ELIGIBILITY

The Maine Senior Amateur Championship is open to Maine resident amateurs who have reached their 55th birthday on or before August 24, 2021. The championship is restricted to Maine resident amateurs, except that non-residents who have been members of MSGA-affiliated clubs for 10 years and who reside in Maine for at least five months annually are also eligible. Active duty service members who are stationed in Maine, live here, and hold membership with an MSGA-affiliated club are also eligible. All players must be active in GHIN and must be in good standing as members of that club on or before the date they submit their application.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

All players must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online at www.mesga.org. Entries will not be taken over the phone.

 

Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $120.

Entry deadline: August 14, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

 

Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The championship will consist of two 18-hole rounds of stroke play.

 

Tuesday, August 24: First round, 18 holes

Wednesday, August 25:  Second round, 18 holes

 

In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.

 

PRIZES

Winner: Crystal trophy and the title of Maine Senior Amateur Champion.

Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a voucher added to their MSGA account.

 

Prizes will be awarded for GROSS and NET finishers in the following flights: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and older.

 

EXEMPTIONS

The champion will receive an automatic berth onto the Maine team for the 2021 Tri-State matches. The winner will also receive an exemption into the 2022 New England Senior Amateur Championship.

 

The top six finishers (and ties) will earn an automatic berth into the 2021 Senior Match Play Invitational at Prouts Neck on September 23-24.

 

RULES OF GOLF

All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Players will be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Carts may be limited at certain sites, so players should plan accordingly. Payment for cart rentals is made to the host club. No more than two carts will be allowed in a pairing.

 

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

Advanced entry fees will be refunded regardless of reason if the MSGA is notified before the close of entries. The MSGA will refund all of the entry fee, less $5, to cover processing fees and associated costs. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment. After the close of entries, fees will be refunded only if the tournament remains full or in the event of injury or illness. No refunds will be given after the start of the tournament. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually and are at the discretion of the MSGA.

 

STARTING TIMES

After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at www.mesga.org, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times will be made public no less than four days before the tournament begins.

 

CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES

The MSGA Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter is final.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact the Maine State Golf Association at msga@mesga.org, or by calling the office at (207) 829-3549.