IWGA State Amateur Championship

• Club throwing / club breaking
• Damage to or littering the property of the course or the IGA-PGA.
• Blatant profanity or any profanity directed at the rules officials, other competitors, spectators, sponsors, staff, volunteers or others.
• Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages during tournaments.
• Practice round violation: It is recommended that players not hit more than one ball to the green. Please be courteous to the property of the host club and not use the fairway as the range.
• Participants should always use restroom facilities when needed.
• Any other conduct deemed by the Tournament Director to be disrespectful to other competitors, the club or tournament staff.

The driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, which is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads.  As well, the ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA.

This list can be found at www.usga.org.

Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.  The official in charge of the event shall decide whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who deos not comply. 

T-shirts, tank tops, cut-offs, gym shorts and jeans are examples of attire that does not meet this requirement.  Individual golf course policies will be enforced during IWGA events, including any non-metal spike policy.

1. Be a member of or have playing privileges at a club or course which is a current member of the IWGA.
2. Possess a current IGA-PGA GHIN Approved Handicap Index.
3. Be a permanent Indiana resident. All players must be a resident of Indiana and meet the following residency requirements: (1) maintain her primary residence in Indiana; (2) be qualified to vote in local, state and federal elections in Indiana; (3) file a state income tax return in Indiana. (Exception for Students) A student who is claimed as a dependent on her parents' or legal guardian's income tax is deemed to be a resident of the same state in which her parents or legal guardian reside. A student that is not claimed as a dependent is required to meet the above residency requirements.
4. Eligibility will be verified when entries are received and will be subject to continuing review. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the IWGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Resident requirements may vary for Indiana PGA events. Please check the official tournament entry for particular event guidelines.

A player is entitled to a refund of the entry fee less a $15 service charge when withdrawal from an event is made prior to the tournament deadline date. Anyone wishing a refund when withdrawing after the tournament deadline must make a written request to the IWGA Tournament Committee. Those requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

A player who fails to notify the Golf Office, Host Club, or an IWGA Official of withdrawal prior to her scheduled tee time will receive a letter notifying her that she is on probation. 

A second violation of this policy will result in a suspension from IWGA events for 1 (one) calendar year from the date of suspension.

The PGA Withdrawal Policy states that amateurs participating in professional events are entitled to full refunds when withdrawal from any Indiana PGA event is made prior to the tournament entry deadline date. Anyone wanting a refund when withdrawing after the tournament entry deadline must appeal to the PGA Tournament Committee in writing.

Refunds are granted when the player withdraws prior to the entry deadline.  A $15 service charge is subtracted from all refunds. 

Anyone wishing a refund when withdrawing after the tournament deadline must make a written request to the IWGA Tournament Committee. 

Dangerous Situation: (Signaled by one prolonged note).  All competitors shall discontinue play immediately.  If a player fails to discontinue play, he shall be disqualified.  All practice areas shall be closed during a suspension untill the Committe has declared it open for use. 

Other Suspensions: (Signaled by three short notes).  Competitors have the option of finishing out the hole they are playing or they may discontinue play.

Resumption of Play: (Signaled by two notes).

Players may withdraw from an IWGA event right from their customer profile if the withdrawal is prior to the entry deadline.  Please contact the Indiana Golf Office if this withdrawal is after the entry deadline.