Stroke Play #1 & Season Long Match Play Qualifier
Westwood Country Club
Monday, May 17, 2021
22625 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
(The information below is subject to change due to COVID-19 policies. Please check back to this page periodically for updates to the portal.)
REGISTRATION
| Opens: | Monday, April 26, 12:00 a.m. |
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| Closes: | Monday, May 10, 11:59 p.m. |
Waiting List
In the case of the event being maxed out, any spots opened as a result of cancellations will be automatically filled with the next available player(s) on the waitlist (ordered by waitlist registration time). There will be no charge until players/teams are moved from the waitlist to the confirmed tournament roster in our system.
ENTRY FEE
| Option #1 - $105.00: | Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, & gift certificates. |
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| Option #2 - $145.00: | Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, gift certificates AND season long match play fee. |
NOTE: Teams registering for Option #2 are opting in to ATTEMPT for season long match play. Refer to the season long match play policies in the "Player Information" tab at the top
REFUND POLICY
Players will have up to 2 days (48 hours) AFTER the registration closing date to request a refund and will be subject to a $10.00 administrative fee, regardless of reason. No refund will be processed for a withdrawal notification that is received after 2 days (48 hours) after the registration closing date.
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to any amateur golfer, male or female, holding an active NOGA/GHIN Handicap Index® at the time of registration and competition from an authorized NOGA member club. Entries are subject to the approval or rejection, at any time, by the NOGA tournament committee at its discretion. Players must be 19 years of age on or before the date of competition. Refer to NOGA Hard Card & Tournament Policies.CLICK HERE to see if your Club is listed.
HANDICAP INDEX LIMIT
5.4 or lower for ALL Scratch Series tournaments.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 17th 2021
Find the NOGA Tent upon arrival to register your team for the day
| Driving Range: | Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tee time to utilize the range |
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| Starting Times: | TBD |
| First Tee: | Please arrive to the first tee 10 minutes before your scheduled tee time ready to play. |
FORMAT
An individual stroke play competition, in which each player competes against all other players in the division. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and its decisions, by the NOGA Hard Card and the terms of competition. Rule 1.3B states that players are responsible for applying the rules to themselves.
SEASON LONG MATCH PLAY
After the Stroke Play Qualifier is complete, the top 16 players from each division (Scratch, Senior & Super Senior) who registered for Option #2 will be seeded into brackets by GROSS score and will play matches against the other qualifiers within the division throughout the season. Each Stroke Play match played at GROSS. No handicaps will be applied.
SEASON LONG MATCH PLAY DEADLINES
All matches MUST be played before the dates below. Please refer to the flighted series match play polices in the "Policy" menu above or CLICK HERE
| ROUND OF 32 | JUNE 13 |
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| ROUND OF 16 | JULY 4 |
| QUARTER-FINALS | JULY 25 |
| SEMI-FINALS | AUGUST 15 |
| FINALS | AUGUST 29 |
FIELD SIZE
100 Players If the event is full, players can still register and be placed on the Waiting List. Players will NOT be charged until they have been moved from the Waiting List to the Tournament Roster.
HANDICAP INDEX
5.4 or lower
DIVISIONS
| Scratch Division: | Must have a Handicap Index of 5.4 or lower | Senior Scratch Division: | Must have a Handicap Index of 5.4 or lower. To compete in the Senior Division, players must be between 55 years of age on or before the date of the competition. | Super Senior Scratch Division: | Must have a Handicap Index of 5.4 or lower. To compete in the Super Senior Division, players must be 65 years of age on or before the date of the competition. |
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TEES BY DIVISION
NOTE: NOTE: Tee set and yardage information will be emailed to players after registration closes.
PAIRINGS & REQUESTS
Pairings will be posted to NOGA.org and sent to players after registration closes. If you would like to request a specific pairing group or tee time, please contact Sean Croell at scroell@noga.org
STARTING TIMES
TBD
GIFT CERTIFICATES
During registration, players will choose the club/facility they wish to have gift certificate winnings sent to. Please allow 2-3 weeks after the event for gift certificate winnings to arrive at the chosen club/facility.
TIES
In the event that there is a tie, NOGA will retain the tie, unless otherwise noted in the specific tournaments terms of competition.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Points will be awarded for the NOGA Player of the Year award. Refer to the "Player of the Year" at the top menu of the portal.
STRACKALINE
Thanks to a partnership with the Northern Ohio Golf Association, StrackaLine books can be purchased for a reduced price. A 25% off discount will be automatically added to your shopping cart at checkout. StrackaLine Yardage Books are available for all courses. StrackaLine Greens Guides & Combination Books are available for select courses. CLICK HERE to purchase a Strackaline book for Westwood Country Club.
THE COURSE - WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Westwood Country Club was designed by world-renowned course designer C.H. Alison, and is an exciting test for any skill level of golfer. You'll be challenged by the placement of your golf shot and amazed by the scenic layout with rolling hills and many signature approaches to well-guarded greens. With the abundant wildlife that calls Westwood their home, it’s amazing to think that this property is located in the middle of a suburban environment.
