18th WV Mid-Amateur Championship Information
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are regular members of the WVGA with an active GHIN Handicap index through a WVGA Member Club, and who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of Championship. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.
Format: The championship will be 18 holes of stroke play qualifying followed by match play with the field being cut to the low 32 players. The Round of 32 will begin Monday afternoon immediately following the stroke play qualifying portion of the championship. Defending Champion (Hutson Chandler) is automatically exempt into #2 seed in Championship Match Play Bracket but if so wishes can try to qualify for the #1 seed.
Practice Round: Practice rounds will be available on Sunday, May 2nd beginning at 12:00 pm. Practice round rate for players is $50 plus tax Players choosing to play a practice round on any other day than the designated Practice Round day will be subject to the normal guest fee.
Championship Yardage: Approximately 6,800 yards
Player Registration: Players will be emailed information regarding starting times and registration after the Entry Deadline.
Player Lunch: Players will be provided lunch following the stroke play qualifying portion of the championship.
Cart Fees: The player cart fee for all rounds is included in your entry fee.
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Clarksburg $96/night. Booking Link: http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/w4th9
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the WVGA Executive Director.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
Pairings: Pairings for stroke play qualifying will be viewable on the Tee Sheets Tab of Event Portal.
Awards / Gift Certificates: The champion and runner-up will both receive trophies. All quaterfinalist, semifinalist, runner-up, and champion will recieve gift certificates.
POY Points: State Player of the Year points will be awarded to all players who advance to the match play portion of the championship. Player of the Year points list will be updated online immediately following the completion of play.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack.
Special Thanks to Pikewood Energy for their continued support of the West Virginia Mid Amateur.
West Virginia Mid Amateur Championship Schedule of Events:
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
Player Practice Rounds -12:00 or after
Monday, May 3rd, 2021
18 Hole Stroke Play Qualifying
Round of 32 Matches following lunch
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
Round of 16 Matches
Quarterfinal Matches
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Semi-final Matches
Championship Match