CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

The Twin Cities Championship is a competitive golf tournament for players of all abilities that raises money for our selected charity, the Fairway Foundation. This organization, created by the 3M Championship, the Minnesota Golf Association, and the Minnesota Section of the PGA, introduces inner-city youth to golf and the benefits of the game.

 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

There will be three age divisions for boys and girls: 12 and under, 13-15, and 16-18.  In the 13-15 and 16-18 Divisions, the competition will be 18-hole stroke play.  In the 12 and under division the competition will be 9-hole stroke play. Ties for first place in the 12 and under and 13-15 age groups will be determined by a scorecard playoff. Ties for first place in the 16-18 Division will be played off immediately, hole by hole until a champion is determined.  For all scorecard playoffs, the Tournament Committee will follow the USGA recommendation of matching scorecards (i.e., final nine, final six, final three, 18^th hole, by lot).

 

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all amateur players of any ability with or without a Handicap Index. Contestants must be 18 years of age or younger on September 1, 2025.  The USGA’s definition of an amateur golfer is the standard of the Twin Cities Championship. All entries are subject to approval or rejection at any time by the Tournament Committee.

 

RULES

USGA Rules shall govern play.  Local ground rules will be printed and issued to each player.

 

CARTS AND CADDIES

Carrying your bag is permissible as is using a pull cart. Caddies are permitted. Motorized carts are not permitted.

 

ENTRY DEADLINE, ENTRY FEES, AND GREENS FEES

Entry forms must be postmarked by Friday, July 25, or completed online by that date.  An entry fee of $50 must accompany the entry form. The entry fee includes the greens fee. Late or incomplete entries are not acceptable. Entries by telephone or FAX are not acceptable.

 

STARTING TIMES

Starting times can be obtained beginning on Sunday, July 27 from the Twin Cities Championship website, www.wirthgolfassociation.org/tcc.html. and will be emailed to each participant.

 

ENTRY WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS

Entry fee will be refunded, regardless of reason, if the Twin Cities Championship Tournament Committee is notified in writing before the close of entries. After the close of entries, the entry fee will be refunded in the event of injury or illness only if the Committee is notified by phone by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30. All withdrawals should contact the Committee at 612/529-0510. If this event is canceled due to weather, the full entry fee will not be refunded because the primary purpose of this event is to raise money for the charity.

 

PLAYER POINTS AWARDED

The top three finishers in each of the 16-18 Age divisions will receive MGA Player Points.

          1^st -25 points                 2^nd -15 points                3^rd-5 points

 

PRIZES

Appropriate prizes will be distributed at the close of play to high finishers in all divisions.