Wisconsin State Golf Association

WSGA Net Partners Tournament #8

Sep 2, 2008

Mequon Country Club Blue 9 & Red 9

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Electronic Measuring Devices	During 2008 WSGA competitions, THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MEASURING DEVICES (EMD's) IS PERMITTED. Electronic Measuring Devices (EMD's) include GPS-based systems, hand-held devices, 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.
Eligibility	Entries are open to ALL amateur golfers (male and female) who are at least 21 years of age as of the tournament date, and are affiliated with a WSGA member club. All contestants must be 2008 WSGA Associate Members, which includes having a 2008 WSGA/USGA Handicap Index. The competition will be comprised of partners (two players) - who need NOT belong to the same club. A team may consist of two men, a man and a woman, or two women. The maximum Handicap Index allowed any contestant will be 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women. All Handicaps exceeding the maximum shall be reduced to the maximum allowed. The date of the most current Handicap Index to be used for the tournament will be established by the Tournament Committee.
Entry Deadline	The field will close at 56 acceptable teams (112 players) or by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, August 18, 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. NOTE: Entries will be processed on a first come-first served basis. A player, or a team, may participate in as many tournaments as desired. If the field is over-subscribed on the deadline date, any team that has already qualified for the Net Partners Championship will be replaced by the next team on the Waiting List.
Entry Fee Information	Entry fee is $105.00 PER TEAM. Checks or Credit Cards are accepted for paper entries. *Entry fee includes lunch for each contestant the day of the event.* Entry Fee DOES NOT INCLUDE Motorized cart use or practice range balls. Contestants wishing to use a motorized cart will need to pay the golf course's pro shop for that cart the morning before the event begins.
Format	Competition will be 18 holes of partners net stroke play. A team (partners) will consist of two players, each of whom shall be a member of a WSGA member club and are 2008 WSGA Associate Members, which includes having a 2008 WSGA/USGA Handicap Index. The TEAM TOTAL SCORE for each team will be determined by adding each player's 18-hole net score plus the 18-hole net bestball score of the team, for a 54-Hole Total Team score. All Handicap Indexes will be adjusted according to the slope rating of the course being played. All men contestants will use the Regular tees and all women will use the Forward tees. Women players will receive extra strokes dependent on the course set-up, not to exceed 2 strokes, plus or minus the difference between the respective course ratings. Any play-off required to determine the champion will take place immediately on a hole-by-hole basis, combining the individual net scores, with strokes being given in accordance with the scorecard allocation. All other ties will be determined by a computer selected scorecard play-off method. In order to allow more players to participate a team may only participate in ONE event, unless the field for any event has not been filled. The top SEVEN (7) teams from each of the eight 2008 WSGA Net Partners Tournaments will qualify for the 2008 WSGA Net Partners Championship on Friday, September 12, 2008 at NORTHERN BAY GOLF RESORT & MARINA in Arkdale, WI. Also, two alternate teams from each Net Partners Tournament will be placed on an ALTERNATE team list in case one of the teams that qualify from that Net Partners Tournament are unable to compete in the Net Partners Championship. NOTE: Players on teams that qualify for the 2008 WSGA Net Partners Championship will be required to have a minimum of 5 (five) scores played and posted in 2008 by Thursday, September 4th, 2008 in order to be eligible for the 2008 WSGA Net Partners Championship.
Hotel Information	Hotel Information:
Motorized Carts & Caddies	Contestants MAY use motorized carts if they choose AT THEIR OWN COST. Contact the host clubs golf shop to reserve a cart as sometimes the availability of carts is limited. ALSO - BE SURE TO INDICATE ON YOUR ENTRY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE A MOTORIZED CART! Players are allowed to carry their own clubs. CADDIES ARE NOT ALLOWED!
Pairings and Starting Time	Pairings will be made by the WSGA Tournament Committee after the close of entries. Players will be notified of their Starting Time and Place by mail or E-mail, AND posted on our web site on the Net Partners Tournament No. 8 Tournament Information Page. THE COMPETITION WILL FEATURE A SHOTGUN START AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 A.M.
Practice Round Information	There will be NO OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND. Arrangements for a practice round may be made by calling the golf shop at MEQUON COUNTRY CLUB at 1-262-242-2470. NOTE: Contestants are responsible for their own practice round fees.