34th Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Bentwood Country Club

September 18-20, 2023


TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: September 18-20, 2023
Host Club: Bentwood Country Club
Address: 2111 Club House Ln. San Angelo, TX 76904
Phone: (325) 944-0520
TGA Staff Contact: Katie O’Connell

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: July 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Withdraw Date: September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $240 per player

Eligibility: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who are 50 years of age or older by the first round with a certified WHS Handicap Index. Please reference TGA Women’s Competition Policies for further details, including policies and procedures, and terms of competition.

Entry Procedure: In the event the championship becomes over-subscribed, entries will be accepted in order of handicap index based upon the September 6, 2023 World Handicap System Revision.

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play. At the completion of Round 2, the field will be flighted based on 36 hole scores. The field is limited to 96 players.

Divisions: The field will be split up in two divisions, each will play from different tees/yardage; the Championship Tees and the Flights Tees. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards).

The deadline to change division is Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00 PM.

What’s Included: The entry fee includes greens fees, cart fees, and range fees for the practice round and all championship rounds. The entry fee will also include a championship tee gift and lunch after the first and final round.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) complimentary practice round at Bentwood Country Club on Sunday, September 17. Players must identify themselves as 2023 Women’s Senior Stroke Play player to schedule a practice round.

Registration Information: Player registration will be held on Sunday, September 17 between 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. If a player cannot make registration, she must notify a TGA official that she is unable to make the registration deadline but will be competing in the championship.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting Times/Pairings for the first round will be made available online at www.txga.org no later than Friday, September 15 by 5:00 PM. Final round starting time/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org.

Prizes/Awards: Merchandise gift certificates redeemable at the host club golf shop will be awarded within each flight. The Overall Senior Champion will be awarded from the Championship Tees. A Super Senior Champion (65-69 as of the tournament start date) will be awarded from the Championship Tees and the Flights Tees. The Legends Champion (70 or older as of the tournament start date) will be awarded from the Flights Tees. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club whose two players had the lowest combined net score in first round.

Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Competition Policies and host club policies.

TGA ‘One-Seat Policy: When riding in a golf cart, there may not be more than two (2) riders per cart at any time. The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player’s caddie in it, so long as the player whose caddie is in the cart is not riding in another cart at the same time. As a reminder, players are responsible for the actions of their caddie. Continued intentional disregard for the policy may result in disqualification. Riders may NOT ride on the back of a golf cart, or on the dashboard of the golf cart. All riders must be seated on the golf cart seat.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.

Transportation:  Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance with ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation have been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Women’s Policies & Procedures.

34th Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Bentwood Country Club
September 18-20, 2023

General Information

Date: September 18-20, 2023

Host Club: Bentwood Country Club

TGA Staff Contact: Katie O’Connell

Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: July 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Entries Close: September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Withdraw Date: September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $240 per player

Eligibility: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who are 50 years of age or older by the first round with a certified WHS Handicap Index. Please reference TGA Women’s Competition Policies for further details, including policies and procedures, and terms of competition.

Entry Procedure: In the event the championship becomes over-subscribed, entries will be accepted in order of handicap index based upon the September 6, 2023 World Handicap System Revision.

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play. At the completion of Round 2, the field will be flighted based on 36 hole scores. The field is limited to 96 players. 

Divisions: The field will be split up in two divisions, each will play from different tees/yardage; the Championship tees and the Flights Tees. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). 

The deadline to change division is Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00 PM.

What’s Included: The entry fee includes greens fees, cart fees, and range fees for the practice round and all championship rounds. The entry fee will also include a championship tee gift and lunch after the First and Final Round.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) complimentary practice round at Bentwood Country Club on Sunday, September 17. Players must identify themselves as 2023 Women’s Senior Stroke Play player to schedule a practice round.

Registration Information: Player registration will be held on Sunday, September 17 between 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. If a player cannot make registration, she must notify a TGA official that she is unable to make the registration deadline but will be competing in the championship.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting Times/Pairings for the first round will be made available online at www.txga.org no later than Friday, September 15 by 5:00 PM. Final round starting time/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org.

For complete championship information, click here.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 26

9:00 AM - Registration Open

Wednesday, September 6

5:00 PM - Registration Close/Withdraw Deadline

Wednesday, September 13

5:00 PM - Division Change Deadline

Sunday, September 17

12:30 PM - Official Practice Rounds

12:00 PM-3:30 PM - Tournament Registration

Monday, September 18

9:00 AM - Round 1 Shotgun

Following Play - Player Luncheon

Tuesday, September 19

9:00 AM - Round 2 Shotgun

Wednesday, October 13

9:00 AM - Final Round

Following Play - Awards Luncheon

News

Hardy Becomes Two-Time Winner of Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Arlington — Magnolia’s Marilyn Hardy eagled Shady Valley Country Club’s par-5 eighteenth hole to capture the Women’s Senior Stroke Play for the second time. Hardy’s 2-over 74 was good for a two shot victory over San Antonio’s Kelley Nittoli on Thursday. Hardy adds this win along with her victory in 2011 to an already impressive career resume.

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Leaders: Thursday’s final round was a back and forth affair as Hardy and Nittoli traded punches for all eighteen holes. The two competitors came into the last hole tied but Hardy stuck her second shot five feet from the hole. She then calmly sank her eagle putt to clinch the title.

“I think I hit every club in my bag today and every day,” said Hardy. “It’s so hard to play against a really good friend and Kelley just did great today. It was really fun competing against her.”

Nittoli, who finished runner-up in 2020, came close again as she finished two shots behind Hardy at 11-over 227 total for the week.

Austin’s Anna Morales, last years’ runner-up, finished in third at 20-over par for the championship after a final round 7-over 79.

Flights Update: In the Flights Division, Athens’ Lori Daniels capped off a wire to wire victory with a final round 6-over 78. The Super Senior Champion of the Championship Division belonged to both Heath’s Anna Schultz and Lubbock’s Marian Barker after they finished at 24-over 240 total for the tournament. Georgetown’s Joanna Davis claimed the Super Senior title over the Flights Division with a final round 8-over 80. Lastly, Diane Henigan of Montgomery and Waco’s Nannette Wheelis clinched the Legends title.

Founders Cup: The Woodlands Country Club took home this year’s Founders Cup. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club with the two lowest combined net scores from Round 1. Representing The Woodlands Country Club was Margaret Bosman and Lorraine Werner. The club posted a net score of even-par for Round 1.     

Course: Shady Valley Country Club is a privately owned club in Arlington that was founded in 1959 by golf enthusiast Howard Wilemon, Jr. The course is fun and challenging as it features a tight layout and stays true to its name with many trees. This is the first TGA event Shady Valley has hosted.

Tournament Info: The Women’s Senior Stroke Play is in its 33rd year on the schedule and is the second to last event for the women on the 2022 TGA schedule. Mina Hardin captured the victory last year at Ridgewood Country Club. The championship is a 54-hole stroke play competition. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). Upon completion of Round 2, the field will be broken into flights based on 36-hole scores.

POY Points Race: Player of the Year points are awarded to the top ten finishers of the championship division for the Senior Player of the Year race. Marilyn Hardy earned 500 points towards the honor followed by 450 for Nittoli, and 400 for Morales.

What’s Next: One more event remains on the TGA’s schedule for the women in 2022. The Women’s Texas Pinehurst will take place on Nov. 7-8 at Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton.

About the TGA: The Texas Golf Association was established in 1906 with a mission to promote the playing and advancement of the royal and ancient game of golf in Texas. The association is one of the most respected in the country with an ongoing commitment to its members, contestants, volunteers and all who strive to preserve the great traditions of the game.

For More information about the Women’s Senior Stroke Play, click here. To see all the scores from Shady Valley Country Club, click here.

 

 

News

Marilyn Hardy Leads 33rd Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Arlington — Magnolia’s Marilyn Hardy shot a 4-over 76 in Wednesday’s second round to take the lead at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play. Hardy, the 2011 champion of this event, will look to claim her second title on Thursday at Shady Valley Country Club. She sits two ahead of San Antonio’s Kelley Nittoli who sits at 9-over for the championship.

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Leaders: In Wednesday’s second round, Hardy rolled in two birdies on her even-par front nine before going 4-over on the back. She sits at 7-over for the championship. Nittoli, who sits two shots back, played steady golf on Wednesday outside of a triple-bogey on the par-4 fourteenth hole at Shady Valley.

Nittoli has come close before in this event finishing runner-up in 2020 and in a tie for fourth last year. She spoke about what it would mean to win on Thursday.

“I would love to win it because I’ve been runner-up a couple times before,” said Nittoli. “It would be great to be the Senior champion, for sure.”

Austin’s Anna Morales, last years’ runner-up, occupies the third spot at 13-over for the championship behind a 9-over 81 in the second round. Sugar Land’s Cindy Gilkeson sits in fourth at 14-over for the championship after a 11-over 83. Rounding out the top five is Heath’s Anna Schultz at 15-over.

Flights Division Update: In the Flights Division, Athens’ Lori Daniels held onto her round one lead by shooting a second round 12-over 84. She leads Plano’s Sara Nelson and Georgetown’s Joanna Davis by three shots heading into the final round. Dallas’ Jan Rapp shot her second consecutive 12-over 84 to put herself in fourth. The Flights Division has been divided into three flights based on 36-hole scores for Thursday’s final round.

Founders Cup: The Woodlands Country Club took home this year’s Founders Cup. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club with the two lowest combined net scores from Round 1. Representing The Woodlands Country Club was Margaret Bosman and Lorraine Werner. The club posted a net score of even-par for Round 1.     

Course: Shady Valley Country Club is a privately owned club in Arlington that was founded in 1959 by golf enthusiast Howard Wilemon, Jr. The par-71 course is fun and challenging as it features a tight layout and stays true to its name with many trees. This is the first TGA event Shady Valley has hosted.

Tournament Info: The Women’s Senior Stroke Play is in its 33rd year on the schedule and is the second to last event for the women on the 2022 TGA schedule. Mina Hardin captured the victory last year at Ridgewood Country Club. The championship is a 54-hole stroke play competition. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). Upon completion of Round 2, the field will be broken into flights based on 36-hole scores.

POY Points Race: Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top ten finishers of the championship division for the Senior Player of the Year race. The champion will earn 500 points towards the honor followed by 450 for runner-up, 400 for third, 350 for fourth and 300 for fifth.

What’s Next: The final round will tee off from Shady Valley at 9:00 AM on Thursday morning. After this, one more event remains on the TGA’s schedule for the women in 2022. The Women’s Texas Pinehurst will take place on Nov. 7-8 at Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton.

About the TGA: The Texas Golf Association was established in 1906 with a mission to promote the playing and advancement of the royal and ancient game of golf in Texas. The association is one of the most respected in the country with an ongoing commitment to its members, contestants, volunteers and all who strive to preserve the great traditions of the game.

For More information about the Women’s Senior Stroke Play, click here. To see all the scores from Shady Valley Country Club, click here.

 

 

News

Gilkeson, Hardy and Nittoli Share Lead at Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Arlington — Cindy Gilkeson, Marilyn Hardy, and Kelley Nittoli share the lead at the 33rd Women’s Senior Stroke Play after firing rounds of 3-over 75 on Tuesday at Shady Valley Country Club. The trio sits one shot ahead of Austin’s Anna Morales headed into Wednesday’s second round.

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Leaders: In Tuesday’s first round, San Antonio’s Nittoli rolled in five birdies, Magnolia’s Hardy carded four, and Sugar Land’s Gilkeson tallied three of her own. Hardy previously won this event in 2011, while Nittoli and Gilkeson are seeking their first victory at this championship. Nittoli is fresh off a win last week at the WSGA’s Women’s Southern Senior Amateur. Sitting just one shot back, Morales put herself in great position heading into Wednesday. The Austin Country Club member’s card featured an eagle on the par-5 16th hole. In fifth, and three shots back of the leaders, is Mission’s Stephanie Blount at 6-over.

Flights Division Update: In the Flights Division, Athens’ Lori Daniels took the early three shot lead by shooting a first round 8-over 80. Sitting in second is Plano’s Sara Nelson who carded an 11-over 83. Dallas’ Jan Rapp and The Woodlands’ Margaret Bosman sit in a tie for third at 12-over.

Founders Cup: The Woodlands Country Club took home this year’s Founders Cup. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club with the two lowest combined net scores from Round 1. Representing The Woodlands Country Club was Margaret Bosman and Lorraine Werner. The club posted a net score of even-par for Round 1.     

Course: Shady Valley Country Club is a privately owned club in Arlington that was founded in 1959 by golf enthusiast Howard Wilemon, Jr. The par-71 course is fun and challenging as it features a tight layout and stays true to its name with many trees. This is the first TGA event Shady Valley has hosted.

Tournament Info: The Women’s Senior Stroke Play is in its 33rd year on the schedule and is the second to last event for the women on the 2022 TGA schedule. Mina Hardin captured the victory last year at Ridgewood Country Club. The championship is a 54-hole stroke play competition. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). Upon completion of Round 2, the field will be broken into flights based on 36-hole scores.

POY Points Race: Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top ten finishers of the championship division for the Senior Player of the Year race. The champion will earn 500 points towards the honor followed by 450 for runner-up, 400 for third, 350 for fourth and 300 for fifth.

What’s Next: Round 2 will tee off from Shady Valley at 9:00 AM on Wednesday morning. After this, one more event remains on the TGA’s schedule for the women in 2022. The Women’s Texas Pinehurst will take place on Nov. 7-8 at Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton.

About the TGA: The Texas Golf Association was established in 1906 with a mission to promote the playing and advancement of the royal and ancient game of golf in Texas. The association is one of the most respected in the country with an ongoing commitment to its members, contestants, volunteers and all who strive to preserve the great traditions of the game.

For More information about the Women’s Senior Stroke Play, click here. To see all the scores from Shady Valley Country Club, click here.

 

News

Women’s Senior Stroke Play Set for Oct. 11-13

ARLINGTON – Shady Valley Country Club will be the host site for the 33rd Women’s Senior Stroke Play, the second to last event of the year on the Women’s schedule conducted by the Texas Golf Association. The 54-hole championship, which features the state’s top amateur golfers aged 50 and older, will be held Oct. 11-13.

“We are so excited to bring this event to Shady Valley Country Club,” said Katie O’Connell, TGA Tournament Coordinator. “It’s a fantastic venue for our ladies to come compete at. They have been a joy to work with.”

This championship has seen many highly touted players come away victorious. The 2022 field is no different as a multitude of players with impressive resumes will look to add to their illustrious careers.

The following player profiles have been created as a preview to some of the top storylines coming into this year’s championship.

Anna Schultz, 67, of Heath, is one of the most accomplished golfers in the state and a member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame since 2013. A three-time winner of this event, Schultz captured the USGA’s 2007 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur title. Her resume would put any golfer in awe as it features incredible success at the local, state, and national level.

Mina Hardin, 62, of Fort Worth, is the defending champion and a two-time winner of this event. Last year, Hardin pulled out the victory by two strokes at 11-under for the championship. Most notably, Hardin’s resume includes a win at the USGA’s 2010 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur. A five-time Women’s Texas Amateur champion and a member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012, Hardin’s career also features a runner-up finish at the USGA’s 2001 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.

Marian Barker, 68, of Lubbock, is back in the field this year after missing the 2021 championship. The four-time winner of this event will look to capture the title for a fifth time. Her most recent victory was in 2020. A highlight of Barker’s impressive career is  advancing to the match play rounds of the USGA’s U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur in 2004, ’09, and ’16.

Kelley Nittoli, 59, of San Antonio, is fresh off capturing her second WSGA Women’s Southern Senior Amateur title this week. Nittoli, who played for a short stint on the LPGA Tour right after college, is married to Jim Nittoli, Director of Golf at San Antonio Country Club. Nittoli’s impressive play this year also features advancing to match play at the USGA’s U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur in September.  

Marilyn Hardy, 62, of Magnolia, was the 2011 champion of this event and a runner-up in 2019. She has made impressive runs in several of the USGA’s U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur championships. In 2020 and 2021, Hardy finished runner-up at the WSGA’s Women’s Southern Senior Amateur.

Shady Valley Country Club is a privately owned club in Arlington that was founded in 1959 by golf enthusiast Howard Wilemon, Jr. The course is fun and challenging as it features a tight layout and stays true to its name with many trees.

The 16 players with the lowest Handicap Indexes® at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). Upon completion of Round 2, the field will be broken into flights based on 36-hole scores.

Live scoring updates, daily recaps, as well as tee-times and pairings, will be available on the TGA website once the action is underway from Shady Valley Country Club.

For more information on the 33rd Women’s Senior Stroke Play, click here.


Women’s Senior Stroke Play


Shady Valley Country Club
October 11-13

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Women’s Senior Stroke Play


Shady Valley Country Club
October 11-13

TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS / FIELD

Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Shady Valley Country Club

October 11-13

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION


General Information
Date: October 11-13, 2022
Host Club: Shady Valley Country Club
Address:
4001 West Park Row Drive Arlington, TX 76013
Phone:
(817) 275-8771
TGA Staff Contact:Tournament Coordinator, Katie O’Connell
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: August 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Withdraw Date: September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $240 per player

Eligibility: Entries are open to female amateur golfers who are 50 years of age or older by the first round of championship play, with a certified WHS Handicap Index. Please reference TGA Women’s Competition Policies for further details.

Entry Procedure: In the event the championship becomes over-subscribed, entries will be accepted in order of handicap index based upon the September 28, 2022, WHS Handicap Revision.

Championship Information
Player Field: The field is limited to 96 players

Format: The championship is a 54-hole stroke play competition. The 16 players with the lowest handicap indexes at the Women’s Senior Stroke Play will be required to play from the Championship Tees (approx. 5500-5700 yards). All other players may select which tees they wish to play from – the Championship Tees or the Flights Tees (approx. 5100-5300 yards). Upon completion of Round 2, the field will be broken into flights based on 36-hole scores.

The deadline to change division is Monday, October 3 at 5:00 PM.

What’s Included: The entry fee includes greens fees, cart fees, and range fees for the practice round and all championship rounds. The entry fee will also include a championship tee gift, and lunch after the first and final rounds.

Player Registration: Player registration will be held on Monday, October 10 between 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM in the Wilemon Room. If a player cannot make registration, she must notify a TGA official at the host club that she is unable to make the registration deadline but will be competing in the championship.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at Shady Valley Country Club. Tee times have been set aside from 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM on Monday, October 10 for championship players. Players must contact the host club golf shop at (817) 275-8771 starting Thursday, September 29, and identify themselves as 2022 Women’s Senior Stroke Play Championship Players.

Please note the driving range will open at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10.

Hotel Information: The following hotels have been recommended on behalf of Shady Valley Country Club:

Staybridge Suites Arlington
4043 Lake Ridge Parkway., Grand Prairie, TX 750 | (972) 546-4444

Sheraton Arlington
1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX 76011 | (817) 261-8200

Candlewood Suites Grand Prairie – Arlington
2504 I-20 West, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | (866) 238-4218

Pairings Information: Starting times and pairings for the first round will be made available online (www.txga.org) no later than Friday, October 7 by 5:00 PM. Second round and final round starting times and pairings will be made available following play of the previous day’s round.

Prizes/Awards: Merchandise gift certificates redeemable at the host club golf shop will be awarded within each flight. The Overall Senior and the Super Senior (65+) Champion will be awarded from the Championship Tees. The Super Senior (65-69) and the Legends Champion (+70) will be awarded from the Flights Tees. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club whose two players had the lowest combined net score during round one.

Player of the Year Points: State Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top finishers. To view the current Player of the Year standings, click here.

Policies & Procedures
To ensure that competitors have the best possible experience when competing in the championship, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of Texas Golf Association (TGA) Policies and Procedures, Terms of Competition, and Local Rules (Hard Card), as established by the association. For more information, please click here. For information specific to the Terms of Competition applicable to this championship, please see below:

Score Posting: At the conclusion of each round each player’s score will be automatically posted to the World Handicap System. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds, as this will result in a double post.

Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. The One Seat Policy is in effect.

One Seat Policy: When riding in a golf cart, there may not be more than two (2) riders per cart at any time. The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player’s caddie in it, so long as the player whose caddie is in the cart is not riding in another cart at the same time. As a reminder, players are responsible for the actions of their caddie. Continued intentional disregard for the policy may result in disqualification. Riders may NOT ride on the back of a golf cart, or on the dashboard of the golf cart. All riders must be seated on the golf cart seat.

Transportation: Players are encouraged to ride carts during all championship rounds. Cart fees for all championship rounds are included in the entry fee. Carts are limited to two (2) riders at one time and two (2) carts per group. Players must share. Riding on the back of golf carts is prohibited.

Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are allowed for this championship.

TGA Medical Cart Request Policy
Spectator’s carts are prohibited. However, spectators in accordance with ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation have been provided. For further information and details contact Tournament Director, Amy Worthington.

Schedule of Events
All events will take place at Shady Valley Country Club unless otherwise noted. The championship schedule is subject to changes and additions.

Monday, October 10
12:00 PM – Player Practice Rounds Begin
12:00 – 3:30 PM – Player Registration (Wilemon Room)

Tuesday, October 11
9:00 AM – Round 1 Shotgun
Following Play – Player Lunches (Wilemon Room)

Wednesday, October 12
9:00 AM – Round 2 Shotgun

Thursday, October 13
9:00 AM – Final Round Shotgun
Following Play – Player Lunches, Awards Presentation (Wilemon Room)


News

Hardin Wins Women’s Senior Stroke Play

Waco: Mina Hardin of Fort Worth goes wire to wire to win 2021 Women’s Senior Stroke Play by two shots. Hardin entered the Final Round with a three-shot lead over the rest of the field and played solid golf to get the job done. After making bogey on her opening hole, the par-4 first hole, she quickly bounced back with a birdie on the par-4 second hole. Hardin went on to par six of her next seven holes and made the turn at 1-over-par for the day. The back nine got off to a strong start as Hardin made back-to-back birdies on the par-4 12th and par-3 13th. With the wind picking up and conditions becoming more difficult, Hardin hit a bump in her round with a pair of bogeys on the 14th and 15th and a double bogey on the par-3 16th. Hardin would settle down and make par on her final two holes to shoot 2-over par on the back, 3-over par on the day. Hardin’s Final Round 75, along with Wednesday’s 73 and Thursday’s 79 was enough to claim the title Friday afternoon with a tournament total 227, 11-over-par.

 

The Championship Division Super Senior Champion was Linda Light of Arlington. Light posted scores of 80-76-81. The Championship Division Legends Champion was Waco’s very own Nannette Wheelis. Wheelis, representing her home club of Ridgewood CC, carded scores of 81-86-85. The Super Senior Champion coming out of the Flights Division was Jan Rapp of Dallas who finished with scores of 85-85-84.

 

Leaderboard

1.Mina Hardin (73-79-75, 227)

2.Anna Morales (78-77-74, 229)

3.Linda Light (80-76-81, 237)

T4.Kelley Nittoli (82, 75, 82, 239)

T4.Joanna Staton (74, 82, 83, 239)

 

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In Contention: Finishing runner-up was Anna Morales of Austin. Morales’ Final Round score of 74 was the low score of the day but wasn’t enough to overcome the three-shot deficit. She finished the tournament at 13-over-par 229 with scores of 78-77-74. In third place was Arlington’s Linda Light and in a tie for fourth place was Kelley Nittoli of San Antonio and Joanna Staton of McKinney.

 

Founders Cup: The Club at Falcon Point, located in Katy, took home this year’s Founders Cup. The Founders Cup is awarded to the club with the two lowest combined net scores from Round 1. Representing The Club at Falcon Point was Dora Daniluck, Annie Gonzales, and Lori Griffith. The club posted a net score of 1-under-par for Round 1. The scores to count included Griffith’s net 3-under-par 69 and Daniluk’s net 2-over-par 74.

 

Weather: Friday’s Final Round started with calm conditions and mostly cloudy skies before the sun started to break through in the afternoon. Along with the sun came a strong easter wind with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures during the final round were in the high 60’s and low 70’s.

 

Golf Course: Designed by Texan Ralph Plummer, Ridgewood opened for play in 1947. Plummer utilized the site’s natural features – rolling, wooded land overlooking Lake Waco – to create a classic layout that features narrow fairways, cavernous bunkers and exceptionally quick, undulating green complexes.

 

Next Up: Next on the TGA Women’s schedule is the Women’s Texas Pinehurst. This year’s championship will be played November 1-2 at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course in Fredericksburg. Registration for the Women’s Texas Pinehurst will close on October 20 at 5:00 pm.

 

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