The WKSGA board is proud to announce the 2012 Women's Kentucky State Golf Amateur Championship will be hosted by Elizabethtown Country Club.

The dates for the tournament are: June 25th - June 29th, 2012

Tournament Information Now Available

Offline Registration Form Now Available! - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Online Registration Now Available - CLICK HERE TO GO TO REGISTRATION

Regretfully, due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, The Falls of the Rough had to decline hosting the 2012 amateur.

We are looking forward to bringing you the 2012 tournament, and hope that you will be able to join us.

More details will be posted here on our website. Please check back often for updates.

Dorothy Waters Junior Girl's Golf Award

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Philosophy of Award

• To honor Dorothy Waters for a lifetime of commitment to and participation in the game of golf in the state of Kentucky

• To provide inspiration to women of all ages who best exemplify the qualities for which she stands: integrity, honor, and sportsmanship

It is the hope of the WKSGA Board of Directors and its Junior Golf Committe that this award will provide an incentive to junior girl golfers of Kentucky to participate in the game both on and off the course.

Purpose of Award

• To promote participation in tournament golf among Kentucky junior girl golfers in the hope that they will discover the lifetime of challenge, enjoyment and friendships that the game offers

• To provide financial assistance to Kentucky junior girl golfers in defraying expenses related to playing tournament golf

Amount and Conditions

The total amount allocated by the WKSGA for the award or awards to be given in 2012 shall be at least $1500.00.  The Junior Golf Committee shall determine the amount(s) designated for each award.  Eligible tournaments may be regional, state, or national but will exclude high school events.

THIS AWARD SHALL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR DEFRAYING ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED FOR GOLF TOURNAMENTS.  THEREFORE, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY UNUSED ALLOCATIONS OR UN-REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES BE PAID IN CASH TO THE RECIPIENT(S) OF THE AWARD(S).

RECEIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 1, 2012.

Criteria

• Nominees shall not have reached their 18^th birthday as of August 31, 2012

• This award shall be limited to girls possessing a maximum USGA handicap of 25

• Nominees must possess the characteristics of integrity, honor, and sportsmanship

• Previous tournament experience (no matter how limited) at local, regional, or state level is encouraged

• Previous winners of this award must wait one year before re-applying

Administration

Nominations shall be submitted to the WKSGA Junior Golf Committee by May 30, 2012.  Junior Golf Committee members shall review nominations and select the winner(s) based upon published criteria.  Winner(s) shall be notified on or before June 16th and shall be eligible to submit proof of expenses incurred between May 1 and September 1, 2012.  The winner(s) shall be recognized at the annual banquet of the WKSGA State Amateur Tournament June 25 - 29, 2012 at Elizabethtown Country Club in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

PROOF OF EXPENSES AND COMPLETION OF EVENTS MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE WKSGA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO SECURE REIMBURSEMENT.  JUNIOR GOLF COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT.

SEND NOMINATIONS TO:
Jessica Grace
107 N Arlington Drive
Henderson, KY    42420

SEND PROOF OF EXPENSES AND COMPLETION OF EVENTS TO:
Jenny Lamkin
2300 Esther Way
La Grange, KY    40031