Spring Triple Threat

 

 

The Spring Triple Threat is a bi-annual team event for women who are members of the Kansas Golf Association and the Kansas City Golf Association.  It features two-lady teams playing Four-Ball, Alternate Shot, and Scramble formats.  The Spring Triple Threat is a counting event for the KGA/KCGA Women's Player of the Year Award, and is one of the most fun events on the schedule.

 

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Tournament Information

Date: Monday, May 14, 2018

Time: 9:00 am Shotgun Start with lunch immediately following completion of play

Location: Crestview Country Club - South Course

Address: 1000 N 127th St E, Wichita, KS

Entry Fee: $170 per team ($85 per player) includes golf, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch

Additional Fees: $5 mulligans (max 1 per player) may be paid at the time of registration or on-site

Team/Player Limit: 44 teams (88 players)

Entries Open: March 1, 2018

Entries Close: May 7, 2018 or when full

 

Holes 1-6: Four-Ball Stroke Play at 95% handicap (if the difference in handicap between teammates is more than 8 strokes, both players will be reduced by an additional 10%)

 

Holes 7-12: Foursomes (Chapman Alternate Shot) - both players drive, Player A hits her partner's drive and Player B hits her partner's drive, select the best shot and alternate strokes until the ball is holed. Teams will receive 60% of the A player's handicap and 40% of the B player's handicap. 

 

Holes 13-18: Scramble - teams will receive 35% of the A player's handicap ad 15% of the B player's handicap. 

 

Eligibility

Open to women who are members of the Kansas Golf Association or the Kansas City Golf Association and are 18 years of age or older and not currently in high school.

 

Flights

Flights will be formed after entries have closed based on the combined team handicap index.  The number of flights and the spread of handicaps within each flight will be based upon the number of teams in the event.  Gross and Net prizes will be awarded in each flight.

 

Refunds

Refunds made before the closing date will be refunded less a $20 administrative fee.

 

Refunds made after the closing date but and more than 48 hours before the start of the event will receive 50% of the entry fee.

 

No refunds are available for teams that withdraw less than 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

 

Prizes

Winners will receive gift certificates to the Crestview Country Club Golf Shop.  The prize payout for gross and net prizes in each flight will be based on number of entries.  All ties will be broken using the USGA recommendation (last 9, last 6, last 3, last 1).

 

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available, but not included in the entry fee.  Practice rounds are available after noon on the weekends and before 11am/after 1pm on Fridays.  Green Fee = $45, Cart Fee = $18.  Contact the Golf Shop at Crestview CC to schedule. 316-733-2481

 

Rules of Golf; Close of Competition

Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA.  Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final.  The competition is deemed to be closed when the awards ceremony has been completed.

 

Equipment

All golf balls and clubs must conform to USGA specifications. Any unusual equipment or devices, such as gloves, unusual tees, alignment aids, braces, and the like are prohibited by The Rules of Golf.

 

Distance-Measuring Devices

Distance-measuring devices are permitted so long as they measure distance only.

 

Dress Code; Footwear

Proper golf attire is required.  Jeans, halter tops, tank tops, and athletic t-shirts are not permitted. Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.

 

Transportation

Golf carts are available for all players and are included in the entry fee.  The host facility may choose to make carts available to spectators subject to availability, but this is not guaranteed. Cart rules during the competition are subject to the discretion of the golf course superintendent at the host facility based on course conditions and may change without notice at any time during the competition.

 

Registration

Registration will be available on-site at 7:30am on Monday, May 14.  The range will open at 7:30am as well.