| Title |
Detail |
| 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: _____________________ |
| Caddies / Carts |
Caddies and Contestants are required to walk. Use of motorized carts is prohibited for players and spectators. Caddies are permitted, provided the players not use parents, brothers, sisters or guardians to serve as caddies. |
| Eligibility |
Boys who have not reached their sixteenth birthday as of the day of the Championship, whose families reside in the Western Pennsylvania Golf Associations boundaries. |
| Format |
Divisions:
A: Age 14 and 15 for the Skip Potts trophey
B: Age 13 and below for the James Simons trophy - course will be shorter than division A.
Prizes will be awarded in each division. Contestants in age group B may play in group A.
18 holes of stroke play. In the event of a tie for first place, in either division, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place immediately after conclusion of play. |
| 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 $10 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. |
| 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.
The optional condition to Rule 6-3 is in effect. See Page 27 of the Rules of Golf. |
| Withdrawals |
Withdrawals after the groupings and starting times have been finalized will be charged a $5 service charge. Withdrawals on the day of the event will not recieve an refund. |
