117th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship
TOURNAMENT DATES: July 6th-10th, 2020
HOST CLUB: Windsong Farm Golf Club
ADDRESS: 18 Golf Walk, Independence, MN 55359
PHONE: (763) 479-7161
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, March 4th at 9:00 AM Central
EXEMPT ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRY FEE: $400
REGISTRATION STILL OPEN - A decision regarding COVID-19 and continuing with the 117th TMGA Amateur Championship will be made in mid to late May, with safety our main concern for all involved. Applications are still being accepted, but entries will not be added (or credit cards charged) until a decision has been made, except for exempt players.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 19th birthday on or before Tuesday, July 7th. Entrants younger than 19 years old may participate in the championship if duly invited by the Committee. Applicants must have a USGA handicap index of 2.0 or less.
All exempt players are required to register before Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00 PM Central. Entries will be reviewed in the order they are received by the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship Selection 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 Monday, June 8th.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below need to register before Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00 PM Central. Entries received from exempt players after Wednesday, May 6th will be processed and reviewed with all other entries, including those of non-exempt applicants.
- Past Champions in the previous five Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championships;
- Top 30 finishers (and ties) in the 116th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship;
- Previous year’s Low Mid-Amateur from the 116th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship;
- Previous year’s Trans-Mississippi Senior & Mid-Master Champions (Senior & Mid-Master Division);
- Previous year’s Trans-Mississippi Four-Ball Champions (Championship Division);
- 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 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).
ON-SITE 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 Windsong Farm Golf Club on Monday, July 6th 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 complementary practice round on the designated practice round date. All confirmed competitors must contact the golf shop at (763) 479-7161 starting on Tuesday, June 23rd, to schedule a practice round for Monday, July 6th. Please be advised that the golf course will close at 6:00 PM for maintenance and the player reception on Monday evening.
PLAYER RECEPTION
Competitors and a guest are invited to attend a reception on Monday, July 6th at Windsong Farm Golf Club. All reception costs, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the entry fee. The reception will begin at 6:30 PM. Dress code for the reception is, at minimum, golf attire (shorts are permitted).
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, July 3rd at 5:00 PM. Copies will also be distributed at registration, in the Trans-Mississippi Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop. Third and fourth round starting times and 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 after the field is cut.
HOST HOTELS
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotels; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:
- Minneapolis Marriott West (9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55426). Reference the "TMGA Golf" as the courtesy room block when making room reservations by phone to get the applicable discount ($154 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Monday, June 15th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (952) 544-4400 or online using the following link: Reserve Rate Online
- Courtyard Minneapolis West (9980 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55426). Reference the "TMGA Golf" as the courtesy room block when making room reservations by phone to get the applicable discount ($149 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Monday, June 15th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (952) 769-8997 or online using the following link: Reserve Rate Online
- Grand-Stay Hotel Delano (395 13th Street South, Delano, MN 55328). Reference the "Trans-Miss Golf" as the courtesy room block when making room reservations by phone to get the applicable discount ($100 per night plus tax and fees). Guest rooms are limited and must be reserved over the phone with the hotel directly at (763) 972-4303.
HOST HOUSING
*Information Coming Soon if Available.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES
The 117th 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 at (763) 479-7161 for availability and fees. Push/pull carts are permitted; however, players are responsible for supplying their own.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Clubhouse Facilities at will be open daily at 6:30 AM. Player’s will be responsible for breakfast and 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.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Facilities will be available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open Monday, July 6th 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 during the tournament rounds and at 6:00 PM on Monday for the Player Reception.
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 Amanda Kolb at (469) 458-0806 or email at akolb@trans-miss.org. If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from the 117th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the June 3rd deadline, will not receive a refund unless a spot is filled by a competitor on the waitlist.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, July 6th
7:00 AM Practice Facilities Open
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Practice Round Starting Times - #1 Tee
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Player Registration
6:00 PM Golf Course Closes
6:30 PM Player Reception
Tuesday, July 7th
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
12:30 PM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
Thursday, July 9th
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Round 3 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Player Lunch
Friday, July 10th
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM Player Breakfast
8:00 AM Final Round Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tee
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Player Lunch
Following Play Awards Ceremony & Trophy Presentation
*Schedule subject to change. All events will take place at Windsong Farm 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 |
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
13760 Noel Road, Suite #327
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 458-9988
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