38th Kansas Mid-Amateur Championship
Manhattan Country Club | Monday, October 05, 2026 - Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Staff Contact
Casey Old
casey@clgolf.org
(913) 649-5242 ext. 2
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 5th -- First round (18 holes) - TBD
Tuesday, October 6th -- Second round (18 holes) - TBD; cut made to low 30 & ties after second round
Wednesday, October 7th -- Third round (18 holes) - TBD
Host Club Information
Manhattan Country Club
1531 N. 10th St., Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-7501
www.themanhattancountryclub.com
Head Golf Professional: Jared Helin
Superintendent: Nic Youngers
Eligibility
Male amateur Central Links Golf members age 25 or older as of October 5, 2026 with a WHS Handicap Index of 6.4 or less.
Entry Fee and Deadline
$190 (carts included). Deadline for entry is Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Waitlist Policy
New in 2026, the following waitlist policy is being implemented for this championship:
This Central Links Golf Championship field size will be set to 10 players less than a full field size (ex: Kansas Mid-Amateur Championship max field of 96 players will be set to 86 players). At entry close, Central Links Golf will allocate the ten remaining spots as exemptions to qualified players deserving of being in the final field, no matter their position on the waitlist. Generally, this will mean players that have historically supported this event or have a history of high finishes at Central Links Golf Championships. For players who need to withdraw before the entry deadline but after a waitlist has been created, their spot will be given in the order of first come first serve from the waitlist. The waitlist will be published on the event portal website as soon as it is created.
Format
54-holes of individual stroke play. Following the second round of play, a cut will be made to the low overall 30 players & ties for the final round. Additionally, the low overall 6 players & ties age 50 & older will also make the cut. This change was made so that this championship is eligible to receive World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) points. Overall Champion to be determined. The event may be shortened to 18 holes if weather cancels either round. Gift certificates from the host club will be awarded in amounts to be determined based on the number of total entries within each division.
Pairings
Pairings for rounds one and two will be pre-determined and will be published following the entry deadline. Pairings for the third round will be based on 36-hole scoring results.
Optional Skins Game
We will be running a daily optional skins game (gross only) for players that wish to participate. The cost is $20 per player which gets the player into the game for the first two days of the championship. If you wish to participate, please bring cash to the first day of the championship and give it to the starter before you begin your first round of play. 
Divisions & Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,400 yards (all participants). Yardage and setup will be determined daily based on course and weather conditions.
Two age divisions:
- 25 to 49 (gross scoring only)
- 50 & Older (gross scoring only)
Practice Round
TBD
Food & Beverage
Snack bar at the host golf course is open each day for any food & beverage needs.
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Cart Rules, Spectator Carts and Caddie Rules
Central Links Golf has adopted a new "One Seat" cart policy for championships effective July 15, 2025 and it applies to this championship. The policy can be viewed here.
Carts are included for both rounds of the championship as part of your entry fee. Only two club owned carts are allowed per starting time. No exceptions.
Caddies are allowed for this event and the actions of the caddie during the round are the responsibility of the player (Rule 10.3c). This is the default position for caddies for Central Links Golf events, but availability may vary from event to event or any other factors affecting this policy.
Spectator carts will NOT be available.
Terms of the Competition
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
Score Posting
Scores from each round of this championship will be posted to the GHIN Handicap System.
Hotels
Bluemont Hotel
$109
Group Name - CLG KS Mid Am
Cutoff Date - September 4th
(785) 473-7091
Fairfield Inn
Rate - $109
Group - CLG Senior Series
Cutoff Date - September 5th
(785) 539-2400
Method of Payments
The host club accepts all forms of payment for all purchases.
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!