SCHEDULE
OF
EVENTS:
Saturday, August 4th -- First round (18 holes)
Sunday, August 5th -- Second round (18 holes)
LOCATION:
Emporia Municipal Golf Course
1133 S. Highway 99
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-5610
www.emporiagolfcourse.com
Head Golf Professional: Marcus Erkel
Superintendent: Kelley Storch
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all female golfers ages 13 and older by May 1, 2012,
and have not yet enrolled in college.
TOURNAMENT
FORMAT: 36 holes stroke play with one division: Championship
PRACTICE
ROUND: A practice round will be available to all participants
and is paid for with your completed entry form. Practice rounds can be made by
contacting Emporia Municipal Golf Course Hesston Golf Park at (620) 343-5610.
Tee time restrictions may apply.
LODGING:
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the KGA championships hotel listing website.
CARTS & CADDIES: Golf carts and caddies are not allowed in KGA
junior competitions. Each player must walk and carry their own equipment. Pull
carts are permitted. Spectator carts may be rented but it is at the discretion
of the host facility.
PRACTICE
RANGE: Opens approximately one hour before the first
starting time. Range balls will be placed on the practice tee area, and are
complimentary from the KGA for contestants only. It is the player’s
responsibility to arrive at his starting tee at least five minutes prior to his
group’s starting time.
REGISTRATION:
There will be NO registration at this event. You are
responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least 5 minutes prior to
your group’s scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time
to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
CLUBHOUSE:
Open approximately 7:00 am each day.
PAYMENT
FOR PURCHASES: Food and beverage or pro shop purchases may be
done with cash, credit card or club reciprocal.
FOOTWEAR:
The KGA and its Championship Contestants will comply with the
golf spike policy in effect at the host club at the time of the event. Emporia
Municipal Golf Course is a “spikeless” facility. Shoes with traditionally
designed spikes, regardless of composition (i.e. ceramic, plastic, etc.) or
spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal
when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green, are
prohibited. Call the KGA is you have a question about a particular brand or
style. Penalty for breach: DISQUALIFICATION (Rule 33-7).
CONDUCT
& ATTIRE: Proper golf attire is required. Blue jeans,
designer jeans, tee shirts, tank tops and “cargo-style” pants and shorts are
prohibited. Shorts must be mid-thigh. Golf shirt must have a collar and the
tail must be tucked in. If a hat is worn, the bill must be worn forward. This
dress code will be used in conjunction with any additional dress code used by
the host club. Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, including the use of obscene
or abusive language, may be cause for disqualification. NO WARNINGS will be
given in regards to conduct violations.
PRIZES:
Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top five finishers.
WITHDRAWALS
& REFUNDS: No refunds unless sickness or extenuating
circumstances occur. You must contact the KGA office prior to 48 hours of the
competition. In addition, you must submit a letter requesting your refund. A
$20.00 administrative fee will be charged for any withdrawal. Any withdrawal
within 48 hours of the event will not be granted a refund. A player who fails
to notify the KGA of his withdrawal or who fails to notify the Committee of his
withdrawal during the event is subject to a one-year suspension from KGA
events.
PACE
OF PLAY: It is important that all players cooperate with the
committee by playing efficiently and without delay. Slow play is discourteous
to your fellow competitors, and may create a penalty situation for all players
involved in the group in question.
TELEPHONES
AND PAGERS: Voice communications devices may not be used by any
player during any round or match. A violation of this condition may be
considered unbecoming conduct. This condition also applies to caddies. Exceptions:
to seek medical aid, to summon a rules official, or to report a problem with a
golf cart.
CLOSE
OF COMPETITION: The competition shall be deemed to have closed
when the symbolic prize for the event has been presented, or if no ceremony,
when all scores or results have been approved by the Committee.
FOR
OTHER INFORMATION: Contact the KGA office at (785) 842-4833 EXT
201, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please leave a voice message
if you get a recording. Your call will be returned ASAP.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL CONTESTANTS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR
ASSOCIATION. YOUR EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS TO THE STAFF OF THE HOST CLUB ARE
ALWAYS APPRECIATED.
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