Welsh Women’s Amateur Championship – Player Information

July 30 – August 2, 2023

Newport Golf Club

 

Format                            

36 Holes Stroke Play. Top 16 make it through to the Championship Matchplay knockouts, those that lose their first matchplay round will go into the Valentine Plate.

 

Tee Times                       

Tee times for the strokeplay rounds will be available on Monday 24th July by email and online here

 

Close Tee Time Request

Those that are staying together or car sharing can request close tee times for the strokeplay rounds using the link. Please do so by midnight on Sunday 23rd July.

 

Parental Consent Forms

Those who are under the age of 18 on the first day of the championship must complete an Online Parental Consent Form using the link. Those that fail to do so by their first round tee time may be withdrawn form the Championship

 

Registration                    

Online Registration is open between Tuesday 18th – Friday 28th, using the following link.

 

Withdrawals                   

Players withdrawing should email championships@walesgolf.org

 

Practice Round               

July 28th, book online here  

 

Practice Facilities           

There is a short range (max 195 yards) which is bring your own balls. There are also 2 practice nets by the first tee and a putting green. If you wish to do a full bag warm up there are driving ranges close by at The Parc Golf Club and Celtic Manor.

 

Caddies & Spectators      

Caddies and spectators are allowed.

 

Catering                          

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. At player’s own expense.

 

Clubhouse & Pro Shop    

Open 1 hour prior to the start of each day’s play

 

Wales Golf Hard Card      

https://www.walesgolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wales-Golf-Hard-Card-23.pdf

 

Presentation                   

Shortly after play on Wednesday 2nd August

 

Safeguarding Lead          

Christian Askins, Competitions Manager, Wales Golf

 

On-course Championship Information and Scoring

Scorecards, Pin Positions and Local Rules to be collected at the 1st tee from the starter each morning. Live scoring to be completed by the players (one in each group) via smart phones.

 

Course Set-Up                 

Available here

 

Contact Details               

Christian Askins, 07821665609, christian.askins@walesgolf.org