Championship Information

Format/Field Size: 36-hole stroke play championship, with the field reduced to the low 40 scores and ties after the First Round (18-holes). The championship index limit is 7.1. The Champion will be the low gross 36-hole score in the field. 
 

Carts: Automotive transportation is permitted for players and caddies. The cart fee is included in the entry. A player and his caddie may ride in a golf cart during a round, but both may not ride at the same time. For pull cart policy at qualifying site, please contact the host club. Spectator Carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit.  

 

Starting Times: Tournament Starting Times will be emailed approximately seven (7) days before the event. Times can also be found by visiting the 38th Maryland Mid-Amateur Tournament Portal or www.msga.org.

 

Practice Rounds: Additional information regarding practice rounds will be updated closer to the event.

 

Tournament Yardage: The official tournament yardage will be updated several days before the event. 

Estimated Championship Division Yardage: 6,925 yards (Black/Gold)

 

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Withdrawals/No Shows: Players who fail to appear for their assigned tee time without notifying the MSGA before or on the day of a tournament may not be allowed to participate in future MSGA events.

 

Players failing to appear will be listed as a ‘No Show’. If a player completes a round and does not turn their scorecard in, for whatever reason, will be listed as a ‘No Card’. Players not completing a round for obvious or verifiable reasons will not be considered as a withdraw (WD) but rather will be listed as a ‘Did Not Finish’.

 

Posting Scores: The MSGA will post amateur's scores to GHIN as a tournament score. 

 

Prizes:  The Champion in the Championship Division will receive a trophy and additional appropriate prizes will also be awarded. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a hole-by-hole play-off will follow immediately upon the completion of play. 

 

Rules: USGA Rules govern all play. The player is responsible for being familiar with Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for MSGA Championships (2024 MSGA Hard Card).

 

MSGA Officer in Charge:

Mike Hinkey

 

MSGA Staff in Charge:

Elisa Hermes

ehermes@msga.org

410-943-2379