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109th WWGA National Amateur Championship
SHAWNEE COUNTRY CLUB - Lima, Ohio - June 15 - 20, 2009

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The Women's Western Golf Foundation, an outgrowth of the WWGA, was formed in 1971 to receive and distribute funds to advance women in scholastic achievement and collegiate golf programs.  The WWGF accomplishes this by granting academic undergraduate scholarships to worthy and deserving women students, who also have an involvement in the sport of golf, and by providing financial assistance to inadequately funded women's collegiate golf programs.

The Foundation has granted in excess of $3.1 million to more than 450 scholars and over two dozen collegiate Women's Golf Programs.  Its primary source of income and contributions from the WWGA and its Directors, golf clubs and groups participating in the Annual Scholarship Day Event, golf associations, and individual friends of golf and benefactors.

WWGA

Founded in 1901, under the sponsorship of the Western Golf Association, the Women's Western Golf Association has been conducting National Championships for 107 Years.


A champion must have the will to win not just the wish to win....You have to have an attitude that says, "I know I can do it! And I'm GOING to do it"
- Patty Berg


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109th National Amateur Championship General Information

Shawnee Country Club
1700 Shawnee Road, Lima, Ohio 45805
419-227-7177
 

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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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