70th WPGA Fred Brand Foursomes Championship
29th WPGA Semple Century Foursomes Championship
Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Played for the Fred Brand Sr. Memorial Bowl
Monday, May 06, 2024 • Longue Vue Club
Entries Close: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 05:00 PM
FORMAT: 36 holes of foursome stroke play (note The Rules of Golf, Rule 22, for format guidelines). The field shall be limited to 26 teams in the Fred Brand and 16 teams in the Semple Brothers and the Committee reserves the right to select the most representative field.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to teams of two amateur golfers.
For the Fred Brand Championship, each team member must have a Handicap Index® not exceeding 5.4.
For the Semple Century Foursomes Championship, each team member must be at least fifty (50) years of age by May 6, 2024 and must have a Handicap Index not exceeding 12.4.
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 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.
For teams where both golfers are age 50 and older, they may choose to compete in the Semple Century Foursomes. Players must select the division in which they intend to compete during registration.
The Committee reserves the right to select the most representative field.
If a player is in doubt to their eligibility for the championship, please contact the Association office.
ENTRIES (Form, Fee, Closing Date): Entry and fee of $ 400 per team must be submitted to the Association by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, to be considered. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart fees, range fee, prizes, lunch and trophies. 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 winning team in both the Fred Brand Foursomes and Semple Brothers Century Foursomes Championships. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams in the field. Prizes will consist of credits in the host club’s golf shop.
REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:
A. Players may use golf carts or carry their own bags during the championship. The cost of a golf cart is included in the entry fee. Caddies are permitted.
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, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play card, and other Local Rules as posted.
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).
