Terms of Competition

 

2022 Maine Amateur Championship

Webhannet GC | July 12-14

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Maine Amateur Championship is open 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 at an MSGA member club are also eligible. All players must play at an MSGA member club and have a Handicap Index® and from that club on or before the date they submit their application.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

All players, including those who are exempt, 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.

 

The field will consist of 132 players, including those already exempt. The rest of the field will be determined through qualifying tournaments.

 

There will be five (5) qualifying tournaments for the 2022 Maine Amateur Championship. Each site will be limited to 78 players, with players going off holes #1 and #10. The number of available qualifying spots at each site will be determined by field size.

 

New for 2022, due to the smaller fields and condensed tee times, any ties for the final qualifying spots will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff upon immediately following the completion of play. Only the final qualifying spots in the tournament proper will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff. Alternate positions will still be determined by using the USGA tie-breaking method.

 

Complete information on tie-breaking procedures will be available at each site, as well as explained to all competitors prior to the start of the playoff.

 

Cost for Exempt Players: The entry fee for the championship is $150.

 

Cost for Qualifiers: The entry fee for the qualifier is $60. For players who make it through the qualifiers, an additional $90 entry for the championship proper must be paid no later than five days following the qualifying round.

 

2022 Qualifying Sites:

 

Tuesday, June 7:                           Bridgton Highlands CC (changed from Fox Ridge)

Thursday, June 9:                       Biddeford-Saco CC

Tuesday, June 14:                       Brunswick GC

Thursday, June 16:                     Bangor Municipal GC

Wednesday, June 22:                Dutch Elm GC

 

Players have the option to sign up for one of five qualifying sites. Spots at qualifying sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. No consideration will be given for preferential tee times. The MSGA has the final say in the makeup of all fields at qualifying sites.

 

Entry deadline for all players, whether exempt or attempting to qualify, is May 28, 2022 at 11:59 pm. In the event that all qualifiers fill up prior to the deadline, players may register to a waitlist.

  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The championship proper will consist of 54 holes of stroke play. A cut will be made after two rounds to the low 40 players and ties.

 

Tuesday, July 12:                         First round, 18 holes

Wednesday, July 13:                 Second round, 18 holes

Thursday, July 14:                       Final round, low 40 and ties, 18 holes

 

In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.

 

PRIZES

Winner: Crystal Trophy and title of Maine Amateur Champion.

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

 

EXEMPTIONS

Any player making the cut (low 40 and ties) will be exempt for the 2023 Maine Amateur Championship at Samoset Resort GC.

 

The top 16 finishers (and ties) will receive an invitation to the 2022 Match Play Invitational, to be contested August 1-3 at Falmouth CC.

 

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 are allowed in any 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.