| 102nd West Penn OpenJul 10 - Jul 11, 2006Totteridge Golf Club | |  |
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| EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY ONLY! |
ONLY players who are EXEMPT for the 2006 West Penn Open Championship may enter on-line through THIS particular tournament information page. The names of those players who ARE EXEMPT for the 2006 West Penn Open Championship are listed below and on the Entry Form. If you are not exempt, you must enter the qualifier at Grove City. To get an Entry Form, go to the ENTRY FORM section of this website.
NON-EXEMPT PLAYERS SHOULD ENTER ON-LINE BY VISITING THE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION PAGE OF THE QUALIFYING SITE NEAREST TO WHERE THEY LIVE, OR WHERE THEY WOULD LIKE TO QUALIFY.
EXEMPTIONS FROM PRELIMINARY QUALIFYING ROUNDS:
A. All past West Penn Open Champions
B. All PGA National Club Professional Champions
C. Tri-State PGA Section Champions 2001-2005
D. Frank Fuhrer (Pennsylvania) Open Champions 2001-2005
E. West Penn Amateur Champions 2002-2006
F. Pennsylvania Amateur Champions 2001-2005
G. Frank Fuhrer Invitational Champions 2003-2005
H. Tri-State PGA Match Play Champions 2004-2006
I. Top 25 (and ties) PGA National Club Professional Championship 2005
J. Tri-State Open Champion 2006
K. Tri-State Assistant Professional Champion 2006
L. Tri-State Senior Champion 2005
M. WPGA Public Links Champion 2005
N. West Penn Mid-Amateur Champion 2006
O. West Penn Senior Amateur Champion 2006
P. West Penn Junior Amateur Champion 2006
Q. Pennsylvania Senior Champion 2005
R. Palmer Cup teams, professional and amateur 2005
S. Top 15 and ties 2005 West Penn Open
T. Top 25, Tri-State PGA money list 2005
V. Top 25, Tri-State PGA Professional Points List 2005
V. Top 10, WPGA Honor Roll 2005
W. Previous members of a US Walker Cup Team
X. USGA performances amateurs, match play qualifiers 2005, Open qualify for championship 2005 or 2006, Senior Open made cut 2005
Y. 2005 TotteridgeClub Champion
The following people are exempt under one or more of the criteria listed above.
John Aber, John Aubrey, Brock Bergman, Craig Berner, Joe Boros, Dan Braun, David Brown, James Bryan, James Cichra, Jonathan Clark, Ron Coleman, Casey Courneen, ARnold Cutrell, Scott Davis, Dave Denezza, John DiMuccio, Dennis Dolci, Barry Evans, Frank Fairman, Sean Farren, Artie Fink Jr, Bob Ford, Bob Friend, Frank Fuhrer III, Robert Gordon, Brent Johnson, Eric Johnson, John Jones, John Kerins, Darrell Kestner, John Klinchock, Sean Knapp, Marshall Marraccini, John Mazza, Robert McClellan, Mike McGuire, Max Mesing, Bob Meyer, Ron Milanovich, Robert Moss, Rich Mottura, Phil Newcamp, David Pagett, Scott Phillis, Gregory Pieczynski, John Popeck, John Rech, Ty Roush, Chuck Scally Jr., Paul Schlachter, Kevin Shields, Ryan Sikora, Bennett Smith, Nathan Smith, Bob Sowards, Malcolm Spatz, Rick Stimmel, Ed Vietmeier, Gordon Vietmeier, Dick vonTacky, Roy Vucinich, Brad Westfall, Steven Wheatcroft, Chip Zimmerman
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| Parental Consent Required |
Before an online entry can be accepted for a player under the age of 18, a signed copy of the parental consent form below must be received by the WPGA.
The following should be printed, signed by the a parent or guardian and mailed or faxed to the WPGA at:
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
324 Fourth St
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
FAX: 412-826-2183
As parent or guardian of ________________, I hereby certify that I am familiar with his/her plans to participate in WPGA championships and that he/she does so with my approval and consent for the following events (check applicable events):
Boys ____
Junior ____
Amateur ____
Open ____
Club Champions ____
Fred Brand ____
Brothers ____
Four-Ball ____
Public Links ____
Womens Amateur ____
If he/she wishes to play in events that are not checked on this form, an additional form will be required before his/her entry can be processed.
In case of medical emergency occurring during this Championship, I authorize a qualified medical doctor to take all necessary measures in the treatment of this applicant.
Relation: ______________________
Signature: _____________________ |
| Alternates |
Qualifying-round alternates have no status at the championship site until they are officially accepted into the starting field. |
| Eligibility |
Professional golfers who are members in good standing with their PGA Sections and reside in Western Pennsylvania, assistant professionals who meet the residency requirements and are employed by such members, other professional golfers who meet district requirements, all members and apprentices in good stand of the Tri-State Section. Amateur golfers who reside within the jurisdiction of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association or are members of a WPGA Member club and have USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 2.4 strokes. |
| Late Entries |
The Committee reserves the right to accept late entries. Such entries may be accepted at the convenience of the Committee, and must be accompanied by a late fee of $25 prior to acceptance. |
| List of Conforming Golf Balls |
The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the United States Golf Association.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION:
Disqualification. |
| One Ball Rule in effect |
The Optional condition requiring the use of a single brand and type of ball is in effect. See page 106 of the Rules of Golf. |
| Other Items |
Entry fees include range balls, food, and prizes. |
| Personal Appearance |
The Committee at the Championship shall decide whether this requirement is met. The wearing of shorts is permitted, provided they are of Bermuda length or longer. |
| Playing Ability |
Players failing to return scores withing ten (10) strokes of the USGA Course Rating at qualifying sites may have future entries declined, unless the contestant can document he is capable of competing at the championship level. |
| Rules of Play |
USGA Rules of Golf, the WPGA Local Rules card and other Local Rules distributed will govern play. |
| Starting Times and Information |
Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA web site (http://www.wpga.org) approximately one week before the championship. If you are unable to get your time from the website, please call 412-826-2180. |
| Transportation |
Players are required to walk at all times during the qualifier and the championship unless otherwise authorized by the Rule Committee. |
| Withdrawals |
Withdrawals after the groupings and starting times have been finalized will be charged a $20 service charge. Withdrawals on the day of the event will not recieve an refund. |
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