Welcome to the 2024 Northwest Women's Open!
Eligibility and Handicap Requirements:
Entries are open to female professional and amateurs golfers. Amateur participants must have a USGA or RCA Handicap not exceeding 15.0 at the time of entry. There is no minimum age limit for the Championship.
Field Limit and entries:
The field will be limited to 60 players. Entrants may apply online at www.northwestwomensopen.com or by contacting Erin Szekely at 425-273-4948 or steps3@comcast.net.
Entry fees:
Professionals: $230.00. Amateurs: $200.00. (US Funds). Entry fees will include two rounds of tournament golf, one practice round, range balls, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, access to all extra games and the Pro-Am Banquet on Monday evening immediately following the conclusion of the Pro-Am. ( The dinner and shotgun Pro-Am will be held if all public health guidelines can be adhered to.) Info to follow.
Entry Deadline: June 17, 2024.
LPGA Western Section Championship. This is available to LPGA Western Section members only.
Trophies and a separate purse TBD. There will be a Senior Division as well. (50 by June 24, 2024).
$100.00 entry fee to be paid directly to the LPGA. Contact Val Patrick regarding payment (206-276-6870).
This is in addition to the fee for the Northwest Women's Open Championship. Here is the link to the LPGA to sign-up for the LPGA Western Section Championship: C
Carts and Caddies:
Contestants and their caddies may use carts during the competition. Carts are available through the pro shop for $17.50 per person per day.
Prizes:
The purse for the championship will be dependent on entries and sponsorships. The Champion will receive a minimum of $2,000 and a Kusak crystal trophy. Should an amateur win the Championship, she will receive a $750 gift certificate and the Kusak crystal trophy. The low amateur for the Championship will receive a Kusak crystal trophy and $500 in gift certificates. Senior Purse Total $600: 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200 3rd Place $100. (Open to participants 50 years of age by June 24, 2024) Half the field will be paid.
The champion (pro or am) will receive a free entry into the Arizona Women's Open, courtesy of Mike Brown of the Cactus Tour.
Pro-Am: All participating pros paid.
Closest to the Pin: there will be a closest to the pin prize awarded each day during the Championship and a $100 Leap of the Day prize for the most improved.
Sponsored Skins: There will be a sponsored skins game each day.
Amateurs:
WSGA Member Points awarded:
50 pts for Champion
25 pts for Runner Up
10 Points for Top 5
Accommodations: Limited housing available: Contact Sue Stevens @ 425-922-4048, skuney4@aol.com. Also, there are a variety of hotels available near the golf course on 320th Street, Federal Way.
Conditions: The Northwest Women's Open Championship committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The Committee reserves the right to reject the entry of any applicant, at any time, for any reason. Any decision by the committee, in any matter, shall be final.
Directions to the tournament can be found on the home page.
Information: Contact Erin Szekely at 425-273-4948 or steps3@comcast.net.
Monday June 24, 2024
Pro-Am: One Professional and 3 Amateurs per team (amateur fee $200 per person). 1:00 pm Shotgun.
Sponsored Refreshments following the Pro-Am: All tournament participants are invited to enjoy refreshments at the conclusion of play of the Pro-Am.
Tuesday June 25, 2024
First round (18 holes) stroke play competition. Tee times will begin at 8:00 am. Players will be re-paired for the second round based on the first round gross scores. Low scores will tee off last on Wednesday.
Wednesday June 26, 2024
Second round (18 holes) stroke play competition. Tee times will begin at 7:30 am. Awards ceremony to follow completion of final round. Prizes will be based upon 36-hole gross scores.
Schedule is subject to change.
2019 was the last year for the Kusak Cup!! Chuck and Kris Kusak have retired!!!! We are sorry to see the event go but are so grateful to the Kusak family for all their many years of support and sponsorship of this tournament! Thank you.