2023 AGA Women’s Amateur Championship
Presented by Gana R. Dunlop & Roberts Oxygen
TOURNAMENT DATES: May 21st - 24th, 2023
HOST CLUB: Northriver Yacht Club
ADDRESS: 3100 Yacht Club Way NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
PHONE: (205) 343-4581
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, February 8th at 9:00 AM Central
EXEMPT PLAYER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 22nd at 5:00 PM Central
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, May 3rd 5:00 PM Central
ENTRY FEE: $425
ENTRY ELIGIBILY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION
Championship Division: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who have completed their college eligibility, have reached their 23rd birthday on or before Monday, May 22nd, and have a USGA Handicap Index of 6.0 or less.
Senior Division: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who have reached their 50th birthday on or before Monday, May 22nd and have a USGA Handicap Index of 6.0 or less.
*Both divisions are WAGR ranked and top finishers will earn WAGR points.
TOURNAMNENT REGISTRATION
Registration will be on the www.amateurgolfalliance.org website. Non-exempt applicants are not guaranteed a spot in the Championship field; applicant entries will be reviewed based on playing experience, competitive success, rankings and merit against those of other applicants. Non-exempt applicants are encouraged to submit a playing resume (via email to akolb@anerasports.com or other documents to substantiate their competitive history. All entrants will be notified if they have been assigned a position in the field on or before Friday, May 5th.
EXEMPTIONS
All exempt players who meet the criteria outlined below are required to register before Wednesday, March 22nd at 5:00 PM (Central). Entries received from exempt players after such date will be processed and reviewed with all other entries, including those of non-exempt applicants.
- Top ten finishers (and ties) in 2022 AGA Women's Amateur Division.
- Top ten finishers (and ties) in 2022 AGA Women's Senior Division.
- Last five year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Champions.
- Last three year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Runner-ups.
- Last two year's U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Semifinalists.
- Last year’s U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Quarterfinalist.
- Top fifteen players (and ties) in Stroke Play qualifying in 2022 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
- Top ten players (and ties) in Stroke Play qualifying in 2021 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
- Top fifteen players (and ties) in the Stroke Play qualifying in 2022 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
- Last five year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Champions.
- Last three year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Runner-ups.
- Last two year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Semifinalists.
- Last year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Quarterfinalists.
- Top 300 players in the R&A/USGA World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)*;
- Amateur Golf Alliance/Host Club Selections.
*Rankings are considered as of the date of entry being received.
FORMAT & FIELD SIZE
The Championship will be contested over 54 holes of Individual Stroke Play, with 18 holes per day. The field is limited to 72 players.
ON-SITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
All players must register with AGA staff member prior to the start of the Championship. Players that do not register may be subject to disqualification. Official tournament registration will be on Sunday, May 21st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at NorthRiver Yacht Club. Players who are unable to register on the date and time listed must contact AGA Tournament Director Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) in advance of the Championship.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND
Players are limited to one complementary practice round on the designated practice round date, Sunday, May 21st. All confirmed players will sign up for a practice round through Golf Genius on Friday, May 12th starting at 9:00 AM, after that date practice rounds will be made through the NorthRiver Yacht Club golf shop at (205) 343-4507.
Additional practice rounds are available for an additional fee of $85 paid directly to the golf course. Contact the golf shop directly for available tee times on Saturday, May 20th after 12:00 PM.
PLAYER RECEPTION
There will be a Player Welcome Reception on Sunday, May 21st at NorthRiver Yacht Club at 6:30 PM. The reception will include food and beverage, and is included in the entry fee for players and a guest.
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Friday, May 19th. Final round starting times and pairings will be available in the evening after play online at www.amateurgolfalliance.org in the Tournament Office and Golf Shop, and emailed to players. Final round starting times will be re-drawn, based on total score.
HOST HOTEL(S)
Discounted rates have been established at the following host hotel; players must contact the host hotel directly to make their own reservations:
- Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa - University (600 Harper Lee Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404). Reference "AGA Women's Golf" when making room reservations to get the applicable discount ($119 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Friday, May 5th. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (205) 553-9800 or online using the following link: Online Registration Link.
- The Alamite (2321 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401). Reference "AGA Women's Golf" when making room reservations to get the applicable discount ($119 per night plus taxes). Guest rooms will be held until Friday, April 21st. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at (205) 860-7998 or online using the following link: Online Registration Link.
- ALTERNATE HOTEL NO DISCOUNTED RATE: Residence Inn Tuscaloosa (211 Rice Mine Road Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406). Closest hotel to the golf course. Website.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES
The Championship will be a riding event and carts will be provided for players, two players per cart. Caddies are not guaranteed a seat in the cart and there are no spectator carts.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Clubhouse facilities will be open one hour before the starting tee time each day. Lunch is provided for all three rounds of the Championship; and is included in the entry fee. Guests may dine with players but will be charged the appropriate cost for the same meal. Acceptable forms of payment in the clubhouse are cash and cards. All other food and beverage consumed will be at the player’s expense.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice facilities at the host club will be available to all players for the duration of the Championship. The practice facilities will open beginning one hour prior to the first starting time on the practice round day, Sunday, May 21st.
POLICIES, PROCEDURES & CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Amateur Golf Alliance Code of Conduct and Dress Code are in effect throughout the Championship. Violations will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. All competitors should be familiar with all AGA Conditions of Competitions and Policies. The Championship will be conducted by the 2023 USGA Rules of Golf.
WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY
If you find you cannot compete in the Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting AGA Staff Amanda Kolb at (akolb@anerasports.com) or (469-458-0806). If you do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future AGA Championships. Any player withdrawing prior to Wednesday, May 3rd at 5:00 PM Central will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Any withdrawals after the entry deadline, will not receive a refund unless a spot is filled by a competitor on the waitlist.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sunday, May 21st
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Player Registration
9:30 AM Practice Round Tee Times Start
6:30 PM Player Welcome Reception
Monday, May 22nd
8:00 - 10:00 AM Round 1 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees
12:30 - 3:30 PM Player lunch
Tuesday, May 23rd
8:00 - 10:00 AM Round 2 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees
12:30 - 3:30 PM Player Lunch
Wednesday, May 24th
8:00 - 10:00 AM Round 3 Starting Times - #1 & #10 Tees
12:30 - 3:30 PM Player Lunch
*Awards Ceremony Immediately after play concludes
AGA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACTS
Amateur Golf Alliance Rob Addington raddington@anerasports.com
Tournament Chairperson Tara Connelly
Tournament Director Amanda Kolb akolb@anerasports.com
Roberts Oxygen - Sponsor Gana R. Dunlop
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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