2017 NEWGA
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Hop Meadow CC - VT
July 10-12, 2017
Eligibility: A contestant may be any amateur woman golfer, with a USGA handicap index of 17.4 or below, who is an active member of one of the NEWGA member state associations or a legal resident of one of the six New England States. NEWGA associations may invite non-members who are residents of their state and have a handicap index that meets the entry requirements. A junior is any girl who is a resident of the respective state and has not reached her 19th birthday by the opening day of the tournament. A junior of 18 years of age is eligible only if she has not yet begun her first semester of college. A junior does not have to be a member of a NEWGA member club, but must have a USGA handicap index of 17.4 or below. Parents and guardians are NOT allowed to caddy for Juniors. Seniors must be 50 years old and Legend must be 65 years old by the opening day of the tournament.
Handicap Limit: Handicap Index 17.4.
Entry Fee: $185 per player. The fee includes entry, cart fee for 3 days, tee gift, range balls and competitors’ barbecue.
Entry Close date: June 26,2017
Tournament Format: Each state has a quota of 18 players. The total field will be 108 players for 36 holes and then cut to the top 70 (low score) players (including ties) for the final round of play including any player within ten shots of the leader in player’s respective age category. Players are chosen based on lowest handicap by index as of USGA Handicap Revision effective June 1st. A “Wait List” for greater than 18 applicants from a state is created by handicap index for each state after all states have entered their player lists. If a state is unable to fill its allotted positions, the unused positions will be divided equally among the states that have a waiting list. The use of distance measuring devices will be allowed during this Championship by local rule.
Tournament Proper:
Monday, July 10:
Tuesday, July 11:
Wednesday, July 12:
Tournament Play will be off June 15th handicaps (6/1/2017 to form the waitlist)
No refunds for withdrawals after June 29, 2017
Practice Round - Competitors and their guest will be allowed to play a practice round after June 26th by calling the Pro Shop 860.651.0686. Cost is $40 and includes cart fee. Information about Hop Meadow CC please visit: http://hmcountryclub.com/