47 th Women s Senior Amateur Championship Rockaway River Country Club Denville, New Jersey Tuesday & Wednesday September 27-28, 2016

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1 47 th Women s Senior Amateur Championship Rockaway River Country Club Denville, New Jersey Tuesday & Wednesday September 27-28, 2016 MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ** PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN AT REGISTRATION UPON THEIR ARRIVAL ** ** PLAYERS MUST REPORT TO THEIR STARTING TEE 10 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR STARTING TIME ** TIME OF STARTING Rule 6-3 states: The player must start at the time established by the Committee. Penalty for breach: If the player arrives at his/her starting point within five (5) minutes after his starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes. Otherwise, the penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification. WITHDRAWAL PRIOR TO 7:00 a.m. on 9/27: Notify the NJSGA by phone ( ) or (mikem@njsga.org). AFTER 7:00 a.m on 9/27: A player must call the Rockaway River Golf Shop at (973) and ask that a message is forwarded to the NJSGA. No-shows will be suspended from competitions for one year. EQUIPMENT 1. Only brands of golf balls on the USGA s latest list of conforming golf balls may be used. The One-Ball Condition is NOT in effect. 2. Only drivers on the current USGA s Conforming driver-head list will be permitted. 3. The USGA Groove and Punch Mark Specifications will NOT be in effect for any NJSGA competitions in Spikeless shoes only are permitted on the course and practice areas. Spikeless shoes include Soft-spikes, golf shoes with rubber treads, and sneakers. 5. The NJSGA permits the use of Distance Measuring Devices in accordance with Decision 14-3/0.5 which states that players may use devices to measure or gauge DISTANCE ONLY. However, the use of a distance-measuring to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player s play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature) is NOT permitted. Refer to Rule 14-3 for penalty schedule. For more details regarding equipment, please refer to the notice posted at DRESS CODE Appropriate attire is required at all times. The dress code applies to all players and spectators. Acceptable Attire: Sleeveless shirts with a collar, round neck shirts with sleeves, and turtlenecks. Shirts, without hems must be tucked in. Appropriate shorts and skirts; Capri pants and slacks. Unacceptable Attire: Denim; cargo pants; short or tight fitting shorts and skirts; athletic and tennis attire; warm-up suits; tank tops, tube tops; halter tops; and revealing tops exposing bare midriff or low cut necklines. Skirts must be no higher above the knee than the length of a fingertip. CONDUCT & COURTESY 1. Exemplary conduct is expected of all players, caddies, and spectators. Conduct deemed to be inappropriate may result in disqualification and/or future rejection of entries. 2. Players must use the locker room for change of shoes and clothing. 3. The use of cell phones is PROHIBITED on the golf course (this applies to players and spectators). SPECTATORS Spectators are welcome, provided they remain clear of play at all times. Spectator carts are NOT permitted under any circumstances, nor are spectators permitted to ride with NJSGA officials.

2 LOCAL RULES 1. USGA Rules shall govern play. Local Rules will be distributed on the starting tees. 2. Please refer to the NJSGA Conditions of Competition Hard-Card posted at CLUBHOUSE/LOCKER/PRACTICE FACILITIES All facilities (clubhouse, locker room, driving range, putting green) will open each morning at 7:00 a.m. PACE OF PLAY The NJSGA s Checkpoint Pace of play system will be in effect; see separate notice. Timing guidelines (per hole) will be indicated on each player s official scorecard. Pace of play will be monitored. Slow play will be penalized. FORMAT & SCHEDULE The championship is 36-Holes, Stroke-Play- gross scoring. 18-Holes will be played each day; the player with the lowest 36-Hole aggregate score shall be the champion. Players will be re-paired for Round 2 on Wednesday, September 28 according to Round 1 score. Play will begin on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. on the 1 st tee. In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole by hole playoff will be held immediately upon the conclusion of play to determine a winner. Players will also be placed into a handicap flight according to their Handicap Index as of the September 15, 2016 revision. The specific flight breakdown will be announced on-site. There will also be a Super-Senior flight for players age 65 and above. Prizes will be awarded to the overall champion and runner up, and to the low gross scorer and runner-up in each flight. SCORECARDS Official score cards will be distributed by the NJSGA. Upon completion of a round, each player MUST IMMEDIATELY report to the NJSGA scorer where hole by hole scores shall be checked and doubtful points settled with the Committee. A player and her marker MUST sign each score card. All players MUST return their score card to a NJSGA official. If a player withdraws during her round, she MUST return her scorecard to a NJSGA official. The NJSGA will post each amateur s ESC score to her GHIN account. TRANSPORTATION / CADDIES Motorized transportation is REQUIRED in this competition; the cart fee is included in the entry fee. There are NO CLUB CADDIES AVAILABLE at Rockaway River (a player may bring her own caddie, subject to dress code) Caddies are NOT permitted to ride in carts; pull carts are NOT permitted in this competition. FOOD & BEVERAGE Coffee and will be available for players only each morning from 7:00 9:30 a.m. Lunch, included in each player s entry fee, will be available from 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. each day. On Wednesday, contestants are asked to remain for the trophy presentation / awards luncheon after the conclusion of the championship. Players will receive a lunch ticket upon completing their round each day; additional lunch tickets can be purchased for the NJSGA for $20.00 exact change, cash only. INCLEMENT WEATHER The NJSGA will exhaust every effort to conduct the competition on its scheduled date(s). Play would only be disrupted in the case of lightning or unplayable course conditions. Anyone in doubt as to whether play might be delayed, suspended, or cancelled should check the NJSGA web site: for information. PRACTICE ROUND Rockaway River has graciously agreed to allow each player ONE practice round before the championship. A player wishing to schedule a practice round MUST call the Pro Shop in advance ( ) to make a reservation; no guests, friends, etc. will be permitted. There is a mandatory $35 fee which includes a cart which must be paid via cash or reciprocal charge. A practice round can be scheduled on Wednesday, September 14, Tuesday, September 20, or Wednesday September 21 after 2:00 p.m. Appropriate conduct is required; this is a courtesy provided by the club. The championship will be contested primarily from the forward tees, with minor variation on some par 3 s. DRIVING DIRECTIONS - See separate information. Rockaway River Country Club 39 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ Head Golf Professional: Greg Baker PGA - Pro Shop Phone: (973)

3 New Jersey State Golf Association 47th Women's Senior Amateur Championship Rockaway River Country Club - Denville, NJ Tuesday-Wednesday, September 27-28, 2016 Official Round 1 Groupings and Starting Times Tee Time Name / Club Affiliation 1 8:00 am Andree Olivier, WGA of NJ Kathy Villaggio, Galloping Hill G.C. 1 8:09 am Susan Zupnik, Wessex WGA Dee Pasternick, Princeton C.C. Karen Hansard, Neshanic Valley G.C. 1 8:18 am Mary Kenison, Wallkill G.C. Pomsin Om, Overpeck G.C. Kathy McGrorry, Jumping Brook C.C. 1 8:27 am Frances Gacos, Copper Hill C.C. Mary Fenton, Colts Neck G.C. Elizabeth Kunesch, Rolling Greens G.C. 1 8:36 am Donna Cortina, Cherry Valley C.C. Nancy Vasile, Paramus G. & C.C. Hyun Kang, Galloping Hill G.C. 1 8:45 am Maura Ballard, Neshanic Valley G.C. Joyce Warren, Pennsauken C.C. Meral Malady, Rockaway River C.C. 1 8:54 am Karen Tremarco, Peddie G.C. Sue Dahabsu, Jumping Brook C.C. Miki Melzer, Flanders Valley G.C. 1 9:03 am Helen Bernstein, WGA of NJ Donna McHugh, Upper Montclair C.C. Linda Cole, High Bridge Hills G.C. 1 9:12 am Ellie Yum, Galloping Hill G.C. Nancy Cole, Alpine C.C. Barbara Hulke, Roxiticus G.C. 1 9:21 am Erin Plante, Rockaway River C.C. Eleanor Berry, Paramus G. & C.C. Gina Louie, Trump Nat'l G.C. - Colts Neck 1 9:30 am Gail Boyce, Colts Neck G.C. Barbara Close, Cherry Valley C.C. Pat Schoudel, Peddie G.C.

4 New Jersey State Golf Association 47th Women's Senior Amateur Championship Rockaway River Country Club - Denville, NJ September 27-28, 2016 Alphabetical Starting Time Listing - Round 1 Player Club Name Tee Time Ballard, Maura Neshanic Valley G.C. 1 8:45 am Bernstein, Helen WGA of NJ 1 9:03 am Berry, Eleanor Paramus G. & C.C. 1 9:21 am Boyce, Gail Colts Neck G.C. 1 9:30 am Close, Barbara Cherry Valley C.C. 1 9:30 am Cole, Linda High Bridge Hills G.C. 1 9:03 am Cole, Nancy Alpine C.C. 1 9:12 am Cortina, Donna Cherry Valley C.C. 1 8:36 am Dahabsu, Sue Jumping Brook C.C. 1 8:54 am Fenton, Mary Colts Neck G.C. 1 8:27 am Gacos, Frances Copper Hill C.C. 1 8:27 am Hansard, Karen Neshanic Valley G.C. 1 8:09 am Hulke, Barbara Roxiticus G.C. 1 9:12 am Kang, Hyun Galloping Hill G.C. 1 8:36 am Kenison, Mary Wallkill G.C. 1 8:18 am Kunesch, Elizabeth Rolling Greens G.C. 1 8:27 am Louie, Gina Trump Nat'l G.C. - Colts Neck 1 9:21 am Malady, Meral Rockaway River C.C. 1 8:45 am McGrorry, Kathy Jumping Brook C.C. 1 8:18 am McHugh, Donna Upper Montclair C.C. 1 9:03 am Melzer, Miki Flanders Valley G.C. 1 8:54 am Olivier, Andree WGA of NJ 1 8:00 am Om, Pomsin Overpeck G.C. 1 8:18 am Pasternick, Dee Princeton C.C. 1 8:09 am Plante, Erin Rockaway River C.C. 1 9:21 am Schoudel, Pat Peddie G.C. 1 9:30 am Tremarco, Karen Peddie G.C. 1 8:54 am Vasile, Nancy Paramus G. & C.C. 1 8:36 am Villaggio, Kathy Galloping Hill G.C. 1 8:00 am Warren, Joyce Pennsauken C.C. 1 8:45 am Yum, Ellie Galloping Hill G.C. 1 9:12 am Zupnik, Susan Wessex WGA 1 8:09 am

5 ROCKAWAY RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 39 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ Pro Shop: (973) FROM THE EAST Route 80 West to exit 42B (Parsippany) FROM THE NORTH FROM THE SOUTH FROM TRENTON FROM THE WEST Route 287 South to Route 80 West to exit 42B (Parsippany) The Garden State Parkway North to the Route 280 exit West Route 280 West to Route 80 West to exit 42B (Parsippany) Take Route 31 North to Route 202/206 North to Route 287 North Route 287 North to Route 80 West to Exit 42B Route 80 East to Denville exit When you exit, you will be on Route 46 East Cross over to the far left lane and at the second traffic light, make a left crossover Route 46 After crossing the highway, bear right and go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Diamond Spring Road At the first traffic light, make a right onto Pocono Road St. Clare s Hospital will be on your left As you pass the hospital go over a bridge RRCC is the second driveway on your left