CWDGA Tournaments

 Senior Better-Ball of Pairs

Location:  Crystal Lake Country Club Crystal Lake, IL (Directions) Dates: September 9th, 2024  Entries Open:  1/15/2024 thru 9/2/2024 Player Fee: $160.00 Tee Times:  Not Available

Entry Fee

$80.00 per person / $160.00 total. Entry fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. Entry fee should be paid online with VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit cards.

Format

18 holes of stroke play, scoring the better-ball on each hole. Flights will be determined by the combined Handicap Index of both players. Players play to 95% of host-club handicap. IF HANDICAPS DIFFER BY MORE THAN 8 STROKES, HANDICAPS WILL BE FURTHER REDUCED BY 10% IN ACCORDANCE WITH USGA GUIDELINES. Handicaps frozen: September 4, 2023

Eligibility

Contestant’s club must be a member of the Chicago Women’s District Golf Association. Amateur players with a current Handicap Index of 33.0 or lower and who are 50 years of age or older are eligible.
Age Limit: min: 50        Index Limit: min: -8   max: 33   

Field

The field is limited to the first 48 two-woman teams.

Notification

Official notification will be emailed to players after September 4th or when the field is full.

Starting Times

8:30 a.m. Shotgun

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the lowest and second lowest net team score within each flight.

Trophy

The overall low-net pair will have their names engraved on the Senior Better-Ball of Pairs trophy which will be displayed at the Golf House.

Ties

All ties will be decided by a scorecard playoff.

Caddies

If host-club caddies are available, a contestant must either use a caddie or take a cart with a caddie. A reserved caddie must be used. Contestants may not provide their own caddies.

Attire

Players must always be properly attired. Jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, and golf shorts and skirts shorter than mid-thigh in length are prohibited. Collared shirts are strongly suggested. Adherence to the host club restrictions will apply. Players are advised to check with the host club for clarification of its policies.

Etiquette

Players are always expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and sportsmanship. The Committee has the power to revoke playing privileges for violations.

Refunds

NO REFUND OF ANY PORTION OF THE TOURNAMENT FEE AFTER SEPTEMBER 2nd REFUND DEADLINE. Withdrawals submitted prior to the refund deadline will receive a full refund minus a $10 per player handling fee.

Distance Measuring Devices

Distance measuring devices including cell phones and smart watches that conform to USGA specifications are allowed. These devices cannot emit sounds during the round. Range finders that beep must not disturb any other player.

Communication Devices

Players may use cell phones and other internet communication devices as well as smart watches only as a Rules of Golf source, a distance measuring device, and to access the CWDGA Tournament Rules and Four-Ball Rules as long as there is no function which measures wind speed or gradient. In addition, players may use a cell phone to request a ruling. A telephone number will be included on the Notice to Competitors. Players are prohibited from using cell phones for any other phone calls or for texts.

Additional Info

To make changes to your registration, please contact
Laura Osborne CWDGA Tournament Chair
(630) 945-4033
losborne69@icloud.com

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