31st Metropolitan Amateur Championship

August 5-7 | St. Louis Country Club

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION

By filing this entry you agree to the Terms of Competition as set forth below

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to amateur golfers who are affiliated with or are a member of a club which is a Member Club of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.  The entrant must have an up-to-date and current USGA GHIN Handicap Index of not more than 5.4.  At the close of entries, the entrant’s computed USGA GHIN Handicap Index must contain ten (10) scores posted during the calendar year.  This entry and USGA GHIN Handicap must be certified by the Association (or a Member Club) authorized to issue a USGA GHIN Handicap.  Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Championship Committee.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.  Field will be limited to 156 applicants with the lowest USGA GHIN Handicap Indexes.  Exempt players need not meet the Handicap Index requirement.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to issue special exemptions.

 

ENTRIES:  Form, Fee, Closing Date

All players (including exempt players) shall apply on the attached form.  Copies are acceptable.

 

$150.00 entry fee shall be paid by every applicant.  Entrant may file only (1) entry.  Entry fee will be refunded regardless of the reason if the Metropolitan Office is notified prior to the close of entries, July 21, 2021.  After the close of entries, entry fee will be refunded only after written proof to the Championship Committee of injury or illness and such written request for refund is made prior to July 28, 2021.  No refunds for any reason if written request is made on or after July 28, 2021.  Application and fees must reach the Association’s Office at the address listed on the entry form by 5:00 p.m., July 21, 2021.  (Entries by telephone, telegraph or fax are not acceptable.)

 

SCHEDULE

CHAMPIONSHIP: 54 holes at stroke play.

156 players are eligible, including exempt players. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 First Round, 18 Holes.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Second Round, 18 Holes; Field cut to low forty (40) and ties.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Final Round, 18 Holes.

Lowest scorer for 54 Holes will be Champion.  Any tie(s) will be decided by a three (3) hole play-off, which will be held immediately following play.   The Champion will be the player with the lowest aggregate score for the play-off.  In the event of a further tie, the Champion will be determined by a sudden death hole-by-hole play-off. 

 

PRIZES

Champion: Jim Tom Blair Trophy for a period of one (1) year; Gold Medal

Runner-Up: Silver Medal

NO OTHER REMUNERATION:  By this application, an entrant certifies that he is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in this Championship other that the aforementioned prizes.

 

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

St. Louis Country Club will be available for one (1) practice round on MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd for WALKING ONLY.    

 

RULES OF GOLF

Play will be governed by the United States Golf Association Rules of Golf.  Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision shall be final.

 

GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS

Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Balls may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org).  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-3. 

 

Only Driver Heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org).  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-1. 

 

FOOTWEAR

St. Louis CC is a spikeless facility.  Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes, comprised either partially or entirely of metal, are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this Condition:  DISQUALIFICATION

 

CADDIES; AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Championship: A player may provide his own caddie at any time during the Championship, provided the caddie is not a participant in the Championship, or a player may carry his own clubs.  Players and/or caddies may not use automotive transportation during the Championship Proper.  Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. 

 

REGISTRATION AT ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB

All players must be ready to play at their appropriate starting point and starting time, as published.

 

EXEMPTIONS FROM QUALIFYING

Players in the following categories, if otherwise eligible, will be exempt from qualifying:

A-1.  All former Metropolitan Amateur Champions (must be an Amateur).

Don Bliss (1991, 93)                      Scott Fann (2001)

Jim Holtgrieve (1994)                    Scott Edwards (2003)

Tom Barry (1996)                          John Kelly (2004)

David Estes (1997, 98)                  Darren Lundgren (2006)

Brian Kennedy (1999)                   Ryan Franks (2007)

Bob Beckmann (2000)                   Skip Berkmeyer (2009)                

Eli Grant (2010)                             Ryan Penfield (2011)  

Jimmy Siegfried (2015)                 Andrew Pranger (2016, 18)

Shawn Jasper (2017)                     Brad Carpenter (2019)                 

Chris Ferris (2020)

A-2.  All former Taylor Cup and Old Warson Cup Champions.

Don Bliss (1996, 2000, 04)            Skip Berkmeyer (2001, 02, 07, 08, 09)

Jim Holtgrieve (1997, 98)              David Estes (2003)

Tim Riley (1999)                            Phil Caravia (2014)

Sam Migdal (2016, 17)                  Drew Pranger (2018)

Crimson Callahan (2019)

A-3.  All former Missouri Amateur Champions.

Don Bliss (1972, 83, 86, 88)          Bob Beckmann (1993)

David Lucks (1987)                        Skip Berkmeyer (1999, 09, 11)

Scott Thomas (1992)                     Sam Migdal (2016)

A-4.  All players who returned a 54-hole score in the 2020 Metropolitan Amateur Championship.

A-5.  Any amateur who returned a 54-hole score in the 2020 Metropolitan Open Championship.

Ryan Eckelkamp                            Reilly Ahearn

Jimmy Siegfried                             Warren Crow

Chris Kovach                                  Alex Cusumano

A-6.  Any player who finished in the top twenty (20) (plus ties) on the 2020 MAGA Player of the Year Point List

A-7. Any senior player who finished in the top five 5 (plus ties) on the 2020 Senior MAGA Player of the Year Point List

A-8.  Any player in the top twenty-five (25) plus ties on the 2021 MAGA    Player of the Year Points List as of close of entries (July 21, 2021)

B-1.  Special Exemptions issued by the Championship Committee.

Exempt players who wish to participate in the Championship must fill a timely entry. 

 

 

CONDITIONS, SCHEDULES

The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein.  The decision of the Championship Committee in any matter shall be final.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

During all phases of the Championship, Competitors must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.  The Championship Committee shall decide whether this requirement has been met and has authority to withdraw the entry of a Competitor who does not comply.  The wearing of Bermuda length shorts is permitted.

 

NOTICE CONCERNING AMATEUR STATUS

Participation in this event is conditioned on Amateur Status.  The USGA Rules of Amateur Status shall apply.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any participant for not having Amateur Status.  Disqualifying events include (i) competing for cash prizes in any amount and (ii) competing for merchandise prizes exceeding $750 in retail value.