COSWGA Players – What Do INeed to Know?

2024 Quick Reference Guide

Who Can Play?

Female golfers, 50 years or older who:

·        Are members of a participating Central Oregon Club

·        Are members of Auxiliary Clubs

·        Have an established USGA 18-hole Handicap Index of 40.4 or less at that club

·        Were members of COSWGA the previous year, but their club left COSWGA

What if I Belong to More Than One Club?

·        Your home course will be the one where the majority of your games have been played and your handicap established

·        Please see COWSGA By-Laws, Article II for membership eligibility

What Does It Cost?

      Annual dues determined by the board:

·        For 2024,  $135. due with renewal form by November 1

·        For 2024 Auxiliary Members,   $160 due with renewal form by Nov. 1

·        Affiliate member,  $160, due with renewal form by Nov. 1

·        Starting December 1, new members are invited to join

What Do I Wear?

·        Traditional golf attire, no denim, bottoms no shorter than 4” above knee

·        Tops with a collar, sleeves or both

·        Your COSWGA nametag

·        Your COSWGA (or other) name tag attached to your golf bag

How Do I Enter or Cancel for Play Days?

·        Deadlines are clearly stated on the entry form for each play day in the booklet

·        Payment must be included with entry form so that the hosting club can plan the proper number of breakfasts, lunches, carts,
        etc.

·        If you must cancel less than 7 days prior to play, please do so ASAP.  No refunds can be given for such late cancellations since
        the hosting club has already had to commit to food and cart costs.

·        Being a ‘no show’ may result in ineligibility for the next play day

What Happens On Play Day?

·        All games are individual stroke play

·        USGA and local rules govern all play

·        World Handicap System applies

·        Maximum course handicap for players is 40

·        Maximum hole score is Net Double Bogey (par +2 + pops). You pick up your ball and continue to participate in the tournament.

·        Scores are posted for you as Competitive Scores

·        Breakfast may be available at each venue prior to play. 

·        Lunch is served after play.  If you choose not to eat, the entry fee is still the same. 

Please note any special dietary requirements on your entry form.

What Can I Win?

·        4 Gross and 4 Net places are awarded in each of the four flights: A, B, C, D.  Ties are paid based on the number of players and
        places affected.

·        Dollar amounts for Gross and Net are the same, paid in proshop award universal vouchers.  Universal vouchers may be
        redeemed at any hosting COSWGA golf shop.   They expire on November 1 of the current season year.

o   First place - $22

o   Second place -$17

o   Third place - $12

o   Fourth place –all 4th place finishers receive $5

o   Closest to the Pin (KP)  - $10

Special Event – St. Charles Foundation

Special Event - (St. Charles Foundation) Crooked River Ranch play day includes an optional donation and raffle ticket sales to benefit Sarah's Project, a local program (under St. Charles Foundation) that is designed to spread awareness about breast cancer. Wear pink.            

Need to Know More?     

·        Visit the website at www.coswga.com

·        Contact your club’s COSWGA representative

·        Read the by-laws on the website

·        Read the policies and procedures in the booklet

·        COSWGA Board Members’ contact information is in the booklet

·        Roster of COSWGA members can also be found in the booklet