Kansas City Women's Amateur

Swope Memorial Golf Course

June 28-29, 2008

Championship Regulations

Entry Procedure

All entries must be received by 2:00 p.m., on June 19, 2008. The KCGA only accepts online, mailed, or delivered entries.

Format & Field

36 holes stroke play.  There are two Divisions Open (gross scoing only) and Players (net and gross scoring) and multiple flights. There is a 102 player maximum field.

Flights & Eligibility

I should play in the Open Flight if...

• I have an active USGA Handicap Index at a KCGA member club

• I want to compete in gross scoring only

• I want to play a 5,900-6,100 yard course

I should play in the Players Flight if...

• I have an active USGA Handicap Index at a KCGA member club

• I want to compete in both gross and net scoring

• I want to play a 4,900-5,100 yard course

Schedule

Saturday, June 28

1st round

Sunday, June 29

2nd round

Entry Fee - $100

Entry fee includes green fees, practice range, lunch each day, and prize fund eligibilty.

Prizes

The overal gross and net champions receive a symbolic trophy. In addition, the KCGA provides a significant prize pool to be distributed to several places in each flight. The actual number of places is based upon the number of entrants in each flight. Prize certificates are good at any KCGA member club.

Practice Range

Swope Memorial Golf Course does not have a practice range. Participants may use the practice range at the Heart of America Golf Academy beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Practice range use is complimentary as part of the entry fee.

Practice Privileges

There are no official practice rounds for the Kansas City Women's Amateur.

Starting Times & Player Information

Starting times and player information are available and posted to the KCGA website (www.kansascitygolfer.org) no later than 10:00 a.m., the day following the entry deadline. Players without internet access may call the KCGA. Starting times and player information are not mailed.

Rules of Golf & Conditions of Competition

Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, and the KCGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition as approved by the KCGA Rules and Competitions Committee. Questions shall be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be final.

Personal Appearance & Conduct

Proper golf attire is required. Jeans, t-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shorts must be mid-thigh. Golf shirts must have a traditional or mock collar and must be tucked in. This dress code will be used in conjunction with any additional dress code used by the host club. Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, including the use of obscene or abusive language, may be cause for disqualification.

Withdraws

A player or team is required to notify the KCGA office immediately by phone or e-mail if they need to withdraw from a KCGA competition. Failure to notify the KCGA may result in disciplinary  actions, which may include a suspension from KCGA competitions.

Refunds

Refunds must be requested submitted to the KCGA via fax, e-mail, or mail.

• A proper withdraw is required for a refund to be granted
• Refunds are for entry fees only, not membership dues.
• All refunds are subject to a $10 administration fee.

Refunds are granted if a player;

Timeline 1    
Withdraws before the entry deadline-Refund amount is the entry fee less the administration fee.

Timeline 2    
Withdraws after the entry deadline, but at least 48 hours before the first scheduled starting time-Refund amount is 50% of entry fee less the administration fee.