MIDDLE ATLANTIC AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Rules & Player Information
Tournament Documents - Player Information - Read Everything Please
Event GGD is MAGAAm25
Official Time
The official time, which determines start times and other timing reference for the event, is displayed on the ‘Starter Clock’ which is set to the U. S. Naval Observatory Master Clock and is located on the starter’s table at the first tee.
Notice to Players - Blue Course HERE
Notice to Players - Gold Course HERE
Local Rules and Terms of the Competition (Hard Card) HERE
Pace of Play Policy and Allotted Time - Blue HERE
Pace of Play Policy and Allotted Time - Gold HERE
Hole by Hole Notes - Blue Course HERE
Hole by Hole Notes - Gold Course HERE
Tournament Yardages HERE
Scorecard - Blue Course HERE
Scorecard - Gold Course HERE
The field is cut to the low 60 scores and ties after round two.
GGID for the Amateur is MAGAAm25
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to an expected unusually large number of entry applications, the association will conduct a qualifying round to determine the balance of the field beyond those accepted under the selection criteria as outlined on the “Eligibility Guidelines and Selection Criteria.’ The qualifier will take place on Tuesday, September 9 at the Argyle CC in Silver Spring, Md. Players that will need to play the qualifier will remain in ‘Pending Status’ for the Championship. They will be directed to enter the Qualifier at the close of entries, which is posted on our Golf Genius portal. There will be a separate entry fee to cover the club fees associated with the qualifier in the amount of $75.00. Players who fail to qualify for the Championship will not be charged any sort of fee for their initial registration for the Championship but will be charged the qualifier fee. The number of qualifying spots will be posted, and a waitlist, based on score, of those who do not qualify, will be established.
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who have USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 2.4 under the World Handicap System at time of entry. A contestant must be an amateur and a member of a club which belongs to a local, state, or regional golf association. App. 75% of the field will be members of MAGA member clubs. The field will be limited to 120 players. Acceptance of an entry will be based upon handicap index plus past performance in MAGA and other recognized amateur events.
Complete eligibility guidelines and selection criteria are available HERE. Please take the time to review.
Junior entries (17 and under) are by invitation only - Juniors may submit a request for an invitation to enter. If approved, they will receive a paper entry which must be submitted via US Mail along with a copy of their current golf resume. They will not be able to enter on-line. For players under the age of 18, the player’s parent or guardian must submit the entry on behalf of the player, and the parent or guardian shall agree that he or she is executing the Participation and Liability Release Agreement on behalf of the player and is authorizing the player to participate in the Middle Atlantic Amateur on all the terms described. Players may request an invitation by contacting Michael Cumberpatch at mcumberpatch@verizon.net. The Committee will evaluate all junior entries. Please note that the number of junior entries is limited by the eligibility/selection criteria guidelines.
Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Executive Committee of the MAGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Amateur Status: All players must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.
Entries: Form, Fee, and Opening and Closing Dates: Players shall apply for entry on the MAGA Am event portal. Entry fee of $350.00 shall be paid by every player. Entries open on Tuesday, July 1 at 9:00 AM. Entry is now closing on Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 PM. Entry fee, less a $25.00 service charge, will be refunded regardless of reason if MAGA is notified before the close of entries. Once entries have closed, an entry fee will be refunded, minus a $50.00 administrative fee, in the event of injury or illness if requested no later than Sunday, September 21. The entry fee will not be refunded after September 21. Minors must submit a paper entry via mail with original signatures (see above). E-mailed entries are not accepted.
Player Notification: Players will be notified by e-mail upon receipt of their application. They will be notified again as soon as their application is accepted. Applications will be accepted in batches, on a rolling basis.
Schedule: Fifty-four (54) holes of stroke play with 18 holes scheduled for each day. Round 1 will be played on the Gold Course and Round 2 will be played on the Blue Course. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 scores and ties for the final round, which will be played on the Blue Course.
R&A World Amateur Golf Rankings: The Middle Atlantic Amateur is a Counting Event in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) managed by the R & A and the USGA.
Awards, Ties, and Playoffs: The Champion, runner-up, and third place finisher will receive Crystal Awards. The top thirty finishers and ties (based on a full field) will receive gift certificates. The Champion’s name will be engraved on the permanent sterling silver Championship Trophy that was crafted in 1902. The Low Schoolboy will receive an award. In the event of a tie for the Championship, the winner shall be determined immediately after the certification of scores by a hole-by-hole playoff. A tie for the Low Schoolboy prize will be broken by the low final round total, and then by the USGA recommended method of breaking ties. All other ties will share the designated purse amount for those tied positions.
Groupings and Starting Times : Times for rounds 1 & 2 will be e-mailed to the field and will be available on the event portal by Wednesday, September 17
Note: If you are playing in the qualifier for the U. S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship on Wednesday, September 24 at the Worthington Manor GC, we will assign you an afternoon time on round one of the Middle Atlantic Amateur to help ease your scheduling for both events.
Walking Only – No Carts: This a ‘walking only’ competition and carts will not be permitted while playing either course. During the Championship, a player may 1) bring their own caddie, 2) hire a club caddie, or 3) walk and carry their bag. Push/pull carts are not permitted. Spectator carts are not permitted.
Practice Round and Caddie Info: Practice round availability is very limited and only available August 1 – 15. It is for competitors only. E-Mail Head Golf Professional Aaron Levinson, PGA at aaronlevinson@pga.com for caddie and practice information, practice round fees, and to schedule a practice round.
Food & Beverage: Light fare will be available at the ‘Stop-N-Go’ adjacent to the tenth tee and at the ‘Gold Course Snack Shop’ located at the 6th tee/9th green/10th tee/14th green.
Payments: Credit card only in the pro shop and at the ‘Stop-N-Go’ and ‘Gold Course Snack Shop’. Chargebacks to your club will not be available.
Notice of Withdrawal: If a player withdraws, he should promptly notify the MAGA at (410)991-7843 or mcumberpatch@verizon.net to ensure an alternate a fair opportunity to play.
Waitlist: A limited number of players who do not make the starting field will be placed on a waiting list as alternates. Those waiting list players who do not make the final field will be issued full refunds. Do not call to inquire about your status on the waitlist.
Dress Code, Club Cell Phone Policy, and Guest Information is HERE on the Congressional Country Club website – please review
Footwear (including during practice rounds): It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e. Ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach: Disqualification.
Cell phone/PDA policy: The use of portable telecommunications equipment during play is discouraged
Directions: Traffic in and around the Washington, DC area can be severe. Please allow plenty of time to travel to the Congressional Country Club.
Visit - HERE - for a Google Maps view of the Congressional Country Club. We encourage you to use Waze or GPS.
Head Golf Professional: Aaron Levinson, PGA
Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: Peter Wendt, GCSAA
Official in Charge: Mr. Ben Brundred III, Past President. For information/questions, contact Michael Cumberpatch (410)991-7843
Practice Round and Caddie Information
Practice rounds are only available from August 1 to August 15
Contact Head Professional Aaron Levinson, PGA at aaronlevinson@pga.com to schedule a practice round and arrange a caddie. Caddies may be limited during the tournament rounds, due to their high demand at the club.
Carts are not permitted on the Blue Course. It is walking only, and players must take a caddie.
The caddie fee for both courses, including minimum tip, is $140.00
Blue Course greens fee: $265.00 plus caddie
Gold Course greens fee: $185.00 plus caddie.
A player may take a cart on the Gold Course for their practice round (not the tournament round). The cart fee is $32.00, and a fore-caddie must accompany the player/group. The fore-caddie fee is $75.00 which includes tip.