Notice to Players
121st WPGA Open Championship Qualifying Round
Willowbrook Country Club, Apollo, PA
Wednesday, June 26, 2024


This notice serves as confirmation for 121st WPGA Open Qualifying on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Willowbrook Country Club. Qualifying is 18 holes with a field of 78 players. The number of spots the field will be playing for is twenty-five (25) and two (2) alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the first tee.

 

 

Format:  18-holes of stroke play. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place immediately following the conclusion of play, on holes to be determined by the Committee.

 

Practice: Practice rounds can be scheduled by contacting the golf shop at 724-727-3442. The Golf Professional is Brian Dunaway. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the golf shop. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. The practice round fee is $60 and includes a golf cart.

 

Tee Markers: All play is from the WPGA WHITE tee markers (Approximately 6,700 Yards). Yardages will be contingent on course conditions.

 

Transportation/Caddies:  Automotive transportation is permitted for the qualifier and is included in the entry fee. Two carts will be permitted for threesomes and one cart per twosome. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties. Push Carts are permitted for the Qualifier.

 

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Monroeville area. 

 

Food: The WPGA provides water on course. Lunch will be provided after the round and is included in your entry fee. All other food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.

 

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

 

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). The Pace of Play Policy can be found HERE.

 

Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the qualifying round. Spectators may purchase lunches at their own expense. Directions to the club can be found on the Willowbrook Country Club website.

 

Please inform us as soon as possible if you must withdraw by contacting Terry Teasdale, Executive Director, at tteasdale@wpga.org.