Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are are Active members of the WVGA AND must reside in West Virginia. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.

 

Format: The WV Amateur is a 72-hole stroke play championship with the field cut to the low 42 players and ties at the completion of 36 holes.

 

Field Size: The maximum field size is 120 players

 

Practice Round: Cost: $85

 

Range Fee: Use of the practice range after practice rounds and competitions rounds will be $______$20______ 

 

Championship Yardage: Approximately 6,500 for Meadows and 6,800 yards for Old White. 

 

Player Registration: Information will be emailed out to every qualifying contestant.

 

Cart Fees: Players will be required to pay a cart fee of $___30__++ directly to The Greenbrier Resort prior to each round of the championship.

 

Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with minor exceptions. 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: Championship Pairings for Rounds 1 & 2 will be released by Thursday, July 29th. A cut will be made after 36 holes and players will be re-paired based on scores.

 

Awards: The champion will be awarded The Greenbrier Trophy at the conclusion of play. The top 10 finishers will all receive trophies.

 

POY Points: State Player of the Year points will  be awarded to the top 20 finishers. Points will be awarded immediately following the conclusion of the championship.

 

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.

 

Score Posting: At the conclusion of the championship each players score will be automatically posted as a "C" or competition score to the GHIN handicap system. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitve rounds as this will result in a double post.

 

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 ill

Defending Champion:

 

Alex Easthom