Notice to Players

15th WPGA Women’s Amateur Championship and 6th WPGA Senior and Super-Senior Championships

Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley Heights, PA
Wednesday and Thursday, July 20-21, 2022


 

This notice serves as confirmation for the 15th WPGA Women's Amateur Championships on Wednesday and Thursday, July 20 & 21, and the 6th WPGA Senior Championship and Super-Senior Championship on Wednesday, July 20 at Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley Heights, PA.

 

Format: 18 holes of stroke play for the Senior Women's Amateur, and Super-Senior Women's Amateur Championships. 36 holes of stroke play for the Women's Amateur Championship.
 

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 412-749-2705. The Golf Professional is John Aber Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the pro shop. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. 


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 Sewickley and Neville Island 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 is included in the entry fee and will be provided for players 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 or Mac Wolfe at mwolfe@wpga.org.