WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament Docs
WMGA Local Rules & Terms of the Competition (Hard Card) HERE
Notice to Players HERE
Hole Location Chart
Pace of Play Policy HERE
Club Scorecard HERE
Tournament Yardages HERE
Entry Info & Terms of the Competition
Eligibility
Open to any male amateur golfer who is a member of a WMGA Member Club, has a USGA handicap index of 9.4 or less at time of entry. A Mid-Master golfer must be 40 on or before August 20 and may not turn 55 until after the event. A Senior golfer must be 55, a Super Senior golfer must be 65 on or before August 20. An entrant from a public facility or a verifiable eClub must reside within the WMGA territory: District of Columbia, the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges, St. Mary’s and Washington; the Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford; and the independent cities within these Virginia counties. Members of clubs that are not a WMGA member but are members of MAGA, MSGA, or VSGA clubs are eligible.
Entry Fee
$230.00 per player (which includes golf cart and range balls both days). Entries in excess of the first 120 players will be waitlisted. The defending Champions are guaranteed spots in the field.
Entry Open/Close
Entries open Monday, April 15 at 9:00 AM and close Monday, August 12 at 6:00 PM. Refunds: If a player withdraws by closing date/time - refund is subject to a $25.00 admin fee. If a player withdraws after that date and time, no refund will be given.
Format
The competition will be 36 holes stroke play for each division. There is no cut after round 1.
Seniors and Mid-Masters will play from app. 6,400 yds., Super Seniors will play from app. 6,000 yds. A player must select on the entry form which competition he is entering. A Super Senior player may play down to the Senior Division.
Rules of Golf
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and the R & A. The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.
For info on rules related to equipment and footwear see the Local Rules and Terms of the Competition for 2024 Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Championships.
Prizes
The Mid-Master Champion, Senior Champion, and Super Senior Champion will each receive a crystal trophy. The Senior Champion’s name also will be inscribed on the Henry Litchfield West permanent trophy, a sterling silver bowl donated by Roy Pickford. Merchandise certificate prizes will also be awarded to low scorers. In the event of a first-place tie in any division, there will be a hole-by-hole play-off at the conclusion of play. Tie breaking procedure for other positions will be posted the day of play.
Start Times
Starting times will be e-mailed to all contestants and may be viewed by visiting the event portal shortly after close of entries.
Practice
Practice rounds are available on a limited basis. The practice round fee is $70 plus tax for the cart and range balls. Call the golf professional shop at (410) 721-3111.
Questions
Call Moose Brown at (443)463-8940 or e-mail moosebrown1@icloud.com
PARTICIPATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
2024 WMGA SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
In consideration of my entry into and permission to participate in the Senior Amateur Championship being conducted by the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association, I voluntarily agree to each of the following:
Assumption of Risks and Responsibility. I acknowledge that participating in the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship involves risks and dangers of personal injury, illness, loss or damage of many kinds, including without limitation those arising from or relating to a virus or disease, such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (“COVID-19 virus and any of a multitude of variants”); heat stroke or other health-related risks; lightning strike; golf cart or automobile accident or other types of accidents; being struck by a ball, club, or other object; snake or other animal bites or injuries; or sports injury (collectively, “Event Injuries”).
I voluntarily assume all risks relating to and accept sole responsibility for any and all such Event Injuries that I may incur in connection with my participation in the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship.
Release of Claims, Covenant Not to Sue and Indemnification. I hereby release the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association (WMGA) and the Crofton Country Club and all of their respective employees, volunteers, officers, directors, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Persons”), of and from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses arising out of or relating to Event Injuries or my participation in the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship whether resulting from negligence or otherwise (collectively, “Released Claims”).
I agree not to sue the Released Persons for such Released Claims. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Persons in connection with such Released Claims, including without limitation for any attorney’s fees or expenses they incur in enforcing this Agreement.
Agreement Relating to COVID-19 Virus. Without limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge the contagious and harmful nature of the COVID-19 virus and its variants and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by this virus by participating in WMGA Senior Amateur Championship.
I also certify that, to my knowledge, I am not now infected with the COVID-19 virus, am not experiencing symptoms that may be associated with this virus, and in the past 14 days have not been in close contact with anyone infected with this virus. I agree that this certification remains in effect from my entry until the end of my participation in the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship, and I will inform the WMGA immediately if any part of these certifications ceases to be true during this time.
Agreement to Follow Rules, Policies and Procedures. I acknowledge that the WMGA may implement and enforce rules, policies and procedures in connection with the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship, including without limitation to ensure appropriate conduct by participants and to implement and comply with public health and safety requirements, guidelines and/or recommendations, whether relating to the COVID-19 virus or otherwise (collectively, “Event Rules”).
I agree to comply with all such Event Rules. I also agree that if I fail to comply with any Event Rules or commit any misconduct, or if my participation might pose any health risk to others, all as determined by WMGA in its sole discretion, the WMGA may refuse to allow me to participate in the WMGA Senior Amateur Championship, without any refund to me or any liability to the WMGA.
Severability and Waiver. If any provision of the Agreement is found unenforceable in whole or in part, the rest of the Agreement shall remain fully enforceable. A failure by the WMGA to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
By submitting this registration, I have executed this Participation and Liability Release Agreement and agreed to all of its terms and conditions.