8th Kanza Players Cup
KGA Staff Contact:
Casey Old
casey@kansasgolf.org
(785) 842-4833 ext. 2
2019 Team Rosters
East - Conrad Roberts, William Gantz, Kit Grove, Jeff Bell, Josh Williams, Matthew Quandt, Sam Wempe, Bradley Lane
West - Elliot Soyez, Spencer Christian, Jack Courington, Brian Fehr, Andrew King, Corey Novascone, Matt Lazzo, Alec Heinen
Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 12th -- Practice Round - 1:00 pm
Monday, May 13th -- Four-Ball Matches - 8:30 am, Modified Pinehurst Matches - 1:30 pm
Tuesday, May 14th -- Singles Matches - 8:30 am
Host Club Information
Wolf Creek Golf Club
18695 Lackman Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-4020
www.wolfcreekks.com
Head Golf Professional: Mickey Finn
Superintendent: Bill Irving
Team Composition & Tie Breakers
Top eight (8) available players from the East and West Squads (16 players total) from the 2018 KGA Mid-Amateur Player of the Year points list.
Tie Breaker: If a tie exists for the final qualifying position(s) on either team, the tie shall be broken based on the following criteria, in order of their application:
1. Head-to-head player finish in the final KGA championship of the prior season (i.e. Mid-Amateur Championship). If still tied,
2. Total number of events participated in where KGA Mid-Amateur Player of the Year points were earned during the prior season. This includes KGA championships, USGA qualifiers, USGA championships, select cup team events. If still tied,
3. Lot
Boundary & Residence for Team Qualification
U.S. Highway 75 is boundary for determining whether a player is on the East or West team. Cities that sit on Highway 75 are deemed to be on the East team (i.e. Topeka, Burlington, Holton, Independence).
A player that moves residence will be determined to be on the team that his residence was at during the majority of the playing season.
Eligibility
Qualifying is open to KGA male mid-amateur age (25 to 49) golfers. Eligible golfers must have completed in at least one KGA Championship event to be eligible for invitation to the Kanza Players Cup. Must be a KGA member.
Entry Fee and Deadline
$150 ($280 for new players/new bag). Entry is by invitation only.
Format
Ryder Cup style format (Four-Ball, Foursome, Singles matches).
Match Pairings
Groupings and pairings for the matches will be determined using an open draft format with each team's captain. This will be determined at the player's dinner following the practice round.
Player's Banquet
A player's only dinner will be held at the club following the practice round at approximately 5:30 pm. Information on this function will be passed on to qualifying players.
Player's Lunch
Lunch is provided on both days of the championship. Lunch is not provided on the practice round day.
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately:
- 7,100 yards (all participants)
Practice Round
Practice round is included as part of your entry fee on Sunday, May 12th. Practice round starting times will begin at TBA time. The East Team will play first followed by the West Team.
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Defending Champions
The East Team of Jeff Bell, Sam Wempe, Bradley Lane, Conrad Roberts, William Gantz, Kit Grove, Park Ulrich and Matthew Quandt bested their counterparts from the West Team in 2018 at Flint Hills National Golf Club.
Carts, Spectators and Caddies
Carts are provided for all rounds of the championship as part of your entry fee. Spectator carts will not be available for this championship. Club caddies may be available. Contact the host club to inquire.
Championship Policies
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Conditions of Competition, Electronic Devices, Pace of Play, Withdrawal, Conduct, Dress Code, Footwear and other policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsibile to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
Hotels
Click here to view hotels in the area with preferred rates.
Method of Payments
The host club accepts TBA for all purchases.
Close of Competition
The competition shall be deemed to have closed when the symbolic prize for the event has been presented, or if no ceremony, when all scores and results have been approved by the Committee.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and KGA volunteers are always appreciated!