101st WV Amateur presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes Benz of Charleston Qualifying Information
Qualifying: Players who are not exempt must qualify at one of the six qualifying locations. Players are only permitted to attempt to qualify once, and may not change qualifying venues once the entry deadline has passed. Starting times and qualifying position allocations will be released upon the closing of entries. QUALIFYING ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 26TH at 3:00PM
Qualifying Dates & Sites:
June 29 - Parkersburg Country Club
July 3 - Pipestem Resort
July 6 - Bridgeport Country Club
July 8- Edgewood Country Club
July 16- Locust Hill Golf Course
July 21 - Guyan Golf & CC
* Successful Qualifiers will be responsible for paying additional $125 to enter the Championship*
101st WV Amateur presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes Benz of Charleston Championship Information
EXEMPT PLAYERS:
ALL Past Champions: CLICK HERE
2019 WV Amateur Top 15: Mason Williams, Philip Reale, Woody Woodward, Cam Roam, Bryan Myers, Noah Mullens, Jacob Nickell, Thomas Frazier, Tad Tomblin, Jess Ferrell, Patrick Smith, Cole Moore, Christian Boyd, Todd Duncan, Steve Fox
2020 WV Open Top 15 Amateurs: Nick Fleming, Pat Carter, David Scragg, Owen Elliott, Cole Moore, Philip Reale, Mason WIlliams, Cam Roam, Jess Ferrell, Sam O'Dell, Todd Duncan, Noah Mullens, Christian Casingal, Joseph Kalaskey, Steve Fox, Landon Perry
2020 Junior Match Play Champion: Todd Duncan
2020 Junior Amateur Champion: TBD
2020 Senior Open, Low Amateur: Pat Carter
2019 Mid-Amateur Champion: Cam Roam
2019 Senior Amateur Champion: Jim Grimmett
2019 Senior Amateur Stroke Play Champion: Pat Carter
2019 Senior Series Gross Champion: Tim Mount
2019 WV Amateur Tour Gross Champion: Tyler Adkins
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are are Active members of the WVGA AND must reside in West Virginia. 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: Cost: $75
Meadows: Available on Sunday July 26th.
Old White: Available July 26th and 27th. (Forecaddie required before 3PM)
Range Fee: Use of the practice range after practice rounds and competitions rounds will be $______$20______
Championship Yardage: Approximately 7,000 yards
Player Registration: Player registration will be held on Monday, July 27th. 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.
Cart Fees: Players will be required to pay a cart fee of $___28__++ 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.
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 Saturday, July 25th. 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 trophies.
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 "C" or competition 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- Rate TBD
West Virginia Amateur Championship Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 27, 2020
Contestant Practice Rounds & Registration from 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Round #1 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 7:30am (The Meadows)
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Round #2 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 7:30am (The Old White TPC)
*Cut low 50 and ties
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Round #3 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 8:00am (The Meadows)
Friday, July 31, 2020
Round #4 - Tee Times on Hole #1, starting at 8:00am (The Old White TPC)
Awards Presentation to Follow