101st Maryland State Amateur
Argyle Country Club
Thursday, June 09, 2022 - Sunday, June 12, 2022
Event GGID: NQKRBF
Qualifiers
Thursday, April 28 - Hunt Valley CC
Monday, May 9 - Hobbit's Glen GC
Tuesday, May 17 - Queenstown Harbor GL
Qualifying Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open:
Entries Close:
*Registrants may only submit entry for one (1) qualifier.
Entry Fee: $160/player
Includes range balls for qualifying and championship sites.
Eligibility: This tournament is open to male amateur members of MSGA Member Clubs with an up-to-date USGA Index of 7.1 or less. The handicap index must be at the member club shown on the entry form and current before and after the close of registration and the date of the event. The handicap index must also be viewable on GHIN.com.
Entries may be rejected by the MSGA at any time, including during the competition. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, violating host club policies, or failing to comply with the requirements of the handicap system.
Exemptions from Qualifying for Maryland State Amateur: Designated players shall be exempt from local qualifying and will advance to the final 18 hole qualifying round at Argyle Country Club to be held Thursday, June 9. Exempt players can be found here. An exempt player must also meet the previously outlined eligibility requirements of the Championship. An exempt player must submit an entry on a timely basis.
Refund Policy: A withdrawal prior to seven (7) days of the event will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. Medical refunds - There will not be a refund if a withdrawal is received less than seven days prior to the event without written medical excuse. Medical refunds will also be subject to a $25 processing fee.
Starting Times: Tournament Starting Times will be emailed approximately 10 days before the event. Times can also be found by visiting the 101st Maryland State Amateur Tournament Portal or www.msga.org.
Championship Information
Pre-Qualifying: Eighteen (18) hole qualifying rounds will be held at Hunt Valley Country Club on Thursday, April 28; at Northwest Golf Course on Monday, May 2; at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club on Monday, May 9 and at Queenstown Harbor on Tuesday, May 17. Any ties for the last qualifying score at each site shall advance to the qualifying round at Argyle Country Club. The MSGA will make the final course assignments.
Maryland Amateur Championship Format/Field Size: The number of qualifying places will be the number required to create a minimum starting field of 120 players (including the exempt entrants) at Argyle Country Club for the qualifying round on June 9. Any withdrawal from this field will be filled via a blind draw from a pool of the remaining low scorers at the four qualifiers, which will be listed on the website.
The stroke play qualifying round at Argyle Country Club will determine the seeding for the match play field of 32. The defending champion (Brad Whitaker) will automatically qualify for the field and will receive the #1 seed unless he elects to compete for the medalist prize. Ties for medalist and for the last place in the match play field will be resolved by a hole-by-hole play-off immediately after the completion of the stroke play qualifying round. Two eighteen hole matches will be played on both Friday and Saturday with a thirty-six hole final match on Sunday.
Carts: At Argyle Country Club, automotive transportation is prohibited for players AND caddies - a player may either carry his own bag or bring his own caddie. Spectator Carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit.
Starting Times: Tournament Starting Times will be emailed approximately seven (7) days before the event. Times can also be found by visiting the 101st Maryland State Amateur Tournament Portal or www.msga.org.
Maryland Amateur Prizes: Appropriate gift certificate prizes will be awarded to the final 16 players in match play.
Rules: USGA Rules of Golf govern play. The player is also responsible for being familiar with Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for MSGA Championships.
MSGA Official in Charge:
Diane Herndon
MSGA Staff in Charge:
Elisa Hermes
ehermes@msga.org
(410) 943-2379
DEFENDING MARYLAND STATE AMATEUR
Brad Whitaker
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