9th Konza Prairie Amateur
Colbert Hills Golf Course - 2024 | Saturday, June 03, 2023 - Sunday, June 04, 2023

 


Staff Contact
Casey Old
casey@clgolf.org
(913) 649-5242 ext. 2


Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 3rd -- First round (18 holes) - 7:30 am - #1 tee only
Sunday, June 4th -- Second round (18 holes) - 8:00 am - #1 and #10 tees (last time at approximately 10:00 am)

Host Club Information
Colbert Hills Golf Course
5200 Colbert Hills Drive, Manhattan, KS  66503
(785) 776-6475
www.colberthills.com

General Manager: Jeremy Dietz
Head Golf Professional: Steve Gotsche
Superintendent: Matt Gourlay

Eligibility
Open to any male amateur golfer regardless of residence.

Entry Fee and Deadline
$170.  Deadline for entry is Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM or when the field fills. 

Format
36 holes of individual stroke play using the Modified Stableford scoring system.  Overall champion to be determined from the Prairie Fire Division.  The event may be shortened to 18 holes if weather cancels either round.  Gift certificates from the host club will be awarded in amounts to be determined based on the number of total entries within each division.

Hydration
Colbert Hills does NOT supply or have any water coolers on the golf course.  Please come prepared by bringing a personal cooler with hydrating beverages or use the cooler that is on your golf cart to get items from the snack bar prior to your round and at the turn.  

Divisions & Course Set-Up
Two divisions with Modified Stableford scoring.  Players should select their division based on distance of golf course they wish to play and type of scoring preference (see below):

 

  • Prairie Fire Division - any age, approximately 7,100 yard distance course, gross scoring only
  • Flint Division - any age, approximately 6,500 yard course distance, gross scoring only

 

Modified Stableford Scoring
The Modified Stableford scoring system gives golfers points on each hole, based on golfer's score relative to par.  It is designed to reward players for taking chances to go for birdies (or better), as the reward for a low score on a hole is typically greater than the punishment for a poor score.  The golfer's score on each hole is added for the round. 

The scoring system operates as follows:
 

  • Hole In One: +8
  • Double Eagle: +8
  • Eagle: +5
  • Birdie: +2
  • Par: 0
  • Bogey: -1
  • Double Bogey or worse: -3

 

Practice Round
Practice rounds are available for $45 plus tax.  Please call (785) 776-6475 to arrange a practice round and identify yourself as a participant in the tournament.

Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time.  Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only. 

Carts, Spectators and Caddies
Carts are included for both rounds of the championship as part of your entry fee. 


Caddies are allowed for this event and the actions of the caddie during the round are the responsibility of the player (Rule 10.3c). This is the default position for caddies for Central Links events, but availability may vary from event to event or any other factors affecting this policy. Caddies are allowed to ride on and operate the golf cart, provided space is available. Central Links Golf has a strict two carts per group policy and the carts are reserved for the players first. If a group has more than one caddie, arrangements must be made within the group to accommodate the cart policy.

Spectator carts will NOT be available.  

Terms of the Competition
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.

Registration
There will be no registration at this event.  You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time.  This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.

Score Posting
Scores will not be posted to the GHIN Handicap System since it is a Stableford scoring format.

Hotels
Tournament participants are invited to stay at the following hotels for the rate detailed below.  Please mention the group name to receive the preferred rate.

Four Points by Sheraton
530 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS  66502
Rate: $129/night
Cutoff Date: May 3rd
Reservations:  Please reference group name: Konza Prairie Amateur Golf OR Mini Code: KPG

Holiday Inn at Campus
1641 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS  
Rate: $129/night
Cutoff Date: May 12th
Reservations:  Please call (785) 539-7531 and mention group code KGA when making your reservation.

Colbert Hills Golf Course Stay & Play Lodge
5200 Colbert Hills Drive, Manhattan, KS  66503
Rate: $125/night (weekday) or $150/night (weekend).  Cleaning fee of $60 per room assessed at the end of the stay, NOT per night. 
Rooms:  All rooms are double queen in the lodge
Reservations: Booking process: Reservations must be made directly through the Director of Lodging, Joni Bunker by email at joni@colberthills.com or by calling (785) 320-3021. Golfers must mention that they are playing in a tournament at Colbert Hills through Central Links Golf in order to receive discounted rate.



Method of Payments
Colbert Hills Golf Course accepts cash or credit card for all purchases.


When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The Result of a match is final when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.

Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association.  Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!