Notice to Players
124th WPGA Amateur Championship
Chartiers Country Club  Pittsburgh , PA 

Monday and Tuesday, June 17 & 18, 2024

 

 

Format: 54 holes of stroke play with a field of 78 players. After 36 holes there will be a cut to the low thirty-two (32) scores & ties. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for first place, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes determined by the committee, as soon as practical.

 

Championship Schedule:

Monday, June 17 – Round 1 and Round 2. Round 1 starting times begin at 7:00 AM from the # 1 tee.  

(36-Holes of Stroke Play, cut to low 32 & ties following completion of Round 2).

Tuesday, June 18 – Round Three, starting times begin at 7:00 AM (18-Holes of Stroke Play for the low 32 & ties after 36 holes).

 

Tee Markers: Play is from the WPGA WHITE tee markers. The course will play at a par 70, roughly 6,550 yards depending on conditions. Yardages may vary from round to round.

 

Practice: Practice rounds may be scheduled by contacting the golf shop at 412-921-5360 . The PGA Golf Professional is Joe Klinchock. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the golf shop. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. The practice range will open one hour prior to the first tee time each morning of the competition.  

 

Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required for the championship. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties. Push carts are permitted for the competition.

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Robinson Township area.

 

Food & Beverage:  Water will be provided on course during play. Lunch will be provided for players between Rounds 1 & 2 on Monday, June 17.  Lunch will be provided on Tuesday June 18 at the completion of play.

 

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes. A four-point checkpoint system will be in place for the competition. Please review the WPGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

 

Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.

 

Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION. 

 

Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the competition. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines. Directions to the club can be found on the Chartiers Country Club website.

 

Please inform us as soon as possible if you must withdraw by contacting Craig Borst by email (cborst@wpga.org) or phone (412 897 8545).