Wisconsin State Golf Association

WSGA BEST-BALL Pres. by LASER LINK GOLF

May 29 - Jun 1, 2008

Hidden Glen At Bentdale Farms

Washington County Golf Course

Info
- Tournament Info
Results

Note

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"One-Ball Rule" In Effect	NOTE! THE OPTIONAL CONDITIONS AS PRESCRIBED IN *APPENDIX I, PART C-1(b) & (c)* OF THE 2008-2009 USGA RULES OF GOLF BOOK SHALL BE IN EFFECT! *THE BALL A PLAYER USES SHALL BE NAMED ON THE CURRENT LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS ISSUED BY THE USGA.* PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE: DISQUALIFICATION *THE SO-CALLED "ONE-BALL" RULE WILL BE IN EFFECT AT BOTH THE DISTRICT QUALIFYING EVENTS AS WELL AS THE ACTUAL STATE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP:* DURING A STIPULATED ROUND, THE BALL(S) A PLAYER USES MUST BE OF THE SAME BRAND AND MODEL AS DETAILED BY A SINGLE ENTRY ON THE MOST CURRENT LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS. PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE: 2 (TWO) STROKES FOR EACH HOLE WHERE VIOLATION OCCURS. MAXIMUM PENALTY PER ROUND IS 4 (FOUR) STROKES.
Electronic Measuring Devices	*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.
Eligibility	Entries are open to all amateur male golfers who attained age 18 on or before May 29, 2008, are residents of Wisconsin, and/or are affiliated with a WSGA member club, which is interpreted to mean - a team member must be eligible to participate in a member club or golf course’s Championship events. Non-resident members must agree not to participate in any other state’s major amateur championships - signature required below. The team shall have a MAXIMUM combined WSGA/USGA HANDICAP index of 12.0. Teams members do NOT necessarily have to be from the SAME WSGA member club. The club that a player represents in this championship will be the club that he will represent in ALL future 2008 WSGA events. All handicaps will be verified and the date of the handicap eligibility requirement will be May 9th, 2008. The Tournament Committee will have the final decision on all judgements as to a team’s eligibility.
Entry Deadline	The field will close at 144 acceptable teams or at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 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.
Entry Fee Information	Entry fee is $210.00 PER TEAM, and must accompany entry blank. Entry Fee includes the cost of a motorized golf cart for EACH TEAM for ALL tournament rounds, and Practice Range/Driving Range costs. Entry Fee DOES NOT include any meals during the tournament.
Format for Championship	Each team will be assigned to play an 18-hole Bestball (Four-Ball), Stroke-play qualifying round on Thursday, May 29th on ONE of the two tournament courses, Hidden Glen Golf Club or Washington County Golf Course. After 18 holes, the field will be cut to the low 36 teams plus ties FROM EACH COURSE for a second 18 holes of Bestball, accumulative, stroke-play qualifying on Friday morning, May 30th, each team playing the course NOT PLAYED on Thursday (in Round #1). The low thirty-two (32) teams will then enter into Championship Flight Bestball (Four-Ball), Match Play competition on Friday afternoon, May 30th. Second round and Quarterfinal matches will take place Saturday, May 31st. Semifinals will be on Sunday morning, June 1st, followed by the finals Sunday afternoon. All Bestball (Four-Ball) stroke and match play competition will be played at scratch, no handicap. NO exemptions from qualifying. The Match Play portion of the championship will be played at HIDDEN GLEN GOLF CLUB. Any play-off required to determine match play teams will take place immediately upon completion of qualifying rounds on a hole-by-hole basis at HIDDEN GLEN GOLF CLUB.
Hotel Information	AREA HOTELS ** Mention that you are a Wisconsin State Golf Association BESTBALL contestant to get the listed rates ********************************************
Motorized Carts & Caddies	Motorized golf carts MUST be used by all teams during ALL rounds of the championship. (Cost of motorized carts is included in entry fee). Caddies or pull carts will NOT be allowed.
Pairings and Starting Times	First round pairings will be made by the WSGA after the close of entries, and players will be notified of their starting times by mail or e-mail, and posted on our web site (www.wsga.org) on the 2008 WSGA BestBall Championship Tournament Information Page. At both courses on Thursday, May 29, 2008, all contestants will tee off of Hole #1. For Fridays second round, there will be an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start on EACH course.
Practice Round Information	There is NO OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND ON EITHER COURSE (HIDDEN GLEN GOLF CLUB or WASHINGTON COUNTY GOLF COURSE). Contact the Pro Shop at HIDDEN GLEN GC to arrange starting time 1-262-387-0100. Hidden Glen GC is a private golf club and access to the club may be very limited! Contact the Pro Shop at WASHINGTON COUNTY GOLF COURSE to arrange starting time 1-888-383-4653. Washington County GC is a public golf facility. NOTE: Any fees for practice round(s) to be paid for by contestants.