Player Information

14th WPGA Women’s Amateur Championships

Ligonier Country Club, Ligonier, PA
Monday, August 23, 2021

This notice serves as confirmation for the 14th WPGA Women's Amateur Championships on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Ligonier Country Club in Ligonier, PA.

Format: 18 holes of stroke play for the Women's Amateur, Senior Women's Amateur, and Super-Senior Women's Amateur Championships.
 

Tee Markers: Play in the Women's Amateur Championship is from the Blue WPGA tee markers and will play roughly 6,150 yards depending on conditions. Play in the Senior Women's Amateur and Super-Senior Amateur Championships is from the White WPGA tee markers and will play roughly 5,500 yards depending on conditions.

Practice: Practice rounds can be scheduled by contacting the golf shop at 724-238-7620. The Golf Professional is Sean Knaus Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the pro shop. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. The practice round fee is $25. The practice range will open one hour prior to the first tee time each morning of the competition.

Transportation/Caddies: Golf carts are permitted for the competition and are included in the entry fee. Caddies are permitted for the Championship.

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Ligonier areas. You may also create an account with Affinity Travel Benefits here and find lodging to close to the tournament site on the Association Tournaments tab.

Food & Beverage: Whole fruits, coffee, and juice will be available prior to the round. Lunch will be provided for players only after the round. All other food & beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20).  A four-point checkpoint system will be in place for the competition. Please review the WPGA Pace of Play Policy.

Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.
 

Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, players should immediately return to the clubhouse or the nearest available shelter.

Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.

Spectator Info: No spectator carts are permitted for the Championship.

In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the WPGA.