HOST CLUB
Sand Point Country Club
Craig Hunter, PGA Head Golf Professional
8333 55th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Pro Shop (206) 523-4994
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You may also access the portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the Championship page, login using the GGID: WAGOLFW4BALL22
COVID-19 CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All contestants should be familiar with the policies and procedures in place.
FIELD LIMIT
60 sides (120 players)
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by WA Golf by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds due to cancellation before the close of entry are subject to a $10 service charge. After the close of entry, refunds will not be issued unless the team is replaced by a team on the waiting list.
FORMAT
36-hole 2-person four-ball (often referred to as Best-Ball). Gross and net awards will be awarded in each flight.
FLIGHTS
The field will be divided into three flights by team course handicap. Flights (preliminary) will be posted on the championship portal at the close of entries and will be finalized on Friday, May 6 after handicaps have been updated
HANDICAPS
Handicap Indexes on Friday, May 6 will be used for the championship. Players will receive 85% of their playing handicap for net scoring. The maximum allowable playing handicap per player is 36. Players above this will be reduced to meet this requirement.
COURSE YARDAGE
Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions. Yardages are posted on the championship portal HERE. Championship Flight will play tees at 5,194 yards, Par 72 and Flight 1 and 2 will play tees at 4,721 yards, Par 72.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants will be permitted to play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available during the following dates and times:
- Monday, May 2nd: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 3rd: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 5th: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 8th: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Out of town contestants only)
Practice round starting time reservations can be made beginning March 22 by calling the pro shop at
(206) 523-4994. When making reservations, contestants must identify themselves as WA Golf Women’s Four-Ball Championship participants. Players should schedule their practice round at least one week in advance to guarantee availability. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop.
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with WA Golf at Sand Point Country Club prior to playing the championship. Registration will be located outside the golf shop during the following times:
SUNDAY, MAY 8: 12:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 9: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round 1 starting times will be released by Friday, April 29. Preferred starting time requests will not be accepted. Starting times will be posted on the championship portal and will be emailed to each player. Teams will be re-paired by gross scores for the final round, with the leaders starting last.
SCHEDULE
36-hole four-ball stroke play (gross & net). In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play to determine the winner.
MONDAY, MAY 9: Round 1 starting times off the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 10: Round 2 starting times off the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
HOSTED LUNCH
WA Golf will provide a hosted lunch for all contestants after play on Tuesday, May 10. Players will be able to order off a limited menu in the Cascade Grill beginning at 12:00 p.m.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE (No-Host)
Breakfast will not be available during the championship. Food service with a full lunch and dinner menu will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the clubhouse both days.
BOTTLED WATER
WA Golf will provide bottled water during the championship. Coolers will be at the starting tee and multiple locations on the golf course.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT OPTIONS
Golf Shop – Visa, MasterCard, cash and charge back to private club.
Clubhouse – Visa and MasterCard.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The driving range will open from 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
RANGE BALLS
Warm Range balls will be provided to contestants, prior to each round, courtesy of the WA Golf beginning at 6:30 a.m. Sand Point Country Club staff will shuttle players to and from the range before their round. Shuttles will leave from the golf shop.
CLUB CARE AND STORAGE
Overnight bag storage will be available beginning on Sunday, May 8 and will be complementary.
LOCKER ROOM
The women’s locker room is available for player use. Individual lockers will not be available.
AUTOMOTIVE CARTS
The use of automotive carts during championship play will be permitted. Carts have been reserved for those teams who paid for one during registration. Teams will be allowed one cart per team. Cart fees were to be paid at the time of entry and are $50 per cart, per day. Teams who did not pay for a cart during registration and wish to reserve one, need to contact WA Golf. Carts may not be available onsite without a reservation.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
WA Golf is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at WA Golf Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must be submitted to a WA Golf staff member on site. While spectator carts are not allowed, the WA Golf will make every effort to accommodate these requests by assigning a WA Golf volunteer driver based on availability. The driver will transport the spectator to viewing locations throughout the golf course, not shot-by-shot or hole-by-hole.
Spectators with transportation needs should contact the WA Golf Championship Department at (206) 526-8605, option 5, prior to the championship so that arrangements can be made to have a driver on site.
Requests due to temporary injuries or impairments will not be granted.
Only spectators who have complied with the above procedures and met the requirements will be permitted to ride. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that spectators with permanent disabilities are able to view the competition.
PULL CARTS
The use of pull carts during the championship is permitted. Players who use pull carts should not pull them between greens and bunkers or across teeing grounds.
CADDIES
Host club caddies are not available. Players may provide their own caddie. Caddies must wear a caddie bib which can be picked up on the first tee and must be returned with your scorecard after each round.
SCORING AREA
WA Golf will collect scorecards under the tent off of hole 18 green. Scoring will be all digital using Golf Genius and will be displayed on TV’s outside the golf shop and in the Cascade Grill.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 36-hole, four-ball stroke play, gross and net scores. The overall gross champions will have their names inscribed on the base of the perpetual trophy. In addition, Kusak crystal awards and merchandise credit will be presented to the overall gross and net champions. Merchandise credit will also be awarded to other high finishing gross and net teams in each flight. NOTE: All merchandise credit must be redeemed in the Sand Point Country Club golf shop and should be used prior to the end of the year.
Kusak crystal will be awarded to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or an eagle during the championship.
AWARDS CEREMONY
An awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 10 after all scores have been entered. The ceremony will take place on the putting green.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2022 Washington Women’s Four-Ball Champions (gross) will receive an exemption into the 2023 Women’s Four-Ball Championship and the 2023 Washington Champion of Champions. Team must be comprised of the same players to receive the Four-Ball exemption.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance Points are not awarded for the Washington Women’s Four-Ball Championship.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
WA Golf will post competition scores for all players to the USGA GHIN System. For posting purposes, any time a hole is not finished, players must mark down X and their most likely score. Example: X5 or X8.
DRESS CODE
Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing while on host club property. The WA Golf Dress Code Policy is available at the following link: wagolf.org/policies and will be provided to all players, along with any additional measures required by the host club, in the Player Memorandum.
CODE OF CONDUCT
WA Golf expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a WA Golf Championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WA Golf event. The following are some examples of unbecoming conduct or behavior:
- Repeated use of loud, abusive, and/or profane language
- Throwing and/or breaking equipment (club, ball, etc.) in anger or frustration
- Damaging host club, WA Golf, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or WA Golf volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of WA Golf Dress Code and/or Footwear Policy
- Other conduct deemed unbecoming
The Committee in charge of the competition shall be the sole judge of determining Conduct Code violations.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
After the entry deadline and during play of the championship, players must notify WA Golf and state her need to withdraw. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying WA Golf or without having sufficient reason) will not be granted entry into any future WA Golf Championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s Pace of Play Policy, which is in effect at all championships. The policy can be viewed online HERE
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s 2022 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, which will be in effect at all championships and can be viewed online HERE.
PROHIBITED USE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player is not allowed to use an electronic device to listen to music or other audio (such as podcasts or the like), including by using speakers, headphones or earbuds. Penalty for breach of Local Rule - see Rule 4.3.
LODGING
WA Golf has negotiated the following discounted hotel rates for players and guests:
Hampton Inn & Suites Northgate
9550 1st Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-6991 – Mention WA Golf Women’s Four-Ball when calling.
Online Reservations
Single King | 119.00 + tax
Double Queen | 119.00 + tax
Additionally, WA Golf members can enjoy large discounts off hotels, as well as preferred rates for other travel opportunities and entertainment venues by using WA Golf Rewards! You will be prompted to login or create an account using your GHIN #. Once logged in you will be able to search hotels at a large discount.