11th Carolinas Women's Senior Championship

September 29-30, 2009

Forest Lake Club, Columbia, SC

Championship Player Information

Course Yardage Listed Below

Your application for entry into the 11th North Carolina Women’s Senior Amateur Championship at the Forest Lake Club in Columbia, SC on September 29-30, 2009 has been received and accepted. Please review the following championship information.  There is no official check-in at CGA events so please be sure to be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

Starting Times

Starting times for September 29th will be available on Wednesday, September 23 after 5:00pm.  Check the CGA web site at www.carolinasgolf.org, call the CGA office or the Forest Lake Club golf shop.  Wednesday, September 30th will be a 9:30am shot-gun start.

Practice Round

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round on Monday, September 28th or when times are available.  You may call the Forest Lake Club golf shop to schedule a practice round beginning Friday, September 18th – NO EARLIER. Make sure to identify yourself as a Carolinas Women’s Senior Amateur Championship participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling. There is a mandatory $20 cart/range fee for the practice round. Cart/range fee for each championship round is included in your entry fee. Cart fee is mandatory for the practice round.   All players MUST use a cart during the championship rounds.

Championship players will play the CGA tees throughout the championship (approximately 5602 yards).  There will be a separate tournament division. Tournament division players will play the club tees throughout the championship (approximately 5150 yards). 

IMPORTANT--- Club Policies: The Forest Lake Club accepts ONLY CASH or CHECK for payment for cart fees and food and beverage. A credit card may be used for golf shop purchases.  Also, be advised that the Forest Lake Club is a non-metal spike facility.  No denim, shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda-length. No personal coolers.

Lodging

Championship headquarters will be the Hampton Inn, Columbia-Northeast (Two Notch Road). The Hampton Inn is offering a discount rate of $89 plus tax per night.  Please identify yourself with the Carolinas Golf Association to receive the special rate. PLEASE call by September 19th to book your reservation.

Championship Format

36 holes of stroke play with a Championship Division and a Tournament Tee Division (shorter tees).  Trophie(s) will also be awarded to Super Seniors (65 or older) that play in the tournament tee division.

Players will be flighted by gross score after the first round within their respected divisions.

Directions to the Forest Lake Club and Hampton Inn, Columbia-Northeast

Directions can be located at  http://www.forestlakeclub.com/default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=235874&ssid=89211&vnf=1

Hampton Inn, Columbia-North East

From I-77: Exit 17 to US 1 (Two Notch Rd) South, 1/2 miles to 2nd light and turn right on Barbara Drive to the hotel. From I-20: Exit 74 to US 1 (Two Notch Rd) North, 1/4 miles to 3rd light north of I-20 and then left on Barbara Drive to the hotel. From SC Hwy 277: to I-20 East Exit 74, Two Notch Road - turn left 1/4 mile to Barbara Drive.

Spike Policy

The Forest Lake Club is a spikeless facility. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification.

Slow Play

Any player who is discovered taking more than 40 seconds to play a stroke is subject to a warning for slow play and will be advised of the fact.  The player will be notified that exceeding 40 seconds on one more occasion will result in a penalty of one stroke.  A third violation will result in a two stroke penalty, followed by disqualification.

Distance Measuring Devices

The use of approved distance measuring devices during the qualifying round is permitted.

Cell Phones

Except for medical emergencies, use of cell phones during play is prohibited.

Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at tpriest@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck!

Carolinas Golf Association                                     910-673-1000

Forest Lake Club                                                     803-738-0500

Hampton Inn, Columbia-Northeast                         803-865-8000

Championship Itinerary

Monday, September 28

12:00pm - On              Course Open for Practice Rounds

*Players may begin to contact the club for practice round tee times on Friday, September 18, 2009.

Tuesday, September 29

7:00 am                       Practice facilities and golf shop open.

8:00 am-TBA               1^st Round, #1 Tee.

6:00 pm                       Practice facilities and golf shop close.

Wednesday, September 30

8:00 am                       Practice facilities and golf shop open.

9:30 am                       Final Round.  Shot-gun start for all competitors.

2:00 pm (approx.)       Awards Ceremony and luncheon immediately following play.

Food and Beverage Information

Food and Beverage items will be available throughout the championship

CASH or CHECK only for golf shop and food and beverage purchases.

Host Golf Professional, John Winterhalter                             Host Hotel, Hampton Inn – Columbia-North East

Course Superintendent, John Gay                                         803-865-8000    $89.00 plus tax/per night

340 Country Club Drive                                                          Call to make your reservations by September 19, 2009.

Columbia, SC 29206  803-738-0500                                      Make sure to mention "CGA" or "Carolinas Golf Association"

www.forestlakeclub.com                                                       

Course Yardage for Championship Division

Course Rating: 73.1/127 (Championship Tees)

Note: CGA tee markers will be used for the Championship Division and set at the above yardage.

Course yardage always subject to change.

Course Yardage for Tournament Tee Division

Course Rating: 70.4/125 (Tournament Tees)

Note:  Club Tee Markers will be used for the Tournament Tee Division and set at the above yardage.

Course yardage always subject to change.