EWGA Championship Overview

Started in 1995, the EWGA Championship is the premiere golf event for the organization. With approximately 2200 participants Association-wide each year, it is one of the largest women's amateur tournaments in the world!

The EWGA Championship consists of a progressive series of three tournaments that occur over the course of the golf season. The series begins with local Chapter Championships, progresses to the Semi-Finals conducted at the District level, and culminates in the Championship Finals conducted at the Association level. Members may compete in either an individual stroke play format or as part of a four person scramble team.

What makes this series of events even more unique is that participants of all skill levels can participate. Most amateur tournaments of this scale limit participation to golfers with a lower handicap. In keeping with the inclusive environment of the EWGA, members with a handicap index of all levels may play in the EWGA Championship Series and compete against players of similar skill levels. The tournament is run according to USGA guidelines, while still conducted in fun, friendship, and sportsmanship; the core values of the EWGA.

The EWGA Championship is truly a unique event in the golf world. We hope you take advantage of the opportunity to participate and have fun in your Seattle Chapter Championship this year. You never know; you could wind up the Chapter, District, or even Association Champion!

EWGA Championship Formats of Play

You may enter the EWGA Championship Tournament under one of two formats of play.

Individual Stroke Play

Players are flighted as they enter the tournament based on their USGA Handicap Index. You compete only against those in your flight. Effective with the 2008 competition, the flights are as follows:

• Championship Flight    0.0. - 8.0
• First Flight                  8.1 - 16.0
• Second Flight              16.1 - 24.0
• Third Flight                 24.1 - 32.0
• Fourth Flight               32.1 - 40.4

First place low gross and low net Chapter and District winners from each flight advance on to the next level of the EWGA Championship.

Four Person Team Scramble

This increasingly popular format allows you to play in the Championship as a four person team. Team member's handicaps are weighted in a way that allow higher skilled teams to compete evenly against lower skilled teams. The first place low net team advances to the next level of play. Scramble play is a great deal of fun, so start forming your team early! The Scramble handicaps break down as follows:

Assign the appropriate Computation Factor to each team member's individual Handicap Index. Add the four Computation Factors together to determine the cramble Team Handicap. The total Team Handicap must not be more than +4 or less than –4. Teams with Team Handicaps that fall outside the total team handicap range will not be eligible to compete. Effective 2008, only one team member may have a USGA Handicap of 13.0 or less.

The Three Levels of the EWGA Championship

2003 Seattle Chapter Championship winners

Seattle Chapter Championship

An 18-hole event, the Seattle Chapter Championship is held in July at a golf course in the Puget Sound region. Late in the Spring, all Seattle Chapter members are mailed extensive information about the Championship including entry requirements, and all necessary registration forms. Scramble team and individual stroke play winners from each flight will move on to play in the Pacific Northwest Section Semi-finals in August.

This year's Championship will be held on July 12 at the Golf Club at Echo Falls in Snohomish, Washington. A banquet and awards ceremony will follow play.

Seattle Chapter winners at the 2003 Pacific Northwest Championship in Couer d'Alene

Pacific Northwest District Semi-Finals

The Pacific Northwest Championship serves as our Semi-final event for the EWGA Championship. The event location changes from year-to-year and is held at quality venues throughout the Northwest region. This is also an 18-hole event, with Scramble Team and Individual Stroke Play winners moving on to the EWGA Championship Finals in September.

In 2008, the Pacific Northwest District Semi-Final will be held on August 23. While this is only an 18-hole event, many members choose to make a weekend out of it, arriving early for a practice round or to play one of the other fine courses in the area. An awards banquet follows play.

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Pacific Northwest participants at the 2003 EWGA Championship Finals in Phoenix

Association Championship Finals

The Championship Final is a 36-hole culmination to the EWGA Championship. The final is generally held in September at a quality golf resort in the United States. As all of the Sectional winners come together for this premiere event, friendships are formed, social activities are enjoyed, and challenging golf awaits all participants.

In 2008, the EWGA Championship Finals will be held September 26-27 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Oregon.

Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in this series, by starting at the Chapter Championship level. The experience will certainly prove to be an exciting and enjoyable one. We invite you to join us!

2008 Seattle Chapter Championshiop
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