Eligibility
Professionals: Minnesota Section PGA Members, Apprentices and non-PGA professionals who currently reside and have physically resided within the territorial boundaries of the Minnesota Section for a minimum of six (6) months since the completion of the preceding State Open shall be eligible to compete in any qualifying event. Any past champion or current exempt player is eligible to participate regardless of his residency.
Amateurs: Amateur players must have a USGA handicap of six (6.0) or less when computed in accordance with the USGA specifications. Amateurs meeting the criteria for Section residency outlined above shall be eligible to compete in any qualifying event.
Note: The Minnesota Section encompasses Minnesota, North and South Dakota; Saint Croix County, Wisconsin; and the area in and around Superior, Wisconsin.
Schedule
--Monday, June 25 through Tuesday, July 17: 18-hole qualifying for non-exempt players.
--Friday and Saturday, July 27-28: First and second rounds. Tee times begin at 7:30 am each day. Following the completion of the second round, the field will be cut to the low sixty (60) and ties.
--Sunday, July 29: Final round. Tee times begin at approximately 8:30 am.
Entry Form
Application for entry must be made on an official entry form or
completed on-line. Facsimiles are acceptable with credit card information. Additional entry forms are
available from the Minnesota PGA by calling 763-754-0820. The Minnesota PGA reserves the right to accept
or reject any entry. Mailed and faxed entries are accepted immediately, online registration will be available
May 7, 2007 at www.minnesotapga.com
Entry Fees
Players who withdraw from either the qualifying round or the tournament before the entry deadline
date will receive full refunds. Players who withdraw after the final closing of entries and at
least two business days before the appointed qualifying round will receive a refund less a $25.00
processing fee. No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
Entry Deadline
All entry applications must reach the Minnesota PGA office by 4:30 pm on Friday, June 15, 2007.
All players who are exempt from qualifying (see list on page 2) are still responsible for filing
their entry applications before the entry deadline. Mail applications early to allow for
delay or error in transmission. Deadline for entries means time of receipt at the Minnesota PGA office,
NOT time of postmark. Late or incomplete applications are not acceptable.
Rules of Golf
Play will be governed by the 2006-07 USGA Rules of Golf and Decisions, the MN PGA Hard Card and
amended by supplementary rules of play when applicable.
Electronic Devices
Use of cellular phone and pagers is prohibited on the competition course during any phase of the
Championship. By local rule, the use of electronic devices used for the sole purpose of determining
yardage will be allowed in qualifying and the Championship proper.
Golf Balls
Golf Balls must comply with the USGA list of conforming golf balls.
Caddies
Players must make their own caddie arrangements and are responsible for the conduct of their caddies.
Golf Cars
The use of motorized golf cars will be permitted in qualifying rounds only. Motorized golf cars
will not be permitted in the Championship proper unless a medical condition warrants a waiver of this
condition. Waiver requests must be received by Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
Practice Rounds
Contact Bunker Hills Golf Club for practice round availability at 763-755-4141. Bunker Hills’ policies
regarding tee time reservations and rate schedule apply.
Personal Appearance
Players are reminded that proper golfing attire is required. The wearing of T-shirts, SHORTS, or blue
jeans is not allowed during qualifying and Championship rounds.
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