Scotch Play Tournament
September 27-28, 2019
Tubac Golf Resort
Anza - Rancho Courses
1 Ave De Otero Road
Tubac, AZ 85646
OPENING DATE: August 19, 2019 CLOSING DATE: September 13, 2019
The tournament shall consist of 36 holes of stroke play conducted in accordance with the Chapman system (also known as Pinehurst). The partners both drive from the tee, each partner plays a second shot with the other’s ball after which a choice is made as to the ball with which the hole is to be completed, continuing with alternate shots until the ball is holed. Teams will be allowed 60% of the lower handicap player’s Course Handicap plus 40% of the higher handicap player’s Course Handicap.
Eligibility: The 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 of 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: 9/15/19
Starting Time: Shotgun start scheduled for 8:30 a.m., weather permitting.
Entry fee of $175.00 per player or $350 per team will include green fees, cart fees, range balls, awards and awards luncheon on final day.
Transportation: Motorized carts are included in the fees but players may walk.
Caddies and Spectators: Caddies and spectators will not be allowed in the 2019 Scotch Play event.
Registration will be held before play on Friday, September 27 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Practice rounds will be available for tournament players only. Practice rounds may be scheduled 60 days in advance. The practice round rate will be the resort rate in effect when calling and will range from $36 to $49 plus tax, based on day and time by calling (520) 398-2211. Please mention you are playing in the AGA event.
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.
ACCOMODATIONS:
Tubac Country Inn
13 Burruel Street
Tubac, AZ 85646
Rate: $140 for a standard room (and up), based upon availability
Tubac Secret Garden Inn
13 Placita De Anza
Tubac, AZ 85646
PLEASE NOTE: Tubac Golf Resort is sold out for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
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. PLEASE 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 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 handicap. A minimum of 33 percent of each flight will be paid.