LPGA QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT STAGE III NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 3, 2017 LPGA INTERNATIONAL 1000 International Club Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 Title Name Email Address Phone LPGA International Golf Shop 386-274-5742 LPGA Office Rules 386-274-6230 Tournament Director Assistant Tournament Director Administrative Assistant LPGA Advance Official LPGA Advance Official Kathy Lawrence Dean Schneider Kathy Moore Brad Alexander Jane Reynolds Kathy.Lawrence@lpga.com Dean.schneider@lpga.com Kathy.moore@lpga.com Brad.Alexander@lpga.com jane.reynolds.@lpga.com 386-589-8344 (c) 386-506-7538 (c) 386-212-7622 (c) 386-451-4324 (c) 561-596-3720 (c) Tournament Structure Format Purpose of Competition Estimated Finish Time 90-hole stroke play Determine status for the 2018 LPGA/Symetra Tour Sunday, December 3, 2017 4:30 p.m. The qualifier will be played on the Hills and Jones Courses. A reduction of the field will occur after 72 holes to the top 70 and any players tying for the 70 th place. Final round will be played on the Hills Course. Yardage books will be available for purchase in the golf shop at $25 per book. Pairings for Tournament Competition Each player will be randomly assigned to either the (1) Hills-Jones-Hills-Jones or (2) Jones-Hill-Jones-Hill course rotation for Rounds 1 through 4. Players will remain in their same pairings for Rounds 1 and 2. For Rounds 3 and 4 players will be re-paired by score within their respective rotation group. After 72 holes, a cut will be made to the top 70 players and ties. Players making the 72-hole cut will be repaired by score for the final round to be played on the Hills course. Caddie Information All players must have a caddie. Caddies will not be provided by the LPGA or LPGA International so please plan ahead. *Reminder: Pull carts will not be allowed. Dress Code Players shall present a neat appearance appropriate to the game of golf in both clothing and grooming. Player Registration Date Location Time Monday, November 27, 2017 LPGA International Clubhouse 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. EST (please register before playing/practicing) All entrants must register in person or state late arrival time to an LPGA official. In the absence of such notification, the LPGA will withdraw the player from the event. Yardage Books Yardage books available in the LPGA International Golf Shop for each course at a fee of $25.00 per book inclusive of sales tax.
Official Practice Rounds Official practice rounds will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 on either the Hills or Jones courses (no additional fees will be charged). There will be no tee time assignments; first-come, first-serve. Practice rounds will begin on Hole #1 ONLY. A player may start a 9-hole practice round on #10 after 9:00 a.m. ONLY IF there is not a group on #9 at that time. The maximum number of players per group is 3. Official practice rounds on the dates listed are for players only. LPGA driving range will be available for players beginning Monday, November 27 December 3. The back of the LPGA International driving range and the practice academy will be closed to all contestants Monday, November 27 th December 3 rd. Advance Practice Contestants playing LPGA International prior to the official practice rounds may call 386-274-5742 to reserve tee times. In the event you play the courses Friday, November 24, Saturday, November 25, or Sunday, November 26, this is the busiest golf weekend of the year. Tee times are open to the public, so be prepared to be paired up, and please do not use this round as a Practice Round by hitting additional balls. Please review the information sheet below from LPGA International for more information. Any questions on advance practice need to be directed to the LPGA International golf staff. *LPGA and Symetra Tour members may play LPGA International at no charge with their 2017 credential. There will not be a list to reference nor will the golf staff call the LPGA/Symetra Tour to verify. Only the hard credential will provide complimentary golf. Schedule of Events Date Function Time Location Monday, November 27 Player Registration Practice Rounds 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AM-PM LPGA International Clubhouse Hills/Jones Courses Tuesday, November 28 Practice Rounds AM-PM Hills/Jones Courses Wednesday, November 29 Round 1 *8:00 a.m. estimated Hills/Jones Courses Thursday, November 30 Round 2 *8:00 a.m. estimated Hills/Jones Courses Friday, December 1 Round 3 *8:00 a.m. estimated Hills/Jones Courses Saturday, December 2 Round 4 *8:00 a.m. estimated Hills/Jones Courses Cut to top 70 and ties Sunday, December 3 Round 5- Final Round *8:00 a.m. estimated Hills Course *times subject to change Mandatory Orientation All contestants awarded any 2018 LPGA Tour priority status who were not on the LPGA Tour in 2015, 2016, or 2017 must attend the mandatory meetings on Monday and Tuesday, December 4 and 5, 2017 at LPGA Headquarters. Make travel plans accordingly! Please contact Ali Kicklighter at ali.kicklighter@lpga.com with questions or for additional information. Accommodations Property/Address Holiday Inn Daytona Beach LPGA Blvd 386-236-0200 137 Auto Mall Circle, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 ask for LPGA Q School Rate 2 miles to LPGA Sleep Inn 386-673-6030 170 N. Williamson Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 4 miles to LPGA Vacation Condo Rentals (Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach area) www.vrbo.com/vacation Rate $72/night + tax (Standard Room with Queen Beds) Call for rate ask for LPGA Q-School Rate Full breakfast 6:30 am-9:30 am Prices vary-www.vrbo.com/vacation Airport Locations Daytona Beach Airport (DAB) 15 minutes; 9 miles Orlando International Airport (MCO) 90 minutes; 75 miles
Advance Practice Guidelines LPGA International Policy and Procedures for 2017 LPGA Qualifying Tournament Participants Use of the LPGA International Golf Courses and Practice Rounds LPGA International is the proud host of the 2017 LPGA Tour Final Stage of Qualifying School. The policies and procedures listed below are to help you familiarize yourself with LPGA International. Prior to the scheduled practice rounds on November 27 28, 2017 LPGA International is available for rounds of golf and use of the practice range. The LPGA International is a semi private golf club which is open to the public. We want your experience to be the best and wish you the best of luck in your quest to join the LPGA tour. Please review the following information and do not hesitate to ask questions or let us know if you need any help. Contact Information: LPGA International Golf Club 1000 Champions Drive Daytona Beach, Florida 32124 Website: LPGAInternational.com / 386-274-5742 For tee times and Golf Shop desk 386-523-2001 Here are some of the most frequently asked questions: How do I make tee times prior to the November 27, 2017 Qualifying Week? Call the golf shop at 386-523-2001. Identify yourself as participating in the 2017 LPGA Qualifying School. Please provide the names of the people that will be playing with you. Please a maximum of 4 people per tee time. Tee times can be made 14 days in advance of play. What are the LPGA International Golf Shop and Course hours of Operation? The LPGA International Golf Shop is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Driving range closes one half hour after the golf shop closes. All carts must be returned to the cart staging area at dark. What is the dress code at LPGA International? Is the dress code just for me? The dress code calls for proper golf attire which includes shirts with a collar, no denim etc. The dress code is published and may be found in the golf shop or website, www.lpgainternational.com, and applies to everyone in your party. What are the green fees for play at LPGA International? 18 hole Green fees/cart fees will be the following: From October 1, 2017 through November 26, 2017 Before 1:00- $45.00 + Florida Sales tax for LPGA qualifying school players only After 1:00- $30.00 + Florida Sales tax How do I check in for golf tee time or range tokens at LPGA International? Check into the golf shop at LPGA International
Tell staff members your name and tee time Pay appropriate green fees You will receive a ticket for play from the golf shop staff. Show ticket to the outside service staff to receive a cart. Please arrive at first tee 10 minutes prior to tee time. Provide the starter with approved ticket for play. The starter will give you the receipt back for your records For use of the driving range, please check in the golf shop Tell the staff member you will be using the driving range. You can purchase range tokens at that time. You can purchase additional range tokens to be used at later date. Small range balls $6.00 inclusive of Florida Sales tax Large range balls $10.00 inclusive of Florida Sales tax Range card 10 large baskets of balls $75.00 plus Florida Sales tax Can I use a golf cart to go to practice range? Golf carts are reserved for use by players that are playing 9 or 18 holes of golf only. When players complete 9 or 18 holes of golf, the players will return cart to the golf staging area near the golf club house. Players using the practice range only will not be provided a golf cart. Can I play as a single player? Yes, if you identify yourself at the time of booking the tee time and you will be required to pay for 4 player green fees. Can I hit more than 1 ball during my round of golf or practice on the course? No; prior to the official practice rounds each player will be allowed to hit only one ball during play and not take any practice putting on any green. Please remember that you will be playing along with the general public prior to November 27, 2017. If it is observed by a fellow player, course ambassador, that player will be asked to use only one ball but if the player continues to play multiple balls or multiple putts, the player will be asked to leave the course without refund. Can I bring a rider, teacher, coach, family member (non-player) with me when I play a round of golf? Riders are subject to the number of carts available. All riders (non-players) are subject to a fee of $15.00 per person plus Florida Sales tax (Limit One Rider Only). Can I have people walk the golf course to watch me play? Prior to the LPGA Official Qualifying week, there is no walking on the golf course for safety reasons. Can my caddie walk the course prior to Monday practice rounds? No Caddies are NOT allowed to walk the course until Monday of qualifying week Are there Yardage Books available? Yes, there are yardage books available in the LPGA International Golf Shop for each course at a fee of $25.00 per book inclusive of Florida Sales tax. Can I practice on the practice range? Yes, the driving range is available for practice prior to LPGA Qualifying week. The range will open at 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Range tokens are available for purchase in the LPGA International Golf Shop. The fee for a large range basket is $10.00 inclusive of Florida Sales tax and for a small range basket is $6.00 inclusive of Florida Sales tax. The fees are subject to change. Range balls must be kept at the driving range and not taken off property. The back range is reserved for members of LPGA International only. Can I use my own practice balls on the chipping greens or practice academy? No, all balls used on the practice range or chipping greens must be LPGA International s practice balls prior to the week of Qualifying school. The three hole practice academy can be used for a fee of $25.00 plus Florida Sales tax for 3 hours of play every day. Is the locker room available prior to qualifying week? No, the locker room is for LPGA International members only. Locker room will be available November 27, 2017.
LPGA Qualifying Tournament Stage III LPGA International Jones Course Hole Par Yardage Location 2017 Official White Line Yardage 1 4 388 Rear of 2 nd tee 2 4 408 Rear of 3 rd tee 3 3 179 5 yards behind 174 block 4 4 361 6 yards behind 355 block 5 5 473 Rear of 3 rd tee 6 3 155 14 yards behind 141 block 7 4 377 Rear of 4 th tee 8 4 373 Rear of 2 nd tee 9 5 527 Rear of 3rd tee In 36 3241 10 4 338 Even with 338 block 11 4 384 Rear of 2 nd tee 12 4 368 Rear of 2 nd tee 13 5 541 Even with 533 block 14 3 167 8 yards behind 159 block 15 4 399 Rear of 3 rd tee 16 4 385 Rear of 3 rd tee (on left side) 17 3 172 4 yards behind 168 block 18 5 454 2 yards behind 452 block Out 36 3208 Total 72 6449
LPGA Qualifying Tournament Stage III LPGA International Hills Course 2017 Official White Line Yardage Hole Par Yardage Location 10 4 376 Rear of 2 nd tee 11 5 537 10 yards behind 527 block 12 3 145 Rear of 2 nd tee 13 4 375 Rear of back tee 14 4 371 5 yards behind 366 block 15 4 394 Rear of 2 nd tee 16 3 187 / 172 2 yards behind 185 block / Rear of next tee forward 17 5 488 / 456 Even with 479 block / Rear of forward tee * 9 4 374 Even with 374 block In 36 3247 / 3200 10 4 371 Even with 371 block 11 4 377 7 yards behind 370 block 12 3 174 Rear of 2 nd tee 13 4 378 Even with 378 block 14 5 531 Even with 531 block 15 3 171 1 yard behind 164 block 16 5 519 Front 11 yards of 2 nd tee 17 4 419 3 yards behind 407 block * 18 4 379 Rear of 2 nd tee Out 36 3319 Total 72 6566 / 6519 *Holes #9 and #18 will be swapped for the tournament routing and those yardages and locations are reflected above.