94th New England Amateur Championship

The Woodlands Club | July 18 - 20, 2023

 

 

Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur golfers who hold membership in a club belonging to one of the six New England State Golf Associations and have an up-to-date USGA/GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 6.4.

Schedule: 54-holes stroke play (18 holes per day) with approximately 144 players. The 60 low players (and ties) after 36-holes will advance to the final round. 

 

Practice Rounds:

  • A practice round can be scheduled by contacting Jan Murken, Director of Golf at jmurken@thewoodlands.org. 
  • Practice Rounds are subject to club availability within the timeframes listed below
    • Tuesday's and Wednesday's between 8AM and 12PM
    • Thursday's any time
    • Friday's after 3PM
    • Saturday's and Sunday's after 2PM
    • Please Note: Practice rounds are not available on Monday's, including Monday 7/17. 
  • The cost of a practice round will be a mandatory cart fee of $50. 
  • Caddies may join a player for a practice round as a caddy only, but are not permitted to play. The caddy may ride in the cart with the player for the round or walk and carry the players bag. Push carts are available to rent at the club for $8 as an additional option. Spectators will not be permitted during practice rounds for safety reasons.
  • To ensure all players have a chance to complete their practice round, please be aware of your pace of play and limit play to ONE BALL per hole.  
  • Players should play the BLACK tee markers (Approx. 6,800 yards - Par 72) for a similar yardage and course setup for the Championship proper. 
  • Players wishing to preview the course on Monday, 7/17 may walk the golf course (NO CLUBS) after 4:00PM. 

 
Caddies & Automotive Transportation: Players may use caddies during play. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any round of the competition. Players shall not use automotive transportation during play. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of the Rules of Golf shall be in effect. Push/Pull Carts are permitted. 

 

Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will open each day 1 hour prior to the first starting time. 

Food/Beverage: The NEGA will be providing a complimentary luncheon on July 18, 19, and 20 for all competitors.

Starting Times: Championship Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors and can be found by clicking the link above. 

Prizes: Winner will receive the Harry B. McCracken, Jr. Trophy, and merchandise certificate. Merchandise certificates are only redeemable at the host club.

Inclement Weather/Cancelled Round Stipulation: The NEGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein.

Restrictions: If the Championship course is declared unplayable and as a result it is not possible to complete the 54 holes of play in the period in which the Championship is scheduled, the Championship will not be extended beyond the last scheduled day and the winner shall be the individual who returns the lowest score for the number of stipulated rounds played. The Committee may institute a cut in order to play the last stipulated round.

​Click here to view NEGA additional Policies & Procedures

Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Competitors, who have submitted an entry for an NEGA event and wish to withdraw for any reason, MUST notify the NEGA office in writing (e-mail is acceptable and encouraged) or by phone. The qualified player payment will be refunded less a $20 administrative fee, regardless of reason, if the NEGA is notified in writing or by phone seven days prior to each event. Entry fee will be refunded less 50% for any withdrawals received less than seven days prior to each event. No refund will be processed for a withdrawal notification that is received on the scheduled date of an event.