Angel Park Mountain, Hole #2 509 yd par 5
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A good friend of mine named My suggested to me some time ago that I should put on an invitational here in Las Vegas for women — friends and women golfers who read my blog posts nationally. When we talked about it, we knew that Vegas would be a great location to host such an event to help promote the game of women’s golf.
Here I am, roughly a year later, putting this out into the universe. With the support of my husband and editor, as well as great friends and amazing sponsors, we are hosting the inaugural THE WOMAN GOLFER LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL here in Las Vegas, November 6-8, 2023.
This event will be about quality, not quantity. Space will be limited to 72 participants. It won’t be the biggest, but I guarantee you, it will be the best…
Fabulous daily tee gifts, plenty of great food, an opening reception after the practice round, trunk show, live entrainment, overall cash prizes for gross and net in each flight, as well as prizes for closest to the pin and a chance to win a Mercedes Benz SUV all await, and did I say FABULOUS tee gifts?!? And of course, you’ll be hanging with your bestie and make new ones in the process. And I know I don’t have to say this but I can’t resist — who doesn’t love Vegas?!?
For those of you flying or driving to Las Vegas, I’ve arranged blocks of discounted rooms at the JW Marriott Resort and at the SunCoast Casino/Resort — limited availability — overlooking the course we’re playing. You’ll be just 20 minutes from The Strip and across the street from top restaurants you can walk to. Come early, stay late, and most of all, enjoy your time here in Las Vegas.
Women like us are now driving the growth of golf so it makes sense to invest in the future and pass along a portion of the tournament’s revenue in support of these junior girls matches. The matches, which began in 1978, are a team golf tournament that encourages “sportsmanship, friendship, personal growth and development of young women golfers” from the Western US states, Hawaii, Canadian provinces and Mexico. Girls make connections so they can play collegiately through these matches and more than few have become professionals, including LPGA Hall of Fame member Lorena Ochoa.
The entry fee of $895 per player covers your green fees for three days, cart, range balls, the opening reception, breakfast and lunch for both tournament rounds, your amazing tee gifts, flight payouts and donation.
The competition format is two-person best ball net, flighted by handicap. Players must have a GHIN Index and have posted five rounds in calendar year 2023. The maximum differential between partners is a course handicap of 10 strokes. Highest score allowed on a hole will be net triple bogey. We will have a skins game the day of the practice round (Monday, November 6). Many more details to follow!
Dunning, the official apparel sponsor of the International Crown and Solheim Cup, Titleist, Taylor Jordan, 70Degrees, KT Tape, Bonjoc Ball Markers, Martini Golf Tees, TecTecTec!, Lee’s Discount Liquor, Rodney Strong Wines, Mercedes Benz, Keller Williams and more that will soon be announced!
The Woman Golfer Las Vegas Invitational is dedicated to answering your questions to ensure the most exciting tournament. Our FAQ will be updated to include any new questions frequently asked by players.
What is the last day to register?
When it’s full, it’s full! Register now! We aren’t sure at this point but the sooner you register, the sooner you are guaranteed a spot. We will have a wait list for any registrations after the event is full.
What is included in the entry fee?
$895 per person covers your golf for 3 days (1 practice round and 2 tournament rounds), food for 3 days (a fabulous welcome party & trunk show on Monday, November 6, and both breakfast and full lunch on November 7 & 8). The entry fee also includes awesome tee gifts, flight payouts, and our charitable donation to Girls Junior Americas Cup (GJAC). Dinner is not included but don’t worry! We will provide you with a list of restaurants (and entertainment), both in the area and on the Strip and reservations are highly encouraged.
How do I register?
You can register here individually or for both you and your partner. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Tracey Blake at 303.521.5451 or email at blake@thewomangolfer.com.
What are the dates of the tournament?
The dates are Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8, 2023. A practice round is included in your tournament registration with morning tee times on Monday, November 6, 2023. We will have 9am shotgun starts for both tournament rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday. We suggest you come in on Sunday and relax. We’ve scheduled events so you can catch a later flight on Wednesday evening (if you must), or if you have time, stay through the week and enjoy the City.
Who can participate?
Female amateur golfers over the age of 21 with a valid GHIN. All we ask is that you have played and posted at least 5 rounds during this calendar year.
What golf course will I be playing?
All rounds will be played on the Mountain Course at Angel Park Golf Club in (Summerlin) Las Vegas. The course is an Arnold Palmer designed course with beautiful views of The Strip, Las Vegas Valley and Spring Mountains.
What types of prizes will be available?
Cash prizes will be given away to the top gross and net teams in each flight. Prizes will be distributed in the clubhouse following the awards presentation the afternoon of Wednesday, November 8, 2023. There will also be a closest to the pin contest daily, including a Mercedes Benz SUV for the hole-in-one prize on the Tuesday, November 7th.
What is the format of the tournament?
The tournament will be a two person partner event and will consist of two days (November 7th & 8th) of net stroke play (maximum net triple bogey on any hole) with three teams winning cash in each flight.
What are the handicaps for each flight?
Flight sizes will vary depending on the total number of participants. Flights will be based on USGA Handicap Index. Each entrant will play their tournament rounds at 90% of the average of their current index and their low index of the past six months. The maximum difference between partners handicaps will be 10 strokes.
Is the practice round included in the tournament?
Yes, the practice round is included in the tournament fee. We will have optional skins that day!
Do I need a partner for this tournament?
Absolutely! We want you to have a partner prior to signing up. If you need help finding a partner, please let us know and we will try to find you a partner.
When can I book my practice round?
We will be confirming with you well in advance of the event your tee time for your practice round. Everyone will be scheduled for their practice round in advance and you need not doing anything else.
Is lodging included in the entry fee?
No, lodging is not included. However, several area hotels are offering us deeply discounted rates for confirmed registrants. We have a limited amount of block rooms reserved at our partner hotels, both of which are right across the street from the golf course. Please identify yourself as a Woman Golfer Las Vegas Invitational participant when booking and refer to the details below to book your room.
Are there other hotel accommodations in the area?
Additional non-partner hotels in the area are the Red Rock Resort & Hotel and the Element Las Vegas Summerlin.
Is transportation provided or do I need to rent a car?
Transportation is not guaranteed from area hotels to the course but the course is within a five-minute walking distance from our partner hotels, the JW Marriott and Suncoast Hotel & Casino.
You do not need to rent a car as our partner hotels are only a 20 minute Uber/Lyft/taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran Int’l Airport). You can easily take an Uber/Lyft/taxi and/or possibly arrange a shuttle from your hotel to the Strip at night.
What are my transportation options?
Uber, Lyft and taxis are readily available should you chose not to rent a car.
How far is the Strip from the golf course?
Angel Park Golf Club is only 12 miles (20 minutes) from The Strip, e.g., roughly 20 minutes by Uber, Lyft or taxi.
What is the minimum or maximum handicap?
All teams must have no more than 10 stroke difference in their handicap index.
When are handicaps set?
All handicaps will be taken on November 1.
What online golf handicaps are approved?
You much have a GHIN index to play in this event. No other handicaps will be accepted.
What are the tournament rules?
We will play pursuant to USGA tournament rules. We will have rules officials on course during play in the event any questions arise.
Where can I find answers to other questions?
If you have any other questions, please email blake@thewomangolfer.com.
What to do while you are in Vegas!
We will be sending out a comprehensive list of places to go, great restaurants to try and much much more!!
How can I volunteer?
Please reach out to via email to blake@thewomangolfer.com.
What is the cancellation policy?
If cancelled on or before July 1, 2023, your individual registration fee will be refunded, minus a $195 administrative fee.
If cancelled on or before August 1, 2023, you will receive a 50% refund of your individual registration fee.
Due to the nature of this event, your individual registration fee will be nonrefundable starting September 1st, 2023.
No refunds or exchanges will be made if the tournament is cancelled or shortened due to weather or other natural events.
Any cancellations must be in writing and sent by email to blake@thewomangolfer.com.
If you find that you must cancel, you will be offered the opportunity to transfer your individual registration to someone else. If you are interested in doing this, you must notify The Woman Golfer LLC in writing first (blake@thewomangolfer.com). You are then responsible for finding a transferee and any official transfers must be approved by The Woman Golfer LLC before acceptance.
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