2023 Kansas Women's Mid-Amateur Championship
Wamego Country Club | June 3-4
This event is open to women ages 20 and older who are not currently on a college roster.
Staff Contact:
Wendi Brandt
wendi@clgolf.org
785.813.9287
Eligibility
Open to female amateur golfers who have an active handicap index and who are at least 20 years old and not on a college golf roster for the Fall 2023 season. You must have a handicap index active through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this event. If you are from out of the region, you can join the Central Links Golf Club through this link.
Places in the field are held until May 1st for the following players provided they meet the handicap eligibility requirements:
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Prior year’s Champion
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Prior year’s Runner-Up
Divisions & Flights
There is one division that will compete at championship yardage between 5500 and 5800 yards depending on course conditions during the Championship. Prizes will be awarded for gross scoring and net scoring in flights (number of flights dependent on the size of the field). Approximately 25%-30% of the field will receive a prize. The field will be flighted if there are sufficient entries. The division will play 36 holes of stroke play.
Flights and pairings will be made using the handicap index on May 31, 2023. The handicap index used for the competition will be the handicap index on June 2, 2023. The committee reserves the right to modify the course handicap of a play for round two if that player makes an Exceptional Score which triggers an ESR in round one.
Handicap Allowance: 95%
Entries: Application, Fee Closing Date
The entry fee is $200
The entry fee includes all-tournament rounds of golf at Wamego Country Club, golf cart, range, awards lunch following play on Sunday, and prizes. Entries close at 11:00 p.m. CST on May 29, 2023
Refunds: The entry fee is refunded entirely if withdrawal is made on or before May 31, 2023. After entries close, the fee will be refunded at 50% if requested by June 2, 2023. No refunds are granted on or after June 3, 2023.
Schedule
Saturday, June 3 - starting times on #1 at 12:00 PM
Sunday, June 4- starting times on #1 at 9:00 AM - lunch after play has been completed
Ties
A hole-by-hole on-course playoff will be used in the event of a tie for first place. All other ties will be split.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to 25%-30% of the field in the form of gift certificates to any Central Links Golf member club. Players cannot win both gross and net prizes and will receive the highest award for which their score qualifies. Overall gross and net winners will also receive a trophy.
Optional Competitions
Hole-in-One Pot - $10 per person. The entire pot will be paid to any player(s) who makes a Hole-in-One during the event. If there are no Holes-In-One, the entire pot will be donated to support Youth on Course in the Central Links Golf service area.
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 Championship trophy has been presented.
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.
Caddies
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 position 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 accommodate the cart policy.
Transportation
Golf carts are available for all players and are included in the entry fee. There is a two cart per group limit. Players/Caddies are not permitted to rent additional carts beyond the two cart per group limit. Pace of play checkpoints will not be altered for competitors who choose to walk.
Cart availability is not guaranteed for spectators. Spectators should be prepared to walk. A small number of carts will be reserved for disabled spectators. Documentation should be provided to the championship committee to qualify for rental of one of the reserved carts. These carts are issued on the date of play on a first come-first served basis.
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 without notice at any time 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.
Registration
On-site registration will take place on the 1st tee. Please arrive at the 1st tee no later than 10 minutes prior to your assigned starting time.
Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton
530 Richardson Dr. 66502
785-539-5311
Group Name: Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship 2023
Mini Code: WAC
Dates: 6/2/2023
Room Rate: $129
Cut-Off date: 5/3/2023
Includes breakfast: Yes
Practice Round
TBD
Range
The practice range will be available at 6:30 am each day.
Terms of the Competition
Visit http://www.centrallinksgolf.org/ for complete information on terms of the competition.