Amateur Championship
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Pre-Qualifying: 18 Holes - Stroke Play
Cranston CC: June 7, 2017 - Results - 20 plus ties qualify
Fenner Hill GC: June 14, 2017 - Results - 24 plus ties qualify
North Kingstown GC: June 26, 2017 - Results - 30 Plus ties qualify
112th Amateur Championship Past Champions
Tournament Proper:
July 10-14, 2017 - Valley CC
Qualifying: 36 Holes-Stroke Play to determine 32 match play qualifiers. In the event of a tie, final qualifying places shall be decided by a sudden death playoff immediately following the completion of scheduled play.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 10th - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Tuesday, July 11th - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, July 12th - Match Play - Round of 32 - Morning
Wednesday, July 12th - Match Play - Round of 16 - Afternoon
Thursday, July 13th - Match Play - Quarterfinals - Morning
Thursday, July 13th - Match Play - Semi-Finals - Afternoon
Friday, July 14th - Match Play - 36 Hole Final - Morning
Eligibility: Amateur golfers who have a membership with a RIGA member club or are a Rhode Island resident and a Men’s Handicap Index of not more than 10.0.
Exemptions from Pre-Qualifying:
Past Amateur Champions - 10 Years
Match Play Qualifiers - Previous Years
Low Amateur - Previous RI Open
Stroke Play Champion - 5 Years
Mid-Amateur Champion - 3 Years
Top 30 POY Players & Ties - Previous Year
Top 10 Senior POY Players & Ties - Previous Year
Top 5 Junior Player of the Year - Previous Year
Four-Ball Champions - 1 Year
John P. Burke (Gross Div.) Champion - 3 Years
Senior Amateur (Gross Div.) Champion - 1 Year
Junior Amateur Champion - 1 Year
RIIL H.S. Champion - 1 Year
Challenge Cup POY - 1 Year (Only if R.I. Resident)
2017 State Amateur Exemption List
Conditions/Schedules: The RIGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the RIGA in any matter shall be final.
Cart and Caddie policy: Carts are permissible. A player may take a caddie or carry their own bag at any stage of the competition. The fee is not included in the entry. The player is responsible for any and all cart fees.
Important: Entries must be received by May 31, 2017. If a player wishes to enter a tournament after the entry deadline, and if there is an available spot for that player, there will be an additional charge of $25.00.
2017 RIGA Championship Regulations and Tournament Player’s Information
2017 RIGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition