37th WPGA Mid-Amateur Championship - Qualifying Round Entry
Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the John R. Birmingham, Sr. Trophy
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 • Fox Chapel Golf Club • Pittsburgh, PA
FORMAT: 18 hole stroke play for qualifying rounds 36 holes of stroke play. 36 holes of stroke play for the Championship. The Championship will be limited to 78 players.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to amateur golfers who have reached their 25th birthday by September 6, 2022 with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 4.4 strokes as follows:
A. Amateur golfers that are affiliated with a WPGA Member Club as of May 1 and who have had a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club for three (3) years, or
B. Amateur golfers residing within 50 miles of the WPGA's jurisdiction as of April 1 and who have a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club with a minimum of five (5) rounds in the preceding twelve months posted at the WPGA club issuing the WPGA handicap index.
Players without a Handicap Index® issued by a club licensed by the WPGA will be directed to an existing WPGA Member Club or an Association-sponsored Type 3 Golf Club.
Contestants in doubt of their eligibility for the championship should contact the Association office.
The Committee reserves the right to select the most representative field and submission of entry does not guarantee field acceptance.
Schedule:
A. July 27, 2022 - Somerset Country Club, Somerset, PA
B. August 8, 2022, Lone Pine Country Club, Washington, PA
Championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 36 holes of stroke play.
2022 Mid- Amateur Exemptions:
2012-2021 WPGA Amateur champions
2021 WPGA Men’s & Senior Players of the Year
2012-2021 WPGA Mid-Amateur champions
2017-2021 Pennsylvania Amateur champions
2018-2021 Pennsylvania Middle-Amateur champions
2020-2021 WPGA Senior Amateur Champion
2021 Jamison Cup Medalist
2021 Palmer Cup Team
2022 WPGA Spring Stroke Play - Top 5
2021 WPGA Amateur - Top 10 & ties
2021 Pennsylvania Amateur - Top 10 & ties
2021 WPGA Mid-Amateur - Top 10 & ties
2021 WPGA Honor Roll - Top 5
2021 U.S. Open local qualifiers
2021 USGA Championship Qualifiers
*If otherwise eligible for the Mid-Amateur
Exempt Players: Paul Ajak III, Ian Bangor, Erik Bertrand, Sean Brannon, David Brown, Arnie Cutrell, Jimmy Ellis, Kevin Fajt, Kevin Koerbal, Derek Hayes, Trent Karlik, Sean Knapp, Darin Kowalski, Austin Lemieux, Mitch Mercer, Greg Podufal, Connor Schmidt, Adam Scuilli, Nathan Smith, Rick Stimmel, Chris Tanabe, Dan Thompson, Steven Veydt, Mike Wolfe, Brett Young
ENTRIES (Form, Fee, Closing Date): Entry and fee of $175 must be submitted to the Association by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, to be considered. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart fees, range fee, locker fee, prizes, trophies, and lunch. Late entries are accepted for an additional fee of $50 up until the publication of Groupings & Starting Times, or if players are needed to fill open groupings at the discretion of the WPGA.
Online registration – Players must enter online on the WPGA website. Players must have a valid e-mail address and a WPGA account to register online. Player accounts can be created on the WPGA Player Registration Portal, by contacting the WPGA office at 412- 826-2180. Online entries may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. American Express is not accepted.
Entry fee will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge for withdrawals before the close of entries. Withdrawals after the close of entries will be subject to a $25.00 service charge. No refunds will be issued for withdraws taking place 48 hours prior to the first tee time.
PRIZES: A trophy will be awarded to the winner, runner-up & low senior. Prizes will be awarded to the top 8 players and ties in the field as well as the low senior. Prizes will consist of credits in the host club’s golf shop.
REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:
A. Players may use golf carts, bring their own caddies, or carry their own bags during the championship. The cost of a golf cart is included in the entry fee.
B. It is a condition of competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes, regardless of composition, or spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal, regardless of design, are prohibited during the championship.
C. Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play card, and other Local Rules as posted.
D. Proper attire is mandatory in all phases of the championship. Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Shorts of Bermuda length or longer are acceptable.
E. A tie for first place shall be decided immediately upon completion of play with a hole-by-hole playoff.
F. Players falsifying a Handicap Index may be subject to indefinite suspension from WPGA Championships.
G. Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA website approximately one week before the championship. Players unable to retrieve starting times should call the WPGA office (412-826-2180).
NOTICE:
By submission of this entry, I agree to the following:
I have read and understand the entry requirements and championship regulations.
I agree that there are certain risks inherent in golf and accept personal and sole liability for such risks including but not limited to health risks.
This entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the WPGA. The reason may include unbecoming conduct.
The WPGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from a Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in the WPGA. Such conduct may include but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the players’ equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators,officials, volunteers or staff, blatant and excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club/course rules or any other unbecoming conduct.
Responsibility for ensuring entry is received by the WPGA prior to the specified deadline is mine alone and that this application may be automatically rejected by the WPGA if received by after such date and time.
Risk of delay or error in transmission is solely with me and that the WPGA has no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including the entry not being accepted.
If you need additional information, please contact the Association office (412-826-2180).
