86th WV Open Championship Information
EXEMPT PLAYERS:
Past Champions
Top 40 from 2018 West Virginia Open Championship: David Bradshaw, Will Evans, Mason Williams, Chris Williams, Davey Jude, Drew Green, Thadd Obecny, Christian Boyd, Sam O'Dell, Jonathan Clark, John Ross, Howie Peterson, Ben Ramsey, Philip Reale II, Ryan Bashour, Brian Anania, Thomas Frazier, Woody Woodward, Ty Roush, Ben Palmer, Kenny Hess, Tyler Hillyer, Ryan Bilby, Jess Ferrell, Pat Carter, Adam Yeager, Scott Davis, Barry Evans, Cam Roam, Jackson Hill, Christian McKisic, Owen Elliott, Sam Berry, Matt Felber, Bryan Myers, Todd Duncan, Chris Daniels, Mitch Hoffman, Jamie Hamilton, Ryan Mason
Two (2) Special WVGA Exemptions: Scott Davidson and Robert Vanni
2019 Junior Match Play Champion: Nick Fleming
2019 Senior Open Champion: Ty Roush
2018 Mid-Amateur Champion: Philip Reale II
2018 Senior Amateur Champion: Pat Carter
2018 Senior Amateur Stroke Play Champion: Pat Carter
2018 Senior Series Gross Champion: Mitch Roush
West Virginia PGA Special Exemptions: Chris Breed, Michael Gervais, Aaron Gizzi, Matt Grobe, Jeff Hutchinson, Russell Reid, Jason Robinson, Steve Superick, Dave Wentz, Adam Chesnut
2019 Coke Shootout Participants:
Professionals: David Bradshaw, WIll Evans, Davey Jude, Thadd Obecny, Johnathan Clark, Scott Davidson
Amateurs: Mason WIlliams, Chris WIlliams, Drew Green, Christian Boyd, Sam O'Dell
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers with an active GHIN Handicap Index of 8.0 or less through a WVGA Member Club and Professionals who are "Regular Members" of the West Virginia Golf Association. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details. (WVGA Policies & Procedures)
Format: The WV Open Championship is a 54-hole stroke play championship with the field cut to the low 60 players and ties at the completion of 36 holes.
Field Size: The maximum field size is 132 Players
Practice Round: The designated practice round date it Tuesday, June 18th. The practice round fee of _________will be payable directly to the host club.
Championship Yardage: Approximately 7,000 yards.
Cart Fees: Players will be required to pay a cart fee of $_______directly to Parkersburg Country Club prior to each round of the championship.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the WVGA Executive Director.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
Awards / Gift Certificates / Pro Purse: The champion will be awarded a trophy at the conclusion of play. Top amateur finishers will be awarded gift certificates and top professionals will be awarded cash.
POY Points: State Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 20 finishers. Points will be awarded immediately following the conclusion of the championship.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Score Posting: At the conclusion of the championship each players score will be automatically posted as a "T" or tournament score to the GHIN handicap system. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitve rounds as this will result in a double post.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack.
West Virginia Open Championship Schedule of Events:
Monday, June 17, 2019
1PM - Shotgun Start for Pro-Am
7:05PM Tee2Green Live from PCC
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Contestant Practice Rounds
3:30PM - Coca-Cola Shootout
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Round 1 - Starting at 7:50AM off #1 and #10 tees
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Round 2 - Starting at 7:50AM off #1 and #10 tees
Cut to low 60 players and ties
Friday, June 21, 2019
Final Round - Starting at 8:00AM off #1 tee
Awards Ceremony following play