AWGA Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship
May 6 - 7, 2019
Alta Mesa Golf Club
1460 N Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 832-3257
OPENING DATE: March 25, 2019 CLOSING DATE: April 19, 2019
Format: The tournament will consist of 36 holes of Four-Ball Stroke Play, conducted in accordance with Rule 23, Rules of Golf. Each partner receives 95% of her handicap. Course Handicap (after allowances) 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 will be applied to the Course Handicap of each member of the 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.
Handicap: Revision used for event: 5/1/19
Starting Time: 1 p.m. shotgun start on Monday, May 6 and 8 a.m. shotgun start on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, weather permitting.
Entry fee of $175 per player or team fee of $350 will include green fees, cart fees, range balls, tee prize, awards and lunch following play on May 7, 2019.
Transportation: Motorized carts are included in the fees but players may walk.
Caddies and Spectators: Caddies and spectators will be allowed at the AGA Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship.
Registration will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Practice rounds are available from April 22 to May 5. Tee times may be booked 7 days in advance, based on space availability, at a cost of $45 + tax, which includes a cart.
Lodging: Players are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.
Choice Hotels:
Remember AGA 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 AGA discount code #00216170 when making your reservations.
Quality Inn and Suites
1750 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-3600
Rate: $79 to $109, based on availability
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa
1825 N. Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 654-4000
Rate: $111 to $147, based on availability
Cancellations: All cancellation and refund policies in the online 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.
Cancellations must be made in writing by email to Le Ann Finger, Director of Tournaments and Player Development. DO NOT CALL THE GOLF COURSE TO WITHDRAW.
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 Women’s Conditions of Competition posted on the AGA web site for specific exemptions allowed.
Entry acceptance into the Tournament, if oversold, is based on the criteria stated in Section 4 of the Conditions of Competition listed on the AGA website. Registration does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance letters will follow two weeks prior to the event, once the registration closes.
Determining Ties: Ties for the title of Champion are decided by a hole-by-hole playoff. All other ties are decided using the recommended USGA tie-breaking procedure of Matching Scorecards (also known as Scorecard Count-Back) as referenced in Section 5A(6) of the Committee Procedures, Rules of Golf.
Prizes will be awarded to overall champions and net winners as well as by flight. Flights will be determined by team course handicap. A minimum of 33% of each flight will be paid.