Kansas City Match Play Championship
Swope Memorial Golf Course | May 10 - 12
The 109th Kansas City Match Play Championship will be held in 2024.
Staff Contact:
Taylor Maloney
taylor@clgolf.org
Historical Information
With origins back to 1902, the Kansas City Match Play has a storied history as a major regional competition, attracting amateur players from all over the regional area. The championship marks its recorded beginnings in 1946, when it was contested at Indian Hills Country Club. However, many note that the start of the championship may have dated back to 1902. While the Kansas City Match play took a 10-year break, with the revival of the championship in 2013, the event played for the 100th time in recorded history in May 2015, with Swope Memorial playing host in 1958. The history of the Kansas City Match Play and the history of Swope Memorial Golf Course make the course and championship a perfect match.
Please Click here for a detailed history of each year of the Kansas City Match Play Championship
Eligibility
Open to male amateur golfers with a GHIN handicap index of 5.0 or lower. You must have a handicap index through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this event.
The field will be comprised of a maximum of 92 players.
Format
Stroke play qualifying will be played over 18 holes, with the top 32 scores advancing to match play.
Ties
At the conclusion of the stroke play qualifying, if a tie for the 32nd seed occurs, a sudden death playoff will be conducted to determine the player(s) who will advance to match play.
Entries and Fees
Players may enter the event by registering online. Entries open March 5th at 10:00 AM. The entry fee is $90 per player, and DOES NOT INCLUDE CART USAGE for the event. Player may rent a cart daily or choose to walk.
The entry fee includes Golf, Range Fees at Heart of America Golf Course, and prizes.
Schedule (Times Subject to Change)
Friday, May 12: Stroke Play Qualifying - 8:30 Shotgun Start
Round of 32 Matches - begin 2:00 on # 1 and # 10 tees
Saturday, May 13: Round of 16 Matches - begin 8:00 # 1 tee
Quarterfinal Macthes - begin 1:00 # 1 tee
Sunday, May 14: Semifinal Matches - begin 8:00 # 1 tee
Championship Match - begin 1:00 # 1 tee (18 hole final)
Rules of Golf, Competition is Final
Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The competition is final when the winner has been awarded the Championship trophy.
Equipment
All golf balls and clubs must conform to USGA specifications. Any unusual equipment or devices such as gloves, unusual tees, alignment aids, braces and the like are prohibited by the Rules of Golf.
Dress Code
Proper golf attire is required. Jeans, halter tops, tank tops and athletic t-shirts are not permitted. Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.
Transportation
Golf carts are NOT included in the entry fee. Please rent carts through the golf shop if you choose to ride. Cart rules during the competition are subject to the discretion of the golf course superintendent at the host facility based on course conditions and may change at any time without notice during the competition. ADA requests for special exceptions to this rule are handled on a case-by-case basis and will be granted provided they would not alter the fundamental fairness of the competition by providing a player with an advantage over other players. Transportation requests are subject to change based on evolving conditions.
Caddies and Golf Carts
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 postion 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 2 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 accomodate the cart policy.
Spectators
Spectators are allowed and may walk along to watch the event. Golf carts may be rented by spectators if they are available, but carts for an event must be reserved for players, Rules officials and Central Links staff first. Spectators (riding or walking) are asked to remain on the cart path during the play of a hole. Spectators may help search for golf balls but must not function as a caddie.
Registration
On-site registration will not be required. Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time to receive instructions.
Practice Round & Practice Privileges
Practice rounds are permitted, but are NOT included in the entry fee. The host facility will determine availability and rate for such practice rounds, please contact the golf shop directly.
Range
Swope Memorial does not feature a practice range, but arrangements have been made at Heart of America Golf Course for the players to have complimentary range balls. Due to size of field and limited space, players are encouraged to warm up on their own off-site.
Terms of the Competition, Code of Conduct, Pace of Play
Visit https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/conditions-of-play/ for complete information on terms of the competition, code of conduct and pace of play guidelines.