2023 National Links Trust Championship
Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods
TOURNAMENT DATES: September 30th - October 1st, 2023
HOST CLUB: East Potomac Golf Course
ADDRESS: 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
PHONE: (202) 554-7660
ENTRIES OPEN: Monday, June 13th at 9:00 AM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE: One week prior to qualifier date at 5:00 PM Central
WITHDRAWALS: Same as entry close for qualifiers as numbers have to be confirmed with courses.
QUALIFIER ENTRY FEE: $75
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
Entries are open to male and female amateur golfers who have reached their 25th birthday on or before Friday, September 29th, and have a USGA Handicap Index of 8.0 or less for men and 12.0 or less for women.
Players must have a USGA Handicap Index hosted by a public facility or via their allied golf association. Players may not be a member of a private or semi-private club or have access to such types of facilities through any affiliation that would allow for such access.
Players who qualify for the Championship will be provided a travel stipend up to $300, along with a player's welcome reception, lunch each tournament round, and tee gifts provided by the NLT Championship.
FORMAT & FIELD SIZE
The Championship will be contested over 36 holes of Individual Stroke Play, with 18 holes per day. The field is limited to 78 players; thirty-nine male and thirty-nine female players.
QUALIFYING SITES & FORMAT
Qualifying will be 18-hole individual stroke play one-day events. Allocation of places will be established after the close of entries. Allocation of spots for the Championship will be based on the total number of players versus the total number of qualifying sites. In order for a qualifier for a division to be held, a minimum of five players must be registered.
| Qualifier Sites | City, State | Qualifier Date | Practice Round Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission del Lago Golf Course | San Antonio, TX | July 17th | Public Rate |
| Chester Washington Golf Course | Los Angeles, CA | July 18th | $39 - $50 (Date Depending) |
| Langston Golf Course | Washington, DC | August 12th | Public Rate |
| Newark, NJ | August 15th | $40 | |
| Fox Bend Golf Course | Chicago, IL | August 16th | $40 |
| Eastmoreland Golf Course | Portland, OR | August 21st | Public Rate |
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot(s) or alternates, the spot will be decided by sudden death, hole-by-hole, playoff immediately after all scores have been verified. It is the players responsibility to be present if a playoff is required.
EXEMPTIONS
The Tournament Committee has the right to invite players for either division at their discretion to participate in the Championship.
QUALIFIER PRACTICE ROUNDS
After the entry deadline has passed, entered players may contact the qualifier host club for available times and conditions.
NATIONAL LINKS TRUST CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION:
ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All players must register with a tournament staff member prior to the start of the championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification. Official tournament registration will be on Friday, September 29th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM at East Potomac Golf Links. Players who are unable to register on the date and time listed must contact Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) in advance of the championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
The official practice round will be on Friday, September 29th starting at 1:00 PM. Players are limited to one complementary practice round on the designated practice round date.
PLAYER RECEPTION
There will be a Player Welcome Reception on Friday, September 29th for all participants starting at 6:00 PM.
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings for the first round will be made available no later than Friday September 22nd, 2023. Final round starting times and pairings will be available in the evening after play and will be re-drawn based on score.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES
The championship will be a riding event and carts will be provided for players, two players per cart. Caddies are not guaranteed a seat in the cart and there are no spectator carts.
POLICIES, PROCEDURES & CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Amateur Golf Alliance Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the Championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all AGA Conditions of Competitions and Policies. The Championship will be conducted by the 2023 USGA Rules of Golf.
WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the NLT Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting AGA Staff Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) or (469-458-0806). If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future tournaments. If the Championship is cancelled all players will receive a full refund.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, September 29th
12:00 - 5:00 PM Player Registration
1:00 - 6:00 PM Practice Rounds
6:00 PM Player Welcome Reception
Saturday, September 30th
8:00 - 10:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees
12:30 - 3:30 PM Player Lunch
Sunday, October 1st
8:00 - 10:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees
12:30 - 3:30 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony
*All events will take place at East Potomac Golf Link unless otherwise noted.
AGA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACTS
Amateur Golf Alliance Rob Addington raddington@anerasports.com
Tournament Chairperson Sinclair Eaddy
Tournament Director Amanda Kolb akolb@anerasports.com