2017 WIAA/DAIRY FARMERS OF WASHINGTON/LES SCHWAB TIRES
3A GIRLS STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
3A GIRLS SCHEDULE
Monday, May 22 Practice Round:
(1:00 PM shotgun start)
Tuesday, May 23 Round 1:
7:30 AM Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Wednesday, May 28 Round 2:
7:30 AM Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Girls: Will play from the Red tees
Tournament Site:
Canyon Lakes Golf Course | 3700 W Canyon Lakes Dr. | Kennewick, WA | 509-582-3736
www.canyonlakesgolfcourse.com
Tournament Manager:
Casey Gant
Site Manager 3A Boys:
Tim Wood, Athletic Director, Southridge High School, [email protected], 509-220-6701
Rules Officials:
The Washington Junior Golf Association Rules Officials will officiate the championships
Pairings:
You can click on the name of the course for information pertaining to your respective classification. The pairings will be posted
by 5 pm on May 19, 2017 on the WIAAA website.
Practice Round:
There is only one designated tournament practice round. The practice round is a shotgun start at 1:00 PM Monday, May 22.
Each player is expected to check in at the course prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the practice round. The pairings for the
practice round will be set by the course designee. Alternates and coaches are not automatically registered for the practice
round. Schools must call the course by 1:00 PM Friday, May 19 to see if there is room for alternates and coaches in the
practice round.
Payment for Practice Round:
Each school upon check in will pay their practice round directly to the course. Fee for Practice Round is $38.01 (Includes
Range Balls and Meal) for both players and coaches. Carts $10.00 rented to adults only. Range balls $4.00 | $7.00 plus tax.
Schools/players should pay by check, cash. No p.o.’s will be accepted.
Coaches Meeting:
A coaches meeting is scheduled after the practice round. Approximate time will be 6:00 PM (all practice rounds completed and
dinner served). Tournament issues will be discussed and local rules will be explained. All coaches need to attend.
Format: 3A Girls State Tournament will consist of 36 holes. Only the top 40 plus ties will play the final 18 holes. Pairings for
nd
the 2 round shall be arranged in reverse order of the finish of the first round. No players from the same school will be placed in
the same pairing.
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Coaching Regulations:
Each school may appoint one person who may give advice to members of their team. The person appointed will be
issued a badge that must be visible and worn at all times. This person may give advice to their players from the tee to the
green and after a player has completed a hole and the player has left the putting green. Coaches may not go on to the
green or in any hazards on the course. Coaches may not carry clubs or push player’s carts. The coach must not cause
a player to delay play. There will be one coaches badge for 2 or less players and a second badge is allowed for teams
who have 3 or more players in the tournament.
Filming:
Anyone wishing to film/videotape the event must check in with the site manager before the event begins.
Awards:
Presentations will take place after the last group has finished and all scores are totaled. It is requested that all golfers remain for
this event.
Ties:
Sudden death playoffs will be for first place medalists only. Playoff holes will be predetermined.
USGA rules and Local Rules govern play:
Cell Phones:
Players are not allowed to have cell phones on the course while participating.
Range Finders:
Players or coaches are not allowed to use range finders during the tournament.
Golf Carts:
Golf carts will not be allowed during tournament play for players, coaches or spectators.
Exception: A player with a doctor’s note, specifying a permanent disability and requesting a motorized cart must be preapproved by WIAA. Contact Andy Barnes, [email protected]
No Tobacco Policy:
All courses adhere to a strict NO TOBACCO policy for players, coaches and spectators.
Starting Times:
The Site Manager will make up the pairings. No two golfers representing the same school may play in the same pairing. All
Wednesday tee times will be in reverse order of their first round finish.
Note “If the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, the penalty is 2
strokes added to the first hole, instead of disqualification.” The five minute rule on assigned tee times will be strictly
enforced. On each day of the tournament, all players are required to check in at the registration table with their coach or faculty
representative, no later than 15 minutes prior to their assigned tee time.
Additional Practice Rounds:
Call Canyon Lakes Golf Course for availability and cost.
Food:
Canyon Lakes Golf Course Snack Bar will be open during the tournament. Please note: Sunflower seeds are not permitted at
Canyon Lakes.
Rules Committee:
The Rules Committee members are the 2 rules officials and the site manager.
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Rules:
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USGA Rules and Local Rules will govern play. Any disputes or doubtful points on rules shall be referred to the Rules
Committee rules officials whose decision shall be final. USGA rules state, during a two-day tournament, those players
who qualify for the second day may not play a practice round on the tournament course after completion of the
qualifying round on day one.
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A player will keep another player’s score within the group. The tournament official at the attesting table will not accept
score cards unless they are signed by both the player and his marker. Attesting areas will be provided along with a
tournament official to conduct the attesting immediately after the completion of the final hole on each day of the
tournament. Penalty for an unsigned score card is automatic disqualification. Players must report to the attesting area
after completion of each round, promptly and without delay.
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As per USGA rules, slow play rules will be enforced. Players must play "Ready Golf" and keep up with the
pairing ahead.
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On the day of the Tournament:
o Practice is restricted to the putting green, practice bunker, and the driving range.
o On delays between nines there will be NO practice on the putting greens, practice bunkers, or driving range.
Two-stroke penalty for practicing.
o No practice putting after holing out during tournament play. Two-stroke penalty for practicing.
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The following violations will result in disqualification:
o Smoking, use and or possession of tobacco substances
o Use and/or possession of alcohol or any other controlled substance/drug
o Abusive language – swearing
o Betting
(All players are responsible to report violations of these provisions to a Rules Marshal at the first opportunity.)
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Club Throwing: There will be a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club. Should a second offense occur, the individual
will automatically be disqualified from further tournament play.
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Galleries are permitted: however, all spectators are REQUIRED to dress according to course standards, to keep at
least 30 yards distance from the competitors and stay on the cart path. The etiquette of golf will be observed at all
times. Players who have completed their round are allowed to be part of the gallery, but must follow the gallery
restrictions. Gallery rules will be available at the course.
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The official starter will review and announce any changes for the day.
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The Tournament will be played under Summer Rules unless changed by the golf course management.
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