Scotch Play Tournament
September 15-16, 2020
The Boulders Golf Club
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ. 85337
(480) 488-9028
In order to offer as many competitions from the planned schedule as possible until the COVID-19 situation has completely eased, the following philosophy will be employed at each AGA-sponsored event:
- The AGA will be bound by the Host Facility’s mandates for social distancing.
- One week in advance of each event, any diversions from normal competition rules will be posted to the website.
- Any players who wish to withdraw at that time will receive a full refund.
OPENING DATE: February 1, 2020 CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2020
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 and in good standing. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and have a USGA Handicap Index of no greater than 54.0.
Handicap: Revision used for event: 9/10/2020
Starting Time: Tee times starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning at 7 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: 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 not be allowed in the 2020 Scotch Play event.
Registration will be held before play on Tuesday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Practice rounds will be available for tournament players only. Practice rounds may be scheduled 7 days in advance. Please mention you are playing in the AGA event.
Lodging: Players are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.
Choice Hotels:
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Withdrawing from a Tournament - Prior to the Deadline
Members may withdraw from Tournaments by:
- Calling the AGA office during normal business hours; or
- 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
- Withdrawals made after the entry deadline will be considered late withdrawals.
- 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.
- 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 the 2020 Tournament Regulations 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 handicap. A minimum of 33 percent of each flight will be paid.