2020 Women’s State Amateur Championship Information

 

 

Entry Fee: $225 ($233 credit or debit)

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2020

 

Eligibility: The Women's State Amateur is open to female amateurs who are residents of the State of Mississippi for at least 60 days prior to August 7, 2020. All participants in Mississippi Golf Association State Championships are required to have an active GHIN Number through a Licensed Mississippi Member Club. 

 

Format: The tournament is scheduled for 54 holes of individual stroke play. If conditions necessitate the championship being shortened, it will be done at the conclusion of a stipulated round.

 

Practice Round: Practice rounds are available on Thursday, August 6th at a rate of $45 + tax per player. Please contact Diamondhead Country Club to schedule practice rounds at 228-255-3910. 

 

Course: Pine

 

Championship Divisions: Championship - app.5,500-6,000 yards,  Regular - app. 5,200-5,499 yards

 

Player Registration: Player Registration will take place from 10:00AM - 4:00PM on Thursday, August 6th outside of the golf shop.

 

Clubhouse: Due to COVID19 there will only be limited access to the clubhouse for players to use the restroom and purchase food or drink items. Other than for those reasons we ask that all players refrain from being inside the clubhouse at anytime. We also encourage all players to wear a mask when entering the clubhouse. 

 

Player Food & Beverage: Due to COVID19 there will be no Players Welcome Reception and there will be no Player Luncheon following Sunday's round. Players will receive box lunches following each round of play. 

 

Cart Fees: All cart and green fees are included in the tournament entry fee.

 

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 MGA Staff and also the availability of carts at the host facility.

 

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 MGA cart policy and there is an available seat. * MGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *

 

Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the MGA website by Monday, June 8th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Monday, June 8th.

 

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.

 

Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the Mississippi Golf Association Office at 601-939-1131. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $25 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player WILL NOT receive a refund unless the player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, a signed Doctor's note is provided, and only if the Mississippi Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to the MGA Tournament Director, Adam Smith. (adam@missgolf.org)

 

Host Hotel: 

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St. Louis

1-866-758-2591 or 228-469-2100

Group: Mississippi Golf Association

Group Code: MGA0805