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108th
WWGA National Amateur Championship
CANONGATE at SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB - Newnan, GA (Suburb of Atlanta) -
June 16-21, 2008
WWGF
The Women's Western
Golf Foundation, an outgrowth of the WWGA, was formed in 1971 to receive
and distribute funds to advance women in scholastic achievement and
collegiate golf programs. The WWGF accomplishes this by granting
academic undergraduate scholarships to worthy and deserving women
students, who also have an involvement in the sport of golf, and by
providing financial assistance to inadequately funded women's collegiate
golf programs.
The Foundation has
granted in excess of $3.1 million to more than 450 scholars and over two
dozen collegiate Women's Golf Programs. Its primary source of
income and contributions from the WWGA and its Directors, golf clubs and
groups participating in the Annual Scholarship Day Event, golf
associations, and individual friends of golf and benefactors.
WWGA
Founded in 1901, under
the sponsorship of the Western Golf Association, the Women's Western
Golf Association has been conducting National Championships for 107
Years.
A champion must have the
will to win not just the wish to win....You have to have an attitude that
says,
"I know I can do it! And I'm GOING to do it"
- Patty Berg
History of the WWGA
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to amateur female golfers who
- have an up-to-date 18-hole USGA Handicap Index not to
exceed 10.4 under
the
USGA Handicap System.
- are members of a golf club/organization/association that is
a 2008 WWGA
member
(See information
below)
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ENTRY
INFORMATION
$125.00 entry fee must accompany entry application.
$125.00 + $35.00* for foreign entries must accompany entry application
*($35.00 for foreign entries is in lieu of WWGA club membership dues)
Make check payable to:
Women's Western Golf Association
Mail to: Patti Zeeman, Entry Chairman
20 Warrington Dr.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
- Entry deadline: June
9, 2007 at
5:00PM (CDT)
- Entries are subject to approval or rejection at any time by the WWGA Amateur
Tournament Committee.
- Entries will be notified of acceptance or wait list.
- Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
- $25.00 administrative fee will be withheld for cancellations of accepted
entries
on or before June 9.
- NO REFUNDS for cancellations after June 9.
- Field limited to the low 144 players.
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CLUB
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Player's golf club or golf organization/association
must be a current member of the Women's Western Golf Association. $35.00
dues for 2008 must be paid prior to entry acceptance. Dues and the entry
fee must be paid for by separate checks. Club membership application
from and/or information may be obtained from:
Joann Ryan, Club Membership
Chairman
802 West Country Meadows, Peoria, Illinois 61614
Telephone: 309-692-1724
Email:
JLRbirdies@yahoo.com
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REGISTRATION
Player registration at SummerGrove GC will be open:
Saturday, June 14 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)
Sunday, June 15 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (EDT)
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LATE
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Players must register by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 15
or have notified Entry Chairman, Patti Zeeman at home 847-615-9364 or as of
Friday, June 13 at Stone Creek GC.
Note: Place may be forfeited by a player from whom no word is received
by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 15
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TOURNAMENT
FORMAT
Qualifying - 36 holes stroke play to establish flights
- Tournament played at scratch
Championship Flight - Low 64 qualifiers
Flights of 16 players - No Consolation
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SCHEDULE
Monday, June 16
A.M. - 1st Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Tuesday, June 17
A.M. - 2nd Qualifying Round - 18 Holes
Wednesday, June 18
A.M. - 1st Round Match Play
Thursday, June 19
A.M. - 2nd Round Match Play
P.M. - 3rd Round Match Play (Championship)
Friday, June 20
A.M. - Championship Flight - Quarterfinal
All other flights - Semifinals
P.M. - Championship Flight - Semifinal
All other flights - Finals
Saturday, June 21
A.M. & P.M. - Championship Flight Final - 36 holes
The 36-hole qualifying round and/or 36-hole final round of the Championship
flight could be modified to a lesser number of holes due to inclement weather
or unforeseen circumstances.
Note: In fairness to others, it is the responsibility of every
player who enters the match-play portion of the tournament to continue play
until they are eliminated
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PRACTICE ROUND
Twp complimentary practice rounds will be available
Friday June 13th PM, Saturday June 15 AM & PM, and Sunday June 10 AM & PM.
Call - 770-251-1800
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CADDIE INFORMATION
Players shall walk at all times. A player may
provide her caddie, carry her bag, employ a club caddie Caddies are
available. Rate: $30.00 per bag, per round - plus gratuity.
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SPECIAL EVENT & AWARDS
PRESENTATIONS
Sunday, June 15 - 6:30 PM
All players are cordially invited to a welcome dinner hosted by the Women's
Western Golf Association.
*Guest Tickets may be purchased at registration*
Friday, June 20
Presentation of Flight and Special Events Awards following conclusion of play.
Saturday, June 21
Presentation of Championship Awards following conclusion of play.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Private housing will be available for contestants only.
Arrangements should be made as soon as possible.
Contact Margaret Lauer 770-253-2740 - mrlauer@bellsouth.com
The following hotels have blocked rooms for the
WWGA. Reservations are to be made directly with the hotel. To
assure the correct rate, state you are with the Women's Western Golf
Association.
SpringHill Suites by
Marriott Newnan**
1119 Bullsboro Drive
Newnan, GA
770-254-8900
$89.00 per night, single/double occupancy - Plus Tax
Hampton Inn Atlanta / Newnan
50 Hampton Way
Newnan, GA
770-253-9922
$89.00 per night, single/double occupancy - Plus Tax
Holiday Inn Express Newnan
6 Herring Road
Newnan, GA
770-251-2828
$79.00 per night, single/double occupancy - Plus Tax
It is suggested reservations be made as soon
as possible. Check with the individual hotel for their reservation
deadline and cancellation policy.
** WWGA Headquarters Hotel
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REGULATIONS, FOOTWEAR &
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
- Electronic Equipment will NOT be allowed in this
competition. Penalty: Disqualification. This includes, but is not
limited to, measuring devices, cell phones, cameras, CD Players, or the like.
- Metal or ceramic spikes will not be permitted.
- Players are required to wear proper golf attire. No short shorts,
jeans, cut-offs or tank tops.
NOTE: The use of
motorized carts and scooters will not be allowed by spectators during
the championship
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AWARDS
W.A. Alexander Cup - Champion
The champion's name will be inscribed on the trophy.
'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias Memorial Trophy - Finalist
The finalist's name will be inscribed on the trophy that is
on
permanent display a the Nashville Golf and Athletic Club,
Brentwood,
Tennessee.
Margaret Lenz Trophy - Medalist
Lowest gross score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Maschmeyer Cup
Four players from the same state with the lowest combined
gross
score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Derby Cup
Two players from the same club with the lowest combined gross
score from the 36-hole qualifying round.
Medals
Champion and Finalist, championship flight semifinalists and
quarterfinalists, flight winners and finalists.
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Press Releases
WWGA
Tradition
The WWGA's rich tradition
encompasses all ages by conducting national championships annually and is on
of the oldest and most revered women's golf organizations in the United
States.
The WWGA's Purpose is to
foster national amateur golf competitions for women and girls.
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