North & South Senior Women’s Championship

Amy Ellertson

Entries are open to female golfers who meet the requirements below. All applicants must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status and meet the requirements of the USGA Gender Policy.

In the Women’s Open Division, applicants must have reached 50 years of age by Monday, August 12, 2024 to be eligible for competition.

In the Women’s Super-Senior Division, applicants must have reached 60 years of age by Monday, August 12, 2024 to be eligible for competition.

54 holes of stroke play will determine the Champion.  Play will be divided into two divisions (Women’s Open and Women’s Super-Senior) and contested with one round each on Pinehurst No. 4, No. 5, No. 7. A full field will consist of 90 total women between both divisions.

All entries, including returned invitations, must be received by the entry deadline of 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on June 24, 2024. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Time limit for entries means time of receipt at the Pinehurst Tournament Office (not time entry is transmitted to Pinehurst) Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and Pinehurst will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.

Entry Fee: $500 (Payment information will be collected upon acceptance following the deadline). Withdrawals after entries close up to and including August 5, 2024 will be issued a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Withdrawals after August 5, 2024 will not receive a refund except in cases of extenuating circumstances, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis. All refunds are at the discretion of the Championship Committee.

Invitations (Championship Exempt) *see below for more details

• Players meeting our exemption criteria will be invited to compete.
• Players meeting exemption criteria will be accepted upon receipt of invitation/application.
• Players meeting these criteria will be guaranteed acceptance unless more than 90 exempt players accept invitations to compete. If this occurs, players will be granted entry into the Championship based on their highest level of exemption status. (SW1 precedes SW2 so on and so forth).

Applications (Championship Non-Exempt)

• Players not meeting exemption criteria may formally apply via application.
• Players are encouraged to attach a playing resume along with their application. The resume along with various rankings will be used to determine the remaining players that are accepted.
• All decisions are at the discretion of the tournament committee and all decisions are final.

At Close of Entries

• Invitations and applications are received, and processed. The field is determined based off of the number of exempt players and selecting the best non-exempt players to complete the 90-player field.
• If the total number of applications exceeds our maximum field size, players will be placed on an alternate list.

Contestants invited to participate in the Championship must register on August 11, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight. All contestants must register in person. Please make every effort to register prior to playing practice rounds. **Failure to register without notification to the Tournament Office may result in the player forfeiting their spot in the event.**

The official practice round for the Championship is August 11. Contestants will be able to make a practice round on any one of the three courses (additional information will be available follow entry deadline). Green fees & cart fees are included in the entry fee for tournament rounds. Additional carts fees will apply for those choosing to play a practice round. All players may use the practice areas at Pinehurst Resort from August 10-August 14.

Information will be released at a later date.

Players may walk, take a cart or use a caddie. Tournament round cart fees are included in the entry fee or a player may supply their own caddie or hire a Pinehurst caddie. Pull or push carts are not permitted per club policy, except on Pinehurst No. 4.

To make arrangements for a Pinehurst caddie please contact the Caddie Master (phone 910-235-8149 or [email protected]) at least one week in advance. Bags fees are $80 per round plus gratuity ($60+ recommended depending on services.) Pinehurst caddies will be assigned based on availability.

The Pinehurst Tournament Office and Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Pinehurst Tournament Office and Championship Committee in any matter will be final.

The Pinehurst Tournament Office may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the player’s equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant or excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by the rules, or any other unbecoming conduct.

Players in the following categories will be eligible for exemption into the 2024 Championship only. The Pinehurst Tournament Office and Championship Committee reserves the right to revise any of the exemption categories. Exempt players who wish to participate in the Championship must file and entry.

Players and families of players may reserve a room at Pinehurst Resort during the week of the Championship (August 10-14) starting at a rate of $249 per room, per night, plus resort fees and taxes. A one night deposit is required & is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to arrival. Please mention ‘North & South Amateur’ when you call to reserve your stay.

Call 844-281-9289 for more information.

If I’m exempt under several exemptions, which do I choose?

Select the highest ranking exemption, as the exemptions are ranked by priority. For example, exemption M10 is given priority over M11, so choosing exemption M10 would be correct.

I don’t see an exemption, which I was exempt under, that was available last year, did they change?

Yes, exemption criteria for each Championship has slightly changed to reflect the importance of certain rankings and events. These are updated each year to ensure each Championship can have the strongest field.

Is the player dinner only for players?

Men/Women: Yes, this is for players only (no caddies, parents, etc.)

Junior: No, parents may purchase a dinner ticket during registration (if you are exempt) or once you have been accepted into the field

Senior: No, spouses/family may purchase a dinner ticket during registration (if you are exempt) or once you have been accepted into the field

Are practice rounds only for players?

Yes, these are for players only.

How can I register for practice rounds?

Once you are accepted into the field, you will be given access to a Golf Genius page that details how to book practice rounds. More information can also be found under your Championship’s ‘Practice Round’ tab on pinehurst.com.

Are accommodations available at Pinehurst Resort for player/families?

Players and families of players may reserve a room at Pinehurst Resort during the week of their Championship starting at a rate of $249 per room, per night, plus resort fees and taxes. A one night deposit is required & is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to arrival. Please mention ‘North & South Amateur’ when you call to reserve your stay.

Call 844-281-9289 for more information.

Is the North & South ranked by WAGR, JGS, etc.?

Yes, all Championships are ranked by respective ranking organizations.