HOST CLUB
Desert Canyon Golf Resort
Rob Clark, PGA Head Golf Professional
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd.
Orondo, WA 98843
Pro Shop (509) 784-1111
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You may also access the portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the Championship page, login using the GGID: WAGOLFW4BALL23
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 24, 2023.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds due to cancellation before the close of entry are subject to a $10 service charge. After the close of entry and up until round one pairings are released, players who withdraw for any reason will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one parings have been released.
FORMAT
36-hole 2-person four-ball (often referred to as Best-Ball). Gross and net awards 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 5 after handicaps have been updated
HANDICAPS
Handicap Indexes on Friday, May 5 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 5,772 yards, Par 74 and Flight 1 and 2 will play tees at 5,326 yards, Par 74.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants will be permitted to play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Players will be responsible for a mandatory $25 cart fee during the practice round. Practice rounds will be available on Sunday, May 7 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can play a practice round in the week prior on a space available basis. Practice round starting time reservations must be made by calling the pro shop at (509) 784-1111. When making reservations, contestants must identify themselves as WA Golf Women’s Four-Ball Championship participants. 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 Desert Canyon Golf Resort prior to playing the championship. Registration will be located outside the golf shop on the back patio during the following times:
SUNDAY, MAY 7: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 8: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round 1 starting times will be released on Monday, May 1. 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 8: Round 1 starting times off the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 9: Round 2 starting times off the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
HOSTED LUNCH
WA Golf will provide one hosted lunch for all contestants between Sunday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 9 in the Oasis Restaurant. Contestants can choose to use their hosted meal on any day by informing the wait staff.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE (No-Host)
Food service will be available at the Coffee House from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, snack items and beverages are available. Full menu service in The Oasis Restaurant will be available from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. from Sunday, May 7 through Tuesday, May 9.
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
All major credit cards and cash are accepted in the golf shop and restaurant.
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.
LOCKER ROOM
A women’s locker room is not available.
AUTOMOTIVE CARTS
The use of automotive carts during championship play will be permitted and is mandatory. The cost of the cart during championship rounds is included in the entry fee. Carts will be staged outside the golf shop with players names on Monday and Tuesday.
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.
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 behind the hole 18 green. Scoring will be all digital using the Golf Genius app and will be displayed on TV’s in the Oasis Restaurant.
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 Desert Canyon Golf Resort 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 9 after all scores have been entered. The ceremony will take place on the back patio.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2023 Washington Women’s Four-Ball Champions (gross) will receive an exemption into the 2024 Women’s Four-Ball Championship and the 2024 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
During play of the championship, a competitor who withdraws must notify WA Golf staff and fill out a withdraw form. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying WA Golf staff or without having sufficient reason to withdraw) 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 2023 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 lodging rates for players and guests:
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1234 – Reservations
Small 1-Bedroom - $150 per night plus tax, max capacity – 1 couple or 2 individuals.
Large 1-Bedroom - $180 per night plus tax, max capacity – 1 couple or 2 individuals.
2-Bedroom Casita - $260 per night plus tax, max capacity – 2 couples or 2 individuals.
4-Bedroom Casita - $400 per night plus tax, max capacity – 4 individuals.
**The following rates are subject to a 2-night minimum and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made by calling (509) 784-1234. Players should identify themselves as Washington Women’s Four-Ball Participants when booking.**
STAFF IN CHARGE
Eric Sjogren, PGA
Assistant Director of Rules & Competition
Washington Golf
(253) 214-2924
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Washington Golf at championships@wagolf.org or (206) 526-8605, ext. 5.