USGA Senior Women’s Open

PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

The Legends at Chateau Elan

DATE

August 8, 2023

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

18 holes of individual stroke play for 4 qualifying spots and 2 alternate spots to advance to the 2023 USGA Senior Women’s Open to be played August 24 – 27 at Waverly Country Club, in Portland, Oregon.

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available two weeks prior to the qualifier at the below times on a space available basis. Call the pro shop [(770) 932-8653] to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round fees are $50 plus tax and must be paid regardless of whether the player chooses to walk or ride.

 

  • Monday and Thursday, anytime
  • Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, after 3 p.m.

YARDAGES & TEES

A yardage sheet will be available on-site and on the Golf Genius portal. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 6:30 a.m. each day of competition.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the USGA/GSGA and posted before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times. 

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Players should arrive to their assigned starting tee ten minutes before their starting time to allow for the starter to go over instructions and rules of play. Player withdraws must be called in to the GSGA office at (678) 324-5968 or emailed to sweaver@gsga.org

CARTS

During the qualifying round, a caddie may transport a player’s bag on a cart for a fee of $40 plus tax.  Spectator carts are strictly prohibited in all instances.

PRIZES

A Silver medal will be presented to the low scorer at the conclusion of the qualifying round.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The USGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

PREFERED LIES

Per the USGA, for all USGA Championships and qualifying rounds, preferred lies will never be utilized in any circumstances.

FOOD SERVICE

Drinks and snacks will be available, but the grill will be closed. Cash and cards are accepted.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

In all Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply.

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: 

The Legends at Chateau Elan

 

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE

Sydney Weaver (sweaver@gsga.org)