2024 Kansas Women's Mid-Amateur Championship
Swope Memorial Golf Course | August 23 - 24
This event is open to women ages 20 and older who are not currently on a college roster.
Staff Contact:
Jane Yi
Director of Women's Golf
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 2024 season. You must have a handicap index active through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this event.
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 August 16, 2024. The handicap index used for the competition will be the handicap index on August 22, 2024. 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 August 16.
Refunds: The entry fee is refunded entirely if withdrawal is made on or before August 20. No refunds are granted on or after August 21.
Schedule
Friday, August 23 - starting times on #1
Saturday, August 24 - starting times on #1
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
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Practice Round
TBD
Range
Swope does not have a driving range. The Heart of America driving range is close and you will be able to warm up there before your round.
Terms of the Competition
Visit http://www.centrallinksgolf.org/ for complete information on terms of the competition.