AWGA Partners Tournament

October 15-16, 2019

 

Torreon Golf Club

625 Golf Club Way

Show Low, AZ 85901

(928) 532-4653

 

 

Opening Date:  September 3, 2019                                                                                                                                    Closing Date:  October 9, 2019

 

Format Day 1:          

      • 18 holes to be played under Rule 23, Four – Ball Stroke Play, modified Stableford scoring.
      • Each partner receives 95 percent of her Course Handicap.  Course Handicap (after allowance) of the members of a side may not differ by more than eight (8) 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.

 

Format Day 2:

    • 18 holes of individual stroke play, modified Stableford scoring with aggregate score of partners.
    • Each partner receives 100 percent of their Course Handicap.

 

Eligibility:  The tournament is open to amateur golfers who have a Handicap Index of 36.0 or lower, and are AGA members in good standing for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the tournament.  Entrants must also be 14 years of age or older, if between the ages of 14 and 17, a Handicap Index of 12.0 or less is required.

 

Handicap:  Revision used for event:  10/1/19

       

Start Times: There will be a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start on Tuesday (Day 1) and an 11 a.m. shotgun start on Wednesday (Day 2), weather permitting.

 

Entry Fee:  $175.00 per player ($350 per team) will include green fees, cart fees, tee prizes, range balls, awards and luncheon following play on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  

 

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 Partners Tournament. 

 

Registration:  Registration will be held before play on Tuesday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Practice rounds will be available, for tournament players only, on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 (Tower course is closed Monday, October 14) and may be booked 7 days prior to playing, based on availability.  The rate is $55 + tax (after 11 a.m.) and includes cart and range balls and may be scheduled by calling the golf shop at (928) 532-4653.  (Practice rounds are not available Friday through Sunday before 11 a.m.).  Players must mention that they 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.

 

Partners/Show Low:

Holiday Inn Express Show Low

151 W. Deuce of Clubs

Show Low, AZ  85901

(928) 537-5115

 

Rates: $115 to $179, based on availability

 

Hampton Inn & Suites Show Low-Pinetop

1501 E. Woolford Road

Show Low, AZ 85901

(928) 532-4444

 

Rate: $215-$250, 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.

       
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 one week 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.