116th Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship
Mission Hills Country Club | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Staff Contact
Casey Old
casey@clgolf.org
(913) 649-5242 ext. 2
We look forward to your upcoming participation in the 116th Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship at Mission Hills Country Club!
Please read the entire memo below as there are some items that require action or understanding on your part prior to your arrival at the host course. Those items include golf cart rules, practice round scheduling, food & beverage purchases, practice facilities, parking and player registration. It is the responsibility of the player to read and understand the rules and requirements below for your participation in the 116th Kansas Amateur. Remember that we are all guests of the host club.
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 13th – Practice Round
Tuesday, July 14th – 1st Round Stroke Play (18 holes)
Wednesday, July 15th - 2nd Round Stroke Play (18 holes; cut made to low 64 players)
Thursday, July 16th – 1st Round Match Play
Friday, July 17th – 2nd & 3rd Rounds Match Play
Saturday, July 18th – Quarterfinals & Semifinals Match Play
Sunday, July 19th – 36-Hole Final Match
Host Club Information
Mission Hills Country Club
5400 Mission Drive, Mission Hills, KS 66208
www.missionhillscc.com
General Manager: Cory Conklin
Assistant General Manager: Dom Parm
Head Golf Professional: Jeff King
Golf Course Superintendent: Justin Hunt
Registration
The registration table will be near the golf shop patio and practice putting green and open on Monday, July 13th from 7:30 am to 3:00 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 practice round day is Monday, July 13th. Times are available from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm only. No player will be allowed to tee off in the practice round after 3:00 pm. The practice facilities (range) will also close at 3:00 pm.
If you have not already done so, please email your practice round tee time requests to casey@clgolf.org. DO NOT call the Mission Hills Country Club golf shop to arrange practice round starting times.
The current practice round tee sheet can be viewed here.
Championship Format
All championship contestants play in the first and second 18-hole rounds on July 14th and 15th. 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 15th 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)
Please read the rules carefully as you prepare to play in this championship and before you invite a caddie or friends/family to come watch you play if they are not able to walk the course.
Mission Hills Country Club is a walkable golf course. Players are encouraged to walk.
The Central Links Golf “One Seat Policy” is in effect for the entire tournament (including the practice round). This policy states that if you bring a caddie, either the player or the caddie is walking at all times. Both individuals are not allowed to be on the golf cart at the same time when the cart is moving. Only two golf carts are allowed per starting time. Seats on golf carts are reserved for players. No exceptions. Keep this rule in mind before you invite a caddie or friends/family to come watch you play that are not able to walk the golf course.
Golf carts are available as part of your entry fee for all rounds, but Central Links Golf reserves the right to limit or suspend the use of golf carts due to inclement weather (Mission Hills Country Club does NOT have continuous cart paths), unsafe/improper use of the golf cart or circumstances where use of the golf cart would represent a hazard to others, the golf course or for other unforeseen circumstances. There are no exceptions allowed to the rules listed regarding golf carts.
Spectator Carts - Spectator carts will be NOT be available any point during the championship. Keep this in mind before you invite family or friends to the tournament that cannot walk the golf course. No exceptions.
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. First violation could result in loss of golf cart usage and second violation will result in disqualification from the tournament.
Dress Code
Players, caddies and spectators are expected to dress in proper golf attire. Collared shirts must be tucked in, hats worn in the forward direction. No t-shirts, cargo shorts, denim or other inappropriate attire is allowed. Anyone not dressed properly will be asked to change or leave the course. Please remember we are all guests of the host course.
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 warmup time to allow all contestants to get ready to play as the driving range at Mission Hills Country Club is small and is for pre-round warm up only. Practice is from the mats only and drivers/woods are not allowed due to the short distance of the range (irons only). Violations of the practice facility rules will be administered by the Central Links Golf Code of Conduct Policy.
Methods of Payment
Food & Beverage – Players, caddies and spectators may purchase food and beverage at the Halfway House and purchases are CASH ONLY or private club reciprocal charge back. Credit cards are not accepted for any food & beverage purchases anywhere at the host club.
Golf Shop - Purchases in the golf shop accept credit card only.
Parking
The parking lot at the host club is not large. Players are encouraged to carpool to the course if you are planning to bring a caddie or spectators.
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 part of your equipment for the week. Bottled water will be available on the 1st and 10th starting tees. Water jugs and coolers will also be located at other locations on the golf course.
Gift Certificates
Players that advance to match play will be awarded gift certificates redeemable for merchandise in the Mission Hills Country Club 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.
Championship Policies
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Code of Conduct policies.
USGA Exemptions Available
The Champion of the 116th Kansas Amateur will receive an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur to be contested at Merion Golf Club (Ardmore, PA) on August 10-16, 2026. The Champion will also receive an exemption into U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying the following year, for the 127th U.S. Amateur.
The runner-up and semifinalists at the 116th Kansas Amateur will receive an exemption into U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying the following year, for the 127th U.S. Amateur.
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!