2024 SUTER WARD GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY WISCONSIN STATE OPEN CONTESTANT
Congratulations on qualifying for this year’s event! This accomplishment places you in the company of a select group of golfers in the state, and we wish you the best of luck during the tournament.
COURSE INFO
Minocqua Country Club
9299 Country Club Road
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5217
https://minocquacountryclub.com/
PGA General Manager – Lee Duncan
Head PGA Professional – Dave Kemnitz
Superintendent – Sterling Solberg
Club President – Randy Zoesch
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Electronic Scoring – Every player in the field will be scoring the event electronically via our Wisconsin PGA App. All players will need a smartphone or mobile device with internet in order to electronic score. We ask all players to come prepared and download the App in advance. Just search Wisconsin PGA in the App or Play Store. Paper scorecards will be provided as a backup in case of an electronic failure. Players will receive their App check-in code via text before their round.
Player Registration – Players should check in at the registration table upon arrival on day one. The registration table will be located near the practice putting green.
Players were asked to inform the WPGA of their intention to walk or ride in a golf car. Every player has now responded. Thank you for replying.
No Spectator Golf Cars (If capacity allows, Minocqua CC may rent carts for disabled/handicapped individuals at their own discretion, please inquire with the facility a day in advance of the championship.)
Practice Rounds – Practice round information was posted on the tournament webpage before June 1. Sunday practice rounds are currently sold out. At this point availability will be very limited and no guarantees can be made. Please call the golf shop, ask for a professional staff member, and they will try to accommodate a time to play.
Practice Round Info – https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2434/agenda.htm?section=4
Sunday, August 18 – The following areas will be shut down at: No. 1 Tee – 1:30 PM, Practice Range – 5 PM
Onsite Parking – Please Bring Your Pass – All players have been mailed a parking pass that will allow them to park near the clubhouse. Please have this available as you approach the club entryway. All other cars will be parked offsite, volunteers will be providing a short shuttle ride to the club for those individuals.
Driver Usage – Practice Range – For the safety of all players, we ask that you limit your driver usage on the practice range to a handful of shots prior to your round. Holes 11 and 12 can be in play from the practice tee.
Monday Social Event – Players and their guests are invited to a Monday night Social Event at Northern Waters Distillery. The event is brought to you by Save More Marketplace, Minocqua Country Club, The Suter Ward Group at Morgan Stanley, and Northern Waters Distillery. The function will run from 5 until 8 pm. Food will be provided and of age players will be provided a complimentary drink courtesy of The Suter Ward Group.
Food & Beverage – Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at the tournament. A cookout station will be located near the golf shop. In addition, the clubhouse and on-course comfort station will also have items available for purchase. Credit cards will be accepted in the clubhouse, golf shop and cookout station. The comfort station will ONLY take cash.
Spectators are permitted. No restrictions, other than spectators should stay off to the side and keep up with the group they are following.
TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
Conduct Unbecoming – During practice rounds and the tournament proper, any conduct which shows disrespect for the tournament committee, the PGA Code of Ethics, or the traditional etiquette of golf, shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action and could result penalties and/or disqualification.
Regarding penalties, unacceptable behavior during the event will be considered a violation of the code of conduct policy. Further details on this policy can be found under the Code of Conduct Policy section below.
Golf Cars / Caddies / Carry Your Own Bag – Players may walk or ride in a golf car. If players elect to walk they may carry their own bag, use a caddie or use a push cart (with or without a caddie). Golf Car fees are included in your entry fee. Golf cars will be set up for two riders, with a maximum of two golf cars per group.
Only players will be allowed to ride in/on the golf cars. A player that rides may utilize a caddie, however the caddie must walk.
Dress Code Players & Caddies: Proper golfing attire must be worn at all times during tournament qualifying and tournament proper rounds. The Tournament Chairperson or duly appointed staff may prohibit play by those who do not conform to dress standards as established by the Wisconsin PGA. The dress code will be enforced and you are being alerted now so that you can come prepared.
Male Contestants – Proper attire may consist of Bermuda length shorts or dress trousers, and a golf shirt. The wearing of jeans, cargo shorts, athletic shorts, cut off shorts, tank tops, tee shirts or anything of that nature WILL NOT be permitted.
All Caddies – Proper attire may consist of golf shorts or dress trousers, and a golf shirt. The wearing of jeans, cargo shorts, athletic shorts, cut off shorts, tank tops, tee shirts or anything of that nature WILL NOT be permitted.
Expected Pace of Play – If you choose to walk you will be expected to maintain the same pace of play as if you ride. The WPGA Pace of Play policy will be in effect throughout the event. Monday & Tuesday – 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Weather Delays – If play is suspended the WPGA will provide updates and announce an official resumption time via text.
No Metal Spikes – All WPGA affiliated events are non-metal spike tournaments.
THE FOLLOWING CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY HAS BEEN INSTITUTED UNDER 1.2b.
- Golf Cars – A breach of the golf car rules will fall under the code of conduct policy.
- Electronic Scoring – A refusal to electronic score will also fall under the code of conduct policy.
- Cell Phones & Music – A local rule has been put in place under rule 1.2b to address certain violations related to Cell Phone usage and the playing of music. The policy does not exempt a player from receiving the general penalty under the prohibited actions in rule 4.3a (4)
- Conduct Unbecoming – During the event players are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner. Unacceptable behavior will be considered a violation of the code of conduct policy. These actions include loud and crude language, malicious damage to the golf course or any part of the host facility and their property, purposely throwing or breaking golf clubs, excessive drinking, or consumption of illicit drugs.
- The following penalty structure has been put in place to address violations under the Code of Conduct. First Breach – Warning, Second Breach – One-Stroke Penalty, Third Breach – Disqualification All other serious misconduct violations would fall under rule 1.2a.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Golf Shop Hours – Open daily 6:15 am-8 pm
- Practice Range – Open daily 6:15 am-6 pm
- Format & Cut – The 104th Suter Ward Group at Morgan Stanley Wisconsin State Open will be played over 72 holes. This year’s field size consists of 156 players. Each player will play 18 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday. The field will then be cut to the low 60 scores & ties and the final 36 holes will take place on Wednesday.
- Wednesday Tee Times – Pairings will be available online after 7:30 pm on Tuesday at wisconsin.pga.com. The pairings will also be sent out via text to all the participants. Round Three will begin at 7:15 am and Round Four will begin at 12:45 pm.
- Awards Presentation – Immediately following completion of play Wednesday on the outside the golf shop.
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSOR – The Wisconsin PGA is proud to have the Suter Ward Group at Morgan Stanley on board as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 event. With their support the event will feature a first-place professional prize estimated at $12,500.
SUPPORTED BY – TaylorMade Golf and Sentry. The WPGA appreciates their support of this great championship.
ROUND ONE & TWO TEE TIMES & PAIRINGS
CLICK ON THE IMAGE to view round one and two pairings and tee times (PDF FILE)
