AGA Women's Four-Ball Championship

May 26-27, 2020

 

Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course

9998 East Talking Stick Way

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

(480) 860-2221

 

For the health and safety of our valued members, volunteers and staff, the Arizona Golf Association has modified tournament protocols going forward to follow the safety precautions established by each facility hosting our events. 

 

OPENING DATE:  January 13, 2020                                                                               CLOSING DATE:  May 20, 2020

 

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 85% of her handicap.  Maximum field size:  96 players.

 

Eligibility:  This tournament is open to female amateur golfers who are AGA members and in good standing.  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:  5/20/20

 

Starting Time:   1 p.m. TEE TIME start on Tuesday, May 26 and 8 a.m. TEE TIME start on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 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 27, 2020.

    

Transportation:  We will follow cart policy in place at each individual facility. 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 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Practice rounds are available 7 days in advance, based on space availability, at a cost of $49.

 

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.

 

Cancellations:  All cancellation and refund policies in the online 2020 Tournament Regulations on the web site apply.  Requests for refunds will be handled as follows:

 

Withdrawing from a Tournament - Prior to the Deadline

Members may withdraw from Tournaments by:

  1. Calling the AGA office during normal business hours; or
  2. Calling the Withdraw Line (602) 944-3035 (ext. 210). Voicemail messages left after 4:30 p.m. will be considered official as of 7:30 a.m. of the following business day.

 

Withdrawing from a Tournament - After the Entry Deadline

  1. Withdrawals made after the entry deadline will be considered late withdrawals. 
  2. Fees will be returned for a late withdrawal only if the player’s position in the field is filled by an alternate. In any case, an administrative fee of $30 will be deducted from the refund, regardless of the reason for the withdrawal.
  3. A withdrawal made less than three days prior to the first day of the event is not eligible for a refund (except when another player can be substituted).

Cancellations must be made in writing by email to Le Ann Finger, Senior Director of Tournaments and Championships or by calling the Withdraw Line.  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 2020 Tournament Regulations 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. 

 

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.