50th C.R. Match Play Invitational & 5th WPGA Girls' Match Play Invitational

C.R. Miller Memorial Trophy

Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the C.R. Miller Memorial Trophy
Monday, July 01, 2024 - Tuesday, July 02, 2024, Fox Chapel Golf Club

 

 

FORMAT: Four rounds of Match Play single-elimination for the C.R. Miller Cup.  Three rounds of Match Play single-elimination for the Girl's Match Play.

 

ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to any junior golfer residing in the Western Pennsylvania region as of May 1, 2024, who is not enrolled in college full-time, and has not reached his nineteenth birthday as of July 1, 2024.

 

The C.R. MIller Cup Match Play is an Invitational and will be limited to 16 players. Invitations will be sent to players after the conclusion of the 2024 WPGA Junior Championship, and will be based on the WPGA Junior Honor Roll as of June 13, 2024.

The Girl's Match Play is an Invitational and will be limited to 8 players. Invitations will be sent to players after June 10, 2024.

 

Junior golfers interested in participating should email their golf resume' to Craig Borst, WPGA Director of Competitions (cborst@wpga.org) prior to June 10, 2024.  Submission of a golf resume' does not guarantee an invitation to participate.

 

Exemptions:

Former C.R. Miller Match Play Invitational champions if eligible

Former WPGA Junior Champions if eligible
Sectional qualifiers for the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Top-4 and ties in the 2024 WPGA Junior Championship
 

 

PRIZES: A trophy will be awarded to the Champion. The C.R. Miller Cup is a WPGA Junior Honor Roll and Williamson Cup Team points event. Please see the Honor Roll Center for applicable points table.

 

EXEMPTIONS: The C.R. Miller Cup Champion will receive an exemption into the 2025 WPGA Amateur Championship.

 

ENTRIES (Fee & Closing Date): This is an invite only tournament.  Please submit your golf resume' to the WPGA Director of Competitions by June 10, 2024 if you are interested in participating.

 

 

PRACTICE & CADDIES:  All practice round and caddie fees are the responsibility of the player.  A parent, stepparent, or guardian may not serve as a caddie.

 

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. Additionally, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play and Terms of Competition Card and other Local Rules as posted, will be in effect.

 

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 tied match after 18 holes shall be continue until a winner is determined..

 

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).