122nd MGA Amateur Championship Exempt Players

Monday, July 21, 2025

 

 

Madden's on Gull Lake - The Classic

11672 Co Hwy 18 SW,

Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 829-2811

 

USGA QUALIFYING EVENT

The person who claims the 122nd MGA Amateur will earn a full exemption into the 2025 US Amateur, set for The Olympic Club (San Francisco, Calif.), August 11-17. This is true even if the person fails to qualify in the US Amateur qualifying, set for July 2 at Dacotah Ridge GC. (NOTE: This exemption cannot be deferred to another year nor is it transferable to another person should the champion already be exempt or have qualified.) 

 

FORMAT

  • The 156 players in the Championship field will play 18 holes of stroke play each of the first two days. A cut will be made to the 60 lowest scoring players, plus ties, who will then play an additional 18 holes on the final day.

    The Champion will be the player having the lowest total score after 54 holes. In the event there is a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.

 

  • This is a WALKING ONLY event.  Both players and caddies must walk.

 

  • This is an Official WAGR Counting Event.

ENTRY FEE

  • Qualifying:  $110
    Successful Qualifiers:  $125
    Exempt Players:  $235

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
  • Entries are open to the first 156 players to enter. 
  • A priority entry list has been created and spots will be held for those players through April 30th.  
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any amateur golfer:
(1) Who is an MGA Associate Member,
(2) Who has an active Minnesota Handicap Index® that does not exceed 6.4 at the time of entry, and
(3) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active effective the first day of competition for the player (qualifying or championship).

 

  • An entry may be rejected at the discretion of the Committee at any time, including after the competition has closed.

 

      NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an MGA Associate Member through the MGA Join On-Line (JOL) program must have a Minnesota connection in addition to JOL membership to participate. Examples of connections would be a MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at a MN school, and/or a MGA course connection, validated by a course employee and/or score posting record. The Committee's decision on such a connection and eligibility is final.   

 

EXEMPTION LIST

  • View 2025 Exemption List under the Championship Details tab.

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Monday, July 21 - Round 1: Starting times begin from #1/10 tees at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm

 

  • Tuesday, July 22 - Round 2: Starting times begin from #1/10 tees at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm

 

  • Wednesday, July 23 - Final Round: Starting times begin from #1/10 tees at 8:00 am

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Championship Flight - Length: 7,102 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 75.0/144
  • Specific hole by hole anticipated setup may be found under the Course Details tab.

 

RULES AND INFORMATION

  • The Rules of Golf, the MGA Terms of Competition (MGA Hard Card), and all Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will be in effect. Local Rules for this event will be available under the Course Details tab.  

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

  • Players are permitted to use distance-measuring devices that measure distance only. 
  • The slope function must be disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

  • Please refer to Resources tab for Pace of Play, Player Conduct and Dress Code policies.

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • Players may use a Caddie unless prohibited or restricted by a Local Rule.
  • A player is responsible for the behavior and attire of their caddie.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

  • Scoring will be done by use of the Golf Genius App. Players should have the app downloaded on their phones and be prepared to keep score. The player GGID will be sent via text and email to all players the night before each round using the cell phone number and email in their profile. 

 

LODGING ARRANGEMENTS

  • A block of rooms has been reserved at:  TBD
  • Cutoff Date: TBD, 2025. Please contact the hotel and mention you are a participant in the MGA Amateur Championship. Any rooms not reserved by the cutoff date will be released back to inventory.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the The Classic Golf Shop (218) 829-2811 and identify yourself as a MGA Amateur contestant to schedule a practice round.
  • The fee may be dependent upon the day and time you play.

 

STRACKALINE BOOKS

  • The MGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a discounted price. Click HERE to order your book. All StrackaLine books conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

  • To withdraw for any reason before the deadline of an MGA competition, a player may withdraw through Golf Genius or by notifying the MGA in writing. 
  • To withdraw for any reason after the deadline but before the start of competition, a player must notify the MGA in writing.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancelation on or before the entry closing date: Full refund.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and up to ONE (1) day before the first day of your competition: Full refund less a $25 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation on the day of the competition or later: No refund.

  • NOTE: In the event conditions will not permit the total completion of the competition, the Committee reserves the right to cut the field after the first round to the lowest 36 scoring players plus ties for play in the second round. No refunds will be given in the event this occurs.