Eligibility Policy For Participating In ANNIKA WAPT Tournaments

The ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour, a female professional golf tour, welcomes both professional and amateur female golfers who meet the following eligibility requirements:

Professional Eligibility:

• Female professional golfers must be sixteen (16) years of age or older by the first round of any ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour event in which they register to play.

• Foreign players must possess ‘Internationally Recognized’ status to participate in the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour.

Amateur Eligibility:

• Female amateur golfers must be fifteen (15) years of age or older by the first round of any ANNIKA WAPT event in which they register to play

• Amateurs must be ranked within the top two hundred (200) of the current Golfweek Collegiate Ranking or the top four hundred (400) of the current WAGR.

  • Amateurs who do not meet the aforementioned ranking criteria must possess a World Handicap System Index of 4.0 or lower.

Policy Compliance:

To ensure compliance with the aforementioned eligibility requirements, a female is defined as any person who is assigned female at birth, regardless of their gender identity or gender expression. Participants may be required to submit their original, unedited birth certificate to verify age and gender. 

This policy is set to take effect for the 2025 season and is subject to modification at any time.

Tournament registration is available through our website under ANNIKAWAPT Info > 2025 Schedule or through the BlueGolf App called ‘Pro Golf’. Simply click on the registration button next to the tournament you wish to sign-up for. Registrations open 8 weeks prior to the first round of each event. Registration opening dates are on the schedule.

In order for players to register for tournaments early, entry fee payments will not be processed until 21 days prior to the first round of each tournament. Once a player registers, her status will show “pending approval” until her entry fee payment is processed, or until the number of registered players reaches 120.

Tournament entries will be accepted by the current Priority List. See 2025 ANNIKA WAPT Tournament Priority List.

If the tournament fills before the 21 day priority deadline, players will be moved to the waiting list according to the Priority List.

All players MUST be female and incoming freshmen to rising seniors with a college golf program to be eligible for the Collegiate Series, in addition to meeting the Eligibility Requirements for ANNIKA WAPT Open Fields.

Tournament registration is available through our website under ANNIKAWAPT Info > 2025 Schedule or through the BlueGolf App called ‘Pro Golf’.

Simply click on the registration button next to the tournament you wish to sign-up for. Registrations open 8 weeks prior to the first round of each event.

ANNIKA WAPT events with a Collegiate Series competition are;

• St Louis Women’s Championship

• Texarkana Children Charities Open

• Colorado Championship

Entry fee payments will not be processed until 21 days prior to the first round of each tournament. Once a player registers, her status will show “pending approval” until her entry fee payment is processed. If the tournament fills before the 21-day priority deadline, players will be moved to the waiting list according to the Priority List below.

Entry Priority: 2025 Collegiate Series fields are limited to 24 players. All players must register at least 21 days prior to the event to be prioritized. Priority for entry will be as follows:

* Category 1: Top 200 on current WAGR (as of the entry deadline)

* Category 2: Top 100 on current Collegiate Rankings

* Category 3: All other players in order of registration

The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone.

WAGR points are available at each event of the Collegiate Series based on the strength of the field.

Points will not be allocated to fields less than 8 players.

Tournaments will consist of 54 or 72-holes of stroke play (weather permitting). The maximum field at most events is 132 players, including 1 host exemption.

Open fields will be cut after 36 holes to the top 40% of the starting field, including ties. Amateurs are included in the cut number, but ineligible for any prize money. At the conclusion of the tournament, all pros making the cut will be awarded prize money.

Collegiate Division fields will not be cut after 36 holes. No prize money or certificates are available.

Should there be a tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a sudden-death playoff after all scores have been officially approved and posted. The designated starting hole for a playoff will be hole #18. All subsequent holes will be determined on-site.

88 RULE APPLIES: Any player shooting 88 or higher during the first or second round will be cut from the field. The committee does have the right to waive this rule under extreme conditions.

Events are walking. Players may carry their own bag or use a push cart during tournament rounds. Should a player bring or hire a caddy, the caddy may use a push cart, but must wear a caddy bib. The ANNIKA WAPT officials reserve the right to amend this policy during tournament play should golf course conditions be unfavorable (i.e. wet/saturated areas that may be affected by push carts). All players will be notified of any change prior to the start of a tournament round.

Purse payments will be made by Direct Deposit to the player’s US bank account approximately 5 business days following the final round of each event. Players making a cut for the 1st time will receive an email from Intuit Quickbooks to set up an account. The player will follow the link provided to enter W-9 and direct deposit information. All future direct deposit payments will be made to the bank account set up in the Quickbooks account. Contact the WAPT Office at 817-567-3654 with any problems or changes that need to be made.

Unfortunately, direct deposit is not available for our foreign players without a US social security number, TIN or ITIN, and US Federal Law requires the ANWIKA WAPT to withhold 30% of foreign players’ winnings for US taxes. Purse payments can be mailed to foreign players with a US mailing address, or payments can be wired to the foreign player’s bank account. A wire authorization form will be sent instead of the Quickbooks link to all players that do not provide a US Social Security Number, TIN, or ITIN on the registration form.

Note: A player must complete all rounds of the event, as played, to receive a purse payment. However, should a player need to withdraw after the cut due to a medical or family emergency, she would receive the last place check.

Pairings are based on player standings. First round tee times will be posted by 5:00 PM, two days prior to the first round. Pairings will be posted on the ANNIKA WAPT website, and on the Pro Golf by BlueGolf app. Tee-times will also be texted to each player, so it is the player’s responsibility to provide a contact number and enable text messages on the registration form. Tee times are NOT available at the tour office.

Virtual scoring will be the official scoring for each round. Scores will be confirmed at the scoring table and each player will sign to make their score official.

All scores are official 15 minutes after the player has left the scoring area.

Paper scorecards will be available for players for notes (however they are not for official scoring)

Note: Players must download the Blue Golf TD app to perform live scoring. Scores must be entered after each hole is completed during a tournament round.

Penalties for breach of this policy are as follows:

First breach – Warning

Second breach – One penalty stroke

Third breach – Two penalty strokes

Fourth breach – Disqualification and subject to dismissal from Tour

All penalties are annually accumulative

This policy may be waived by the Committee on a case-by-case basis for any international or other players who do not have internet connectivity on their cell phones.

The player must start at the time established by the Committee. The tour encourages players to be present on the tee box of their designated starting hole at least five minutes before scheduled tee time. The Tour incorporates the note under Rule 6-3b, thus if the player arrives at her starting hole ready to play, within five minutes after her starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole. After five minutes, the penalty for breach of this Rule is disqualification. The clocks on the starting tees are the “Official Time”.

After a tournament field is full, a waiting list will be established. If spots become available, players on the WL will fill the field in the order of priority and registration date. The Tour will contact the player to let her know that a spot is open. It is the player’s responsibility to provide a good contact number and email, as well as to let the ANNIKA WAPT know if her plans change and she wants to be removed from the waiting list.

Withdrawals will be accepted for any reason, when notice is given by 5:00 PM, 7 days before a tournament’s first round. There will be a $50 administrative fee for all refunds. Players MUST call the tour office at 817-567-3654 to withdraw. For withdrawals after the deadline, the player will waive her entry fee to the tournament. Medical and personal withdrawals after the deadline will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, there will be a $50 administrative fee. No Shows will NOT receive a refund or credit for any reason. No refund or credit will be given for any reason once a player has teed off.

Players who are scheduled to play in an ANNIKA WAPT event, but qualify or become eligible to play in either a LPGA or Epson Tour event that same week, will receive a full credit for their ANNIKA WAPT tournament entry fee. Players need to notify the tour office/staff of their desire to transfer their entry to another tournament as soon as they gain access to the LPGA/Epson field. If the player wants a refund, there will be a $25 administrative fee. No credits or refunds are issued once a player tees off at an ANNIKA WAPT event.

All tournament decisions affected by rain or extreme conditions will be made case-by-case by the tour officials, host professionals, and event sponsors. Any weather-shortened tournament is official only after 36 holes, with tour officials making every effort to complete as many rounds as possible. Play may be extended an extra day, but not beyond, and in most cases, to complete 36 holes. No partial rounds will count. A tournament may be canceled if 36 holes cannot be completed.

ANNIKA WAPT pro-am pro participation is reserved for top points earners and those players requested by tournament sponsors and teams. The ANNIKA WAPT wants to showcase the top players and local tournament sponsors want to play with those players. The number of professionals needed varies per event. The pros assigned to the Pro-Am will be posted on the website by 5:00 PM four days before the tournament pro-am.

Players will be allowed to miss a maximum of two (2) pro-am tournaments over the course of the year. If a player needs to miss a pro-am they need to notify the Tournament Manager by 5:00 PM four days before the tournament pro-am.

Most Clinics are held on Monday or Tuesday afternoon. Each clinic will need 5-10 professionals to conduct. Players are asked to volunteer for clinics each week. Clinic information will be posted the tournament’s Schedule of Events and included in the tournament pre-event email.

NOTE: Every ANNIKA WAPT player is required to help with one clinic a season. It is the responsibility of every player to attend the clinic for which they volunteer or find a replacement. Players failing to attend are subject to discipline by the Tour. In addition to these participants, professionals playing in or near their hometown are expected to participate in the junior clinic if possible. It is very important for local players to represent the ANNIKA WAPT and give back to their local communities.

Official practice round days are 1-2 days before each tournament’s first round and are listed under the schedule of events for each tournament. The practice round is FREE to all participants when walking. Players will have to pay for a cart, if used, during the practice round.

• Players need to call the host course to arrange tee times.

• There will be NO practice rounds available during any pro-am tournament.

Range balls will be provided each week for the ANNIKA WAPT pros to hit. Range hours will vary at each site and will be posted in a pre-event email. The range may also be temporarily closed during the day for additional picking and special events.

The range will be closed to practice one hour before any pro-am start time.

As daylight permits, the range may remain open later during some events. Players must cooperate with the closing hours of the range so that the balls may be picked, cleaned, and readied for the next day. A fine will be incurred if a player does not comply with the facility or tournament staff concerning the temporary closing of the range.

NOTE: Due to the restricted nature of some facilities, the length and width of the range may dictate the use of irons only or small number of hitting stations.

The ANNIKA WAPT does have a fleet of Push Carts for rent for each event. (12 total) Players may request /reserve a cart to rent during registration. Rentals are $40 per week (regardless of the number of rounds used).

Rentals/reservations are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do have a waitlist for each tournament.

A reservation list will be viewable on the Tournament Information Page in Bluegolf.

Players must pay for their cart reservations by 1 p.m. the day before the first round of the tournament, or they will forfeit their reservation.

2025 ANNIKA WOMENS ALL PRO TOUR LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

Version 2.26.25

Play is governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited and, where applicable, by the following Local Rules, and Terms of the Competition, subject to changes for particular tournaments by the Rules Committee on the applicable Notice to Players. The following Local Rules apply and can be found in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf, effective January 1, 2023. Unless otherwise specified, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.

USE OF EQUIPMENT:

1. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

2. Groove And Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

3. Golf Balls - List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

4. Transportation: Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect. Rule 4.3a is modified as follows: During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except when authorized or later approved by the Rules Committee. A player operating under a stroke and distance penalty is always authorized.

5. Replacement Of  A Club That Is Broken Or Significantly Damaged: Revised Model Local Rule G-9 effective Jan 1, 2025..

6. 46-inch Club Length Limitation: Model Local Rule G-10 is in effect

OUT OF BOUNDS: Rule 18.2.

1. Defined by course-side points of white stakes, perimeter fence posts/fencing/walls at ground level, course-side edge of roadways/curbings, and white lines tying into any boundary. 

2. A ball that crosses any road defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course.

3. Closed gates attached to a boundary are part of the boundary object under Model Local Rule F-26.

PENALTY AREA: Rule 17

1. Dropping Zones, labeled “DZ”, are listed on the applicable Notice to Players and are relief areas under Model Local Rule E-1.1.

2. Opposite side relief is available when a ball last crossed the edge of a red penalty area listed on the applicable Notice to Players under Model Local Rule B-2.1.

3. Opposite side relief is available when a ball last crossed the edge of a red penalty area that coincides without of bounds under Model Local Rule B-2.2.

ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITIONS: Rule 16

1. Ground Under Repair includes:

   1. Areas completely encircled with white lines, or otherwise specified.

   2. French drains (drainage ditches filled with stones)

   3. Newly trenched areas, even if not marked.

   4. Seams of cut turf (but no relief for stance). All seams within the area of cut turf are treated as the same seam in taking relief under Rule 16.1b. Model Local Rule F-7 is in effect.

   5. Damage, including the hole, made by a movable obstruction (microphones, stakes, signs, tripods, tables, chairs, etc.) may be treated as ground under repair by the Committee (but no relief for stance)

   6. Painted lines or dots on the putting green and/or in the general area cut to fairway height or less (for example, yardage, putting green reference dots, driving distance markings, etc.) for lie of ball or area of intended swing only. Model Local Rule F-21.1 is in effect.

2. Immovable Obstructions includes:

   1. White-lined areas tying into an obstruction.

   2. White-lined/dotted areas of ground under repair and the roads or paths they tie into are treated as a single abnormal course condition when taking relief under Rule 16.1. Model Local Rule F-3.1 is in effect.

   3. Roads or paths artificially surfaced with wood chips or the like.

3. Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Greens: Model Local Rule F-5.2 is in effect. For a ball in the general area, relief may be taken under Rule 16.1b when both the ball and obstruction lie in an area cut to fairway height or less. The obstruction must be located:

   1. On or within two club-lengths of the putting green,

   2. On the player’s line of play, and

   3. The ball must be within two club-lengths of the obstruction.

4. Temporary Water on Putting Green: Model Local Rule J-2 is in effect. If temporary water exists on the putting green, the Committee may 

   1. provide relief under Rule 16.1d, or

   2. request the Committee to squeegee their line of play when their ball lies on the putting green, or adjacent to it, in any area of the course. The Committee may squeegee a putting green between groups at its discretion.

EMBEDDED BALL: Model Local Rule F-2.2 is in effect. Rule 16.3 is modified as follows: Free relief is not allowed when a ball is embedded in a stacked turf face above a bunker.

INTEGRAL OBJECTS

1. Retaining walls and pilings when located within penalty areas;

2. Bunker liners. Note: The Committee may treat an exposed liner as GUR (but no relief for stance).

3. Artificial retaining walls and/or pilings located within penalty areas.

4. Artificial retaining walls and/or pilings located on the edge of bunkers, but such objects are not part of the bunker.

ANIMAL NEAR BALL 

Model Local Rule E-13 is in effect. 

TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS 

Model Local Rule F-23 is in effect. 

1. Either side relief: If the player has line of sight interference and is entitled to relief, the player may take relief on the other side of the TIO in accordance with e(2) of the Model Local Rule F-23. Either side relief is available for all TIOs, unless specified on the “Notice to Players”.

PERMANENT ELEVATED POWER LINES

Model Local Rule E-11 is in effect and is modified as follows: 

1. If it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball hit a power line in bounds, the player must replay the stroke (see Rule 14.6). If the player does not replay the stroke, they get the general penalty but have not played from a wrong place.

GREEN-READING MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS

Model Local Rule G-11 is in effect. Approved materials include: 

1. Committee-approved yardage books from 2023 and 2024

2. Committee-approved hole location sheets

3. A map of the entire course no larger than letter or A4-sized paper.

STOPPING PLAY; RESUMING PLAY: Rule 5.7

Model Local Rule J-1 is in effect as follows:

1. One prolonged blast - Immediate suspension for a dangerous situation

2. Two shorts blasts - Resumption of play

3. Three short blasts - Suspension for non-dangerous situation

4. Practice areas during suspension: During an immediate suspension for a dangerous situation, all practice areas are closed until the Rules Committee declares them open. During non-dangerous suspensions, practice is permitted on designated practice areas.

PRACTICE BEFORE, DURING, OR BETWEEN ROUNDS

1. Before or between rounds in stroke play - Model Local Rule I-1.2 is in effect and Rule 5.2b is modified as follows: A player must not practice on the competition course, but may practice on the designated practice areas.

2. Between holes in stroke play - Model Local Rule I-2 is in effect and Rule 5.5b is modified as follows: A player must not make any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole just played or test the surface of that putting green by rubbing the green or rolling a ball.

SCORING IN STROKE PLAY: Model Local Rule L-1 is in effect and modifies the penalty for a missing signature(s) under Rule 3.3b(2).

DEFINING EDGES OF PUTTING GREENS/AREAS CUT TO FAIRWAY HEIGHT OR LESS/BUNKERS: If necessary, green or blue paint will be used. The dots/line is considered on the putting green, on the area cut to fairway height or less, or in the bunker.

STARTING ROUND AND PACE OF PLAY: Rule 5.3a and Rule 5.6b(3)

1. Official starting time is displayed on the clock on the starting tee or is provided by the Committee.

2. 2025 ANNIKA WAPT/APT Pace of Play Policy is in effect. Prompt pace of play as modified by Model Local Rule K-2 and further by the Tour’s Pace of Play Policy. This policy can be found on each tour’s website under Rules & Regulations.

TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

DECIDING TIES: In event of a tie for first place, unless otherwise specified, a hole-by-hole stroke-play play-off will determine the winner immediately following the last round.

SCORECARD RETURNED: Rule 3.3b The scorecard of a player or a side is returned to the Committee 15 minutes after the scorecard is accepted into the electronic scoring system. If a mistake is discovered before it is accepted into the scoring system and the player, or member of the side, is not present to correct the mistake, the scorecard is returned 15 minutes after that mistake is discovered, with exceptions applying as outlined within the term.

WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL: The competition is final when the winner has been announced at a prize-giving ceremony. In the absence of a prize-giving ceremony, the competition is final when all scores have been validated in the scoring system and approved by the Rules Committee. 

ANNIKA WAPT RULES COMMITTEE

Office Number: 817-567-3654

ANNIKA WAPT – Pace of Play Policy | Version: 4.9.23

All players are expected to play within the stipulated time allowed for a round, as stated in the Terms of Competition. The standard time allowed per shot is 50 seconds for the first player in the group, and 40 seconds for subsequent players.

Out of Position

First Group: At any time during the round they exceed the allotted time to play.

Subsequent Groups: If, a) all players in the group have not hit tee shots on a par 3 before the preceding group has arrived at their second shots on the next hole and will not have to wait to play to the green/landing area, or b) all players in the group have not hit tee shots on a par 4 before the preceding group has holed out, or c) all players have not hit second shots on a par 5 before the preceding group has holed out. Note: A reachable par 4/5 may be treated as a par 3/4.

The Committee reserves the right to time a group when the Committee deems it necessary. Further, if a player is determined by the Committee to be unreasonably slow, she may be timed individually at the Committee’s discretion regardless of whether her group is out of position.

Timing

All players in a group that is out of position will normally be warned. However, timing may commence without a warning.

A group will be warned only once in a round. If possible, after a warning, a group will be monitored to determine if a player(s) need to be timed individually. Timing could occur on any hole, including the finishing holes of a round or the next hole.

Other than on the putting green, timing of a stroke begins when it is the player’s turn to play and she can play without interference or distraction. Time spent determining yardage counts in the time taken for the next stroke.

On the putting green, timing begins after a player is allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and replace their ball, repair ball marks and remove loose impediments on their line of play.

A player has 40 seconds to play a stroke. However, a player has 50 seconds when first to play. Tour officials may make allowances depending on the exact circumstances of the shot.

A player being timed, who exceeds the applicable time to play a stroke, will be informed as soon as possible.

Penalties During Round

• First Offense – Final warning

• Second Offense – One (1) Penalty Stroke

• Third Offense – Two (2) Penalty Strokes

• Fourth Offense – Disqualification

NOTE: These penalties are accumulative over all rounds of a tournament. This means that if a player has incurred their first offense on Day One, and they commit another offense on Day Two, this will be considered their Second Offense.

In addition, when a group has been warned, the entire group may be penalized if the group has not made any improvement versus the allowed time per hole, or, in the opinion of a rules official, the group has made no reasonable effort to make up time.

Appeals

Any appeal of a penalty must be referred to the on-site Director of Rules and Competition immediately upon completion of the player in question’s round. The Tournament Manager’s decision shall be final. If a player who has been penalized does not appeal immediately upon conclusion of their round, any penalties shall stand.

Green Reading Materials – Old Yardage Books

The APT|ANNIKA WAPT is adopting similar policies as the PGA and LPGA Tours regarding green reading books and materials.

The APT|ANNIKA WAPT Rules Committee is offering this reminder on the correct application of the Local Rule G-11 (see each tour’s Hardcard) that restricts both the materials used for green reading and more specifically, the handwritten notes kept by a player or his caddie.

Handwritten notes must be those of the player or the caddie he is using in that competition, and those notes are restricted if they could help read a line of play on the putting green. Please note these key restrictions on those handwritten notes being kept:

• Notes must NOT be made by copying information or data from a greens book or previous APT Official Yardage Books

• Notes must NOT be made by using a device, such as a level or a phone app

In very basic terms, yardage books and green-reading materials produced prior to 2023 are likely to be in breach of this Model Local Rule G-11 and should not be used. You also cannot copy or use any information from yardage books or green books that were produced before 2023.

A breach by a player or caddie who is circumventing this Local Rule by keeping notes that are gathered in a way not in accordance with the Rule will be penalized as set out in Rule 4.3 in the Rules of Golf: General Penalty for the first breach; Disqualification for the second breach.

Furthermore, in accordance with our on-site protocols for equipment, please be advised that yardage books are subject to review by a member of the Rules Committee at any time.

The tournament course will be marked by the tour staff prior to the event. In addition to the normal course markings, the staff will place a small dot on the front of each green to indicate where pin location will be measured from. All tee boxes will be marked with a BLUE circle and flag, indicating the longest a hole may play. In some situations, an up tee box may be used (drivable par 4 or reachable par 5), this box will be marked at the front with a BLUE circle and two flags.

Yardages will range from 6,200 – 6,600.

Use of the Preferred Lies Local Rule

We will always put the notice that we are playing preferred lies in the starter box. Although we will instruct the starter (a volunteer) to notify each group, it is the players’ responsibility to check the starter box for the notice of play.

Through the years, two principles have been entrenched in the game of golf;

• Play the course as you find it and,

• Play the ball as it lies

As a professional golf tour, the ANNIKA WAPT strives to honor these principles. However, adverse weather conditions can make a course nearly unplayable under the rules of golf due to temporary water on the greens, in bunkers and the general area (fairways).

Under Temporary Water, if a player takes relief in the general areas, he must take full relief at the nearest point of complete relief, no nearer the hole. When a course is extremely wet, the nearest point of complete relief from temporary water may be in the rough or behind a tree, etc.

At that point, we believe it is unfair to play in conditions where players may frequently be forced to drop their ball in the rough after having driven it in the fairway. In an effort to continue to play in less than ideal conditions, the rules committee may utilize a Local Rule allowing Preferred Lies, which provides a player an additional option in dealing with temporary water.

This local rule is to be used One Round at a time and it will be discontinued for the next round if the course can be played under the rules.

It is Important To Note, the Rules Committee will not use this local Rule simply because the ball may have a tendency to pick up mud. But rather, this Local Rule will only be used in extreme situations when it would be impossible to play the course fairly under the Rules.

To help ensure that players competing in the Tour tournaments use equipment which conforms with the USGA Rules of Golf, players are encouraged to:

• Confirm with equipment manufacturers that new equipment or samples have been approved by the USGA.

• Have any altered or unusual clubs checked out by a Tour Rules Official before tournament use.

• Verify that the ball chosen to be played is on the USGA’s Conforming Golf Balls list.

If a player fails to submit her equipment prior to competition, she assumes all risk of a ruling should the equipment NOT conform with the USGA Rules of Golf. Additionally, if required by a tour official, a player is obligated to surrender any equipment if it is determined that additional off-site testing is necessary to rule on conformity. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

Electronic Devices

The use of distance-measuring devices will be permitted in all ANNIKA WAPT events. The device must be used to ONLY measure distance. If a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4.3a(1).

Mobile Phones

Mobile cell phones may be used to contact an official, check the leaderboard, check the weather forecast or used as an electronic distance-measuring device.

Examples of uses of an electronic device that may assist player in his play and therefore in breach of Rule 4.3a(1): Using the device to ask for or give advice, or Listening to music or a broadcast for prolonged period might assist the player in his play by eliminating distraction or promoting a good tempo.

Other electronic devices such as radios, ipods, MP3 players, televisions, and the like, are NOT permitted. Any use of such device during the stipulated round will result in disciplinary action and possible DISQUALIFICATION. (Use is defined as the device being on at any time during the stipulated round).

Footwear | Spike Policy

Traditional metal spikes and soft spikes with a small metal center (Hybrid) are prohibited.

At tournament sites, both players and caddies must wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. Caddies are required to wear smooth rubber sole shoes. Flip-flops, sandals, and barefoot will not be allowed at host courses.

The ANNIKA WAPT expects all players to conduct themselves as professionals. Club throwing, offensive language, destruction of property, and any other conduct deemed by the Tournament Committee to be unbecoming of a professional will not be tolerated. The following is a list of the possible offenses and penalties:

Offensive language (per tournament)

• First Offense: Warning

• Second Offense: DQ warning and $100 fine

• Third Offense: Disqualification and subject to dismissal from Tour

Club Throwing (per tournament)

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification and $100 fine

Destruction of Property (annually accumulative)

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification, $100 fine, and Tour expulsion warning

• Third Offense: Tour expulsion

Striking a Tour Tee Marker (annually accumulative)

• First Offense: DQ warning and $100 fine

• Any Subsequent Offense: $100 fine and Disqualification

Failure to Rake Bunkers (per tournament)

All bunkers must be raked properly and thoroughly after a player has played from it. Raking with a club or foot is not acceptable. The bunker should be left in better shape than when the player entered it in order to create equal conditions for all participants. If a caddy fails to rake a bunker, the player is held responsible for his caddy’s actions. Failure to rake a bunker, penalties are as follows:

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification and $100 fine

Alcohol Consumption (per tournament)

Alcohol consumption during tournament rounds will not be tolerated. Up to a $100 fine will be assessed for each violation with possible disqualification from the tournament. This will be the sole discretion of the Tour Officials.

Excessive alcohol consumption during a practice round, Pro-Am, and/or alcohol abuse during a Tour function will not be tolerated. Up to a $100 fine will be assessed for each violation with possible disqualification from the tournament. This will be the sole discretion of the Tour Officials.

In the administration of these player conduct guidelines, a member of the Rules Committee shall not tolerate abuse, oral or otherwise, by a player or caddy. Such abuse may constitute conduct unbecoming of a professional. Any excessive behavior deemed unprofessional is grounds for disqualification or tour expulsion, and is at the sole discretion of the Tour Officials. Players disqualified or expelled are not entitled to a refund or credit for their entry fee or Tour membership fee.

Any fines incurred must be paid before the player will be allowed to tee off for the next round. Our conduct policy will be strictly enforced and applies to all competitors

Players are expected to dress and present themselves in a professional manner and reflect a positive image to the public (e.g. fans, sponsors, club officials, charities, junior golfers, etc.) when participating in ANNIKA WAPT events. Proper golf attire is required, and the LPGA dress code will apply at each event.

Player clothing and shoes shall always be clean and neat. Length of shorts and skirts/skorts and shirt necklines should be in good taste and portray a professional image. Undergarments may not be visible. Racerback tops with collars are permitted, and no other racerback tops are allowed.

The following articles of clothing are strictly prohibited during play: jeans (all colors), cut-off shorts, work-out gear, joggers, leggings (unless under shorts or skirt/skort), t-shirts that are not produced as part of a golf clothing line, tank tops, and tops with low-cut necklines or that show midriffs. (Note: Nice jeans are acceptable to wear during Pro-am functions; however, jeans with stylized holes, rips, tears, etc. are not acceptable.)

All ANNIKA WAPT members must adhere to the most current World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) prohibited substances and methods list.

Here is the link to the 2018 WADA prohibited substances list – https://www.wada-ama.org/en/content/what-is-prohibited

Pull/push carts are allowed during all tournament rounds unless otherwise stated for a specific tournament. Players and Caddies may use pull/push carts during tournament rounds. Any motorized pull/push cart designed and appropriate for golf may also be used.

APT| ANNIKA WAPT officials reserve the right to amend this policy during tournament play should golf course conditions be unfavorable (i.e. wet/saturated course where damage may occur with the use of push/pull carts). All players will be notified of any such change prior to the start of a tournament round.

Employment of a caddie is optional. (Players may carry their own bag or use a push cart during tournament rounds) Should a player bring or hire a caddie, the player is responsible for the conduct and behavior of their caddie at tournaments.

The following shall be adhered to in all tour tournaments:

• Local caddies are not provided..

• Caddies MUST wear a tour supplied caddie bib during each tournament round – No Exceptions

• Caddies may use pull/push carts during tournament play. If the Tour authorizes the use of golf carts due to the host course terrain or weather, caddies must walk.

• Caddies may not wear jeans or cutoffs. Hemmed shorts, skirts, and capris are permitted.

• Caddies must wear a collared shirt at all times.

• Caddies shall wear smooth rubber-soled shoes preferably tennis or basketball shoes. Golf spikes and flip flops are prohibited.

• Caddies shall assist in maintaining the course by REPLACING DIVOTS AND RAKING BUNKERS as soon as possible after their players have played.

• Caddies shall not hit shots or putts anywhere on the practice areas or course except in specially approved competitions.

For any violation of these regulations which affect play, a fine will be levied against the player of the caddie.

While we will make every effort to accommodate disabled family members who need golf carts, we remind the players that additional golf carts on site at tournaments create numerous logistical concerns. As such, we have worked closely with tournament organizations to reduce the overall number of carts used during each tournament week. The following policy shall be applicable for members seeking to obtain the use of a golf cart for a disabled family member:

• The request for the use of the cart must be made by the tour member and must indicate the name of the person, the nature of the disability, and if requested by the tour, provide medical reports or other data indicating the extent and nature of the disability.

• A request must be made for each individual tournament and must be made no later than the Tuesday of the tournament week.

• Carts will be made available only to family members who have a disability that prevents them from walking along with their players. The Tour Director’s decision shall be final.

If a cart is issued to the family member, the following rules relating to the use of the cart shall apply:

• Cart use shall remain on paths at all times.

• Carts will NOT be permitted in designated practice areas (e.g., range, putting green, etc.) at any time.

• If in the Tour Director’s opinion, use of the cart could potentially damage the playing surface of the golf course (e.g., due to wet course conditions), the Tour Director shall have the right to deny the use of the cart.

With the exception of caddies, all spectators need to stay out of the fairways and off of greens and tees during play. It is ok to gather near tees and greens to watch, but we ask that spectators stay on the cart paths or rough while walking the course.

Spectators must respect the players and the tournament. Any spectator who is disruptive, abusive, or unruly with ANNIKA WAPT players, staff, or volunteers will be asked to leave the premises and may be banned from future ANNIKA WAPT events.