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Indiana Womens Golf Association
IWGA Tournaments
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Policies and Procedures
Eligibility
To be eligible to play in IWGA or Indiana PGA Open events, an amateur must:
1. Be a member of or have playing privileges at a club or course which is a current member of the IWGA.
2. Possess a current IGA-PGA GHIN Approved Handicap Index.
3. Be a permanent Indiana resident. All players must be a resident of Indiana and meet the following residency requirements: (1) maintain her primary residence in Indiana; (2) be qualified to vote in local, state and federal elections in Indiana; (3) file a state income tax return in Indiana. (Exception for Students) A student who is claimed as a dependent on her parents' or legal guardian's income tax is deemed to be a resident of the same state in which her parents or legal guardian reside. A student that is not claimed as a dependent is required to meet the above residency requirements.
4. Eligibility will be verified when entries are received and will be subject to continuing review. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the IWGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Resident requirements may vary for Indiana PGA events. Please check the official tournament entry for particular event guidelines.
Entry Procedure
Entries will be accepted only on official IWGA Entry Forms, photocopies thereof, faxed entries or online entries (www.indianagolf.org). Incomplete, inaccurate or telephone entries will not be accepted and entries are not accepted by postmark date. Full payment of the entry fee must accompany the entry. Check or money order is acceptable. Checks are to be made payable to the conducting Association as indicated on the entry form. If faxing an entry, make sure all Visa or MasterCard numbers are correct and legible, and include all necessary information. Late entries will not be accepted, so please allow time for delay in delivery. The fields for some events fill up quickly, so we encourage you to enter as soon as possible, regardless of the entry deadline.
Withdrawal Procedure/No Show Policy/Refunds (IWGA Events)
A player is entitled to a refund of the entry fee less a $15 service charge when withdrawal from an event is made prior to the tournament deadline date. Anyone wishing a refund when withdrawing after the tournament deadline must make a written request to the IWGA Tournament Committee. Those requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. A player who fails to notify the host professional, a member of his/her staff, or an IWGA Official of withdrawal prior to her scheduled tee time will receive a letter notifying her that she is on probation. A second violation of this policy will result in a suspension from IWGA events for 1 (one) calendar year from the date of suspension. The PGA Withdrawal Policy states that amateurs participating in professional events are entitled to full refunds when withdrawal from any Indiana PGA event is made prior to the tournament entry deadline date. Anyone wanting a refund when withdrawing after the tournament entry deadline must appeal to the PGA Tournament Committee in writing.
Alternate Policy
Entries which arrive at the Indiana Golf Office before the entry deadline for an event whose field has been filled will be placed on an alternate list in the order in which the entries are received. Entrants affected by the alternate policy will be notified by mail of their status. At the site, on the first day of play of an IWGA event, alternates will be drawn from the official list of alternates who are actually present, on-site and ready to play. Alternates must announce their presence to an IWGA Official as soon as possible. On site alternates will maintain priority assigned prior to the competition, i.e. order in which entries were received.
Non-Conforming Golf Balls & Golf Clubs
The IGA-PGA recognizes the USGA as the governing body of the Rules of Golf. In accordance with USGA Rules, the IGA-PGA will not allow any participant in Indiana Golf Association, Indiana Section PGA, Indiana Women’s Golf Association or Indiana Golf Foundation events to use a non-conforming golf ball or a non-conforming golf club. Should the use of non-conforming equipment take place in an IGA, Indiana Section PGA, IWGA or Indiana Golf Foundation event, the participant will be disqualified. A list of non-conforming golf balls and clubs will be available at each IWGA, IGA, Indiana Section PGA and Indiana Golf Foundation event and online at www.usga.org.
Personal Appearance
In all IWGA events, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The official in charge of the event shall decide whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. T-shirts, tank tops, cut-offs, gym shorts and jeans are examples of attire that does not meet this requirement. Individual golf course policies will be enforced during IWGA events, including any non-metal spike policy.
Spikeless/Non-Metal Golf Shoe Requirement/Release of Liability
It is the requirement of some of the host facilities that Spikeless/Non-Metal golf shoes are worn. While at these facilities, it is required that all individuals wear spikeless/non-metal golf shoes. This requirement is the policy of the host facility and not of the Indiana Section of the PGA of America or Indiana Women’s Golf Association. The use of spikeless/non-metal golf shoes may cause the participant to slip or experience reduced traction on wet, damp, or uneven terrain. The participant hereby releases the Indiana Women’s Golf Association, Indiana Section PGA and their officers, directors, members, employees, successors and assigns ( the "Indemnified Parties") from any and all claims for loss or damage, inclusive of but not limited to personal injury, whether or not caused by the participant’s use of spikeless/non-metal golf shoes at the host facility’s premises in connection with the tournament.
USGA Local Qualifying Events
Each year the IWGA assists in conducting local qualifying events on behalf of the USGA. Entry forms for these events are available directly from the USGA. A 2007 USGA Championship schedule and schedule of qualifying sites in Indiana for 2007 USGA Championships can be found at www.usga.org.
Amateur Participation in Indiana Section PGA Events
The Indiana Section PGA welcomes the chance to compete alongside Indiana’s amateur golfers in the PGA Women’s Open.
Cart Policy: In support of the facilities hosting Indiana PGA events, participants in Indiana PGA events have the option of riding in a golf cart, utilizing a caddie or carrying their own clubs. Those utilizing a caddie or carrying their own clubs will be required to pay any additional cart fees that are not included in the entry fee as they would if they were utilizing a cart. There is a two cart per group limit in Indiana PGA events. No spectator carts are allowed for any reason.
Dress Code: All participants are required to present a neat appearance, appropriate to a professional golf tournament in clothing and grooming. Jeans and T-shirts are not acceptable. Anyone not conforming to this policy will not be allowed to play. There also may be a few other special requirements that differ from the normal IWGA Policies. Consult the appropriate entry form for more information.
IGA-PGA Tournaments
The healthy relationship between the amateur and professional associations of golf in Indiana enjoys a special position in the nation’s spectrum of golf, and the IGA-PGA takes pleasure in highlighting these events: Father-Son and Challenge Cup Matches.
Alice O’Neal Dye Player-of-the-Year Award
Since 2001, the IWGA has recognized an individual as its Player-of-the-Year. The award is named for Alice O’Neal Dye, one of golf’s legends in Indiana. It is based on a point system, a copy of which is available on this website. The point system encourages participation and rewards success in all events with the more prestigious events given more weight in the determination. Tabulation of points earned in IWGA events will be the responsibility of the Indiana Golf Office. It is the player’s responsibility to notify the Golf Office if he should receive points for an event outside of Indiana. An Alice O’Neal Dye Player of the Year points update will be posted on our website, following each event where points are awarded.
Thanks to Host Courses
The IWGA offers its most sincere thanks to the many clubs and courses hosting events in 2007. Without the generosity and cooperation of the IWGA member clubs, this tournament program would not be possible. Contestants are reminded that we are GUESTS while participating in competitions at our member clubs. Proper attire, behavior, and genuine outward demonstrations of appreciation to club officials can enhance the growth of our tournament program.
2007-2008 Officers of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association
Nancy Trimarco, President
Frances Walker - Vice president
Mary Chambers - Secretary/Treasurer
Jackie Hauck, Past President
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