Terms of Competition
ELIGIBILITY
The Charlie's Maine Open is open to all professional golfers, in-state and out-of-state, and Maine resident amateurs (both men and women). 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 amateur 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.
To apply for this championship. Handicap Index maximums are 6.0 for men and 10.0 for women.
The field will be comprised of 132 players. The field will have the following divisions and applicable entry fees:
Entry Fees:
Out-of-State Professional: $375
Maine Professional: $210
Maine Resident Amateur: $165
Maine Resident Junior: $100
Entry deadline: June 10, 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. Maine Golf reserves the right to have the final determination of the championship field.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The championship will consist of 54-holes of individual stroke play. There will be a cut to the low 50 players and ties after 36 holes.
Monday, June 24: First round, 18 holes
Tuesday, June 25: Second round, 18 holes
Wednesday, June 26: Final round, 18 holes (low 50 players and ties)
Additional Cut Information:
- Low 10 Maine Professionals
- Low 16 Maine Amateurs
- Low 4 Maine Seniors
- Low 5 Maine Juniors
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
PRIZES
Winner: Crystal trophy and the title of Charlie's Maine Open Champion.
Top finishers: Professionals will receive money. Amateurs will receive prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a credit added to their Maine Golf voucher account.
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.