North Mid-Amateur
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: March 22-24, 2024
Host Club: The Courses at Watters Creek
Address: 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX 75025
Phone: (214) 509-4653
TGA Staff Contact: Preston Gilmore – Tournament Coordinator
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Entry Fee: $325
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the North Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies and Procedures for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of Wednesday, February 14 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following.
a) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Mid-Amateur
b) Top five (5) players and ties on the respective Medalist Points List
c) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
d) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
e) Previous Year’s Regional Mid-Amateur low Mid-Master
f) Previous Year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division)
g) Three (3) host club exemptions
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Men’s Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with not cut. The field is limited to 84 players.
Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. (Mid-Master – any player 40+ years of age)
Practice Round Information: One discounted practice round will be available to players at TBD. Practice rounds will be available TBD. Contact the golf shop directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times / pairings for the first round will be made no later than March 19, 2024 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Men’s Competition Policies and host club policies.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.
Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.
Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.
Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.
Policies & Procedures
To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Men’s Competition Policies.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 24
9:00 AM – Registration Open
Wednesday, February 14
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline
Wednesday, March 13
5:00 PM – Registration Close
Friday, March 15
5:00 PM – Player Information
Tuesday, March 19
5:00 PM – Round 1/2 Pairings Released
Friday, March 22
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins off #1 & #10
Saturday, March 23
8:00 AM – Round 2 Begins off #1 & #10
Sunday, March 24
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins off #1 & #10
Following Play – Awards Presentation
SCHEDULE
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 24
9:00 AM – Registration Open
Wednesday, February 14
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline
Wednesday, March 13
5:00 PM – Registration Close
Friday, March 15
5:00 PM – Player Information
Tuesday, March 19
5:00 PM – Round 1/2 Pairings Released
Friday, March 22
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins off #1 & #10
Saturday, March 23
8:00 AM – Round 2 Begins off #1 & #10
Sunday, March 24
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins off #1 & #10
Following Play – Awards Presentation
QUALIFYING
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