NORTON, Mass – The New England Golf Association, established in 1926, is a 501(c)3 amateur golf organization comprised of leaders from the six New England golf associations – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, has announced that online registration for the 2019 New England Amateur and New England Senior Amateur is now LIVE.
Greg Howell, Manager of New England Golf Association Operations & USGA Qualifying, encourages all interested participants to go online at www.negagolf.org and review the entry qualifications. Then eligible players may complete the registration in one easy online process. The New England Golf Association championship information – including qualifying sites and entry close dates – are listed below.
General Championship Information
Registration: Online registration for all 2019 NEGA Championships must be completed at negagolf.org. Please make sure your handicap is active through your state golf association prior to registering. Contact your state golf association for questions about your handicap index or membership status.
All exempt players must complete the online registration process prior to the event deadline.
Entry Fee: All exempt players will submit a full entry fee of $250 at the time of registration. All players registering for a sectional qualifier will be charged $125 – which includes a cart for the qualifying round, an additional $150 will be charged to those who successfully advance through sectional qualifying.
Qualifying Sites: Each qualifying site will be capped at 84 players and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players may register for only one qualifier but may choose any available site regardless of the host state or location.
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2019 New England Amateur
July 23-25 | Quechee Club (VT)
ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to amateur golfers who hold membership in a club belonging to one of the six New England State Golf Associations and have an up-to-date USGA/GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 6.4 (as determined by the May 15, 2019 Handicap Revision).
New for 2019: The Championship Proper field will be capped at 144 players, this is a reduction from 156 in past years.
ENTRY CLOSE DATE: Entries and fully paid entry fees for both exempt and qualifying competitors must be received through the NEGA Online Entry process by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
ENTRY FEE: All exempt players will submit a full entry fee of $250 at the time of registration. All players registering for a sectional qualifier will be charged $125 – which includes a cart for the qualifying round, an additional $150 will be charged to those who successfully advance through sectional qualifying.
QUALIFYING DATES & SITES: Four (4) qualifying sites across New England will be scheduled as follows.
Tuesday, June 18 – Lake Sunapee CC (New London, NH)
Thursday, June 20 – Pawtucket CC (Pawtucket, RI)
Tuesday, June 25 – Alling Memorial GC (New Haven, CT)
Wednesday, June 26 – Elmcrest CC (Longmeadow, MA)
Qualifying sites will be capped at 84 players and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players may only register for one qualifier but may choose any of the available qualifiers regardless of the host state and/or location.
NO PLAYOFFS will be held at any of the sectional qualifiers. A certain number of qualifiers (to be determined at the close of entries) plus TIES will advance to the championship proper.
EXEMPTIONS: Please click here for a full list of championship exemptions. Exempt players must complete the event registration process prior to the deadline – May 30th.
boasts an 18-hole Donald Ross course, a beautiful clubhouse and one of the best ranges and practice facilities in the state, will host the New England Senior Amateur September 17-18.
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2019 New England Senior Amateur
September 17-18 | Biddeford-Saco CC (ME)
ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their 55th birthday by September 18, 2019, hold membership in a club belonging to one of the six New England State Golf Associations and have an up-to-date USGA/GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 12.0 (as determined by the August 1, 2019 Handicap Revision).
ENTRY CLOSE DATE: Entries and fully paid entry fees for both exempt and qualifying competitors must be received through the NEGA Online Entry process by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
ENTRY FEE: All exempt players will submit a full entry fee of $250 at the time of registration. All players registering for a sectional qualifier will be charged $125, an additional $150 will be charged to those who successfully advance through qualifying – a cart is included for both the qualifier and championship proper.
QUALIFYING DATES & SITES: Three (3) qualifying sites across New England will be scheduled as follows.
Monday, August 19 – The Connecticut Golf Club (Easton, CT)
Monday, August 26 – Acushnet River Valley GC (Acushnet, MA)
Monday, August 26 – Riverside GC (Portland, ME)
Qualifying sites will be capped at 84 players and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players may only register for one qualifier but may choose any of the available qualifiers regardless of the host state and/or location.
NO PLAYOFFS will be held at any of the sectional qualifiers. A certain number of qualifiers (to be determined at the close of entries) plus TIES will advance to the championship proper.
EXEMPTIONS: Please click here for a full list of championship exemptions. Exempt players must complete the event registration process prior to the deadline – August 1st.
Any questions can be directed to Greg Howell at ghowell@massgolf.org or 774-430-9016.
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