stateline amateur tour

Tour Regulations

Field and Format

Limited to 102 players, 18 holes stroke play.

Tour Membership & Fees

The Tour is open to all amateur golfers who are at least 21 years old, are not a current member of a college golf team, and have an active USGA Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member club. New membership (players who have not been a member of the Tour) is $75. Charter membership (returning players) is $60. Tour members also receive several benefits, including discounted fees to play at Tour venues. Each event has an entry fee of $70, $80 or $90, covering green fees, golf cart, and practice range access on the day of the event.

Eligibility & Flights

I should play in the Open Flight if...

I will be 21 years or older by September 27, 2008 and not a member of a college golf team
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 3.4 or less at a KCGA member club
I want to compete in gross scoring only
I want to play a course with an effective playing length of 6,800-7,000 yards

I should play in the Senior Open Flight if...

I will be 50 years or older by September 27, 2008
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 7.4 or less at a KCGA member club
I want to compete in gross scoring only
I want to play a course with an effective playing length of 6,400-6,700 yards

I should play in the Players Flight if...

I will be 21 years or older by September 27, 2008 and not a member of a college golf team
I have an active USGA Handicap Index between 1.0 and 18.2 at a KCGA member club
I want to compete in both gross and net scoring
I want to play a course with an effective playing length of 6,400-6,700 yards

I should play in the Legends Flight if...

I will be 55 years or older by September 27, 2008
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member club
I want to compete in both gross and net scoring
I want to play a course with an effective playing length of 6,100-6,300 yards

Withdraws & Refunds

A player is required to notify the KCGA immediately if they need to withdraw from a competition via the withdraw webpage. If internet access is not available then withdraw via phone. Failure to notify the KCGA may result in disciplinary actions, which may include a suspension from future KCGA competitions. No refunds are granted, however if a player withdraws at least 48 hours before the first starting time-Entry fee may be applied to another Tour event otherwise there are no refunds even if all future events are full.

Starting Times

Starting times will be posted on the KCGA website by the day following the deadline. Groups always start on the #1 tee. Players are expected to arrive at the first tee at least five (5) minutes prior to their starting times. A player arriving after their published starting time but within five minutes shall be penalized two strokes on the first hole. Arrival beyond five minutes of the starting time results in disqualification.

No-Shows & No-Cards

A player who does not participate in an event that they are registered for and does not properly withdraw from the event will be considered a no-show. A player who fails to return their scorecard following their round will be disqualified from the event and will be considered a no-card.

A player who no-shows and/or no-cards at an event will have three (3) points deducted from their StateLine Amateur Tour Player Ranking.
If a player no-shows and/or no-cards twice in one season they will no longer be eligible for the Tour Championship.

Walk-ups

The StateLine Amateur Tour will allow walk-up entries for regular season events. Walk-ups will only be filled for individuals who no-show for a scheduled tee time.

Walk-up registration will begin 15 minutes before the first tee time of the event.
A walk-up must report to the first tee and sign their name on the walk-up list sign in sheet that will be located on the starter’s table.
Once there is a walk-up spot available the walk-up must be present at the starter’s tent in a reasonable amount of time or the next eligible walk-up on the list that is present will be given the spot.
The KCGA will not be responsible for finding individuals off of the driving range, clubhouse, etc...
Players must have a check or exact cash available to enter as a walk-up.
Walk-ups are not guaranteed a spot in the field.

Walk-ups will be allowed under the following guidelines.

Open/Senior Open division players may walk-up for no-shows in the Open/Senior Open divisions.
Players division players may walk-up for no-shows in the Players division.
Legends division players may walk-up for no-shows in the Legends division.

Mid-Season Change of Division

A Tour member may change divisions at any time during the season, but only once.

Example- Senior Open into Legends.
Points gained from previous events, other than participation points, will not transfer into the new division’s StateLine Amateur Tour Player Ranking.
In order to qualify for the Tour Championship, a player must participate in at least three (3) events within their respective division.

Carts & Caddies

Carts are provided in the entry fee, although players are not required to use them. There is a maximum of two carts per group. NEW-Caddies will not be allowed.

Personal Appearance & Conduct

Proper golf attire is required on the course and in public rooms. Each facility's dress code will be enforced, but the following regulations are always in effect.

Tank tops, jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, ripple-soles, and metal spikes are prohibited.
Golf shirts, usually with a traditional or mock collar, are required.
Mid-thigh length shorts are acceptable.

Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, including obscene or abusive language, will result in a penalty and possible disqualification. The use of cell phones during the competition is prohibited. The Conditions of Competition are based on the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, and Local Rules as approved by the KCGA.

Player Rankings

Points are earned at every event during the regular Tour season. Six flights (four gross, two net) have separate season-long rankings, based on points earned at each event. Click here to view the StateLine Amateur Player Rankings.

Prize Certificates

Prize certificates are awarded to several places in each flight. The number of places is based on the total number of entries. Prize certificates may be redeemed at any Tour site golf shop until December 31, 2008. All certificates will be voided after December 31, 2008.

Tour Championship

Based on points earned during the regular season, 72 players and ties will be invited to the 36-hole Tour Championship at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course on September 27-28. A player must participate in at least three (3) events in their respective division to be invited to the Championship. Invitations are extended to the top 18 players and ties from each division. The top nine (9) gross and top nine (9) net players will qualify in the Players and Legends Division. If a player is in the top nine in both flights the 10th player in the net flight shall be invited. StateLine Amateur Tour Player Ranking points are doubled for the Tour Championship.