Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship

of Great Britain

Venue: Hollinwell (Notts) GC, Nottingham
Dates: Sunday, May 22 (practice day) to Tuesday, May 24, 2016

54-hole stroke-play tournament with the winner being the player returning the lowest 54 hole scratch score played from the championship tees

Entry Requirements

Maximum handicap for this event is 9.4
Field limited to 75 players
A ballot will be used if oversubscribed
Open to male golfers aged 35 years or over on May 22, 2016
Open to players from ALL countries who hold an official, active handicap.
Entry fee is £120 and includes all golf but no food.
Please check entry form for ballot exclusions and FULL conditions of entry.

Event Schedule

Sunday 22 May - Practise from 2.00pm
Monday 23 May - All players complete 36 holes stroke-play
Tuesday 24 May - Leading 32 players will play a further 18 holes

Prizes will be awarded for the leading 5 players and a trophy will also be presented to the winner.

There will also be a dedicated "Tour Truck" offering a full range of services available on Sunday and Monday.

ALSO
Scottish Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship
 Western Gailes Golf Club, Ayrshire
 September 28 to 30, 2016
Entry fee £105
Organised by Mid Amateur Tour 

MID AMATEUR TOUR WEBSITE: http://www.midamgolf.co.uk/

 Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions relating to events run by Mid Amateur Golf and The Mid Amateur Golf Tour. If you have anything you would like to know that is not covered by the information below or on our site then please email us at midamateurgolf@gmail.com
Some insight however. We have set up the tour and the events to try and elevate the mid amateur game here in the UK. In America the Mid Amateur scene is thriving with many national events and the winner of their national Mid Amateur championship gets an invite to the Masters!!
 


We are always open to suggestions - if you tell us where and what you want to play we will look at it. What we don't want to create is just another series of events at mediocre courses that are attended by high handicappers looking for a pay day.
Are the events handicap qualifiers?
Yes. An official CSS is produced for all of our events and scores are processed through England Golf's CDH system so go straight to your home club using Club Systems 2000 software. If you are a member of a club outside of the CDH system it is your responsibility to inform you club of you scores but we will send details to them via email/post.
Do I have to be a member of the tour to enter an event?
No. Tour membership gives (in some categories) discounted entry and the chance to win the OOM and qualify for finals day
Some of the events are run by Mid Amateur Golf and some are club run. What's the difference?

Club run events are exactly that - events run by the host club. These are normally heavily subsidised and all entries etc should be made through the host club. Events that are run by Mid Amateur Golf are hosted by us at the named venue and depending on your membership category may attract certain discounts from the entry fee.
What is the format of the events?
Most Mid Amateur events are stroke play with gross and nett prizes. They range from 18 to 54 hole events over 1 or 2 days with the exception of the Logan Trophy which is over 3 days.
Bandits?
No thanks. As all our events are official qualifying for handicap events we do not allow players with inactive handicaps to win any prize.
Is there a ballot?
Not in most of our events - if you enter and we have spaces then your in! Club run events do operate a ballot system so please check before entering.
When do I pay?
Options - by PayPal whenever you want to, cheque dated for now (will be cashed), cheque dated for closing date or by bank transfer.
How do I enter?
Via PayPal on our web site or by downloading the form and sending by post.
Can I choose my start time?
We try and accommodate people travelling from far away as much as possible.
Can I choose my playing partners?
No.
Pace of play.
Our players should know better but inevitably slow play exists - we allow at least 5 hours 20 minutes between rounds and this should be plenty.
Some things we can sort, some things we cannot
Can I post date my entry fee until the closing date?

Yes.
Can I pay now?
Yes via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque.
Are practice rounds included?
In some cases yes, but not normally and reduced rates for practise rounds are normally available.
Is food included at all events?

At most events yes - see individual entry details for confirmation.
Will we play off the back/championship/medal tees?

Depending on the time of year, weather and course we are playing we will take a view on an individual basis.
What if I enter but have to withdraw?
If you withdraw before the official closing date you will be eligible for a full refund. If you withdraw after the closing date you will not be entitled to a refund under any circumstances regardless of whether we have a full field or not
What about the prizes?

Most events offer vouchers for the prizes and these can differ vastly depending on the event. Tournaments run by Mid Amateur Golf generally have a minimum prize fund of £1,000 when we have a full field rising to over £1,500 for certain events. Vouchers can be redeemed through various outlets including your home club
What do I actually get for my membership fee?

Depending on the type of membership (life or Tour) will determine what you actually get. Tour members and Life members get a discount off events run by the Mid Amateur Golf Tour and also the opportunity of playing in special events (Rye in 2016 and the challenge match in 2015). Members are also entitled to qualify for finals day through the order of merit which is a complimentary 36 holes tournament at a top venue (Moortown in 2014 and Hollinwell in 2015). There is also a members bag tag!
So can I play in any of the events without joining the tour?
Yes.
Can I qualify for finals day if I am not a member though another means?No.
Why is there such a difference between MAGT (Mid Amateur Golf Tour) run events and club/county run events?
MAGT events are not subsidised by the host club so therefore we pay a fee to play the venue which is reflected in the price. At some events we pay a per player fee and at others a facility fee which is why every event is different.
Can you hold events at courses which are cheaper?

Yes we could but that would undermine what we are all about which is quality venues. It has and always will be about the golf first.
Why does it take so long for my handicap to up-date?
This is because clubs and event organisers all use different software and sometimes they do not speak to each other as efficiently as we would all like. Results are processed and sent to the CDH system of the home nation within 24 hours of the event finishing and then it is the responsibility of the players home club to accept “away” scores to up-date the players handicap. It is not a perfect system and will not be until the software is either fully compatible or there is one system, which is unlikely.
Why is there such a difference to prizes at the different events?

This is down to the individual club or organisers and normally if a reflection on the number of entrants unless the event is sponsored.
Why can’t we just have cash prizes?
Unfortunately, this is in breach of the rules of Amateur status as laid down by the R and A.
How do you get onto the WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking)?
You need to either win or finish high enough in a qualifying event to achieve WAGR status. Once you have done this you can start accumulating points in WAGR events.





 





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