32nd Sis Choate Memorial Pinehurst Tournament
The Apawamis Club
2 Club Road, Rye, NY 10580 Wednesday, August 18, 2021
NOTICE TO PLAYERS
USGA RULES OF GOLF AND WMGA LOCAL RULES, CONDITIONS AND PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
Unless otherwise noted, the Penalty For Breach Of A Local Rule Or Condition is two strokes.
Players MUST read this Notice to Players (NTP) and attached COVID-19 Procedures document for specific instructions prior to the competition. NTP’s will NOT be distributed on the 1st tee. Players are encouraged to print the NTP at home if they want a physical copy.
GENERAL
Tee times starting at 8 AM. Pro Shop will be open at 7 AM.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
The driving range WILL NOT be open. (if you want to hit balls, the closest range is Game on Golf in White Plains) Putting green and chipping area will open at 7 AM
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located in the ladies locker room, between holes 4 and 7, 9 and 10, and 14 and 15.
DRESS CODE
Golfers should be appropriately attired at all times.
Only golf or tennis shoes are permitted. No metal spikes are allowed.
Ladies shirts may be sleeveless and/or collarless. Shirts may be worn tucked in or worn outside as long as they have a finished hem. No tee shirts, tank tops or halter tops are permitted. At no time may tops that show the midriff be worn. Ladies’ shorts and skirts/skorts should be of an appropriate conservative length (no more than 4” above knee)
Caps must be worn with the bill forward at all times.
CELL PHONE POLICY
The club maintains a strict “no talking” cell phone policy; phone calls may only be made in your vehicle in the parking lot, in clubhouse phone booths, in locker rooms or using club provided landlines. Cells phones may not be used on the golf course.
Medical doctors are permitted to use cellular phones at all times and in all locations for medical emergencies.
Silent use (texting,emailing, reading, showing and taking photos, and other silent uses) of cellular phones and hand held wireless devices, including smartphones and tablets, on club property is allowed, except on the golf course. Device ringers and alerts are to be on silent mode at all times. Any use in the dining rooms and bar areas is to be limited and discreet.
FORMAT
Format: 18 holes of Pinehurst stroke play. Pairings made by the Committee. In Pinehurst format both partners drive; each plays a second stroke with the other’s ball; they then select the ball with which they will play alternate strokes thereafter. The player with the lower Course Handicap receives 60 percent of her Course Handicap. The player with the higher Course Handicap receives 40 percent of her Course Handicap. Add the percentage allowances together then round off. The total with .5 or higher is rounded upward. This becomes the team’s Course Handicap. Trophies awarded to the members of the low gross team; prizes awarded to the members of the low net team. Ties for the gross trophy will be decided by an immediate hole-by-hole playoff beginning on the first hole. A player not present for a playoff must forfeit. Ties for the net prize will be decided by matching cards. The winner will be determined on the basis of the best net score for the last nine holes on the second day. If still tied, the winner will be determined on the basis of the best net score for the last six holes, the last three holes and finally the 18th hole. One-half, one-third, one-sixth and one-eighteenth of each player’s Course Handicap will be deducted to determine the best net score. If a tie is not broken by this procedure, a winner will be determined by blind draw.
TEE MARKERS
All players will play from the WMGA tee markers. 5,546 yards. Course Rating/Slope: 72.8/136. Par 73.
CARTS/CADDIES
Each player must bring a $25 check the day of the event for cart fees. Checks made payable to the WMGA. Each group is required to take a forecaddie. The forecaddie fee is $60 per person inclusive of tip
FOOD SERVICE
Continental breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 until the last tee time
Buffet Lunch will be served starting at noon, until the last the group is finished with their round.
CANCELLATIONS
There will be no cancellation of play unless the course is deemed unplayable by the host club. If a player needs to withdraw from the tournament, please contact Brian Levy via cell phone (201-310-0947) or email, tournamentmanager@wmga.com.
LOCAL RULES Local Rules Sheet Attached in Separate Document
PACE OF PLAY
The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes for foursomes at The Apawamis Club is 4 hours and 15 minutes. A visual color-coded system is utilized to indicate your Pace of Play status. See Pace of Play on Golf Genius for more information.
Final decisions on any disputed rulings will be made by the WMGA Competitions Committee.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY
The Apawamis Club has a lightning detection system. Although bad weather is not of itself a good reason for discontinuing play, a player is permitted to discontinue play at any time she herself believes there is a danger from lightning. In the event that lightning is going to cause a suspension of play, the detection system will signal players to immediately discontinue play with one long blast.
“A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged note of the siren. All other suspensions will be signaled by three consecutive notes of the siren. In either case, resumption of play will be signaled by two short notes of siren. See Rule 5.7b.”
Upon hearing one long blast players MUST discontinue play immediately and go to the clubhouse. Please stay in the clubhouse until you hear two short blasts of the air horn, signaling that players are able to resume play or the appropriate personnel instruct you otherwise.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES (See attached)
The Apawamis Club requires all guests to adhere to and follow all government mandates and protocols.. Any player violating such protocols will be asked to leave the tournament and premises. See attached COVID Procedures for more information.