2024 MIDLAND OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (RD1) Rules

Terms of Competition

1. The championship will comprise of 72 holes stroke play. Each player will play 18 holes on Thursday 20th August 2026 followed by 18 holes on Friday 21st August 2026. The leading forty players and those tying for fortieth place will play 36 holes on Saturday 22nd August 2026 all at CHEVIN GOLF CLUB.


2. All players must be a male member of a golf club affiliated to a recognised Association, Federation or Union
   All players must have a WHS handicap index of 6.4 or less controlled by a recognized national governing body or approved by the USGA or R&A


3. The number of players will be limited to 120. If there are fewer players the committee reserve the right to amend the prize fund accordingly. If entrants exceed this number, there will be a ballot on handicap index on the date entries close. Where appropriate a reserve list will be maintained.


4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving a reason.


5. In the event of a player having to withdraw after the closing date, the entry fee will not be refunded.


6. All disputes will be decided by the Championship Committee or delegated Officers, whose decision will be final.


7. A tie for 1st place will be decided by a play-off on the final day at the committee’s discretion. Ties for other place will be decided using scorecard count-back. The winner will be decided on the criteria in this order: last round; last 2 rounds; last 3 rounds; last 9 holes final round; last 6 holes final round; last 3 holes final round; last hole final round; last 15 holes final round; last 12 holes final round; last 10 holes final round; repeated for previous rounds if necessary


8. MGU referees and officials will control pace of play and conduct through the relevant policies, potential penalties and the published pace of play guideline times


9. Entries can be made ‘online’ using a credit card or by post.


10. Entries by post are to be made on the Official Entry Form and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee of £70.00 and must be in the possession of the Administrator (see below) no later than the closing date. Late or incomplete entry forms or entries without the entry fee will not be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to "Midland Golf Union Ltd".


11. The ‘starting sheet’ will be posted on the MGU website, www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk and emailed to entrants. If you require a hard copy, please include a SAE with your postal entry.


12. Neither the Host Clubs nor the Midland Golf Union can accept any responsibility for theft and accidents.  Players should have their own insurance cover.


13. Players must protect themselves in Health & Safety matters, especially danger from lightning when play must stop immediately and not be resumed until the danger has passed. Players must also stop play immediately when a long blast of a klaxon is sounded, and not resume until two short blasts, repeated, are heard.


14. U18 Players entries must be accompanied by a parental consent form prior to the event see: https://www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk/parental_consent 16.


15. CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE/POSTAL ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 27th July 2026 

The contact for this competition is Neil HARRIS (07906 156701)

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