2025 MGA MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Owatonna Country Club (Owatonna) &
Braemar Golf Course (Edina)

Golf Shop – OCC: (507) 451-6120; BGC: (952) 903-5750
Websites – OCC: owatonnacc.com; BGC: braemargolf.com

Tuesday-Thursday, August 26-28, 2025

 

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

 

COURSE & PLAYER ETIQUETTE:  As a player in an MGA championship or USGA qualifier, you are expected to be respectful of the host facility and your fellow players. Thus, you (and your caddie) are expected to replace divots (even if they are not yours) and fix balls marks (even if they are not yours). No one likes playing from divot holes or having to fix multiple ball marks as they are preparing to putt. You should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. In addition, if you wish to continue playing facilities like Oak Ridge Country Club, we must take care of the course. A theme used by a hiking association is "Leave No Trace." This is appropriate for MGA and USGA events, too. Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: 54-holes, stroke play. (The Championship may be shortened as needed by the Committee in the event of inclement weather conditions). The Champion will be the contestant who returns the lowest 54-hole score.

 

tees at approximately 8:00 am with the leaders starting at th and 10stAll contestants will play 18-holes each of the first two days, Tuesday-Wednesday, with one round at each course. The low 60 scores and ties qualify for Thursday’s round. Thursday tee times will begin from both the 19:30 am. Tee times will be available on the MGA website Wednesday evening – www.mngolf.org.

 

PLAYOFF:  In the event there is a tie for the Championship, there will be a playoff immediately following the conclusion of play on a hole-by-hole basis.  The holes to be used are TBD.

 

RULES OF PLAY:  The Rules of Golf, MGA Terms of Competition, this Notice to Competitors, as well as any Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will govern play. All information will be available on the Championship and/or MGA website. Players should make the effort to download and review all of the above information.

 

COURSE SET-UP:  You may view the anticipated course setup on the Championship webpage under the “Rules/Resources” tab.

 

PACE OF PLAY:  The MGA Pace of Play Policy will be in effect and strictly enforced. The Pace of Play for the Championship can be found on the Championship webpage.  Players should make the effort to read the policy prior to the beginning of the Championship.

 

PLAYER REGISTRATION: There will not be a specific Registration Area. Please check in at your starting hole at least ten (10) minutes prior to your starting time.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds are available at both Owatonna Country Club and Braemar Golf Course. Please call the Golf Shop of each course to schedule your practice round.

 

STARTING TIMES: There will be no change in starting times other than by decision of the committee due to weather conditions. Starting times for Rounds 1 & 2 will be posted on the Championship webpage approximately five (5) days prior to the Championship.

 

PRACTICE RANGE: The practice range will be open at 7:00 am daily during the Championship.  Range balls are complimentary. Range balls will NOT be available after a player’s round. 

 

LODGING: No special lodging arrangements have been made for the Championship

 

CELL PHONE POLICY:  The MGA prohibits the use of cell phones and other telecommunications devices during play for communications purposes.

 

DRESS CODE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP: For all AS STATED IN THE ENTRY FORM, THE DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. MGA competitions, players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing. All males are required to wear shirts with collars and sleeves, and either golf slacks or Bermuda shorts, which measure no higher than 2 inches above their knees. Shirts are expected to be tucked in unless specifically designed to be worn out. Examples of attire NOT ACCEPTABLE include the following: Cargo shorts, Short shorts, athletic shorts, tennis shorts, cut-offs, jeans, jean shorts, tank tops, t-shirts and sweat pants. The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met and will withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. Caddies are expected to follow this dress code as well; players will be responsible for the dress of their caddies.

 

            Gentlemen are expected to remove their hats upon entering the clubhouse.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE: Food and beverage service will be available all three days of the Championship on a CHARGE AND CASH basis (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).  All food and beverages are at the player’s expense. 

 

CADDIES AND CARTS: Caddies ARE PERMITTED in the Championship.  Carrying your bag is permitted, as is the use of a pull cart (including motorized), but motorized riding carts are prohibited for players during the Championship.  Participating players who have a condition covered by the ADA may apply for use of a cart.

 

PRIZES: Trophies will be awarded to the Champion, Runner-up, and third place finishers for their permanent possession. Merchandise prizes will be awarded as determined by the Tournament Committee.

 

POSTING SCORES: The MGA will post scores from the Championship identified as tournament (“T”) scores. Do not enter these scores yourself.

 

 

MGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS:

            1st:        125                   6th:         40

            2nd:       100                   7th:         30

            3rd:         75                   8th:         20

            4th:         60                   9th:         10

            5th:         50                 10th:           5
 

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