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ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to amateur female
golfers who 1) have an up-to-date 18-hole USGA Handicap Index not to
exceed 10.4 under the USGA Handicap System, 2) are members of a golf
club/organization/association that is a 2009 WWGA member. Club
Membership Information and Application Form are available on this site
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ENTRY
INFORMATION
$150.00 entry fee must accompany the entry
application form. $150.00 + $35.00 for foreign entries must accompany the
entry application form payable by check in US currency. ($35.00 is in lieu
of WWGA club membership dues). Entry deadline: June 8, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.
(EDT). 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. Incomplete or late entries will not be accepted. $25.00 administrative
fee will be withheld for cancellations of accepted entries on or before June
8.
No
refunds for cancellations after June 8. Field limited to 144 players.
Make check payable to:
Women's Western Golf Association
Mail to: Anne Nuckols, Entry Chairman
3171 Kingsbridge Trail
Keswick, Virginia 22947
- Entry deadline: June
8, 2009 at
5:00PM (EDT)
- 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 8.
- NO REFUNDS for cancellations after June 8.
- 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 2009 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 Shawnee Country Club
will be open:
Saturday, June 13 - 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (EDT) and Sunday, June 14 -
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon (EDT)
Late Arrival Information -
Players must register by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 14 or have notified
Entry Chairman, Anne Nuckols 203-984-3334 or as of Friday, June 12 at
Shawnee Country Club.
Note: Place may be forfeited by a player from whom
no word is received by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 14.
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TOURNAMENT
FORMAT
Match Play: 36-hole stroke play qualifying
round 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 15
A.M. - 1st Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Tuesday, June 16
A.M. - 2nd Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Wednesday, June 17
A.M. - 1st Round Match Play
Thursday, June 18
A.M. - 2nd Round Match Play
P.M. - 3rd Round Match Play (Championship)
Friday, June 19
A.M. - Championship Flight - Quarterfinal
All other flights - Semifinals
P.M. - Championship Flight - Semifinal
All other flights - Finals
Saturday, June 20
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 13 after 2:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 14, 7:30 - 9:30
a.m. Beginning May 1, call the Pro Shop 419-229-4801 to schedule a practice
round.
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CADDIE INFORMATION
Players shall walk at all times. A player may
provide her caddie, carry her bag, employ a club caddie Caddies are
available. Rate: $30.00 per bag, per round - plus gratuity.
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SPECIAL EVENT & AWARDS
PRESENTATIONS
CO-AM Tournament
Shawnee
Country Club members invite all contestants to play in a Co-Am
Tournament
Sunday, June 14 at 1:30
P.M. - Shotgun. To sign up for this event call the Pro Shop
419-229-4801.
Early entry will guarantee play with
your Hosts. This event may be used as a second practice round.
Sunday, June 14 - 6:30 PM
All players are cordially invited to a welcome dinner hosted by Shawnee
County Club.
*Guest Tickets may be purchased at registration*
Friday, June 19
Presentation of Flight and Special Events Awards following conclusion of play.
Saturday, June 20
Presentation of Championship Awards following conclusion of play.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
PRIVATE HOUSING
will be
available for contestants only.
Information
will be included in the WWGA acceptance
letter.
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 - Lima, Ohio
1920
Roschman Ave, Lima, OH Ph: 419-222-0004 or 1-877-863-4780
$89.00 per room, per night - plus tax
Hampton Inn - Lima, Ohio
1933
Roschman Ave, Lima, OH Ph: 419-225-8300
$92.70 per room, per night - plus tax
Shawnee Country Club
is within 15 minutes of the hotels.
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.
NOTE: The use of
motorized carts and scooters will not be allowed by spectators during
the championship
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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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