32nd Clark's Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

 

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Host Facility

 

  • Gibson Bay Golf Course

 

Location

 

  • 2000 Gibson Bay Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
  • (859) 623-0225

 

Date

 

  • Thursday-Friday, October 15-16, 2026

 

Entries Open

 

  • Monday, March 2nd @ 9:00 AM ET

 

Entries Close

 

 

  • Monday, October 12th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
  • New in 2026: 24 hour grace period - If a player misses the deadline they must contact the Tournament Director via email within 24 hours of the deadline and if there is room available they can enter with a $25 late fee added.

 

 

Entry Fee

 

  • $210 per player for all divisions

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

 

  • Open to men age 25 and older by October 12th with an active GHIN handicap with a KGA member club, affiliate club or KGA EClub
  • Must also have a valid Golf Genius account 
  • NEW IN 2026: THERE IS NO LONGER A $20 PLAYER PROGRAM FEE FOR THE SEASON

 

 

Format / Tee Times

 

 

  • This event is a two-day, 54-hole stroke play championship with gross and net competitions.

 

  • Day 1
    • Round 1 tee times beginning at 8:00-8:15 AM ET off holes #1 and #10
    • Appox: 30-45 minute break between rounds for lunch
    • Round 2 tee times starting at approx. 1:00-1:15 PM ET off holes #1 and #10
  • Day 2
    • Round 3 tee times off holes #1 and #10 beginning at 8:00-8:15 AM ET

 

  • There will be lunch served for all players on day 1 between rounds
  • Lunch will be provided by the KGA
  • There is no cut in this event, all players are guaranteed 54 holes of competition
  • This event is WAGR ranked in 2026

 

Divisions and Yardages

 

  • Mid-Amateur Division: BLACK TEES | Par 72 | 7003 yards | 73.9 | 132

 

Golf Genius Digital Scoring

 

  • NEW IN 2026: DIGITAL SCORING WILL BE THE OFFICIAL SCORECARD FOR ALL KGA EVENTS
    • Players MUST have the app downloaded on their phone: Apple | Android
    • Every player will be emailed their personal GGID to keep score
    • For an instructional video on how to use digital scoring, please click HERE

 

Practice Round Details

 

  • To schedule a practice round, call the pro shop at (859) 623-0225
  • Public course and normal round fees apply

 

Carts / Caddies

 

  • A cart is included with the entry fee for this championship.
  • Players are allowed to have a caddie, but they may not be able to ride in the cart.
  • Players are allowed to walk and have a push cart.

 

Nearby Hotels and Restaurants

 

  • Hotels
    • The KGA has also partnered with Book Your Block for reduced-price hotels during the 2026 season
    • Click HERE to reserve a reduced-price room through BYB for this event
  • Restaurants:
    • Proud Mary BBQ | 9079 Old Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40515
    • Boonedogs | 5902 Old Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40515
    • Barrel 53 | 5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509

 

History

 

 

Partners

 

 

  • The KGA thanks Clark's Pump-N-Shop for its continued support of championship golf in Kentucky. Access the Clark's Website HERE

 

  • The KGA has partnered with Strackaline to offer reduced-price yardage books and green reading books for all KGA members. Click HERE to access your discount through the KGA or use code KGA20 at strackaline.com for 20% off. These books are all USGA certified for competition throughout the season. 

 

  • The KGA thanks Sterling Cut Glass for being the official trophy provider for all KGA championships! Visit their website by clicking HERE. 

 

  • The KGA thanks Tournament Solutions for being the official tee gift provider for all KGA championships! Visit their website by clicking HERE. 

 

Tournament Director Information

 

  • Erik Stauderman
  • KGA Director of Amateur Competitions
  • estauderman@kygolf.org
  • 502-650-9006

 

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