Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: March 5, 2024 at 10:00 am
Entries Close: April 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Amateur Entry Fees: $180/player
MAPGA Member Entry Fee: $265/player
Non-MAPGA Professional Entry Fee: $500/player
Entry Fees include championship tee gift and range balls for Championship rounds.
Amateur Eligibility: This tournament is open to male amateur members of MSGA Member Clubs with an up-to-date USGA Index of 7.1 or less. The handicap index must be at the member club shown on the entry form and current before and after the close of registration and the date of the event. The handicap index must also be viewable on GHIN.com.
Entries may be rejected by the MSGA at any time, including during the competition. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, violating host club policies, or failing to comply with the requirements of the handicap system.
Professional Eligibility: The Maryland State Open is open to professionals who are: Middle Atlantic PGA members or registered associates; employed by MSGA member clubs; or residents of Maryland.
Exemptions from Qualifying for Maryland State Open: Designated players shall be exempt from local qualifying and will advance to the first two rounds of stroke play at Talbot Country Club to be held Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9. Exempt players can be found here. An exempt player must also meet the previously outlined eligibility requirements of the Championship. An exempt player must submit an entry on a timely basis.
Refund Policy: A withdrawal made prior to seven days of the event will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. To withdraw prior to the entry deadline, players should do so through their Golf Genius user profile. After the entry deadline has passed players should call the MSGA at 410-653-5300 or email the staff in charge listed below. There will not be a refund if a withdrawal is received less than seven days prior to the event without a written medical excuse. All withdrawals are subject to $25 processing fee.