2024 AGA Women’s Amateur Championship

Presented by Gana R. Dunlop & Roberts Oxygen

 

TOURNAMENT DATES:  May 19th - 22nd, 2024

HOST CLUB:  The Bay Club at Mattapoisett

ADDRESS:  63 Country Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

PHONE:  (508) 207-9200

 

ENTRIES OPEN:  Wednesday, February 7th at 9:00 AM Central

EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE:  Wednesday, March 20th at 5:00 PM Central

ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday, April 24th 5:00 PM Central

ENTRY FEE:   $425

  

ENTRY ELIGIBILY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION

Championship Division: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who have completed their college eligibility, have reached their 23rd birthday on or before Monday, May 20th, and have a USGA Handicap Index of 6.0 or less.

Senior Division: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who have reached their 50th birthday on or before Monday, May 20th and have a USGA Handicap Index of 6.0 or less.

*Both divisions are WAGR ranked and top finishers will earn WAGR points.

 

TOURNAMNENT REGISTRATION

Registration will be on the www.amateurgolfalliance.org website. Non-exempt applicants are not guaranteed a spot in the Championship field; applicant entries will be reviewed based on playing experience, competitive success, rankings and merit against those of other applicants. Non-exempt applicants are encouraged to submit a playing resume (via email to akolb@anerasports.com or other documents to substantiate their competitive history. All entrants will be notified if they have been assigned a position in the field on or before Friday, April 26th. 

 

EXEMPTIONS

All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, March 20th at 5:00 PM (Central). Entries received from exempt players after such date will be processed and reviewed with all other entries, including those of non-exempt applicants.

 

1. Top ten finishers (and ties) in 2023 AGA Women's Amateur Division.
2. Top ten finishers (and ties) in 2023 AGA Women's Senior Division.
3. Last four year's AGA Women’s Amateur and Senior Champions.
4. Last year's National Links Trust Women's Mid-Amateur Champion.
5. Last five year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Champions.
6. Last three year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Runner-ups.
7. Last two year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Semifinalists.
8. Last year’s U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Quarterfinalist.
9. Top fifteen players (and ties) in Stroke Play qualifying in 2023 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
10. Top ten players (and ties) in Stroke Play qualifying in 2022 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
11. Last five year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Champions.
12. Last three year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Runner-ups.
13. Last two year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Semifinalists.
14. Last year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Quarterfinalists.
15. Top 300 players in the R&A/USGA World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)*;
16. Amateur Golf Alliance/Host Club Selections.

*Rankings are considered as of the date of entry being received.

 

FORMAT & FIELD SIZE

The Championship will be contested over 54 holes of Individual Stroke Play, with 18 holes per day. The field is limited to 72 players.

 

ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION

All players must register with AGA staff member prior to the start of the Championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification.  Official tournament registration will be on Sunday, May 19th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Bay Club. Players who are unable to register on the date and time listed must contact AGA Tournament Director Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) in advance of the Championship.

 

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

Players are limited to one complementary practice round on the designated practice round date, Sunday, May 19th. All confirmed players must contact the golf shop directly at (508-207-9200) no earlier than Tuesday, May 7th to schedule their practice round tee time.

 

PLAYER RECEPTION

There will be a Player Welcome Reception on Sunday, May 19th at The Bay Club at 6:30 PM. The reception will include food and beverage, and is included in the entry fee for players and a guest.

  

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS

Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, May 17th. Final round starting times and pairings will be available in the evening after play online at www.amateurgolfalliance.org in the Tournament Office and Golf Shop, and emailed to players. Final round starting times will be re-drawn, based on total score.

 

HOST HOTEL

Discounted rate has been established at the following host hotel; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:

• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wareham Buzzards Bay (50 Rosebrook Place, Wareham, MA 02571) Reference "AGA Women's Golf" when making a room reservation to get the applicable discount ($154 per night plus tax). Guest rooms will be held until Sunday, April 14th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (508-291-1800) or online using the following link: Online Reservation Link.

 

TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES

The Championship will be a riding event and carts will be provided for players, two players per cart. Caddies are not guaranteed a seat in the cart and there are no spectator carts.

 

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

Clubhouse facilities will be open one hour before the starting tee time each day. Lunch is provided for all three rounds of the Championship; and is included in the entry fee. Guests may dine with players but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the clubhouse are cash and cards. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the player’s expense.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice  facilities at the host club will be available to all players for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open beginning one hour prior to the first starting time on the practice round day, Sunday, May 19th.

  

POLICIES, PROCEDURES & CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

The Amateur Golf Alliance Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the Championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all AGA Conditions of Competitions and Policies. The Championship will be conducted by the USGA Rules of Golf.

 

WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY          

If you find you cannot compete in the Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting AGA Staff Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) or (469-458-0806). If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future AGA Championships. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the entry deadline, will not receive a refund unless a spot is filled by a competitor on the waitlist.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Sunday, May 19th

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM         Player Registration

All Day                              Practice Round Tee Times

6:30 PM                           Player Welcome Reception

 

Monday, May 20th

8:00 - 10:00 AM              Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees

12:30 - 3:30 PM              Player lunch

 

Tuesday, May 21st

8:00 - 10:00 AM              Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees

12:30 - 3:30 PM              Player Lunch

 

Wednesday, May 22nd

8:00 - 10:00 AM              Round 3 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees

12:30 - 3:30 PM              Player Lunch

*Awards Ceremony Immediately after play concludes

 

AGA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACTS

Amateur Golf Alliance                               Rob Addington                         raddington@anerasports.com

Tournament Chairperson                          Tara Connelly

Tournament Director                                 Amanda Kolb                           akolb@anerasports.com    

Roberts Oxygen - Sponsor                        Gana R. Dunlop         

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To view news, pairings, results, etc. please visit our website at www.amateurgolfalliance.org.