FAQs for the Metropolitan Championship

Exemption Status

The 2025 Champion of the 103rd Metropolitan Championship will be exempt into the 125th U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA (August 11–17, 2025) and the 2026 Ohio Amateur Championship. Additionally, the top three finishers & ties will be exempt into Final Qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Amateur.

Starting Times

Thursday and Friday: 7:30am to 1:50pm
Weekend rounds begin at 7:30am. Groupings will be redone after each round based on score; highest scores tee off first.

Yardage Guides

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Event Website

MVGAMetro.org

Social Media

Use hashtag #MVGAMetro

Cut After 36 Holes

Top 32 and ties will make the cut.
Note: In case of weather issues, Miami Valley Golf reserves the right to adjust the number of holes in the championship.

Rules & Equipment

• Laser Measuring Devices Permitted: Yes (Standard Rules of Play)
• One Ball Rule In Effect: No

Spectators

Spectators are allowed, but carts for them are unlikely to be available.

Scoring

Scoring stations will be positioned throughout the course.

On-Site Registration

No. Please be at the first tee at least 5 minutes prior to your starting time.

Practice Facility

Yes, it opens approximately 1 hour prior to the first tee time. Practice balls are included in the entry fee.

Caddies

• Bring Your Own Caddie: Yes. Caddie bibs will be provided and must be worn.
• Parent Caddie: Yes, but over-parenting will not be tolerated.

Golf Carts

Players may ride; carts are included in the entry fee. Limit of 2 carts per group.

Practice Rounds

Yes. Please contact the host facility.

Gift Certificate Fund

Linked Here

Awards

Awards provided by our friends at Irish Crystal. View Past Winners

Entry Fee

$250 - Includes greens fees, golf cart, range balls, and certificates/awards for those who place.

Course Layout – Hole by Hole