114th Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship
The Topeka Country Club - 2024 | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024
Staff Contact
Casey Old
casey@clgolf.org
(913) 649-5242 ext. 2
Please read the entire memo below as there is some items that require action on your part prior to your arrival at the host course. Those items include golf cart rules, practice round scheduling, practice facilities and player registration.
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 15th – Practice Round
Tuesday, July 16th – 1st Round Stroke (18 holes)
Wednesday, July 17th - 2nd Round Stroke Play (18 holes – cut made)
Thursday, July 18th – 1st Round Match Play
Friday, July 19th – 2nd & 3rd Rounds Match Play
Saturday, July 20th – Quarterfinals & Semifinals Match Play
Sunday, July 21st – 36 Hole Final Match
Host Club Information
Topeka Country Club
2700 SW Buchanan, Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 354-8563
www.topekacc.org
Head Golf Professional: Levi Lambing
Golf Course Superintendent: Kent Morgison
Host Hotel
Tournament participants are invited to stay at the following hotel(s) near the host golf course for the rate detailed below.
Hotel Topeka at City Center
1717 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612
(800) 579-7937
www.hoteltopekaatcitycenter.com
Rate: $99/night
Group Name: Kansas Amateur Championship 2024
Deadline: July 1
Book Online: http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4218187&hotelID=13576
Registration
The registration table will be near the patio at Topeka Country Club and open on Monday, July 15th from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. At registration players will receive their contestant packet that includes player gifts, information on local rules and addendum to local rules, confirmation of 1st and 2nd round tee times, questions answered or assistance provided. Players will also sign the club appreciation scroll.
Practice Round
The official complimentary practice round day is Monday, July 15th. Times are available from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm only. Please email your practice round tee time requests to casey@clgolf.org. DO NOT call the Topeka Country Club golf shop to arrange practice round starting times.
Any practice round scheduled on any day except Monday, July 15th is at the discretion and fee set by the host course and should not be expected to be complimentary.
Championship Format
All championship contestants play in the first and second 18-hole rounds on July 16th and 17th. After these 36 holes, the low 64 scores will be determined. If a tie exists for the 64th seed, a sudden-death playoff will be conducted on July 17th and will begin 10 minutes after the final score is posted to the main scoreboard. The starting tee for the playoff will be announced and posted to the main scoreboard. All players subject to the playoff must be present at the playoff starting tee for the call of the roll. Any player not present will be eliminated from the playoff. The match play bracket will be determined and seeded based on the player's 36-hole score with ties broken by random draw. Matches will be played over 18 holes, with the exception of the Championship match that will be played over 36 holes.
Golf Cart Rules (Players, Caddies & Spectators)
Golf cart is included as part of your entry fee for all championship proper rounds on July 16-21, but Central Links Golf reserves the right to limit or suspend the use of golf carts due to inclement weather, unsafe/improper use of the golf cart or circumstances where use of the golf cart would represent a hazard to others, the tournament officials, the golf course or for other unforeseen circumstances. There are no exceptions allowed to the rules listed below for carts. Please read the rules carefully as you prepare to play in this championship.
Practice Round - Golf cart is provided during the practice round as part of your entry fee. Only two carts per starting time.
Stroke Play Tournament Rounds - During the stroke play qualifying rounds on July 16-17, golf carts are allowed but a player and the player's caddie are NOT allowed to ride on the golf cart at the same time. If you bring a caddie, he/she should be prepared to walk.
Match Play Tournament Rounds - Single rider carts will be used during the match play portion of the championship on July 18-21. A player and the player's caddie are allowed to ride on the golf cart at the same time during the match play portion of the championship.
Spectator Carts - Spectator carts will be not be available during the early rounds of the championship and will be very limited during the later rounds. Inquire with the host course golf shop staff about availability and cost.
Additional Cart Rules - Standing on the back of the golf carts by anyone (players, caddies and spectators) is not allowed. Players are responsible for understanding all listed cart rules and are responsible for the actions of their caddie. Violations of any of the above cart policies will be administered via the Central Links Golf Code of Conduct Policy.
Practice Facilities
The practice facilities (driving range) are for practice prior to your round only. The practice facilities will open one hour prior to the first starting time each day. The driving range at Topeka CC is small. As a courtesy to others, please limit your warm up time to allow all contestants to get ready to play.
Methods of Payment
Food & Beverage – Players and spectators may purchase food and beverage in the clubhouse. Credit cards are accepted.
Water/Hydration
Typically, Kansas Amateur week is a hot one. Hydration is extremely important. Players are strongly encouraged to make a personal water bottle or cooler as part of your equipment for the week. Bottled water will be available on the 1st and 10th starting tees and other locations on the golf course.
A beverage cart will be active during the championship.
Gift Certificates
Players that advance to match play will be awarded gift certificates redeemable for merchandise in the Topeka Country Club golf shop. Gift certificates for players that lose their match must be claimed prior to the completion of the championship. Any gift certificate not claimed will be voided after the championship is completed. High school players that are still enrolled in a Kansas high school sanctioned by the KSHSAA are not eligible to receive a gift certificate per the KSHSAA amateur status policy.
Championship Policies
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
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!