100th WV Amateur presented by Mercedes-Benz Championship Information
EXEMPT PLAYERS:
ALL Past Champions
2018 WV Amateur Top 15: Sam O'Dell, Pat Carter, Nick Biesecker, Nick Dent, Mason Williams, Christian Boyd, Mark Johnson, Cam Roam, Philip Reale II, Jess Ferrell, Brian Anania, Chris Williams, Harold Payne, Alasdair Forsythe, Thomas Frazier, Trent Roush
2018 WV Open Top 15 Amateurs: Mason WIlliams, Chris Williams, Drew Green, Christian Boyd, Sam O'Dell, Howie Peterson, Phillip Reale, Ryan Bashour, Brian Anania, Thomas Frazier, Tyler Hillyer, Ryan Bilby, Jess Ferrell, Pat Carter, Adam Yeager
2019 WV Open Top 15 Amateurs: Josef Dransfeld, Phillip Reale, Tad Tomblin, Owen Elliott, Jess Ferrell, Christian McKisic, Chris Daniels, Thomas Frazier, Cole Moore, Chris Williams, Marco Oliverio, Josh Arbaugh, Mitch Hoffman, Sam O'Dell, Mason Kidwell, Christian Boyd
2019 Junior Match Play Champion: Nick Fleming
2018 Junior Amateur Champion: Alex Easthom
2019 Junior Amateur Champion: Todd Duncan
2019 Senior Open, Low Amateur: Pat Carter
2018 Mid-Amateur Champion: Philip Reale II
2018 Senior Amateur Champion: Pat Carter
2018 Senior Amateur Stroke Play Champion: Pat Carter
2018 Senior Series Gross Champion: Mitch Roush
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers with an active GHIN Handicap Index of 10.0 or less through a WVGA Member Club. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.
Format: The WV Amateur is a 72-hole stroke play championship with the field cut to the low 50 players and ties at the completion of 36 holes.
Field Size: The maximum field size is 120 players
Practice Round: $75
Range Fee: Use of the practice range after practice rounds and competitions rounds will be $____________ (inclusive of tax) per player.
Championship Yardage: Approximately 7,000 yards
Player Registration: Player registration will be held on Monday, July 29th between 10:00AM and 5:00PM under the main pavilion outside of the champions room. If a player cannot make registration, he must notify the WVGA that he is unable to make the registration deadline but will be competing in the championship.
Player Reception: 6-8PM @ The Greenbrier Sporting Club
Cart Fees: Players will be required to pay a cart fee of $_____++ directly to The Greenbrier Resort prior to each round of the championship.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the WVGA Executive Director and Senior Director of Rules & Competitions.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
Pairings: Championship Pairings for Rounds 1 & 2 will be released by Friday, July 26th. A cut will be made after 36 holes and players will be re-paired based on scores.
Awards: The champion will be awarded The Greenbrier Trophy at the conclusion of play. The top 10 finishers will all receive an award.
POY Points: State Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 20 finishers. Points will be awarded immediately following the conclusion of the championship.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Score Posting: At the conclusion of the championship each players score will be automatically posted as a "T" or tournament score to the GHIN handicap system. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitve rounds as this will result in a double post.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack.
Host Hotel: Quality Inn Lewisburg-$110/night book by July 22nd to secure the group rate. When booking let them know you are with the WVGA/WV Amateur Golf Tournament
West Virginia Amateur Championship Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 29, 2019
Contestant Practice Rounds & Registration from 10:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Round #1 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 7:30am (The Old White TPC)
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Round #2 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 7:30am (The Meadows)
*Cut low 50 and ties
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Round #3 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 8:00am (The Old White TPC)
Friday, August 2, 2019
Round #4 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 8:00am (The Meadows)
Awards Presentation to Follow