Season Opener Tournament
February 9, 2019
Omni Tucson National Golf Resort
2727 West Club Drive
Tucson, AZ 85742
Phone: (520) 297-2271
OPENING DATE: January 2, 2019 CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2019
Format: The Tournament shall consist of 18 holes of Four-Ball Stroke Play, conducted in accordance with Rule 23, Rules of Golf. Each partner receives 95% of her Course Handicap. Course Handicap (after allowance) of the members of a side may not differ by more than eight strokes. If there is a difference of more than eight strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction shall be applied to the Course Handicap of each member of the advantaged side, as recommended by The USGA Handicap System. Maximum field size: 96 players.
Eligibility: This tournament is open to female amateur golfers who are AGA members in good standing for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the tournament. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and have a USGA Handicap Index no greater than 36.0; if between the ages of 14 and 17, a Handicap Index of 12.0 or less is required.
Starting Time: Shotgun start scheduled for 1:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Entry fee of $120 per player or team fee of $240 will include green fees, cart fees, range balls, awards and lunch.
Transportation: Motorized carts are included in the fees and for this tournament, players will NOT have the option to walk.
Caddies and Spectators: Caddies and spectators will not be allowed in the 2019 Season Opener.
Registration will be held before play on Saturday, February 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Practice rounds will be available to tournament players only. Practice rounds can be scheduled 14 days prior to the event, based on availability by calling for a tee time seven (7) days in advance. The practice round rate is $75 per player plus tax, including a cart. Practice rounds can be scheduled by calling the golf course at (520) 297-2271. Please mention that you are playing in the AGA event.
Lodging:
Omni Tucson National Golf Resort
2727 West Club Drive
Tucson, AZ 85742
(800) 843-6664
Rate: $249 to $299, based on availability
Choice Hotels:
Remember AWGA members save 15% when booking and staying at any Choice hotel. To receive that discount, call (877) 240-AWAY (2929) or visit choicesportstravel.com and click on “Enter Special Rate ID.” Simply provide your AWGA discount code #00216170 when making your reservations.
Comfort Inn & Suites
8425 N. Cracker Barrel Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-1099
Rate: $170 to $229, based on availability
Cancellations: All cancellation and refund policies in the 2019 Conditions of Competition for Women’s Events on the web site apply.
Requests for refunds will be handled as follows:
1. Withdraw prior to closing date – entry fee refunded, minus $15 administrative fee charged to each player who cancels or withdraws after the entry has been submitted. A request for refund must be made in writing or by email before the start of the tournament. Refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
2. Withdraw after closing date (two weeks prior to event) – half of entry fee may be considered for refund, if due to family emergency, family death or medical emergency (must have documentation from a physician.)
3. Withdraw within five days of event – no refund will be considered within five days of the event.
Exemptions into tournaments shall be granted up to the closing date. Exemptions apply only to the criteria which determine how the field is set (e.g. Handicap or points). See the 2019 Conditions of Competition for Women’s Events posted on the AGA web site for specific exemptions allowed.