awaiting their sports application endorsement. Download the
application and access the questionnaire through the following links.
a. CG Golf questionnaire: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/tQbtmnSsTJ
b. CG Sports application: https://www.coastguardmwr.org/cg‐sports
4. Team management will review applications to select six men and
three women to represent the Coast Guard in the 21‐24 September AFS
Championship.
5. The team chosen will compete against the other military services
with the potential for selection to the All‐Armed Forces team. The AFS
team will compete in the subsequent International Military Sports
(CISM) Championship from 1‐8 October, hosted by the US Navy, in San
Diego, CA. CISM is the second largest multi‐sport discipline
organization after the International Olympic Committee.
6. Per reference (A), commands are encouraged to support AFS
participation. Competing on an Armed Forces team brings credit to our
service members and the United States military. Additionally,
representing the Coast Guard in front of thousands of viewers is a
unique recruiting opportunity.
7. The Community Services Command (CSC) will fund members selected to
represent the team in the Armed Forces Championship.
8. Command‐endorsed applications must be routed to the CG Sports
Office by 25 August to allow time for player invitations and travel
arrangements. Submit command concerns and applications to the AFS
Service Rep: CWO3 Kenneth Collins; Kenneth.S.Collins@uscg.mil.
9. Released: RDML R. E. Dash, Commander, Personnel Service Center,
sends.
10. Internet release authorized.