31st WPGA Spring Stroke Play Championship

Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the Jack C. Benson Trophy
Monday April 29, 2024 - Valley Brook Country Club

Entries Close: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:00 PM

 

FORMAT: 36 holes of stroke play.  The field is limited to 78 players.
 

ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to amateur golfers with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 6.4 strokes as follows:

 

A. Amateur golfers that are affiliated with a WPGA Member Club as of April 1, 2024 and who have had a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club for three (3) years, or

B. Amateur golfers residing within 50 miles of the WPGA's jurisdiction as of April 1, 2024 and who have a Handicap Index® issued by a WPGA Member Club with a minimum of five (5) rounds in the preceding twelve months posted at the WPGA club issuing the WPGA handicap index.

 

 

Players without a Handicap Index® issued by a club licensed by the WPGA will be directed to an existing WPGA Member Club or an Association-sponsored Type 3 Golf Club.

 

Contestants in doubt of their eligibility for the championship should contact the Association office.

 

FUTURE EXEMPTIONS:

2024 WPGA Amateur Championship - Top three and ties

2024 WPGA Open Championship - Champion

 

The Spring Stroke Play is a WPGA Honor Roll points event. 

 

ENTRIES (Form, Fee, Closing Date): Entry and fee of $ 220 must be submitted to the Association by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, to be considered. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart fees, range fee, locker fee, prizes, trophies and lunch. Late entries are accepted for an additional fee of $50 up until the publication of Groupings & Starting Times, or if players are needed to fill open groupings at the discretion of the WPGA.

 

Online registration – Players must enter online on the WPGA website. Players must have a valid e-mail address and a WPGA account to register online. Player accounts can be created on the WPGA Tournament Management Portal. Please contact the WPGA office at 412-826-2180 for assistance, if needed. Online entries may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. American Express is not accepted.

 

Entry fee will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge for withdrawals before the close of entries. Withdrawals after the close of entries will be subject to a $25.00 service charge. No refunds will be issued for withdraws taking place 48 hours prior to the first tee time.

 

PRIZES: A trophy will be awarded to the winner. Prizes will be awarded to the top players and ties. Prizes will consist of credits in the host club’s golf shop. 

 

REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:

A. Players may use golf carts, bring their own caddies or carry their own bags during the championship. The cost of a golf cart is included in the entry fee.

B. It is a condition of competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes, regardless of composition, or spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal, regardless of design, are prohibited during the championship.
 

C. Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Additionally, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play and Terms of Competition Card and other Local Rules as posted, will be in effect.
 

D. Proper attire is mandatory in all phases of the championship. Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Shorts of Bermuda length or longer are acceptable.
 

E. A tie for first place shall be decided immediately upon completion of play with a hole-by-hole playoff. 
 

F. Players falsifying a Handicap Index may be subject to indefinite suspension from WPGA Championships. 
 

G. Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA website approximately one week before the championship.  Players unable to retrieve starting times should call the WPGA office (412-826-2180).

 

NOTICE:

By submission of this entry, I agree to the following:

 

I have read and understand the entry requirements and championship regulations.
 

I agree that there are certain risks inherent in golf and accept personal and sole liability for such risks including but not limited to health risks.
 

This entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the WPGA.  The reason may include unbecoming conduct.
 

The WPGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from a Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in the WPGA. Such conduct may include but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the players’ equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers or staff, blatant and excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club/course rules or any other unbecoming conduct.  
 

Responsibility for ensuring entry is received by the WPGA prior to the specified deadline is the Player's alone and that this application may be automatically rejected by the WPGA if received by after such date and time.
 

Risk of delay or error in transmission is solely with the Player and that the WPGA has no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including the entry not being accepted.
 

Any player under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian agree to the WPGA terms and conditions for minors before their application will be accepted.  Parental consent can be done by checking the appropriate box during online registration.

 

If you need additional information, please contact the Association office (412-826-2180).