116th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship
DATE: July 8th-12th, 2019
HOST CLUB: Maridoe Golf Club
ADDRESS: 2525 Honors Club Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006
PHONE: (972) 416-2131
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, March 6th at 9:00 AM (CST)
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, June 5th at 5:00 PM (CST)
EXEMPT ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 PM (CST)
ENTRY FEE: $400
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 19th birthday on or before Tuesday, July 9th. Entrants younger than 19 may participate in the championship if duly invited by the Committee. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 2.0 or less. The Championship Entry Fee is $400.
All exempt players are required to register before Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 PM (CST). Entries will be reviewed in the order they are received by the Trans-Mississippi Championship Committee. Non-exempt applicants are not guaranteed a spot in the championship field; applicant entries will be reviewed based on playing experience, competitive success, rankings and merit against those of other applicants. Non-exempt applicants are encouraged to submit a playing resume (via email to Amanda Kolb at akolb@trans-miss.org) or other document(s) to substantiate their competitive history. All entrants will be notified if they have been assigned a position in the starting field on or before Friday, June 7th. For more information, see the applicable Trans-Miss Policies and Procedures.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below need to register before Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 PM (CST). Entries received from exempt players after Wednesday, May 1st will be processed and reviewed with all other entries, including those of non-exempt applicants.
- Past Champions in the previous five (5) Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championships;
- Top 30 Finishers (and ties) in the 115th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship;
- Previous year’s Low Mid-Amateur from the 115th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship;
- Previous year’s Trans-Mississippi Senior Champion;
- Previous year’s Trans-Mississippi Four-Ball Champions (Championship Division Only);
- Current year’s GCSAA National Champion;
- Top 500 in the Scratch Player’s World Amateur Ranking (SPWAR)*;
- Top 300 in the R&A/USGA World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)*;
- Previous five (5) U.S. Amateur Champions;
- Previous year’s U.S. Mid-Amateur Quarterfinalists;
- Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Host Club Selections.
*Rankings are considered as of the date of entry being received to meet exemption criteria.
FORMAT & FIELD SIZE
The championship will be contested over 72 holes of individual stroke play; the field is limited to 144 competitors and will be reduced to the low 54 competitors (and ties) following the completion of the second round (36 holes).
CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All competitors must register with Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff prior to the start of the championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification. Official tournament registration will be held at Maridoe Golf Club on Monday, July 8th from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Trans-Mississippi Golf Association staff in advance of the Championship. Those who fail to register, and notify the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association of their intent to compete, risk forfeiting their spot in the field.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one (1) complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors must contact the golf shop at (972) 416-2131 no earlier than Wednesday, June 19th, to schedule a practice round for Monday, July 8th.
PLAYER RECEPTION
Competitors and a guest are invited to attend a reception on Monday, July 8th at Maridoe Golf Club. The cost of the reception is included in the entry fee. The reception will begin at 6:30 PM. Dress code for the reception is, at minimum, golf attire.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, July 5th. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and at Registration on Monday, July 8th. Third and fourth round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play online at www.trans-miss.org. Third and fourth round starting times will be re-drawn, based on total score, following the second and third rounds of play, respectively.
HOTELS NEAR THE GOLF COURSE (No group rates)
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas (Addison/Midway)
(972) 490-7390
4165 Proton Drive
Addison, TX 75001
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas (Galleria)
(972) 364-3640
14021 Noel Road
Dallas, TX 75240
The Westin Galleria Dallas
(972) 934-9494
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240
Hampton Inn Dallas (Addison)
(972) 991-2800
4505 Beltway Drive
Addison, TX 75001
Home 2 Suites by Hilton (Dallas/Addison)
(972) 788-1342
4875 Belt Line Road
Addison, TX 75254
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas (Addison/Quorum)
(972) 774-1010
15255 Quorum Drive
Addison, TX 75001
HOST HOUSING
Private Housing is a courtesy Maridoe Golf Club and the Trans-Miss Golf Association will make best efforts to provide. Host housing will be available on a limited basis and assigned on a first-come-first-served. Upon tournament registration closing, Host Housing Guidelines will be sent to the players in the field that indicated interest in private housing during the registration process. Housing assignments will be designated as players return a completed Host Housing Guideline sheet. It will be the player’s responsibility to contact their Host Family prior to arrival to discuss arrival and departure times, emergency contact information, etc. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amanda Kolb at akolb@trans-miss.org.
TRANSPORTATION/CADDIES
The 116th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship is a walking-only event; players must be prepared to walk at all times during the championship. Caddies are permitted during the championship and a limited number of host club caddies may be available; please contact the Host Club Golf Shop for availability and fees. Push/pull carts are permitted, however players are responsible for supplying their own.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
The Clubhouse facilities at will be open daily at 7:00 AM. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast/lunch purchased on the practice round day. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all four days of the championship and are included with each competitor’s entry fee for the championship. Guests may dine with players, but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the clubhouse will be distributed to players in advance of the championship. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the competitor’s expense – breakfast and lunch options will be available for purchase as noted above; all charges will include appropriate gratuity charge and sales tax.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, July 8th at 7:00 AM and throughout each championship round, beginning one hour prior to the first starting time. The practice range will close one hour before dusk for maintenance.
LOCKERS & CLUB STORAGE
There will be limited availability of lockers and club storage available at the club during the championship. More details will be available at Championship Registration once on-site.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES & CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Trans-Mississippi Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all Trans-Mississippi Conditions of Competitions and Policies. If you have any questions, please click here for additional information or consult with Trans-Mississippi Tournament Officials.
WITHDRAWAL/NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Trans-Mississippi Staff at (214) 469-458-9988 or by emailing akolb@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from the 116th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, June 5th at 5:00 PM will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the June 5th deadline, will not receive a refund unless a spot is filled by a competitor on the waitlist.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To view news, pairings, results, etc. please visit our website at: www.trans-miss.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, July 8th
7:00 AM Practice Facilities Open
8:00 – 2:00 PM Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 – 5:00 PM Player Registration
6:30 PM Player Reception
Tuesday, July 9th
6:30 – 10:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:45 PM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Wednesday, July 10th
6:30 – 10:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:45 PM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Thursday, July 11th
6:30 – 9:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 3 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
Friday, July 12th
6:30 – 9:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 – 4:00 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentation
Schedule subject to change. All events will take place at Maridoe Golf Club, unless otherwise noted.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACTS
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Executive Director |
Robert Addington |
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Tournament Chairman |
Mike McCoy |
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Tournament Manager |
Amanda Kolb |
Contact Information
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
13727 Noel Road, Tower II
Suite #200
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 458-9988
Managed by Anera Sports, LLC
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