41st WPGA Mid-Amateur Championship - Exempt Player Registration
Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the John R. Birmingham, Sr. Trophy
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 • Fox Chapel Golf Club
Entries Close: Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Field Capacity: 60 players
FORMAT: 36 holes of stroke play.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to amateur golfers who have reached their 25th birthday by September 8, 2026 with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 4.4 strokes as follows:
A. Amateur golfers that are affiliated with a WPGA Member Club as of April 1, 2026 and who have had a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club for three (3) years, or
B. Amateur golfers residing within 50 miles of the WPGA's jurisdiction as of April 1, 2026 and who have a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club with a minimum of five (5) rounds in the preceding twelve months posted at the WPGA club issuing the WPGA handicap index.
Players without a Handicap Index® issued by a club licensed by the WPGA will be directed to an existing WPGA Member Club or an Association-sponsored Type 3 Golf Club.
Contestants in doubt of their eligibility for the championship should contact the Association office.
Qualifying Rounds Schedule:
Qualifying Site #1 - Thursday, July 23rd - Green Oaks Country Club
Qualifying Site #2 - Thursday, August 20th - Totteridge Golf Course
2026 Mid-Amateur Exemptions
2017-2025 WPGA Mid-Amateur champions
- Darin Kowalski, Ian Banger, Austin Lemieux, Adam Scuilli, Brett Young, Nathan Smith, & Mitch Mercer
2021-2025 WPGA Amateur champions
- Sean Knapp, Brady Pevarnik, & Tanner Johnson
2025 WPGA Men’s & Senior Players of the Year
Darin Kowalski& Rick Stimmel
2024-2025 WPGA Senior Amateur champions
- Artie Fink & William Smith
2026 WPGA Spring Stroke Play - Top 3
2025 WPGA Mid-Amateur - Top 10 & ties
- Jon Pratkanis, David Kostanich, Hunter Donahue, Troy Loughry, Garrett Schlick, Bob Crnjarich, Keith Miller, Kevin Bove, Kevin Fajt, Ryan Mazza, Jeff Varga, & David Brown
2025 WPGA Honor Roll - Top 5
- NA
Special exemptions as selected by the WPGA Championship Committee.
ENTRIES (Form, Fee, Closing Date): Entry and fee of $ 220.00 must be submitted to the Association on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 05:00 PM, to be considered. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart fees, range fee, locker fee, prizes, trophies, and lunch.
Online registration – Players must enter online on the WPGA website. Players must have a valid e-mail address and a WPGA account to register online. Player accounts can be created on the WPGA Tournament Management Portal. Please contact the WPGA office at 412-826-2180 for assistance, if needed. Online entries may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. American Express is not accepted.
Entry fee will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge for withdrawals before the close of entries. Withdrawals after the close of entries will be subject to a $25.00 service charge. No refunds will be issued for withdraws taking place 48 hours prior to the first tee time.
In the event of registration over subscription the WPGA will select the most represented field with the key criteria being previous performance and participation in this event.
PRIZES: A trophy will be awarded to the winner. Prizes will be awarded to the top players in the field. Prizes will consist of credits in the host club’s golf shop.
REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:
A. Players may use golf carts, bring their own caddies, or carry their own bags during the championship. The cost of a golf cart is included in the entry fee.
B. It is a condition of competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes, regardless of composition, or spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal, regardless of design, are prohibited during the championship.
C. Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Additionally, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play and Terms of Competition Card and other Local Rules as posted, will be in effect.
D. Proper attire is mandatory in all phases of the championship. Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Shorts of Bermuda length or longer are acceptable.
E. A tie for first place shall be decided immediately upon completion of play with a hole-by-hole playoff.
F. Players falsifying a Handicap Index may be subject to indefinite suspension from WPGA Championships.
G. Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA website approximately one week before the championship. Players unable to retrieve starting times should call the WPGA office (412-826-2180).
NOTICE:
By submission of this entry, I agree to the following:
I have read and understand the entry requirements and championship regulations.
I agree that there are certain risks inherent in golf and accept personal and sole liability for such risks including but not limited to health risks.
This entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the WPGA. The reason may include unbecoming conduct.
The WPGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from a Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in the WPGA. Such conduct may include but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the players’ equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators,officials, volunteers or staff, blatant and excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club/course rules or any other unbecoming conduct.
Responsibility for ensuring entry is received by the WPGA prior to the specified deadline is the Player's alone and that this application may be automatically rejected by the WPGA if received by after such date and time.
Risk of delay or error in transmission is solely with the Player and that the WPGA has no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including the entry not being accepted.
Any player under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian agree to the WPGA terms and conditions for minors before their application will be accepted. Parental consent can be done by checking the appropriate box during online registration. If you need additional information, please contact the Association office (412-826-2180).
