The StateLine Amateur Tour is a great opportunity for amateurs in the Kansas City regional golf community to compete on some of the best courses in the region, in an atmosphere similar to inside the ropes at big time tour events and national amateur championships. The StateLine Amateur Tour is conducted like all Kansas City Golf Association events. They are professionally managed tournaments that provide the best competitive golf experiences in the Midwest.
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Field and Format (return to top)
Each regular season event is limited to 102 players and consists of 18 holes of stroke play. In 2010 there are two team events. The format for team events is Four-Ball and points earned are split between teammates. Only one teammate must be a member of the Tour. If a non-member plays they must meet the eligibility criteria of the Division.
Tour Membership & Fees (return to top)
The Tour is open to amateur golfers who are at least 18 years old and have an active USGA Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member facilty/club. Membership for rookies (players who have not been a member of the Tour) is $65 and Charter members (previous members) is $50. Tour members receive several benefits, which includes annual tour branded member gift and discounted practice round fees at Tour venues. Individual event have an entry fee of either $80 or $90, and team events have an entry fee of $150, which includes green fees, golf cart, and practice range and prize pool.
Eligibility & Flights (return to top)
I should play in the OPEN DIVISON if...
I will be 18 years or older by October 2, 2010
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 3.4 or less at a KCGA member facility/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 PLAYERS DIVISON if...
I will be 21 years or older by October 2, 2010 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 facility/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 SENIOR DIVISON if...
I will be 50 years or older by October 2, 2010
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member facility/club
I want to compete in 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 DIVISION if...
I will be 60 years or older by October 2, 2010
I have an active USGA Handicap Index of 18.2 or less at a KCGA member facility/club
I want to compete in both gross and net scoring
I want to play a course with an effective playing length of 6,000-6,200 yards
Entry Procedure (return to top)
Entries shall be accepted starting March 10, 2010 at 9:00 am. Players must first register as a member and then can enter as many of the 14 regular season events as he chooses. Each events entry fee covers course, cart, and practice range fees as well as the prize pool.. Entries must be submitted to the KCGA office, no later than 2:00 p.m., on the deadline date. click here to enter>>
Withdraws & Refunds (return to top)
Players are required to immediately notify the KCGA if they need to withdraw from a competition via the KCGA Online Tournament Registration System. If Internet access is not available, a player should withdraw via phone. Failure to notify the KCGA may result in disciplinary actions, which could include a suspension from future KCGA competitions. A proper withdraw is required for a refund to be granted. There are no refunds for memberships. All event refunds are subject to a $5 administration fee.
Timeline 1
Withdraws before the entry deadline
- Refund amount is the entry fee less the administration fee
Timeline 2
Withdraws made after 12:00 p.m. the day before the event
- No refund
Starting Times/Order of Play (return to top)
Starting times are posted on the KCGA website the day following the deadline. All play begins from the #1 tee. Players are expected to arrive at the first tee at least five (5) minutes before their starting time. 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 for each division for the 2010 season.
No-Shows & No-Cards (return to top)
A player who does not participate in an event they are registered for and does not properly withdraw from the event is considered a no-show. A player who fails to return their scorecard following their round shall be disqualified and is considered a no-card.
A player who no-shows or no-cards shall have three (3) points deducted from their StateLine Amateur Tour Player Standing.
If a player no-shows and/or no-cards twice in a season the are not eligible for the Tour Championship.
Walk-ups (return to top)
The StateLine Amateur Tour allows walk-up entries for regular season events. Walk-ups are not guaranteed a spot in the field. Walk-ups only replace positions in the field for individuals who no-show/withdraw for a scheduled tee time. Walk-up registration begins 15 minutes before the first starting time. Walk-ups must register at the first tee by signing the walk-up registration form. Walk-ups placed in the field are required to make payment before starting by check or exact cash (credit cards are not accepted on site).
If a walk-up position is available, the KCGA will make an annoucement and the walk-up must be present at the first tee in a reasonable amount of time or the next eligible walk-up present shall be called. The KCGA is not responsible for finding walk-ups.
Walk-ups will be allowed under the following guidelines.
Open Division players shall only replace players who no-show/withdraw in the Open Division.
Players or Senior Division players shall only replace players who no-show/withdraw in the Players or Senior Divisions.
Legends Division players shall only replace players who no-show/withdraw in the Legends Division.
Mid-Season Change of Division (return to top)
A Tour member may change divisions during the season, but only once. Example- Players into Senior. Points gained from previous events, other than participation points, do not transfer into the new division's 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 (return to top)
Carts includes as part of the entry fee, but players are not required to use them. There is a maximum of two carts per group. Caddies are not allowed. A spectator may ride in a cart if a seat is available, but they can not perfrom any duties that under the Rules of Golf would deem them to be a caddie, ie drive the cart, carry clubs, attend a flagstick.
Personal Appearance (return to top)
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, denim jeans or shorts, 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.
Code of Conduct (return to top)
Rule 33-7 authorizes the Committee to disqualify a player for a serious breach of etiquette. A player commits a serious breach of etiquette when he shows a significant disregard for an aspect of the Etiquette Section of the Rules of Golf, such as intentionally distracting another player or intentionally offending someone.
In any event managed by the KCGA, a serious breach of etiquette includes but is not limited to acts such as throwing clubs, obscenity that is audible to others on the course (including one's opponents or follow competitors), and any verbal abuse of an official.
Typically, a player will be given a warning for the first offense, although in extreme cases (such as any verbal abuse of an official), even the first offense may result in disqualification. Furthermore, a player who is disqualified may be suspended or barred altogether from future participation in KCGA events, at the discretion of the KCGA Rules and Competition Committee.
Player Standings (return to top)
Points are earned at all events. Seven flights (four gross, three net) have separate season-long rankings, based on points earned at each event. StateLine Amateur Tour Player Standings points are doubled for the Tour Championship. Click here to view the StateLine Amateur Player Standings.
Prize Certificates (return to top)
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 KCGA member club or Elite Golf & Fitness until December 31, 2010.
Tour Championship (return to top)
Based on points earned during the regular season, 72 players and ties will be invited to the Tour Championship. The following criteria will be used in determining invitations for the Tour Championship.
Each division is guaranteed 12 positions in the field.
The Remaining 24 positions shall be allocated based upon a divisions percentage of membership as of August 1.
The number of invitations for each division will be posted online once determined.
Divisions with gross/net (Players, Senior, Legends), half of the qualifiers shall be determined from the
gross points list and the other half shall be determined from the net points list. If there are an odd number of positions,
the gross points list takes precedence.
If a player qualifies for both gross and net, additional players shall be added.
When adding an additional player, the player is determined by alternating from the gross then net points list.
A player must have participated in a minimum of three events or have won an event to be eligible.
If a player declines an invitation, the next player and ties on the standings shall be invited.
