101st Maryland State Am/Open Qualifier #4 - Queenstown Harbor
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Event GGID: BEWGDC
Qualifying Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Tuesday, March 01, 2022 at 07:32 PM
Entries Close: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 04:00 PM
*Registrants may only submit entry for one (1) qualifier.
Amateur Entry Fees:
Maryland Amateur & Open Qualifying - $320
Maryland Amateur Qualifying Only - $160
Maryland Open Qualifying Only - $160
MAPGA Member Entry Fee:
Open Qualifying - $250
Non-MAPGA Professional Entry Fee:
Open Qualifying - $500
Amateur 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.
Professional Eligibility: The Maryland State Open is open to male professionals who are: Middle Atlantic PGA members or registered associates; employed by MSGA member clubs; or residents of Maryland.
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.
Exemptions from Qualifying for Maryland State Open: Designated players shall be exempt from local qualifying and will advance to the first two rounds of stroke play at Manor Country Club to be held Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12. 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. 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.
Qualifier Information
Format: 18-hole stroke play
Carts: At the qualifying sites, automotive transportation is permitted for players and caddies. Cart fees will be paid directly to the host facility and are not included in the entry fee. **New for 2022 - A player and his caddie may ride in a golf cart duing a round, but both may not ride at the same time. For pull cart policy at qualifying site, please contact the host club. Spectator Carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit.
Qualifying Spots: The amount of qualifying spots for both the Maryland Amateur and Maryland Open will be posted on-site. Ties for the final spot will also advance.
Rules: USGA Rules govern all play.
Starting Times: Tournament starting times will be emailed approximately 5 days before the event. Times can also be found by visiting https://msga-101stmarylandstateamopenqualifier4q.golfgenius.com or www.msga.org.
Practice Rounds: Available to players at any time; please contact the golf shop to make a tee time.
Tournament Yardage: The official tournament yardage will be updated several days before the event.
Estimated Yardage: 6,568 yards (Blue Tees)
Withdrawals/No Shows: Players who Withdraw or No Show during an event without a justified reason (injury, illness, family emergency, etc.) may not be allowed to participate in future MSGA events.
Posting: The MSGA will post amateur's scores to GHIN as a tournament score.
MSGA Staff in Charge:
Elisa Hermes
ehermes@msga.org
(410) 943-2379
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