ELIGIBILITY
The Maine Senior Amateur Championship is open to Maine resident amateurs who have reached their 55th birthday on or before September 10, 2019. The championship is restricted to Maine resident amateurs, except that non-residents who have been members of MSGA-affiliated clubs for 10 years and who reside in Maine for at least five months annually are also eligible. Active duty service members who are stationed in Maine, live here, and hold membership with an MSGA-affiliated club are also eligible. All players must be enrolled in the 2019 MSGA Men's Player Program to apply.
ENTRY INFORMATION
All players must file an entry for the championship. Players may apply for the championship either online at www.mesga.org or by paper application. Entries will not be taken over the phone.
An entry form where any player on the side is not active in GHIN at the home club, or is not enrolled in the 2019 MSGA Men's Player Program, will be considered incomplete.
Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $110.
Entry deadline for all players is September 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The championship will consist of 2 rounds of 18 holes.
Tuesday, September 10: First round, 18 holes
Wednesday, September 11: Second round, 18 holes
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
PRIZES
Winner: Crystal trophy and the title of Maine Senior Amateur Champion.
Runner-up: Silver medal
Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a voucher added to their MSGA account.
Prizes will be awarded for GROSSs and NET finishers in the following flights: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and older.
RULES OF GOLF
All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
TRANSPORTATION
Players will be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Carts may be limited at certain sites, so players are encouraged to call the host club ahead of time to reserve a cart.
CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES
The MSGA Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter is final.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Advanced entry fees will be refunded regardless of reason if the MSGA is notified before the close of entries. The MSGA will refund all of the entry fee, less $5, to cover processing fees and associated costs. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to that same card, in keeping with proper merchant processing protocol. After the close of entries, fees will be refunded only if the tournament remains full or in the event of injury or illness. No refunds will be given after the start of the tournament. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually.
PRACTICE PRIVELIGES
A separate email will be sent to all players in the championship for practice round information at the course.
STARTING TIMES
After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at www.mesga.org, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times will be made public no less than four days before the tournament begins.
EXEMPTIONS
The champion will receive an automatic berth onto the Maine team for the 2019 Tri-State matches. The winner will also receive an exemption into the 2020 New England Senior Amateur Championship.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact the Maine State Golf Association at msga@mesga.org, or by calling the office at (207) 829-3549.
Conditions of Competition