WSGA Senior Match Play Championship

 During 2008 WSGA competitions, THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MEASURING DEVICES (EMD's) IS PERMITTED.  Electronic Measuring Devices (EMD's) include Hand-held devices, GPS-based systems, etc.

The Following LOCAL RULE will be in effect for all WSGA competitions, excluding USGA Qualifying events, during the 2008 season:

“In WSGA competitions for 2008, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only.  However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.” 

The wording of this Local Rule means that a player may not use a device that is also capable of measuring conditions other than distance, even if those functions are “turned off” during a competition.

Furthermore, the WSGA will have in place, at every WSGA competition, excluding USGA Qualifying events, specially-equipped LASER LINK reflective Flagsticks which facilitate the measuring process.

Entries are open to all male amateur golfers who have attained the age of 55 as of July 7th, 2008.

Entrant must be affiliated with a WSGA club and have a MAXIMUM WSGA/USGA HANDICAP INDEX OF 12.4.   All handicaps will be verified and the date of eligibility requirement will be June 19th, 2008.

All entries must reach the WSGA office by 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 19th, 2008.    Late, incomplete or phone entries are not acceptable. FAX entries are acceptable ONLY if using a credit card as method of payment. The WSGA Fax number is (414) 443-0817.

Priority will be given to Rated Players using the 2007 WSGA Men's Amateur and Senior Amateur "Player of the Year" Rating lists, and/or entrants who have a Handicap Index of 9.9 or less, that is effective on the date the entry is received.

If the field is oversubscribed, all other spots in the field will be lottery drawn on Friday, June 20th, 2008.

Entry fee is $100.00 and must accompany entry blank. Checks or Credit Cards are accepted.

Entry includes cost of motorized cart for all tournament rounds.  

Entry Fee DOES NOT include any meals during the championship. Contestants will be able to purchase food in the restaurant in West Bend Country Club's clubhouse.

The field for the Championship (Regular Senior Division) will consist of no more than 88 players. An 18-hole stroke-play round will be played the afternoon of Monday, July 7th, 2008 to determine the thirty-two (32) players to make up the match-play field.   Competition will be from the BLUE TEES.  The defending champion will have to qualify, but if his score is higher than the score required to gain a position in the match-play field, he will then be assigned the last spot in the match-play draw. THIRTY-TWO (32) qualifiers will compete in the Match Play portion of the Championship to determine the champion.    First round matches will take place Tuesday morning, July 8th, 2008.   Second round matches will also take place on Tuesday afternoon, July 8th, 2008.   QuarterFinal matches and Semi-Final matches will take place on Wednesday morning and afternoon respectively, July 9th, 2008.   The Championship Match will be played on Thursday morning, July 10th, 2008.    Any tie(s) for the last spot(s) in the Match Play field shall be decided immediately upon completion of the July 9th, 2007 qualifying round by a hole-by-hole play-off.   You MUST indicate on entry which division in which you will play. 

SUPER-SENIOR DIVISION FOR 2008:

There will be a "Super Senior" Age Division.   The field for the "Super-Senior Age Division will consist of no more than 32 players.  Those players who are age 65 or older MUST, WHEN ENTERING THE CHAMPIONSHIP, designate whether they will play in the "Super-Senior" Age Division or the Regular Senior Division.  Players in the "Super-Senior" Age Division will play from the WHITE TEES.   An 18-hole stroke-play round will be played the afternoon of Monday, July 7th, 2008 to determine the sixteen (16) players to make up the match-play field.   The defending champion will have to qualify, but if his score is higher than the score required to gain a position in the match-play field, he will then be assigned the last spot in the "Super-Senior" Division match-play draw.   SIXTEEN (16) qualifiers will compete in the "Super-Senior" Age Division during the Match Play portion of the Championship.  The 1st Round of match play will begin on Tuesday morning, July 8th, 2008.   2nd Round (QuarterFinal) matches will take place Tuesday afternoon, July 8th, 2008.   Semi-Final round matches will take place Wednesday morning, July 9th, 2008.  The Super-Senior Championship match will take place Wednesday afternoon, July 9th, 2008. 

You MUST indicate on entry which division in which you will play.   Players age 65 or older MAY choose to compete in the SENIOR division, if desired.

Hotel Information regarding the 2008 WSGA Senior Match Play Championship:

Contestants MUST use a motorized cart for all rounds of the championship, which IS included in the entry fee.

The use of a caddie OR carrying one's own clubs is NOT permitted.

Pairings will be made by the WSGA and contestants notified of their starting times by mail or e-mail, and posted on our web site (www.wsga.org) on the 2008 WSGA Senior Match Play Championship Tournament Information Page.

There will be NO official practice round. For practice round information, contact West Bend Country Club's pro shop at (262) 334-2766.      West Bend Country Club is a private country club and, therefore, access may be very limited.

Regular Division contestants should practice from the BLUE TEES when playing a practice round.   Super-Senior Age Division contestants should practice from the WHITE TEES when playing a practice round.   

NOTE:    Contestants are responsible for their own practice round fees.

The Champion will have his name engraved upon the Thomas C. Huset trophy and receive a prize emblematic of the WSGA Senior Match Play Championship.

Merchandise prizes and momento awards will also be awarded to ALL contestants making the match-play field.