HOST CLUB
Mill Creek Country Club
Jake Hanson, PGA Head Golf Professional
15500 Country Club Drive
Mill Creek, WA 98012
(425) 743-1444 - Golf Shop
Championship Portal: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: WSGAMIDAM19
COURSE YARDAGE
Course yardage is subject to change based on weather and course conditions. Hole-by-hole yardages are included at the end of this document. Course Yardage: 6,482, par-72
LODGING
To book a hotel reservation, please use the following link – HOTEL RESERVATIONS. You will be prompted to login or create an account using your GHIN # which will allow you access to the site where you can search hotels by proximity to the course at a large discount.
CAMPERS & RV's
Campers and/or recreational vehicles may not be parked for use as overnight accommodations on golf course property without prior approval from the host club.
REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with the WSGA at Mill Creek Country Club prior to playing in the championship. Registration will be located outside the pro shop at the following times:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
Round 1 pairings will be released on August 14. The WSGA will re-pair contestants for the final round according to gross score with the leaders teeing off last.
PREFERRED STARTING TIME REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SCHEDULE
36-hole stroke play competition (gross scores only). Players will be flighted based on course handicap. In the event of a tie for the champion, a sudden-death playoff will be used to determine the champion immediately after the conclusion of play.
ROUND 1 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28: Starting times from the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROUND 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 29: Starting times from the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WSGA hosted lunch following the round. Awards presentation ceremony will begin immediately following completion of play
PRACTICE ROUND
Each contestant may play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available after 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26 and after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can contact the golf shop regarding availability of practice rounds during the week prior. All practice round times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. To schedule a practice round players can call the Mill Creek Country Club golf shop at (425) 743-1444. When making reservations, contestants must identify themselves as WSGA Men’s Mid-Amateur participants.
FOOD SERVICE (NO HOST)
The clubhouse restaurant will be open each day from 6:00 a.m. to dusk. Grab and go breakfast items will be available in the morning and a full menu will be available for lunch and dinner. Snacks and drinks will also be available and players will have access to the restaurant when making the turn.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All major credit cards are accepted in the golf shop and restaurant. Cash is not accepted anywhere on-site.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will be open from 6:30 a.m. until after completion of play each day. The driving range will be open from 6:30 a.m. – dusk.
CONTESTANT'S LUNCH
The WSGA will host a contestant’s lunch immediately following play on Thursday, August 29 in the Cedar Room of the clubhouse.
WARM-UP RANGE BALLS
Warm up range balls will be provided at the driving range during each day of the championship, courtesy of the WSGA.
CLUB STORAGE
Overnight club storage will not be available.
AUTOMOTIVE CARTS
The use of automotive carts during the championship is permitted. Carts will be reserved for contestants who paid the $20 per rider, per day, fee at the time of entry. Carts will not be guaranteed for players who did not reserve one during registration. Outside, private carts will not be permitted unless by a member of the club.
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted at any time by the WSGA.
Championship Accommodations for Disabled Spectators
The WSGA is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at WSGA Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must be submitted to a WSGA staff member on site. While spectator carts are not allowed, the WSGA will make every effort to accommodate these requests by assigning a WSGA volunteer driver based on availability. The driver will transport the spectator to viewing locations throughout the golf course, not shot-by-shot or hole-by-hole.
Spectators with transportation needs should contact the WSGA Championship Department at
(206) 526-8605 prior to the championship so that arrangements can be made to have a driver on site.
Requests due to temporary injuries or impairments will not be granted.
Only spectators who have complied with the above procedures and met the requirements will be permitted to ride. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that spectators with permanent disabilities are able to view the competition.
PULL CARTS
Contestants who use pull carts must not take them close to putting greens or across tees. Contestants must take pull carts around the outside edge of all greenside bunkers and around all tees.
CADDIES
Host club caddies will not be available. A player may provide his own caddie. Caddies must wear a caddie bib provided on the first tee.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 36-hole, stroke play (gross) scores.
Champion: WSGA crystal trophy and merchandise certificate
Runner-up: WSGA crystal trophy and merchandise certificate
Other high finishers will also receive merchandise certificates. All merchandise certificates are redeemable in Mill Creek Country Club golf shop and should be redeemed by August 29, 2020.
AWARDS CEREMONY
An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 29 and will begin immediately after the completion of final round play.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2019 WSGA Men's Mid-Amateur Champion will receive an exemption into the 2020-2024 WSGA Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships, as well as an exemption into the 2020 PNGA Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The champion will also receive an exemption into the 2020 WSGA Champion of Champions, held at The Home Course in April.
PERFORMANCE POINTS LIST
Points for the WSGA Men’s Mid-Amateur are allocated as follows: Champion, 75 points; Runner-up, 50 points; Top 5 players, 25 points each; Top 10 players, 15 points each; Top 15 players, 5 points each.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
The WSGA will post and transmit the adjusted scores for all players on the USGA GHIN System for handicapping purposes.
DRESS CODE
The WSGA expects all contestants and their caddies to wear suitable attire on the host club property throughout the duration of the championship, including practice rounds. Suitable attire does not include cutoffs, short shorts, tank tops, jeans, or denim of any kind or color, tee shirts, sweat pants, or unkempt clothing of any kind. Contestants must wear neat and clean slacks, Bermuda, or walking shorts. Shorts must be of an appropriate length and must adhere to the dress code of the host club. Golf shirts with collars or golf mocks are mandatory. Hats and visors must not be worn in the clubhouse. Shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Sandals of any kind are not allowed, even sandals with soft spikes, on the golf course at any time, including practice areas. If additional measures are required by the host club, they will be communicated to all contestants prior to the championship and must be adhered to. Gallery must adhere to the host club dress code policy. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from the course.
Gallery must adhere to the host club dress code policy. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from the course.
FOOTWEAR
Shoes with the traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION
CONDUCT CODE
The WSGA expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a WSGA championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WSGA event. The following are some examples of unbecoming conduct or behavior:
- Repeated use of loud, abusive, and/or profane language
- Throwing and/or breaking equipment (club, ball, etc.) in anger or frustration
- Damaging host club, WSGA, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or WSGA volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of WSGA Dress Code and/or Footwear Policy
- Other conduct deemed unbecoming
The Committee in charge of the competition shall be the sole judge of determining Conduct Code violations.
WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
All refunds prior to the entry deadline are subject to a $10 administrative fee. Refunds are not available after the closing deadline except for documented and approved medical reasons. Refunds approved after the closing deadline, and up until round one pairings are released, are subject to a $25 administrative fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER ROUND ONE PAIRINGS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
During play of the championship, a competitor must notify WSGA staff and state his need to withdraw. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying the WSGA staff or without having sufficient reason to withdraw) will not be granted entry into any future WSGA championship for a minimum of two years.