Player Information

WPGA Women’s Amateur Championships

Sewickley Heights Golf Club, Sewickley, PA
Tuesday, August 7, 2018


 

This notice serves as confirmation for the 2018 WPGA Women's Amateur Championships on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club in Sewickley, PA.

 

Format: 18 holes of stroke play for the Women's Amateur, Senior Women's Amateur, and Super-Senior Women's Amateur Championships.
 

Tee Markers: Play in the Women's Amateur Championship is from the Blue WPGA tee markers and will play roughly 5,850 yards depending on conditions. Play in the Senior Women's Amateur and Super-Senior Amateur Championships is from the White WPGA tee markers and will play roughly 5,450 yards depending on conditions.

 

Practice: Practice rounds can be scheduled by contacting the golf shop at 412-741-7620. The Golf Professional is David Malatak. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the club's staff and must be made in advance. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player and are at a cost of $50. The practice range will open one hour prior to the first tee time each morning of the competition.


Transportation/Caddies: Golf carts are permitted for the competition and are included in the entry fee. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties. Please contact the golf shop (412) 741-7620 if you would like to make arrangements for a club caddie. Caddie expenses are the responsibility of the player and arrangements must be made in advance. Push carts are permitted for the competition, but competitors must use one from Sewickley Heights. A limited number are available and arrangements must be made in advance by contacting the golf shop.


Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Pittsburgh and Cranberry Township areas. You may also create an account with Affinity Travel Benefits here and find lodging to close to the tournament site on the Association Tournaments tab.


Food & Beverage: Whole fruits, coffee, and juice will be available prior to the round. Lunch will be provided for players only after the round. Bottled water will be available on-course during all rounds for both players and caddies.  All other food & beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.

 

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20).  A four-point checkpoint system will be in place for the competition. Please review the WPGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.
 

Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, players should immediately return to the clubhouse or the nearest available shelter.

 

Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.

 

Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the competition without pre-approved ADA verification. Please contact the WPGA office regarding the pre-approval process and ADA guidelines. ADA carts are based on availability.

 

In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the WPGA.