Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the C.R. Miller Memorial Trophy
Monday & Tuesday, July 17 & 18, 2023, Indiana Country Club, Indiana, PA
FORMAT: Four rounds of Match Play single-elimination.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to any junior golfer residing in the Western Pennsylvania region as of May 1, 2023, who is not enrolled in college full-time, and has not reached his nineteenth birthday as of July 17, 2023.
The C.R. MIller Match Play is an Invitational and will be limited to 16 players. Invitations will be sent to players after the conclusion of the 2023 WPGA Junior Championship, and will be based on the WPGA Junior Honor Roll as of June 15, 2023.
Exemptions:
Former C.R. Miller Match Play Invitational champions if eligible
Former WPGA Junior Champions if eligible
Sectional qualifiers for the 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Top-4 and ties in the 2023 WPGA Junior Championship
PRIZES: A trophy will be awarded to the Champion. The C.R. Miller is a WPGA Junior Honor Roll and Williamson Cup Team points event. Please see the Honor Roll Center for applicable points table.
EXEMPTIONS: Champion will receive an exemption into the 2024 WPGA Amateur Championship.
ENTRIES (Fee & Closing Date): Entry and fee of $70 must be submitted to the Association by 5:00 PM EST by Wednesday, July 12, 2023, to be considered. Entry fee includes: range fee, trophies and lunch.
Online registration – Players must enter online on the WPGA website. Players must have a valid e-mail address and a WPGA account to register online. Player accounts can be created on the WPGA Online Registration Portal, by contacting the WPGA office at 412-826-2180, or by email. Online entries may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. American Express is not accepted.
Entry fee will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge for withdrawals before the close of entries. Withdrawals after the close of entries will be subject to a $25.00 service charge. No refunds will be issued for withdraws taking place 48 hours prior to the first tee time.
PRACTICE & CADDIES: Information regarding practice rounds will be available after the close of entries. The club does not offer caddies. A parent, stepparent, or guardian may not serve as a caddie. All practice round and caddie fees are the responsibility of the player.
REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:
A.Contestants are required to walk for the championship and may bring their own caddies or carry their own bags during the championship. A parent, stepparent, or guardian may not serve as a caddie.
B. It is a condition of competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes,regardless of composition, or spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal, regardless of design, are prohibited during the championship.
C. Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play card, and other Local Rules as posted.
D. Proper attire is mandatory in all phases of the championship. Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Shorts of Bermuda length or longer are acceptable.
E. A tie for first place shall be decided immediately upon completion of play with a hole-by-hole playoff.
F. Players falsifying a Handicap Index may be subject to indefinite suspension from WPGA Championships.
G. Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA website approximately one week before the championship. Players unable to retrieve starting times should call the WPGA office (412-826-2180).
NOTICE:
By submission of this entry, I agree to the following:
I have read and understand the entry requirements and championship regulations.
I agree that there are certain risks inherent in golf and accept personal and sole liability for such risks including but not limited to health risks.
This entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship)by the WPGA. The reason may include unbecoming conduct.
The WPGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from a Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in the WPGA. Such conduct may include but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the players’ equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers or staff, blatant and excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club/course rules or any other unbecoming conduct.
Responsibility for ensuring entry is received by the WPGA prior to the specified deadline is mine alone and that this application may be automatically rejected by the WPGA if received by after such date and time.
Risk of delay or error in transmission is solely with me and that the WPGA has no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including the entry not being accepted.
Any player under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian agree to the WPGA terms and conditions for minors before their application will be accepted. Parental consent can be done by checking the appropriate box during online registration. If you need additional information, please contact the Association office (412-826-2180).