Eligibility
Entries are open to female amateur golfers with Handicap Indexes of 22.4 or less and are members in good standing of an OGA Member Club. In the Women’s Division, entrants must be at least 13 years of age as of July 27, 2021. In the Senior Women’s Division, entrants must be at least 50 years of age as of July 27, 2021.
Format
54-hole stroke play competition. In the event of a tie for the gross champion in either division, the winner will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
Fee
$155
Fee Details
$155 entry fee must accompany your entry and will include:
- 4 rounds of golf - One practice round and three competitive rounds
- OGA hosted lunch provided
- Tee prizes
- Gross and Net awards in both the Open and Senior Divisions
- Special awards from Jones Sports Co. will be awarded to the Champions
Refunds are NOT available after the closing date of July 14th, except for documented medical reasons. All refunds are subject to a $20.00 administrative fee.
Deadline Details
Entries will be accepted according to the date of receipt of entry and entry fee. Entries must reach the OGA office by 5pm on July 14th. Entries by telephone, fax, or email must accompany payment and must be received by 5pm on the deadline. Online entries are accepted until midnight. Late entries will be accepted and placed on an alternate's list to fill spots if they become available up until a time that the OGA Staff establishes. Late entries will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by the correct entry fee, plus an additional fee of $25. Contestants must contact the OGA in order to submit a late entry.
Handicap
Course Handicaps are reduced according to USGA recommendations. Players receive 95% of Course Handicap to calculate the final Playing Handicap. Course Handicaps will be based on the July 24th Handicap Index.
Field Limit
The field will be limited to 72 players, including Women and Senior Women. Entries will be accepted according to the date and time of receipt of entry and entry fee.
Exemptions
Defending Champions Monica Vaughn and Lara Tennant will be eligible for guaranteed entry into the Championship (in their respective divisions only). Exempt players must meet the eligibility requirements and file an entry by the deadline.
Lodging
To book a hotel reservation, please click HERE. You will be prompted to enter your GHIN # to create a profile which will allow you access to the site. OGA Members receive exclusive discounts at hotels and resort properties through a partnership with Affinity Travel Benefits.
Performance Points
The purpose of the OGA Performance Point lists is to identify players for OGA sponsored teams: the 2022 PNGA Lamey Cup Team, and establish nominations for OGA Golfer of the Year. All points awarded from the women's performance points schedule will count towards senior women's points.
World Amateur Golf Ranking
This championship is a counting event towards World Amateur Golf Ranking.
OGA Net Performance Points Adjustment (KTPS)
The OGA Tournament Committee has instituted a policy by which they reserve the right to adjust the Playing Handicap of any competitor in future competitions. This Policy is based on a modification of the Knuth Tournament Performance Points System (KTPS) as licensed from Dean Knuth.
A reduction of a competitor’s Playing Handicap will be based on the following criteria:
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 81 participants or more in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 40 - 80 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 8, 2nd = 6, 3rd = 4, 4th = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 20 - 39 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 6, 2nd = 4, 3rd = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of a 36 hole OGA championship with 1 - 19 participants in a division during a two year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 4, 2nd = 2.
High finishes in any Net portion of an 18 hole OGA competition (OGA Tour – Individual Series) during a one year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, 3rd = 1.
High finishes in any Net portion of an 18 hole OGA competition (OGA Tour – Partner Series) during a one year period will be awarded points accordingly: 1 – 9 teams 1st = 3, 10 – 19 teams 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, and 20+ teams 1st = 3, 2nd = 2, 3rd = 1.
Any contestant who accumulates 17 points over the stated period may have their Playing Handicap reduced by 1 stroke for use during the competition.
Any contestant who accumulates more than 17 points during the stated period will have their Playing Handicap reduced an additional 1 stroke for each additional two points accumulated.
