115th Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship
Firekeeper GC | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
Staff Contact
Casey Old
casey@clgolf.org
(913) 649-5242 ext. 2
Please read the entire memo below as there is some items that require action on your part prior to your arrival at the host course. Those items include golf cart rules, practice round scheduling, practice facilities and player registration.
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 14th – Practice Round
Tuesday, July 15th – 1st Round Stroke Play (18 holes)
Wednesday, July 16th - 2nd Round Stroke Play (18 holes; cut made to low 64 players)
Thursday, July 17th – 1st Round Match Play
Friday, July 18th – 2nd & 3rd Rounds Match Play
Saturday, July 19th – Quarterfinals & Semifinals Match Play
Sunday, July 20th – 36-Hole Final Match
Host Club Information
Firekeeper Golf Course
12524 150th Road, Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2100
www.firekeepergolf.com
General Manager: Michael Powell
Head Golf Professional: Scott Wempe
Golf Course Superintendent: Rob Christie
Registration
The registration table will be near the patio at Firekeeper Golf Course and open on Monday, July 14th from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. At registration players will receive their contestant packet that includes player gifts, information on local rules and addendum to local rules, confirmation of 1st and 2nd round tee times, questions answered or assistance provided. Players will also sign the club appreciation scroll.
Practice Round
The official complimentary practice round day is Monday, July 14th. Times are available from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm only. Please email your practice round tee time requests to casey@clgolf.org. DO NOT call the Firekeeper Golf Course golf shop to arrange practice round starting times.
Any practice round scheduled on any day except Monday, July 14th is at the discretion and fee set by the host course and should not be expected to be complimentary.
Championship Format
All championship contestants play in the first and second 18-hole rounds on July 15th and 16th. After these 36 holes, the low 64 scores will be determined. If a tie exists for the 64th seed, a sudden-death playoff will be conducted on July 16th and will begin 10 minutes after the final score is posted to the main scoreboard. The starting tee for the playoff will be announced and posted to the main scoreboard. All players subject to the playoff must be present at the playoff starting tee for the call of the roll. Any player not present will be eliminated from the playoff. The match play bracket will be determined and seeded based on the player's 36-hole score with ties broken by random draw. Matches will be played over 18 holes, with the exception of the Championship match that will be played over 36-holes.
Golf Cart Rules (Players, Caddies & Spectators)
Golf cart is included as part of your entry fee for all championship proper rounds on July 15-20, but Central Links Golf reserves the right to limit or suspend the use of golf carts due to inclement weather, unsafe/improper use of the golf cart or circumstances where use of the golf cart would represent a hazard to others, the tournament officials, the golf course or for other unforeseen circumstances. There are no exceptions allowed to the rules listed below for carts. Please read the rules carefully as you prepare to play in this championship and before you invite friends & family to come watch you play if they are not able to walk the course.
Practice Round - Golf cart is provided during the practice round as part of your entry fee. Only two carts per starting time.
Stroke Play Tournament Rounds - During the stroke play qualifying rounds on July 15-16, golf carts are provided but only two carts are allowed per starting time. Seats on golf carts are reserved for players. If you bring a caddie, he/she should be prepared to walk the entire golf course. No exceptions. Keep this rule in mind before you invite friends/family to come caddie for you during the stroke play rounds.
Match Play Tournament Rounds - Single rider carts will be used during the match play portion of the championship on July 17-20. A player and the player's caddie are allowed to ride on the golf cart at the same time during the match play portion of the championship.
Spectator Carts - Spectator carts will be NOT be available during the early rounds of the championship on July 15-17. Spectator carts will be available but limited during the later rounds on July 18-20. Keep this in mind before you invite family or friends to the tournament that are not able to walk the golf course. Inquire with the host course golf shop staff about availability and cost.
Additional Cart Rules - Standing on the back of the golf carts by anyone (players, caddies and spectators) is not allowed. Players are responsible for understanding all listed cart rules and are responsible for the actions of their caddie. Violations of any of the above cart policies will be administered via the Central Links Golf Code of Conduct Policy.
Hotel Block
Prairie Band Hotel, Casino & Resort
12305 150th Rd, Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-7777
Call to make room reservations
Group Name: Central Links Golf – KSAMQ25
Rate: $99/night
Deadline for preferred rate: ONE WEEK BEFORE ARRIVAL DATE
****Please note that hotel rooms are currently only available on July 14-17. The hotel is sold out on the weekend and will sell out for all nights. If you plan to stay at the Prairie Band Hotel, do not delay in calling to inquire about availability.****
A large variety of chain hotels are also available approximately 20 minutes away in Topeka in the area of Interstate 70 & Wanamaker Road.
Practice Facilities
The practice facilities are for practice prior to your round only. The practice facilities will open one hour prior to the first starting time each day. As a courtesy to others, please limit your warm up time to allow all contestants to get ready to play.
Methods of Payment
Food & Beverage – Players and spectators may purchase food and beverage in the clubhouse. Credit cards and cash are accepted.
Water/Hydration
Typically, Kansas Amateur week is a hot one. Hydration is extremely important. Players are strongly encouraged to make a personal water bottle or cooler as part of your equipment for the week. Bottled water will be available on the 1st and 10th starting tees and water jugs will be located at other locations on the golf course.
A beverage cart will be active during the championship.
Gift Certificates
Players that advance to match play will be awarded gift certificates redeemable for merchandise in the Firekeeper Golf Course golf shop. Gift certificates for players that lose their match must be claimed prior to the completion of the championship. Any gift certificate not claimed will be voided after the championship is completed. High school players that are still enrolled in a Kansas high school sanctioned by the KSHSAA are not eligible to receive a gift certificate per the KSHSAA amateur status policy.
Championship Policies
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the committee. The Result of a match is final when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!