Terms of Competition
ELIGIBILITY
The Mid-Amateur Championship is open to Maine resident amateurs who have reached their 25th birthday on or before May 31, 2024. The championship is restricted to Maine resident amateurs, except that non-residents who have been members of Maine Golf member clubs for 10 years and who reside in Maine for at least five months annually are also eligible. Active duty service members who are stationed in Maine, live here, and hold membership at a Maine Golf member club are also eligible. All players must have a Handicap Index® from their member club.
ENTRY INFORMATION
All players must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online via Golf Genius, the software Maine Golf uses to conduct tournaments. All players must have a Golf Genius account prior to registration.
New for 2024: Players must have a Handicap Index of 12.0 or lower to apply for this championship.
The field will be comprised of the 132 players with the lowest handicaps that register before the application deadline. All entry fees will initially be held as deferred payments for this championship. Players will need to include all pertinent billing information with their application, but will only be charged if they are one of the 132 players selected to compete in the championship.
Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $130.
Entry deadline: May 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The championship will consist of two 18-hole rounds of stroke play.
Friday, May 31: First round, 18 holes
Saturday, June 1: Second round, 18 holes
In the event of a tie after 36 holes, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
PRIZES
Winner: Crystal trophy and the title of Maine Mid-Amateur Champion.
Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a credit added to their Maine Golf voucher account.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2024 Mid-Amateur will award five (5) exemptions into the 2024 Maine Amateur Championship at Purpoodock Club on July 9-11. The top five players not otherwise exempt will earn the exemptions provided they also finish in the top 25 of the entire field.
The 2024 Mid-Amateur champion will receive an exemption into the 2025 New England Amateur Championship.
RULES OF GOLF
All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
TRANSPORTATION
Players will be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Carts may be limited at certain sites, so players should plan accordingly. Payment for cart rentals is made to the host club. No more than two carts are allowed in any pairing.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Players may withdraw from championships via Golf Genius or by reaching out to Maine Golf staff. Maine Golf will refund all of the entry fee, less $25 to cover processing fees and associated costs, if the withdrawal occurs beyond one week from the first round of the tournament. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment.
No refunds will be issued within one week of the first round of any championship. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually and are at the discretion of Maine Golf.
STARTING TIMES
After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at Maine Golf website, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times and pairings are typically available one week before the first round of the tournament.
CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES
The Maine Golf Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee on site reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee in any matter is final.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact Mike Doran, Director of Competitions, at mike@mainegolf.org.