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Limited to 102 players, 18 holes stroke play.
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.
I should play in the
Open Flight if...
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I will be
21 years or older by September 27, 2008 and not a member of a
college golf team
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I have an
active USGA Handicap Index of 3.4 or less at a KCGA member club
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I want to
compete in gross scoring only
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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...
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I will be 50 years or older
by September 27, 2008
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I have an active USGA
Handicap Index of 7.4 or less at a KCGA member club
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I want to compete in gross
scoring only
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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...
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I will be 21 years or older
by September 27, 2008 and not a member of a college golf team
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I have an active USGA
Handicap Index between 1.0 and 18.2 at a KCGA member club
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I want to compete in both
gross and net scoring
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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...
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I will be 55 years or older
by September 27, 2008
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I have an active USGA
Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member club
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I want to compete in both
gross and net scoring
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I want to play a course with
an effective playing length of 6,100-6,300 yards
The KCGA will begin to accept
entries on March 10, 2008 at 9:00 am. After becoming a Tour member, a
player may enter as many of the 12 regular season events as he chooses.
Each event has an entry fee covering green fee, cart, and practice range
fees. Entries must be submitted to the KCGA office, no later than 2:00
p.m., on the deadline date. Tournaments will be limited to 96
players. Entries must be submitted on an official KCGA entry form,
accompanied by correct payment, and submitted by one of the methods
below.
StateLine Amateur Tour
10540 Barkley - Suite 269
Overland Park, KS 66212
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 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.
Click here to view the order of play
in which each division will tee off for the 2008 season.
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.
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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.
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If a player no-shows and/or no-cards twice in one season they will no
longer be eligible for the Tour Championship.
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.
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Walk-up registration will begin 15 minutes before
the first tee time of the event.
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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.
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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.
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The KCGA will not be responsible for finding
individuals off of the driving range, clubhouse, etc...
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Players must have a check or exact cash available to
enter as a walk-up.
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Walk-ups are not guaranteed a spot in the field.
Walk-ups will be allowed under the following
guidelines.
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Open/Senior Open division players may walk-up for
no-shows in the Open/Senior Open divisions.
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Players division players may walk-up for no-shows in
the Players division.
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Legends division players may walk-up for no-shows in
the Legends division.
A Tour member may change divisions at any time during the season, but
only once.
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Example- Senior Open into
Legends.
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Points gained from previous
events, other than participation points, will not transfer into the new
division’s StateLine Amateur Tour Player Ranking.
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In order to qualify for the
Tour Championship, a player must participate in at least three (3) events
within their respective division.
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.
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.
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Tank tops, jeans, cutoffs,
t-shirts, ripple-soles, and metal spikes are prohibited.
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Golf shirts, usually with a
traditional or mock collar, are required.
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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.
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 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.
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. |
