Kansas City Senior Match Play Championship

 

Swope Memorial Golf Course | July 9 - 11

 

Staff Contact:

Todd Stice

todd@clgolf.org

913.649.5242 X3

 

Eligibility

Open to senior male amateur golfers age 50 or older on July 9, with a GHIN handicap index of 8.0 or lower.  You must have a handicap index through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this event.  If you are out of the region, you can join the Eclub of Kansas City through this link.

 

The field is limited to 30 eligible players.

 

Format

Stroke play qualifying will be played over 18 holes, with the top 16 scores advancing to match play.

 

Ties

At the conclusion of the stroke play qualifying, if a tie for the 16th seed occurs, a sudden death playoff will be conducted to determine the player(s) who will advance to match play.

 

Entries and Fees

Players may enter the event by registering online at KC Senior Match Play Championship/.  Entries open March 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM and closing at 11:59PM July 2.  The entry fee is $85 per player, and DOES NOT INCLUDE CART USAGE for the event.  Player may rent a cart daily or choose to walk.

 

The entry fee includes Golf, Range Fees at Heart of America Golf Course, and prizes.

 

Schedule (Times Subject to Change)

Friday, July 9:  Stroke Play Qualifying - 7:30 Shotgun (Boys and Girls Championship runs concurrently)

                              Round of 16 Matches - begin 2:00 on # 1 and # 10 tees

Saturday, July 10:  Quarterfinal Matches - begin 8:00 # 1 tee

                                  Semi-final Macthes - begin 1:00 # 1 tee

Sunday, July 11:   Championship Match - begin 7:30 # 1 tee (18 hole final)

 

Rules of Golf, Competition is Final

Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA.  Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final.  The competition is final when the winner has been awarded the Championship trophy.

 

Equipment

All golf balls and clubs must conform to USGA specifications.  Any unusual equipment or devices such as gloves, unusual tees, alignment aids, braces and the like are prohibited by the Rules of Golf.

 

Dress Code

Proper golf attire is required.  Jeans, halter tops, tank tops and athletic t-shirts are not permitted.  Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.

 

Transportation

Golf carts are NOT included in the entry fee.  Please rent carts through the golf shop if you choose to ride.  Cart rules during the competition are subject to the discretion of the golf course superintendent at the host facility based on course conditions and may change at any time without notice during the competition.  ADA requests for special exceptions to this rule are handled on a case-by-case basis and will be granted provided they would not alter the fundamental fairness of the competition by providing a player with an advantage over other players.  Transportation requests are subject to change based on evolving conditions.

 

Caddies and Golf Carts

Caddies are allowed for this event and the actions of the caddie during the round are the responsibility of the player (Rule 10.3c).  This is the default postion for caddies for Central Links events, but availability may vary from event to event or any other factors affecting this policy.  Caddies are allowed to ride on and operate the golf cart, provided space is available.  Central Links Golf has a strict 2 carts per group policy and the carts are reserved for the players first.  If a group has more than one caddie, arrangements must be made within the group to accomodate the cart policy.  

 

Spectators

Spectators are allowed and may walk along to watch the event. Golf carts may be rented by spectators if they are available, but carts for an event must be reserved for players, Rules officials and Central Links staff first. Spectators (riding or walking) are asked to remain on the cart path during the play of a hole.  Spectators may help search for golf balls but must not function as a caddie. 

 

Registration

On-site registration will not be required.  Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time to receive instructions.

 

Practice Round & Practice Privileges

Practice rounds are permitted, but are NOT included in the entry fee.  The host facility will determine availability and rate for such practice rounds, please contact the golf shop directly.

 

Range

Swope Memorial does not feature a practice range, but arrangements have been made at Heart of America Golf Course for the players to have complimentary range balls.  Due to size of field and limited space, players are encouraged to warm up on their own off-site.

 

Terms of the Competition, Code of Conduct, Pace of Play

Visit https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/conditions-of-play/ for complete information on terms of the competition, code of conduct and pace of play guidelines.