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ELIGIBILITY 
Entries are open to amateur female golfers who
    - have an up-to-date 18-hole USGA Handicap Index not to exceed 10.4 under
     
the USGA Handicap System.
    - are members of a golf club/organization/association that is a 2007 WWGA
      member (See information below)

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ENTRY INFORMATION
$125.00 entry fee must accompany entry application.
$125.00 + $35.00* for foreign entries must accompany entry application
*($35.00 for foreign entries is in lieu of WWGA club membership dues)

Make check payable to: Women's Western Golf Association
Mail to: Patti Zeeman, Entry Chairman
20 Warrington Dr.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

- Entry deadline: June 4, 2007 at 5:00PM (CDT)
- Entries are subject to approval or rejection at any time by the WWGA Amateur
  Tournament Committee.
- Entries will be notified of acceptance or wait list.
- Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
- $25.00 administrative fee will be withheld for cancellations of accepted entries
  on or before June 4.
- NO REFUNDS for cancellations after June 4.
- Field limited to the low 144 players.

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Player's golf club or golf organization/association must be a current member of the Women's Western Golf Association.  $35.00 dues for 2007 must be paid prior to entry acceptance.  Dues and the entry fee must be paid for by separate checks.  Club membership application from and/or information may be obtained from:

Joann Ryan, Club Membership Chairman
802 West Country Meadows, Peoria, Illinois 61614
Telephone: 309-692-1724
Email: JLRbirdies@yahoo.com

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REGISTRATION
Player registration at Stone Creek GC will be open:
    Saturday, June 9 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CDT)
    Sunday, June 10 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (CDT)

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LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Players must register by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 10 or have notified Entry Chairman, Patti Zeeman at home 847-615-9364 or as of Friday, June 8 at Stone Creek GC.
Note: Place may be forfeited by a player from whom no word is received by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 10

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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Qualifying - 36 holes stroke play to establish flights - Tournament played at scratch
Championship Flight - Low 64 qualifiers
Flights of 16 players - No Consolation

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SCHEDULE
Monday, June 11
    A.M. - 1st Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Tuesday, June 12
    A.M. - 2nd Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Wednesday, June 13
    A.M. - 1st Round Match Play
Thursday, June 14
    A.M. - 2nd Round Match Play
    P.M. - 3rd Round Match Play (Championship)
Friday, June 15
    A.M. - Championship Flight - Quarterfinal
              All other flights - Semifinals
    P.M. - Championship Flight - Semifinal
              All other flights - Finals
Saturday, June 16
    A.M. & P.M. - Championship Flight Final - 36 holes

The 36-hole qualifying round and/or 36-hole final round of the Championship flight could be modified to a lesser number of holes due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Note:  In fairness to others, it is the responsibility of every player who enters the match-play portion of the tournament to continue play until they are eliminated

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PRACTICE ROUND
One complimentary practice round will be available Saturday June 9 or Sunday June 10.  Beginning May 15 call - 217-367-3000.

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CADDIE/CART INFORMATION
Players shall walk at all times.  A player may provide her caddie, carry her bag, employ a club caddie, if available and/or use a club motorized cart, if available.  A player may caddie for another player.

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SPECIAL EVENT & AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Sunday, June 10 - 6:30 PM
All players are cordially invited to a welcome dinner hosted by the WWGA to be held at Stone Creek GC.
*Guest Tickets may be purchased at registration*

Friday, June 15
Presentation of Flight and Special Events Awards following conclusion of play.

Saturday, June 16
Presentation of Championship Awards following conclusion of play.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Private housing will be available for contestants only.
Contact Mickey Finn 217-367-3000

The following hotels have blocked rooms for the WWGA.  Reservations are to be made directly with the hotel.  To assure the correct rate, state you are with the Women's Western Golf Association.

Holiday Inn**
1001 Killarney Street
Urbana, IL 31801
Telephone: 217-328-7900 Fax: 217-328-5427
$89.00 per room, per night, single/double occupancy - Plus Tax
Reservation Deadline May 15

Baymont Inn & Suites

302 W Anthony Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Telephone: 217-356-8900  Fax: 217-356-9253
$57.00 per room - Plus Tax

Eastland Suites
1907 N Cunningham
Urbana, IL 61802
Telephone: 217-367-8331
$85.00 - $115.00 per room - Plus Tax

It is suggested reservations be made as soon as possible.  Check with the individual hotel for their reservation deadline and cancellation policy.

** WWGA Headquarters Hotel

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REGULATIONS, FOOTWEAR & PERSONAL APPEARANCE
- Electronic Equipment will NOT be allowed in this competition.  Penalty: Disqualification.  This includes, but is not limited to, measuring devices, cell phones, cameras, CD Players, or the like.
- Metal or ceramic spikes will not be permitted.
- Players are required to wear proper golf attire.  No short shorts, jeans, cut-offs or tank tops.

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AWARDS
W.A. Alexander Cup - Champion
    The champion's name will be inscribed on the trophy.
'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias Memorial Trophy - Finalist
    The finalist's name will be inscribed on the trophy that is on
    permanent display a the Nashville Golf and Athletic Club, Brentwood,
    Tennessee.
Margaret Lenz Trophy - Medalist
    Lowest gross score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Maschmeyer Cup
    Four players from the same state with the lowest combined gross
    score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Derby Cup
    Two players from the same club with the lowest combined gross
    score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Medals
    Champion and Finalist, championship flight semifinalists and
    quarterfinalists, flight winners and finalists.

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107th National Amateur Championship
June 11 – 16, 2007
 

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Contact:  Midge Sterrett, Tournament Chairman
midges@millmarking.com