LOUISIANA GOLF ASSOCIATION WOMEN'S SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Koasati Pines at Coushatta, Kinder, LA
36 holes, Individual Stroke Play
Thursday, September 19 – Friday, September 20, 2019
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Championship conducted to determine the top female Senior player in Louisiana for 2019. Entrants must be 50 years of age by midnight, September 19, 2019.
Entry Fee, Withdrawal/Refunds: Entry fee of $200, which includes cart fee for practice round and tournament play. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if LGA office is notified, in writing, before the close of entries (September 10, 2019). After the close of entries, fee will be refunded only in the event of injury or illness provided notification (accompanied by a doctor's statement) reaches LGA office by September 18, 2019. A $40 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Pairings and starting times will be emailed to each accepted entry on or about September 12, 2019.
Entry Deadline: 5 PM September 10, 2019
Limited to the first 156 entries. In addition to the Overall Championship, there is a Super Senior (65+) division and Grand Super Senior (70+) division for those participants who are 65 years of age and older. Divisions will be determined based on field size at the close of entries and at the discretion of the committee.
Eligibility: Entries are open to any Louisiana resident (as of at least 90 days prior to the Championship) who is an amateur golfer (as defined by the USGA) holding membership in a LGA member club in good standing (2019 club and individual dues must be paid). Entrants must be 50 years of age by midnight, Septmber 19, 2019, and possess a certified USGA Handicap Index of 36.0 or less. Non-amateurs are not eligible. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the LGA. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. For additional information regarding the LGA's gender policy please visit www.lgagolf.org/gender-policy.
Dress Code, Cell Phones: Competitors must be neat in appearance and wear appropriate attire. No gym shorts, cutoffs, blue jeans, tee shirts, etc. Shorts must be Bermuda length. Use of cell phones, including those used as Electronic Measuring Devices, is prohibited on the course during the competition (The Committee reserves the right to disqualify a competitor for a breach of the policy regarding cell phone usage; See USGA Rules of Golf Decision 33-7/8). Important Note: Koasati Pines is a spikeless facility and all competitors will be required to wear spikeless shoes.
Field/Format: Limited to the first 156 entries. All competitors will play 36 holes (September 19-20).
Flighting: Players will be grouped and pre-flighted according to Handicap Index as of September 1, 2019. Players will be eligible for Super Senior and Grand Super Senior Champion prizes (depending on age/field size). All awards will be given from regular flights.
Practice Privileges: Practice privileges are extended to participants in the Championship at Koasati Pines at Choushatta on September 18. Cart fee paid by LGA. Practice rounds may be scheduled on or after September 11.
Prizes: The Women's Senior Amateur Champion will receive a gift certificate as well as a crystal trophy and the Women's Senior Amateur prepetual trophy, to be showcased at the champions home club. Top finishers in each flight will receive gift certificates. Please note the Overall Champion is not eligible for flight prizes. Crystal recognition prizes will be given to the low Super Senior(65+) and Grand Super Senior(70+), if applicable.
WAGR: As part of their expanding relationship to govern the game globally, the USGA partners with the R&A in compiling and publishing the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). This LGA Championship is a WAGR counting event, and the results will be sent to the R&A in St Andrews, Scotland. A primary purpose of the WAGR is to provide exemptions into USGA and R&A amateur championships for top ranked amateur golfers. The rankings are updated every Wednesday at 12:00 noon, Greenwich Mean Time. Additional information about the WAGR and the current rankings may be found at www.wagr.com.
Rules of Golf: Play will be governed by the current Rules of Golf and LGA Rules of Play Card. All questions will be settled by the LGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final.
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Seven Clans Hotel, $99/plus tax (King) or $119/plus tax (Double Queen). Rooms must be reserved before September 10, 2019. To book online please click the link below:
https://www.coushattacasinoresort.com/accommodations/seven-clans/
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