Alabama Golf Association


20th ANNUAL STATE MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

September 26-28, 2008

The Ledges Country Club
Huntsville, Alabama

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Flip Bradley, Chairman
All Directors of the Alabama Golf Association
   

RULES COMMITTEE

Fred A. Stephens, Chairman
Derrel G. Curry
Buford R. McCarty
Larry Kniseley
Mickey Zarra
 
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to male, amateur golfers, minimum age 25 as of September 26, 2008, who are bona fide residents of the State of Alabama and have a current USGA Handicap Index issued by the Alabama Golf Association through GHIN.

Maximum allowable USGA Handicap Index is 8.4 strokes under the USGA Men's Golf Handicap System. The AGA will be the final authority in determining whether or not a handicap that has been presented qualifies as an "approved USGA handicap".

Entries are subject to approval or rejection at any time at the discretion of the AGA or the host club.
FORMAT
The Championship will be conducted on a stroke play basis for 54 holes, 18 holes daily on September 26-28, 2008.

The field will be limited to 144 entries. In the event the Championship becomes over-subscribed, refer to the following paragraph, "FINAL FIELD".  After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties for the final 18 holes of play.

In the event of a tie for the Championship there will be a "multi-hole" play-off commencing immediately following play (the holes involved to be determined by the AGA) with the Champion being determined by the lowest total of those holes. If a tie, or ties, still exists, the Championship will then be decided by "sudden death" following the same sequence of holes. After the Champion has been determined, all other ties not yet settled, including those involving individuals participating in the playoff for the Championship, will be decided by matching scorecards of the final round in accordance with the USGA recommendations shown in Appendix I of the 2008-2009 Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, page 124(c), except that if the tie still exists following this procedure, scores for the first 9 holes shall be treated in the same way until a winner is produced. Any remaining ties will be decided by matching cards hole-by-hole, beginning at the 18th hole.
FINAL FIELD
If, at the close of entries, the Championship is oversubscribed , the Final Field will be determined using a combination of the AGA's Player Points List, previous performances in AGA events and verified USGA Handicap Index.
RULES OF PLAY
Play will be governed by the 2008-2009  Rules of Golf as published by the USGA and by the Local Rules as established by the AGA. Questions will be settled by the AGA Rules Committee, whose decision shall be final.
CONDITIONS
The AGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the AGA in any matter shall be final.

ENTRY PROCEDURE
1. To submit an entry, simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure.  All entries must be RECEIVED in the AGA office no later than 5:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 2008.

2. No entries will be accepted after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 2008.

3. An entry fee in the amount of $140.00, payable by credit card, must accompany the entry application, $5.00 of which will be donated to the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation.  

4.  Upon successfully completing the entry procedure, an email confirmation will be automatically generated and sent to you at the email address you designate.

5. In the event the field has to be pared due to over-subscription (see Format above), applicants will be notified of the status of their entry as soon as practicable following the close of entries on September 11th.

6. Withdrawal: If a player withdraws before 5:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 2008, the entry fee will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee. No refunds will be made after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 2008, unless AGA returns your entry for some reason, which could include paring back the field. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the AGA office.

If the entry is rejected for any reason(s), you will be immediately advised of the reason(s), at which time you can correct the problem(s) and re-submit the entry form.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NO ENTRY IS FORMALLY ACCEPTED UNTIL THE ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE AGA OFFICE.

REGISTRATION
Players  MUST register IN PERSON prior to beginning play, or, if playing a practice round, prior to playing the practice round. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the player's entry. Inquire in the Golf Shop regarding the location of registration.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Registration
Practice Round for Competitors

Friday, September 26, 2008

Registration
First Day of Competition - 18 holes

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Second Day of Competition- 18 holes

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Third Day of Competition - 18 holes

Awards presentation immediately following play.
PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
The Ledges extends practice privileges to eligible players beginning Thursday, September 25. Starting times MUST be obtained through the Golf Shop (256.883.4191).
AWARDS
Championship: Awards will be presented to the low 10 scorers posting 54 hole totals.
CADDIES & CARTS
No caddies are available at The Ledges.  It is permissible to bring caddies and any player who does so is solely responsible for his/her conduct. Contestants are not required to have either caddie or cart and are permitted to carry their own bag.

Golf carts are allowed and are available to those contestants who have a valid driver's license. Cart fees will be the same for each player, even if circumstances are such that a player is left to ride by himself.

Users must obey the cart operations rules established by the host club, to include the allowance of spectator carts.

For further information regarding carts, please refer to the AGA Cart Policy.
ACCOMMODATIONS


Radisson Suite Hotel
600 Memorial Parkway SW
Huntsville, AL 35802
256.882.9400
Rate:  $109 + tax per night

Hampton Inn Huntsville/Arsenal
501 Boulevard South
Huntsville, AL 35802
256.882.2228
Rate:  $94 + tax per night

 

You must identify yourself with the AGA party to take advantage of special rates.
DRESS CODE
The dress code at the championship site will be strictly enforced.

On the golf course, no jeans are allowed and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" length, or mid-thigh. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cut-offs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to play.

If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask any AGA official.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
All clubhouse facilities will be open and available to all participants during the Championship.

Food and beverage will be available daily at the player's expense.

CONDITIONS AGREEMENT
I am a resident of the State of Alabama and a member in good standing of the Member Club of the Alabama Golf Association at which the GHIN number indicated on the Entry Application is registered.

I agree that the Alabama Golf Association, or any club hosting this Championship, has the right to reject, or withdraw, any entry at any time.

I am an amateur golfer and I understand the "Rules of Amateur Status" as established by the United States Golf Association.

I, as a participant in this Championship, assume full responsibility for all my acts, whether they be negligent or otherwise, and hold harmless the Alabama Golf Association and/or any club hosting this Championship for any injuries.

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