Notice to Players
WPGA Senior Series IV
Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Wednesday September 13, 2023 - Indiana Country Club Indiana, PA
This notice serves as confirmation for entry into the WPGA Senior, Super Senior and Net Senior Series IV tournaments on Wednesday September 13, 2023, at Indiana Country Club. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tees. The locker room and practice facility will open at 7:30 am the day of the tournament.
At least one member of each grouping is encouraged to download the Golf Genius scoring app prior to arrival. The groups GGID will be provided on the first tee.
Format: The competition is 18 holes of stroke play for the Senior, Super Senior and Senior Net Divisions. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed at the starting tees. In the event of a tie for first place in any division, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.
Tee Markers: For the Senior Division, play will be from the WPGA White Tee Markers. For the Super Senior and Net Divisions, play will be from the WPGA Blue Tee Markers. The course will play par 71 at approximately 6200 yards for the Senior Division. The Super Seniors and Net Divisions will play at approximately 5950 yards.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A checkpoint system will be in place.
Practice: Practice rounds may be scheduled and must be pre-arranged by contacting the golf shop at 724-465-5222. The Golf Professional is Andrew Heffernan. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player.
Transportation/Caddies: Carts are permitted for the competition and included in the entry fee. Players may walk and/or bring their own caddies.
Food: Lunch is included and will be available at the conclusion of the round.
Footwear: Model Local Rule G-7 Prohibiting the Use of Certain Types of Shoes is in effect. Shoes with traditional metal spikes or spikes of any design that are partially or entirely made of metal are prohibited.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Indiana, PA. area.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all players are to immediately return to the clubhouse.
WPGA staff and volunteers will assist in the evacuation.
NOTE: A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other suspensions of play will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes.
Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the round without pre-approved ADA verification. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines.
Directions to the club can be found on the Indiana Country Club website. The address is 495 Country Club Road, Indiana, PA 15701
In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact Craig Borst at cborst@wpga.org.
