Notice to Players

2023 WPGA Women’s Amateur Championships

Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown, PA
Monday and Tuesday, August 7 & 8, 2023

This notice serves as confirmation for the 16th WPGA Women's Amateur Championships on Monday and Tuesday, August 7 & 8, and the Seventh WPGA Women's Senior and WPGA Super-Senior Championships on Tuesday, July 20 at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, PA.

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

Tee Markers: Play in the Women's Amateur Championship is from the Blue PA Golf 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 814-255-3106. The Golf Professional is John Klinchock 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.

Footwear: Model Local Rule G-7 Prohibiting Use of Certain Types of Shoes is in effect. Shoes with traditional spikes or spikes of any design that are entirely or partially made of metal is prohibited.

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Johnstown and Richland areas.

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.
 

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.