2021 WV Parent-Child Championship Information
Eligibility: Entries are open to all two-person teams where at least one team member is a "Regular Member" of the West Virginia Golf Association. Please see the WVGA Policies and Procedures for additional details.
Format: The tournament is a 36-hole modified scramble. This means each team member must use at minimum six (6) of their tee shots each round. Other than that it is a straight scramble. Note* Par 3's may count towards the counting 6 tee shots.
Divisions: The WV Parent-Child Championship is divided into three major divisions: Championship, Mother/Child, and Extended Family. Relationships for the Championship Division may include grandfather/child, father/child, grandfather/grandchild or step-father/child. Relationships for the Extended Family Flight may include non-immediate family members (uncle/aunt with nephew/neice), Family Friend (family friend filling in for absent family member or family member that has passed), and Multiple Children (Family Friend playing with one of the multiple of children someon might have). After Round #1, the Championship Division will be divided into flights. Approximately the Top 20 after Round #1 will be placed in the Championship Flight, while the remaining teams will be divided into flights equally.
Field Size: The maximum field size is 100 teams
Practice Round: The designated practice round date is Friday, July 23rd. Players are instructed to make tee times through the golf shop. The practice round fee is $50 payable directly to the host club. Practice rounds on any other days other than the designated practice round will be up to the club, but players will be allocated only one practice round at the discounted rate.
Championship Yardage: Each division will play from a different set of tees at yardages equitable for each age. See below
RED – 12 & Under, All Ladies, and Men 80 & Over
GOLD – Men 70-79
WHITE - Boys 13-14, Men 60-69
BLUE – Men 15-59
Player Registration: Players will receive information about this in an information email that will be sent after the Entry deadline has passed, along with starting times.
Raffle: There will be a $20 per team raffle available each day at registration (each team recieves two tickets).
Player Lunch: Players will be provided a resort gift card which can be used anywhere on the Resort at your leisure.
Cart Fees: All cart and green fees are included in the tournament entry fee.
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 and also the availability of carts at the host facility.
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. *
Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the WVGA website by Monday, July 19th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Monday, July 19th.
Awards / Gift Certificates: Championship winners and flight winners will recieve trophies. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top finishers in each division as well.
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.
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.
Host Hotel: The Resort at Glade Springs will offer a discounted rate to all participants of the WV Parent-Child.