103rd Women's Texas Amateur
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: June 25-28, 2024
Host Club: Spanish Oaks Golf Club
Address: 13001 Spanish Oaks Dr, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Phone: (512) 421-8530
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director – Adam Schulte
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: April 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close / Withdraw Deadline: May 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $300 per person
Eligibility: Entries are open to female amateur golfers with a certified Handicap Index, and reside in Texas. Please reference TGA Women’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: Lowest handicap indexes in multiples of 8 with a maximum of 96. In the event the championship becomes over-subscribed, entries will be accepted in order of Handicap Index based upon the May 29, 2024 WHS Handicap Revision. WAIT LIST INFORMATION
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible; exemptions will be given to the following:
a) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Champion;
b) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Finalist;
c) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Semi Finalists;
d) Top three (3) finishers (including ties) in previous year’s Women’s Stroke Play Championship;
e) Top two (2) finishers (including ties) in previous year’s Senior Stroke Play Championship;
f) Previous year’s TGA Women’s Player of the Year;
g) Previous year’s TGA Women’s Senior Player of the Year:
h) 2023 Southwest Showcase Champion;
i) Three (3) Host Club Exemptions;
Championship Information
Exemptions Available: The champion of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur will receive an exemption into the 124th US Women’s Amateur to be contested at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, OK over Aug. 5-11, 2024.
Format / Field Size: The field is limited to 96 players. All players will compete in one stroke play qualifying round on Tuesday, June 25th. Upon completion of the qualifying round, the low 32 players will advance to the championship flight and compete for the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur title. The remaining players will be divided into eight flights of eight based on qualifying round scores. The qualifying round is required for all players. In each flight, players will be seeded according to their qualifying round score. Any ties for the 32nd spot in the championship flight will be determined via on-course playoff. All flights’ match play brackets will be single elimination. There will be no consolation matches for any flight.
For those players who do not qualify for the championship flight, the committee reserves the right to shorten the yardage for continuing matches in the last three (3) flights.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) complimentary practice round on Monday, June 24 only. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule practice rounds
Registration Information: Player registration will be held on Monday, June 24. they must notify the TGA staff that they are unable to make the registration deadline, but will be competing in the championship. Those players not contacting a TGA Official by 5:00 PM on June 24, 2024 are subject to forfeiting their playing position.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times and pairings for the qualifying round will be made available online at www.txga.org no later than Friday, June 21 by 5:00 PM.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Women’s Competition Policies and host club policies.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.
Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times. Carts are not allowed in the club parking lot for any reason.
Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance with ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation have been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.
Host Hotels
The TGA has partnered with the following hotels to serve as the designated host hotel(s) for the Womens Texas Amateur. Participants are responsible for individually booking their room for the championship, if needed.
Sonesta Bee Cave Austin Hill Country
12525 Bee Cave Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Cut-off Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
Booking Method: Contact the hotel at (512) 483-5917 and mention TGA or use the link below.
Booking Link: Click Here
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Lakeway
2013 Ranch Road 620 South, Austin, TX, 78734
Cut-off Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
Booking Link: Click Here
Policies & Procedures
To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Women’s Competition Policies.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
Provided players are otherwise eligible; exemptions will be given to the following:
a) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Champion – Madison Le
b) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Finalist – Sydney Givens
c) Previous year’s Women’s Texas Amateur Semi Finalists – Raleygh Simpson, Elina Sinz
d) Top three (3) finishers (including ties) in previous year’s Women’s Stroke Play Championship – Megan Tang, Camryn Carreon, Mia Nixon
e) Top two (2) finishers (including ties) in previous year’s Women’s Senior Stroke Play Championship – Mina Hardin, Kelley Nittoli
f) Previous year’s TGA Women’s Player of the Year
g) Previous year’s TGA Women’s Senior Player of the Year
h) 2023 Southwest Showcase Champion – Allyn Stephens
i) Three (3) Host Club Exemptions
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 17
9:00 AM – Entries Opens
Wednesday, May 29
5:00 PM – Entries Close, Withdraw Deadline
Friday, June 21
5:00 PM – Qualifying Round Pairings Released
Monday, June 24
Practice Rounds, Tournament Registration
Tuesday, June 25
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Qualifying Round (Stroke Play)
11:00 AM 3:00 PM – Following Play – Player Lunch
Wednesday, June 26
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Championship Flight: Round of 32
9:38 AM – 1:45 PM – Flights 1-8: Quarterfinals
11:00 AM 3:00 PM – Player Lunch
2:00 PM – 2:56 PM – Championship Flight: Round of 16
Thursday, June 27
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Championship Flight: Quarterfinals
8:08 AM – 10:16 AM – Flights 1-8: Semifinals
11:00 AM 3:00 PM – Player Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:08 PM – Championship Flight: Semifinals
Friday, June 28
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Flights 1-8: Finals
8:40 AM – Championship Finals
Following Play – Awards Luncheon
QUALIFYING
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