Fifth WPGA Men’s & Women’s Net Championships
Monday, October 4, 2021
Westmoreland Country Club, Export, PA
The competition is 18 holes. The field is 42 contestants in the Men's Net Championship and 12 in the Women’s Net Championship. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tee. Tee times will begin at 8:30 AM. Please note the schedule below. The entry fee includes golf, cart fee, lunch, trophies to the winners and merchandise prizes. Flights have been filled automatically by Handicap Index based on the September 29, 2021 revision. There are three (3) flights in the Men’s Net Championship and one (1) flight in the Women's Net Championship. All players will compete for the overall Net Championship.
There are 10 teams competing in the Net Team Championship.
Schedule:
Tee Times: 8:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Lunch and prizes following golf
Format: 18 holes of Net Stableford Stroke Play. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Contestants in the Men’s Championship will compete for the flight championships and the Overall Net Championship. Contestants in the Women’s Net Championship will compete for flight championships and the Overall Net Championship.
Tee Markers: All players in the Net Championship will compete from the BLUE WPGA tee markers (approximately 6,000 yards), and all players in the Women’s Net Championship will play from the WHITE WPGA tee markers (approximately 5,500 yards).
Practice Rounds: Practice rounds can be scheduled by contacting the Westmoreland Country Club golf shop at 724-327-2345. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the pro shop. The practice round fee is $79 plus tax. The PGA Professional is Shawn McCall.
Transportation/Caddies: Automotive transportation is permitted for the championship. Cart fees are included in the entry fee and no refunds are issued to players who choose to walk. Caddies are permitted for the Championship.
Food: The WPGA provides lunch for players only. All other food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.
Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Pittsburgh area. 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.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A pace of play checkpoint system will be in place for the competition. The Pace of Play Policy can be found HERE.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all others players should return immediately to the clubhouse.
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 will be permitted for the Championship.
Best of luck in the 2021 WPGA Net Championships. Please contact the WPGA office should have any questions or would like additional information.