CLG Women's Match Play Championship
Firekeeper Golf Course | June 19 - 21
The CLG Women's Match Play is a scratch-only event with no handicaps applied.
Staff Contact:
Wendi Brandt
wendi@clgolf.org
785.813.9287
Eligibility
Open to female amateur golfers. You must have a handicap index active through Central Links Golf in order to be eligible for this event. If you are from out of the region, you can join the Central Links Golf Club through this link.
Format
The tournament will begin with an 18-hole qualifying round and then advance to match play. The top 32 scores will be placed into the following brackets for Match Play:
- Top 16 scores will qualify for the Championship Bracket
- The next 16 scores will qualify for the Silver Bracket
Playoffs & Ties
In the event of a tie for the final bracket positions, a sudden-death playoff will commence immediately after the conclusion of stroke-play qualifying. All information regarding playoffs will be given by the committee to the players as soon as possible. Ties for all other seed positions shall be determined randomly.
Entries & Fees
Players may enter the event by registering online. Entries open on March 2, 2023, at 10:00 am.
Schedule
Monday, June 19 18-Hole Stroke Play Qualifying - 8:00 AM
*Round of 16 Matches for both brackets - Approximately 2:00 PM
Tuesday, June 20 Quarterfinal Matches for both brackets - 8:00 AM
Semi-final Matches for both brackets - Approximately 1:00 PM
Wednesday, June 21 Championship Matches for both brackets - 8:00 AM
*Times and matches will be available as soon as possible following the completion of stroke play.
Rules of Golf, Competition is Final
Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The competition is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
Equipment
All golf balls and clubs must conform to USGA specifications. Any unusual equipment or devices, such as gloves, unusual tees, alignment aids, braces, and the like are prohibited by The Rules of Golf.
Dress Code
Proper golf attire is required. Jeans, halter tops, tank tops, and athletic t-shirts are not permitted. Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.
Transportation
Golf carts are not included in the entry fee. Daily cart rental fees are the responsibility of the player and can be purchased through the Golf Shop.
Cart rules during the competition are subject to the discretion of the golf course superintendent at the host facility based on course conditions and may change without notice at any time during the competition. ADA requests for special exceptions to this rule are handled on a case-by-case basis and will be granted provided they would not alter the fundamental fairness of the competition by providing a player with an advantage over other players. Transportation requirements are subject to change based on evolving conditions.
Yardage
Course Yardage will be changed daily but will be approximately 5800 yard.
Caddies and Golf Cart
Caddies are allowed for this event and the actions of the caddie during the round are the responsibility of the player (Rule 10.3c). This is the default position for caddies for Central Links events, but availability may vary from event to event or any other factors affecting this policy. Caddies are allowed to ride on and operate the golf cart, provided space is available. Central Links Golf has a strict 2 carts per group policy and the carts are reserved for the players first. If a group has more than one caddie, arrangements must be made within the group to accommodate the cart policy.
Spectators
Spectators are allowed and may walk along to watch the event. Golf carts may be rented by spectators if they are available, but carts for the event must be reserved for players, Rules officials and Central Links staff first. Spectators (riding or walking) are asked to remain on the cart path during the play of a hole. Spectators may help search for golf balls but must not function as a caddie.
Range
The driving range will be open by 7:00 a.m. each morning.
Hotel
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
12305 150th Rd.
Mayetta, KS
Call 785-966-7777 to book your hotel using the code WMSMATCH
Practice Round
Practice rounds are available June 7 - 14 and in the afternoon on June 18. The price is $45 includes cart and for the player only. If someone else wants to play with the player, they will be charged Firekeeper's normal rate. Call the Firekeeper golf shop to schedule your practice round at 785-966-2100. Be sure to mention you are playing in the CLG Women's Match Play Championship.
Registration
On-site registration will not be required. Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time to receive instructions.
Terms of the Competition, Code of Conduct, Pace of Play
Visit https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/conditions-of-play/ for complete information on terms of the competition, code of conduct, and pace of play guidelines.