43rd Kansas Senior Amateur Championship
  | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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

Schedule of Events
Tuesday, August 15th -- First round (18 holes) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am from #1 & #10 tees
Wednesday, August 16th -- Second round (18 holes) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am from #1 & # 10 tees

Host Club Information
Manhattan Country Club
1531 N. 10th, Manhattan, KS  66502
(785) 539-6221
www.themanhattancountryclub.com

Head Golf Professional: Max Ontjes
Golf Course Superintendent: Nic Youngers

Eligibility
Male amateurs age 50 or older as of August 15, 2023.  

Entry Fee and Deadline
$180.  Deadline for entry is Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at 11:59 PM.  Field is limited to 84 players.

Format
36 holes of individual stroke play with two divisions.  Players that wish to compete for the overall championship must enter the Senior Division.  Champion to be determined in each 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.

Note:  The Committee reserves the right to adjust the Playing Handicap of golfers who make exceptional scores as defined by the World Handicap System for subsequent rounds in multi-day events.  

Divisions & Course Set-Up
Course setup will be generally as listed below.  Final setup will be determined based on course and weather conditions each day.  Two divisions:

• Senior (any age - gross & net; 6,400 yards)
• Super Senior (age 60 & older - gross & net; 6,000 yards)

Skins Game
An optional Skins Game (gross & net) will be ran each day of the championship.  Cost is $10 per round and payback is 100%.  Please bring $20 cash to give the starter or CLG staff member prior to the start of round one if you wish to participate.  Note: a player can only win one skin per hole per round (i.e. can't win a gross & net skin on same hole).

Practice Round
Practice round is NOT included in the tournament entry fee.  Practice round fee is $50. Practice rounds using a cart will be available in the week leading up to the championship except for Monday, August 14th.  Practice rounds (walking only - no carts) will be available on Monday, August 14th.

Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time (weather permitting).  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 Golf 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 for the championship. 

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 from each round of this championship will be posted to the GHIN Handicap System.

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.

Bluemont Hotel
1212 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, KS  66502
Rate: $109/night
Cutoff Date: July 15th
Reservations:  Call (785) 473-7091 and press "0".  Reference group code GOLF0814 when making your reservation.

Holiday Inn at Campus
1641 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS  66502
Rate: $99/night
Cutoff Date: July 21st 
Reservations:  Call (785) 539-7531 and mention group code SEN when making your reservation.  

Fairfield Inn
300 Colorado St., Manhattan, KS  66502
Rate: $119/night
Cutoff Date: July 15th
Reservations:  Call (785) 539-2400 and mention group code Kansas Senior Amateur when making your reservation.   


Method of Payments
Host club accepts all forms of payment for 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!