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 Kathy Lawrence [email protected] 386-589-8344 (c) Assistant Tournament Director Dean Schneider [email protected] 386-506-7538 (c) Administrative Assistant Kathy Moore [email protected] 386-212-7622 (c) LPGA Advance Official Brad Alexander [email protected] 386-451-4324 (c) LPGA Advance Official Jane Reynolds [email protected] 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 70th 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 27th – December 3rd. 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. LPGA International Clubhouse Practice Rounds AM-PM 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 [email protected] with questions or for additional information. Accommodations Property/Address Rate Holiday Inn Daytona Beach LPGA Blvd 386-236-0200 $72/night + tax (Standard Room with Queen Beds) 137 Auto Mall Circle, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 ask for LPGA Q School Rate 2 miles to LPGA Sleep Inn 386-673-6030 Call for rate – ask for LPGA Q-School Rate 170 N. Williamson Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 4 miles to LPGA Full breakfast 6:30 am - 9:30 am Vacation Condo Rentals (Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach area) Prices vary-www.vrbo.com/vacation 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.