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How to Enter the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship - Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in Playing in the Canadian Mid-Am at the Royal? Haven’t played tournaments since your junior glory days? Don’t have an established differential with Golf Quebec (QGA)? Think your game is in shape to compete with the big boys? Well the good news is that it’s still possible to attempt a shot at the "big leagues":

Who is eligible?

• Male amateur golfers who have reached their 25th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, August 17, 2010 and who are members belonging to and in good standing with the Royal Canadian Golf Association or clubs in other countries, which are in good standing with their respective Associations.
• Handicap Factor must be 5.0 or less on the date of the application filing.
• All players must provide their birth certificate as proof of age for eligibility into the championship.

Are there exemptions?

• Canadian Mid-Amateur Champions for the past ten years
• Top ten finishers from the 2009 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
• 2009 Canadian Senior Champion
• Current provincial Mid-Amateur champions (Part of provincial quota)
• All playing members of the current Provincial Mid-Amateur teams (Provincial teams must include two players who are 40 years of age or older). (Part of provincial quota)
• Up to three places for prominent amateur golfers not otherwise exempt. These places to be granted at the sole discretion of the RCGA.
• One place to a member of the ROGC who meets the eligibility requirements.

What is meant by the "provincial quota"?
Each Provincial Golf Association has been allocated a quota of players into the Canadian Men’s Mid- Amateur Championship. Each Provincial Golf Association will decide on how their quota will be filled, which is usually established through the provincial men’s mid-amateur championship. All quota players will be required to complete an application and submit it to the RCGA within five business days following the completion of their provincial championship.

What are the provincial Quota Numbers for 2010?
British Columbia = 12; Alberta = 21; Saskatchewan = 10; Manitoba = 12; Ontario = 32; Québec = 16; New Brunswick = 9; Nova Scotia = 8; Prince Edward Island = 8; Newfoundland & Labrador = 4

How do I attempt to play in the Quebec Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship?
In order to play in the Canadian Mid-Am, interested competitors are strongly encouraged to play in the Provincial Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Unlike other premier Golf Quebec tournaments such as the as the Alexander of Tunis, Duke of Kent and the Provincial Amateur Championship, players need not have an established Golf Quebec differential in order to qualify. The Quebec Mid- Am event will be held at Whitlock Golf Club (Hudson, Quebec, west of Montreal), June 9-11. Application deadline to enter this event is May 26. Please visit the Golf Quebec Website (www.golfquebec.org) to apply or request application through the pro-shop.

How will the ROGC exemption be determined?
The winner of the Men’s Medal Play Championship who meets the eligibility requirements will receive the exemption on behalf of the ROGC. Should the winner of the Medal Play Championship be already qualified through one of the means already described, the runner-up or next best finisher who meets the eligibility requirements will be selected.

What if I cannot attempt to qualify through any of the mentioned avenues?
You might still be in luck! All non-exempt, non Provincial Quota players can still try to enter the tournament. These players are required to file an application. Such entrants will be selected by the RCGA based on previous championship experience, RCGA Handicap Factor and geographic location. An official player’s resume of past playing accomplishments must be sent with the original application in order for consideration into the field. If provincial exemptions and/or quotas are not filled, there is still a possibility that a player could be entered into the tournament. The RCGA will make the selection criteria based on resumes and past player experience.

So I can still try to enter without having qualified?
Yes! If you could not qualify, did not qualify, are not exempt and still think your game will be in shape to compete in the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, you must get your application and player resume in before July 14, 2010 to be considered!!

How do I apply?

• Click "register" beside the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at www.rcga.org/championships and follow the instructions, or if you are applying by mail, print out and complete the attached application form. The application fee is $275. Please note that the RCGA only accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) as a method of payment. Please print all numbers clearly.
• All applications must be returned to the Royal Canadian Golf Association, Amateur Championships Division, 1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1, Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 and must arrive prior to 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Late, incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be accepted, and are not the responsibility of the RCGA.
• Application fees will be refunded if the RCGA is notified (1-800-263-0009, ext. 250) of the player’s intention to withdraw prior to the application deadline. Application fees will not be refunded after the application deadline without a medical certificate. Refunds are subject to a $30 administrative fee.
• Entrants will be notified promptly that their application has been received via e-mail. Received applications will also be posted on the championship website. NOTE: Submitting an application does not in itself guarantee a place in the championship. Notice of acceptance into the championship field will be sent to players following the application deadline by e-mail and regular mail.

For all additional questions or issues related to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, visit the RCGA website.

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club contact for qualification is Derek Janhevich - djanhevich@gmail.com