2025 Montana State Men's Mid Amateur & Master 40 Amateur Championships

Registration Closes:  July 15th at 11:00 pm   NEW:  All players will be placed on PENDING registration through close of registration on July 15th.  On July 16th, all handicaps will be updated.  The Men's Mid Amateur and Master 40 fields will be filled by the players with the lowest Handicap Indexes.  Payment will be finalized and players will receive a confirmation email at this time.   Exemptions:  All past Men's Mid Amateur Champions.  Champions must register prior to the close of registration.     Event registration fee is $250, which includes 3 rounds of tournament play, tee prize, StrackaLine Yardage Book, TBD food options, and opportunity for merchandise credit within your flight.  Cart fee is $75 (1 seat, 3 days).  Cart seats are not available for caddies or guests.    Cancellations will be subject to a $10 service charge.  See full Refund Policy below.     There is no paper application available.  If you need help applying online, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.    Your entry will be confirmed by email.  Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the tournament.  No entries will be accepted at the host facility.  A list of confirmed players will be posted on the Player Information > Players page.     Eligibility You must be a legal resident of Montana or currently enrolled as a full time college student in Montana.  You must be a current member of the Montana State Golf Association.  Contestants without an MSGA Member Number (GHIN®#) will not be accepted.  To join or renew online, click here.      Your online application will serve as your testament of Montana citizenship.    Entries are open to amateur male players.   Mid Amateur:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 10.0.  Must be at least 25 yrs old by 8/21/25. Master 40:  Maximum Handicap Index® of 10.0.  Must be at least 40 yrs old by 8/21/25.       --- Additional Information ---   Tournament Format 54 Hole Stroke Play.  Players will be grouped and paired for two rounds based on handicap index.  Following round two all players will be placed in flights based upon scores.     Handicap revision cutoff is August 10th.    Yardage ranges by division:  Mid Am - 6400-6600 yds, Master 40 - 6200-6400 yds.   Field Size  Mid Am - 48; Master 40 - 48   Tournaments within Men's Mid Amateur & Master 40 Gene Cook Cup - 54 holes.  Teams are made automatically by players from the same golf club.  The lowest two rounds each day will comprise the team score for the day.  Lowest team total over three days wins the Cup. Joe Tomes Award - The lowest 3 day total by a player over 50 years old.  Dick Pittman - Lowest single 18-hole round during the championship.   Tee Times Tee times are scheduled to start at 8:30 on holes 1 & 10.  Player specific pairings will be emailed and posted to this page by August 15th.   Practice Round Player is responsible for cost of practice round, cart, and range balls, available for a nominal fee.  Please watch for player emails regarding final cost of practice round and available times for your practice round.    Tournament Check In The MSGA will be on-site at Valley View GC for player check-in on August 20th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  You may also check in prior to your Round 1 tee time.   Regulations, Personal Appearance Distance measuring devices are permitted per USGA Local Rule (Decision 14-3/0.5).  No metal or ceramic spikes permitted - soft spikes will be mandatory.  Players are required to wear proper golf attire.   Rules of Competition The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play.  The MSGA Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final, will settle questions.  The competition will be deemed closed when the winners’ awards have been presented.  A complete Rules sheet will be posted and emailed to players the week before the tournament.   Caddies Caddies are allowed.  Caddies will be asked to wear a caddie bib during the round.  Bibs will be provided at the first tee and must be returned following the round.  Cart seats are not available for caddies.   Questions If you have questions about this event, please contact Tim Bakker at tim@msgagolf.org, 1-800-628-3752, ext 4.       By Applying, You Agree: You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form.  You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the championship, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament.  The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the championship.   Refund Policy If you cancel your registration, or if your entry is rejected for not meeting the qualifications, you will be notified by email and a refund will be issued to your credit card, less a $10 service charge, if prior to August 9th.  Cancellations made after this date, but prior to pairings being posted to this portal, are eligible for a 50% refund.  Cancellations made after pairings are posted to this portal are not eligible for a refund.  Questions about credit card charges or refunds can be directed to support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.   Privacy Policy Your credit card information is collected for this transaction only and is not shared with a third party.  Other information collected through our site when you register as an MSGA Member (such as name and e-mail address) might be shared with a trusted third party with the express purpose of delivering a member benefit product or service, with the agreement that the third party will not share this information with others.  Any new member benefit products or services will be announced in the MSGA monthly e-newsletter or on the MSGA website.  You will have the option to opt out of such product or service.  Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, have agreed to keep this information confidential.  By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.