58th Better Ball “A” Championship

Trump National Golf Club- Westchester

Trump National Golf Club- Hudson Valley

October 9 - 10, 2018

 

INFORMATION SHEET

 

October 9, Trump National Golf Club- Westchester: Shotgun start at 8:30 AM

October 10, Trump National Golf Club- Hudson Valley: Tee Times starting at 9:30 AM

 

PRACTICE RANGE

Range opens at 7 AM. Practice balls complimentary

 

GENERAL

Pro Shop opens at 7 AM

Trump- Westchester: Chris Marinaro, PGA Professional– (914) 944-0900

Trump- Hudson Valley: Shelby Lowman, PGA Professional– (845) 223-1600   

 

Distance-Measuring Devices are allowed. 

 

Proper golf attire must be worn at all WMGA events. No denim of any color, leggings, tank tops, warm-up suits, or sweat pants will be permitted. Under no circumstances will short shorts or low cut shirts be allowed. Skorts and shorts must be Bermuda length, no more than 5” above the knee. If the regulations of a host club are more restrictive, the player must conform to the additional regulations.

 

CADDIES & CARTS

Trump- Westchester: October 9th

All players are required to take a Trump National- Westchester caddie.

If you and your partner would prefer to walk please email Jen Browne at jbrowne@wmga.com by October 3rd.

Caddie Fee:  $100 (including tip) per bag per player

Forecaddie Fee: $50 (including tip) per putter per player

Cart Fees: $35 per player. Please bring cash or a check made payable to WMGA.

 

Trump- Hudson Valley: October 10th

Cart Fees: $30 per player. Please bring cash or a check made payable to WMGA.

 

 

FORMAT 

Aggregate of two rounds of 18 holes of four-ball stroke play. Better Ball of partners using 95% of each player’s Course Handicap, taking the strokes as they fall on the scorecard. Pairings made by the Committee. Second day starting times will be determined by first day results. A team, who fails to compete the second day, risks the penalty of disqualification for the rest of the season, at the discretion of the VP of Competitions. Trophies awarded to the members of the low gross team. Ties for the trophies will be decided by an immediate hole-by-hole playoff beginning on the first hole. Any team not present for the playoff must forfeit. Ties for the low net team prize will be decided by matching cards.

FOOD SERVICE

October 9: Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:00 AM. A buffet lunch will also be served starting at 12:00 PM.

October 10: Continental breakfast will be served starting at 8:00 AM. A buffet lunch will also be served at the conclusion of the round.

All food charges have been included in the entry fee (not including halfway house & alcoholic beverages).

 

STARTING TIMES

Rule 6-3a. Time of Starting: “6-3a is amended to provide that the penalty for starting late, but within five minutes of the starting time, is reduced from disqualification to loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play.  Previously this penalty reduction could be introduced as a condition of competition.”