29th METROPOLITAN WOMEN'S AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Conducted by the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association

June 7 & 8, 2021 | St. Clair Country Club

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION

BY FILING OF THIS REGISTRATION YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE COMPETITION AS SET FORTH BELOW

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to female amateur golfers who are affiliated with or are a member of a club which is a Member Club of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.  The entrant must have an up-to-date and current USGA GHIN Handicap Index. This entry and USGA GHIN Handicap must be certified by an Association or Club authorized to issue a USGA GHIN Handicap.  Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Championship Committee.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.  Field will be 120 applicants with the lowest USGA GHIN Handicap Indexes.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to issue special invitations.

 

SCHEDULE

Competition will be 36 holes, at stroke play.  Flights will be determined based on USGA Handicap Index of the June 1st Revision.  Championship Flight will be based upon entrants with a USGA Handicap Index of not more than 7.4 and will play a longer set of tees.  All other Flights will be a NET COMPETITION based on the June 1st Revision Index.  Entrants with a USGA GHIN Handicap Index of more than 7.4 have the option to declare up to Championship Flight.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP: 36 holes at stroke play.

MONDAY, JUNE 7

First Round, 18 Holes (AM Starting Times)

TUESDAY, JUNE 8

Second Round, 18 Holes (AM Starting Times)

Lowest scorer for 36 Holes will be Champion.  Any tie(s) for the overall champion will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.  For all other ties within a specific flight, see Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, Paragraph (c).

 

LUNCH RECEPTION

Complimentary lunch for all Competitors, June 8, at the conclusion of play, at St. Clair CC.

 

PRIZES

Champion: Jayne M. Watson Trophy for a period of one (1) year; Gold Medal

Runner-Up: Silver Medal

1st Place Each Flight: Trophy

Runner-Up Each Flight: Trophy

NO OTHER REMUNERATION: By this application, an entrant certifies that she is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in this Championship other than the aforementioned prizes.

 

ENTRIES: Form, Fee, Closing Date

Entrants shall apply on the attached form.  Copies are acceptable. $85.00 entry fee shall be paid by every applicant.  Entrant may file only one (1) entry.  Entry fee will be refunded regardless of the reason if the Metropolitan Office is notified prior to the close of entries May 26, 2021.  After the close of entries, entry fee will be refunded only after written proof to the Championship Committee of injury or illness and such written request for refund is made prior to June 2, 2021.  No refunds for any reason if written request is made on or after June 2, 2021.

 

Entry Application and fees must reach the Association’s Office at the address listed on the entry form by 5:00 p.m., May 26, 2021.  (Entries by telephone, telegraph or fax are not acceptable.)

 

REGISTRATION AT ST. CLAIR CC

All players must be ready to play at their appropriate starting point and published starting time.

 

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

Practice privileges (one practice round) at St. Clair CC are extended to players in the Championship after the close of entries, at a time not disruptive to their member play.  Information on practice privileges will be sent to players after close of entries.

 

CADDIES; AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION

A player may provide her own caddie at any time during the Championship, provided the caddie is not a participant in the Championship, or a player may carry her own clubs.  Players may use automotive transportation during play.  Any player utilizing a cart will do so at her own expense.
 

FOOTWEAR

St. Clair CC is a spikeless facility.  Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes, comprised either partially or entirely of metal, are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this Condition:

DISQUALIFICATION

 

RULES OF GOLF

Play will be governed by the United States Golf Association Rules of Golf.  Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision shall be final.

 

CONDITIONS, SCHEDULES

The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein.  The decision of the Championship Committee in any matter shall be final.

GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADSER HEADS

Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Balls may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org).  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-3. 

 

Only Driver Heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org).  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-1.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

During all phases of the Championship, Competitors must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.  The Championship Committee shall decide whether this requirement has been met and has authority to withdraw the entry of a Competitor who does not comply. 

 

NOTICE CONCERNING AMATEUR STATUS

Participation in this event is conditioned on Amateur Status.  The USGA Rules of Amateur Status shall apply.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any participant for not having Amateur Status.  Disqualifying events include (i) competing for cash prizes in any amount and (ii) competing for merchandise prizes exceeding $750 in retail value.