ELIGIBILITY           

The Club Team Championship features four-man teams consisting of players all from the same golf club. All players must be in good standing as members of the same MSGA member club on or before the date they submit their application. All players must also be active in GHIN at the club they are representing to apply.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

All teams must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online at www.mesga.org.  Entries will not be taken over the phone.

 

The field is limited to 42 teams. If the event reaches capacity, the field will be cut to the lowest 42 teams by aggregate handicap index, with a maximum of two teams per club allowed. Clubs with more than two teams applying to play will be chosen by taking the two teams with the lowest combined Handicap Index. This means that a course may not have an automatic entry in this year's field if it's not one of the low 42 teams. The MSGA has the final say in determining the field.

 

Substitutions will be allowed as long as the substituted player meets the eligibility requirements as outlined above.

 

Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $240 per team.

Entry deadline: April 30, 2021 at 11:59 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 18 holes of stroke play. Players will play their own ball, with the two low scores counting for each hole.

 

Sunday, May 23:        First round, 18 holes

In the event of a two-way tie, both teams will be deemed co-champions.

If more than two teams tie, a tie-breaker will decide the winner.

 

PRIZES

Winners: Crystal trophy for every member of the team.

Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a voucher added to their MSGA account.

 

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 should plan accordingly. Payment for cart rentals is made to the host club. No more than two carts are allowed in any pairing.

 

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 the same card used for payment. 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 and are at the discretion of the MSGA.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.