HOST CLUB
Fairwood Golf & Country Club
Isaac Henry-Cano, PGA Head Golf Professional
17070 140th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Pro Shop (425) 226-7890
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LODGING
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CAMPERS AND R.V.'s
Campers and/or recreational vehicles may not be parked for use as overnight accommodations on golf course property.
REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with the WSGA at Fairwood Golf & Country Club prior to playing in the championship. Registration will be located under a WSGA tent outside the clubhouse on the golf course side. The following hours of registration have been scheduled:
Sunday, May 19: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, May 20: 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
FORMAT
36-hole Four-Ball Stroke Play (more commonly referred to as Best-Ball). Gross and Net awards will be awarded.
FLIGHTS
The field is divided into two flights by team course handicap. Awards will be given for the top overall gross and net team, as well as other top finishing gross and net teams in each flight.
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, MAY 20: Round 1 – 9:30 a.m. shotgun start.
WSGA hosted lunch buffet in the clubhouse after play is completed at 2:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 21: Round 2 – 9:30 a.m. shotgun start.
WSGA hosted lunch (menu with choices) in the clubhouse after play is completed at 2:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony will commence upon completion of results at around 3:00 p.m.
PAIRINGS
Round 1 pairings will be released on Friday, May 17. Round 2 pairings will be based on 18-hole gross scores.
COURSE YARDAGE
Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions but this is a good guide for those that wish to play practice rounds from a similar yardage. Hole-by-hole yardages are at the end of this document. 5285 yards, Par 71
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants will be permitted to play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available on May 13 – 17 on a space available basis for local contestants. Out of town contestants may play a practice round on Sunday, May 19 after 11:30 a.m. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff.
Practice round starting time reservations can be made beginning on May 7 by calling the pro shop at
(425) 226-7890. When making reservations, contestants must identify themselves as WSGA Women’s Best-Ball Championship participants.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE (No Host)
Grab and go breakfast items (breakfast sandwiches, burritos, coffee and tea) will be available in the Lounge beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. The Lounge will be fully open at 11:00 a.m.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT OPTIONS
Accepted methods of payment in the golf shop and clubhouse include all major credit cards, cash, personal checks and charge back to private clubs.
LUNCHEONS
The WSGA will host a contestant luncheon (buffet) on Monday, May 21 and a plated luncheon (menu with limited options) on Tuesday, May 22 in the clubhouse. Both luncheons will begin immediately after play is completed at approximately 2:30 p.m. A no-host bar will be available. Guests of contestants are welcome. Tickets for guests must be purchased at registration. Tickets are $25 per guest/per day.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop and clubhouse will be open from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. The driving range will open at 7:30 a.m.
RANGE BALLS
Range balls will be provided to contestants, prior to each round, courtesy of the WSGA beginning at 7:30 a.m.
CLUB CARE AND STORAGE
Overnight bag storage will be available on Sunday and Monday night for players who wish to leave their clubs at the course. Players can make storage arrangements with the golf shop staff.
LOCKER ROOM
The women’s locker room is available for player use. Lockers will not be available.
AUTOMOTIVE CARTS
The use of automotive carts during championship play will be permitted. Carts have been reserved for those teams who paid for one during registration. Teams will be allowed one cart per team. Cart fees were to be paid at the time of entry and are $40 per cart, per day. Teams who did not pay for a cart during registration and wish to reserve one, need to contact the WSGA. Carts will be staged each morning with player names on them. Carts will not be available onsite without a reservation.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
The WSGA is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at WSGA Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must be submitted to a WSGA staff member on site. While spectator carts are not allowed, the WSGA will make every effort to accommodate these requests by assigning a WSGA volunteer driver based on availability. The driver will transport the spectator to viewing locations throughout the golf course, not shot-by-shot or hole-by-hole.
Spectators with transportation needs should contact the WSGA Championship Department at (206) 526-8605, option 5, prior to the championship so that arrangements can be made to have a driver on site.
Requests due to temporary injuries or impairments will not be granted.
Only spectators who have complied with the above procedures and met the requirements will be permitted to ride. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that spectators with permanent disabilities are able to view the competition.
PULL CARTS
The use of pull carts during the championship is permitted. Players who use pull carts should not pull them near greens or across teeing grounds. Players should take pull carts around the outside edge of all greenside bunkers and around all tees.
CADDIES
Host club caddies are not available. Players may provide their own caddie. Caddies must wear a caddie bib which can be picked up with your scorecard each morning and must be returned with your scorecard after each round.
HANDICAPS
Partners' course handicaps must be within 8 strokes of one another. If partners' course handicaps are more than 8 strokes apart, the higher handicapped partner will be adjusted downward until this condition is met. Contestants will receive 95% of their course handicap and receive those strokes on the appropriate handicap stroke holes. The maximum allowable course handicap will be 36 (players above this will be reduced to meet this requirement). Handicaps from the May 15 handicap revision will be used.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 36-hole, four-ball stroke play, gross and net scores. The overall gross champions will have their names inscribed on the base of the perpetual Kusak crystal trophy. In addition, Kusak crystal medallions and merchandise credit will be presented to the overall gross and net champions. Merchandise credit will also be awarded to high finishing gross and net teams in each flight. NOTE: All merchandise credit must be redeemed in the Fairwood Golf & Country Club golf shop and should be used prior to the end of the year.
Kusak crystal will be awarded to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or an eagle during the championship.
AWARDS CEREMONY
An awards ceremony will take place at the contestant luncheon immediately after all scores have been entered and posted at approximately 3:00 p.m.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2019 WSGA Women’s Best-Ball Champions (gross) will receive an exemption into the 2020 Women’s Best-Ball Championship and the 2020 WSGA Champion of Champions. Team must be comprised of the same players to receive the WSGA Women’s Best-Ball exemption.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance Points are not awarded for the WSGA Women’s Best-Ball Championship.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
Players will be responsible for posting their adjusted tournament scores to the USGA GHIN system for handicapping purposes.
DRESS CODE
The WSGA expects all contestants and their caddies to wear suitable attire on the host club property throughout the duration of the championship, including practice rounds. Suitable attire does not include cutoffs, short shorts, tank tops, halters, jeans, or denim of any kind or color, tee shirts, bare midriff, spandex, sweat pants, or unkempt clothing of any kind. Contestants must wear blouses or golf shirts (if a shirt is sleeveless, it must have a collar). Contestants must wear slacks, golf skirts or shorts. Skirts and shorts must be of an appropriate length and must meet the host club dress code. Hats and visors must not be worn in the clubhouse. Shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Sandals of any kind, even sandals with soft spikes, are not allowed on the golf course at any time, including practice areas. If additional measures are required by the host club, they will be communicated to all contestants prior to the championship and must be adhered to. Gallery must adhere to the host club dress code policy. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from the course.
FOOTWEAR
Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
CONDUCT CODE
Unacceptable conduct or behavior on the golf course or anywhere on club property will not be tolerated and may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WSGA event. The following are examples of unacceptable conduct or behavior:
- Repeated use of loud, abusive, and/or profane language
- Throwing and/or breaking equipment (club, ball, etc.) in anger or frustration
- Damaging host club, PNGA, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or PNGA volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of PNGA Dress Code and/or Footwear Policy
- Other conduct deemed unbecoming
The Committee in charge of the competition shall be the sole judge of determining Conduct Code violations.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
All refunds prior to the entry deadline are subject to a $10 administrative fee. Refunds are not available after the closing deadline except for documented and approved medical reasons. Refunds approved after the closing deadline, are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
During play of the championship, a “Withdrawal Form,” available from a WSGA staff member, must be completed by any competitor withdrawing. Entrants who unofficially withdraw, by not filling out a form or without sufficient reason, may not be granted entry into any future WSGA championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY
Rule 5.6a. Unreasonable Delay of Play states: “A player must not unreasonably delay play, either when playing a hole or between two holes.”
Rule 5.6b. Prompt Pace of Play states: “A round of golf is meant to be played at a prompt pace. Each players should recognize that his or her pace of play is likely to affect how long it will take other players to play their rounds, including both those in the player’s own group and those in following groups.”
Rule 5.6b(I). Pace of Play Recommendations states: “The player should play at a prompt pace throughout the round, including the time taken to:
- Prepare for and make each stroke,
- Move from one place to another between strokes, and
- Move to the next teeing area after completing a hole.
A player should prepare in advance for the next stroke and be ready to play when it is his or her turn. When it is the player’s turn to play:
- It is recommended that the player make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after he or she is (or should be) able to play without interference or distractions, and
- The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so.”
If a group is out of position, (DEFINED BELOW) the group will be alerted to the fact and will be requested to play at a faster pace and will be requested to regain their position on the course. Each member of the group will be subject to individual timing at this time (see timing criteria below). If a golfer exceeds the maximum time allowed for a shot, she is subject to the prescribed penalty listed below. Any warning given remains in effect for the stipulated round. If a group fails to regain their position on the course, even though no individual has exceeded the maximum individual time allowed, the GROUP may be subject to penalty if the group exceeds the total time the Committee has determined that each group should take to play a hole.
OUT OF POSITION DEFINED:
First Group - At any time during the round, they exceed the allotted time to play.
Subsequent Groups - At any time during the round they, (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) reach a par-3 hole that is open and free of play or reach a par-4 or par-5 hole and have not played a stroke from the teeing ground before the hole is open and free of play.
NOTE: The Committee reserves the right to time a group when the Committee deems it necessary.
TIMING CRITERIA: When a group is not out of position, players are requested to play within 45 seconds. If a group is out of position, the players in the group are allowed a maximum of 40 seconds per shot. On the putting green, timing will begin after a reasonable amount of time is allowed to mark, lift, clean and replace the ball, repair her ball mark, and, on the line of putt, repair other ball marks and remove loose impediments. NOTE: Time spent determining yardages counts in time taken for the stroke.
Undue delay may also occur between strokes. Accordingly, a competitor may be subject to penalty under Rule 5.6 even if they play each of their strokes in less than the time allowed.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 5.6:
STROKE PLAY
First Offense - One stroke
Second Offense - Two strokes
For subsequent offense - Disqualification
APPEALS: Any appeal must be referred to the Rules Committee immediately upon completion of the player in questions round. The Committee’s decision shall be final.