9th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Welcome to the 2024 Women’s Amateur Four-Ball and the excitement of a USGA championship!

At the United States Golf Association, our purpose is as clear as the letters that define us:

Unify the golf community

Showcase the best at every level

Govern the rules of the game

Advance sustainability and inclusivity of golf

When it comes to showcasing, the USGA was created 130 years ago to conduct premier championships at every level and provide inspiration to golfers and golf fans alike, and that commitment is as important to us now as it was then. This year, we ’ re thrilled to celebrate the playing of our 1000th championship at the U.S. Open. It is fitting that this monumental milestone will be conducted at Pinehurst, one of the crowned jewels in American golf, continuing the legacy of USGA championships being played on the world’s best golf courses and providing the stage for the game's best players to achieve their dreams

The USGA has a longstanding and important tradition of bringing national championships to communities throughout the United States It's remarkable to know that the USGA saw an overall record of entries in 2023, including nine of 15 championships that set new marks, totaling more than 40,000 dreamers from around the world vying to play on these global stages We are incredibly thankful to all those who support our championships and the players who compete in them

We offer our sincere thanks for the tireless efforts of the staff, leadership and membership here at Oak Hills Country Club to help bring this championship to life

We'd like to thank our corporate partners – Ally, American Express, Cisco, Deloitte, Lexus, Rolex and Sentry – for stepping up and aligning their goals and brands with us Thank you to the hundreds of thousands of USGA members and donors for their belief and support, and to our thousands of volunteers, without whom there would be no championships

Most importantly, I want to recognize the players who have worked hard to earn the opportunity to compete in a USGA championship. Thank you for your love and support of the game, and congratulations on earning your place in this week’s field We know that many special memories will be made here and look forward to what promises to be a memorable championship

Looking forward,

Mike Whan USGA CEO

On behalf of Oak Hills Country Club, I am honored to welcome you to the 9th Annual USGA Women’s Amateur 4-Ball Championship Congratulations on your achievement in qualifying for the tournament. Our membership is excited for you to be here and we look forward to helping you have a very fun and memorable experience during your stay. Many of our members will be on and around the clubhouse and golf course to help the tournament to run as smoothly as possible

Oak Hills, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022, is a well-know championship venue designed by Hall of Fame Architect A. W. Tillinghast. Oak Hills has hosted many professional golf tournaments, including 23 Texas Opens, 9 Senior Tour events, and the first PGA Tour Championship (Nabisco Championship) in 1987 won by Tom Watson. This year ’ s championship will be the 2nd USGA National Championship held at Oak Hills, which hosted the 2001 U S Boys Junior Amateur Championship

The 2024 tournament is a celebration of women ’ s golf and a proud moment for the State of Texas, City of S Antonio and Oak Hills Country Club. We want to d everything possible to make your stay here enjoyable, please let us know if we can do anything to assist y while you are here

Welcome to Oak Hills and Bienvenidos a San Anton y ’all!

Gary Hoyack

President,

2023-24 Oak Hills Country Club

May 11, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

As Governor of Texas, I am proud to welcome you to the 9th Annual United States Golf Association Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio.

Golf is a sport that demands diligence, devotion, and concentration Your participation highlights your commitment to developing physical fitness, embracing challenges, and inspiring greatness

This competition showcases talented women golfers from all over the United States who have competed in one of thirty qualifying tournaments.

Oak Hills Country Club is one of the nation's oldest private, member-owned country clubs and has hosted renowned golfers such as Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, and Hale Irwin. This beautiful and challenging course holds a special place in golf history, and it represents the best of the Lone Star State.

To those of you from out of town, I encourage you to explore San Antonio From fine dining to historic sites, live etertainment, and an array of cultural attractions, this fine city has something for everyone

First Lady Cecilia Abbott joins me in extending best wishes for an exciting competition.

Sincerely,

Greg Abbott Governor of Texas

May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

Greetings!

The City of San Antonio is honored to host the 9th Annual United States Golf Association (USGA) Women’s Amateur Four-Ball National Championship from May 11-15, 2024 The championship will be held at Oak Hills Country Club, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2022 and is a renowned venue. Oak Hills was designed by the prolific architect A. W. Tillinghast, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2015 for his work on over 265 different golf courses. Oak Hills has hosted many professional golf tournaments – including the 1st PGA Tour Championship in 1987 – and is known for both its challenging play and stunning beauty.

Both the U S Amateur and U S Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships were added to the USGA championship roster in 2013, making these events the first additions in 25 years The four-ball format has grown in popularity since its debut, and a recordbreaking number of 436 sides across the nation attempted to qualify for this year's championship This year's tournament will follow the qualifying 64 sides through 2 rounds of stroke play and 5 rounds of match play

The City of San Antonio is excited to join the USGA in a celebration of women ’ s golf, not just in our city but across the whole State of Texas For those of you visiting, I hope you get an opportunity to take in the diverse attractions our city has to offer and enjoy our local cuisine. On behalf of the residents of San Antonio, I wish all of you an exciting tournament!

Sincerely,

Kyle Collins and the TIA Group Welcomes 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship To Oak Hills and San Antonio, Texas.

Kyle Collins is passionate about many things, golf being one of the greatest. He attributes his career growth and success to the many lessons learned while competing collegiately, professionally and coaching for many years. He is proud to support the women in their pursuit of excellence.

Kyle is an expert in Property and Casualty Insurance at the TIA Group and has quickly become one of the team’s problem solvers for Worker’s Comp claims TIA Group is an experienced group of insurance professionals, who understand that every business and every individual needs insurance tailored to their unique circumstances. Like the rest of the team, Kyle takes the time to understand his client’s needs and aggregate solutions to meet those needs

A PLAYER’S GUIDE TO OAK HILLS

NARRATIVE BY OAK HILLS CLUB CHAMPION

KATHY CRUMLEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LONG DRIVE AGENCY

HOLE #1 PAR4-349YARDS

The tree-lined par 4 starting hole plays as dogleg left This is one of the shorter par 4 holes on the course, but position is key. A tee shot that finds the right side of the fairway at the bend will set up a short iron to this well bunkered green

HOLE #3

HOLE #2

PAR3-171YARDS

This par 3 hole may play slightly downhill but oftentimes a south wind may keep the true yardage in play. The tee shot is all carry to the green Putting is fast from right to left and from back to front.

PAR4-417YARDS

This long par 4 hole plays as a slight dogleg right. The elevated tee will help this hole to play shorter than the yardage. The green can be deceiving fast from front to back.

HOLE #4

HOLE #5

PAR5-571YARDS

A fun downhill par 5 dogleg right requires proper positioning for the best chances to score under par Avoiding the right side will serve you well. A drive to the center left and a second shot to the left side of the fairway at the bend will leave a short aprOach to the green

PAR4-367YARDS

The prospect of an open approach shot from the left side of the fairway will entice one to aim the tee shot to the left side of the fairway which is a good idea except that the left fairway bunker may come into play. Position your tee shot either just shy of this fairway bunker or play ever so slightly to the right of it to have an open shot to the elevated well bunkered and tree guarded green.

HOLE #6

PAR4-345YARDS

The signature 6th hole requires an accurate drive that should stay shy of "Conner's Creek". A tee shot that finds the right side of the fairway is ideal on this tree-lined hole for an approach that will be able to avoid the large oak tree near the green. However a high accurate wedge can remedy the left side approach

HOLE #7

PAR4-401YARD

A long dogleg right par 4 uphill hole will require fairway woods and possible a wedge and stamina. A drive to the left side will open up the hole. Once on the green, putting is slow from front to back.

HOLE #8

PAR4-296YARDS

A gentle dogleg left short par 4 hole will entice the player to go for the green A conservative play is either shy of the left side cluster of fairway bunkers or just to the right but not too far right or you will be face with going under trees, and over a bunker or playing back to the fairway. A good chance for a birdie.

HOLE #10

HOLE #9

PAR3-143YARDS

The front nine ends on this par three hole that just requires an accurate yardage to the green. If the pin is back left, the green will feed right to left This hole is all carry to the front right pin locations.

PAR5-478YARDS

The tree lined driving shoot will define the tee shot on this dogleg right par 5 hole. Keep the second shot on the center left to have an open approach The green is firm running front to back.

HOLE #11

The par 4 eleventh hole bends gently to the left, the fairway slopes a bit right to left on the landing area of the tee shot. The approach is all carry to this green that slopes from front to back and left to right

HOLE #12

PAR4-412YARDS

The best approach to the green is from the left side of the fairway. The pond to the left of the landing ground on the tee shot will need to be avoided.

HOLE #14

HOLE #13

PAR3-162YARDS

This demanding par three will require a fairway wood or long iron off of the tee. A tee shot played to the right side of the green will feed to a left pin location

PAR4-322YARDS

This par 4 fourteenth hole marks the beginning of "The Alley", and the scoreable journey to the clubhouse The approach to this short par four is best from the middle of the fairway. Make sure the tee shot is played left of the right side fairway bunker, but not too far left for the most open shot to the green.

HOLE #16

PAR4-370YARDS

HOLE #15

PAR5-509YARDS

The par 5 fifteenth has a gentle dogleg to the right, but a a large tree 85 yards from the green in the center of the fairway defines how the hole should be played. A drive to the center of the fairway and a second shot to the right of the tree is one way to go about this hole. A high trajectory shot over the tree will do the trick also on the approach.

A sharp dogleg right will ask for a tee shot played left of the right fairway bunker but not so far as it goes through the fairway. The green can be narrow so an accurate approach is nice and avoiding the grassy bunker on the left is key.

HOLE #17

PAR4-350YARDS

Play the tee shot to the right side of the fairway to have an open approach to this well bunkered green

HOLE #18

An accurate all carry yardage to this green is key. The finishing hole can An accurate all carry yardage to this green is key. The finishing hole can play longer than the yardage depending on the wind. play longer than the yardage depending on the wind.

A difficult chip may await to any shots left or long. A difficult chip may await to any shots left or long

Kathy played collegiately at L.S.U. She has played in seventeen USGA Championships including 13 Mid-Ams, 2 Jr. Ams, 1 Amateur and 1 Sr. Amateur. Enjoy Kathy’s Hole-by-Hole description of Oak Hills Country Club!

HOST COMMITTEE

Kurt Greve, Steve Mohr, Bruce Chamrad, Glenn Whitaker, James Alfaro, Clayton Rodriguez, Tom Immenschuh, Pat Brown, Craig Taliaferro, David Palans, Danny Simmerman, Eric Goerges, Bobby Baugh, Allen Cohen, Jim McCann, Cary Collins

Lisa Gurwitz, Julie Mellin, Christie Rodriguez, Linda Burk, Diana Brown, Donna Brady, Linda Sackett, Susan Yantis

Not pictured:

Ray Bell, Carmen Goerges, Karin Wynn, Claudia Traa

Standing from left:

Sitting from left:

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THE OAK HILLS SENIOR STAFF

Standing from left:

Rudy Obregon, Murie Chavez, Karen Bratton, Celia Perez, Upton Dennie, Brittiany Lathrup, Lorie Breig, Kurt Greve, Santiago Vasquez, Pepi Kohler, Remington Adams, Jeff Visser, Eddie Zamora & Ryan Polzin

Not pictured:

Jess Fanelle, Mark Verville

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Oak Hills Country Club - San Antonio, Texas

Subject to change

Open to Players Oak Hills Country Club

Player Registration

Practice Facilities Open (each day)

Official Championship Practice Round

Player Registration

Welcome Reception

Official Championship Practice Round

Future Sites Meeting

First Round of Championship Stroke Play

Second Round of Championship Stroke Play

Hole-by-holeplayoffforfinalmatchplayspots (ifnecessary)

Conclusion of playoff (if necessary)

First Round of Match Play

Second Round of Match Play

Quarterfinal matches

Semifinal Matches

Championship Match

Trophy Presentation immediately following completion of play

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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

The creation of the U S Women's Amateur FourBall Championship was announced on Feb 11, 2013, along with the U S Amateur Four-Ball They became the first additions to the USGA roster of national championships since the U S Women's Mid-Amateur in 1987

Four-ball has become a widely popular format for State and Regional Golf Associations across the United States In 2012, more than 150 championships, either strictly four-ball or as part of a competition format, were conducted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Mika Liu and Rinko Mitsunaga claimed the first title in 2015 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes) with a 4-and-3 victory in the final match over Hannah O'Sullivan and Robynn Ree

U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Champions (2015-Present)

2015: Mika Liu and Rinko Mitsunaga d Hannah O'Sullivan and Robynn Ree, 4 and 3; Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes), Bandon, Ore ; Medalists: 133, Athena Yang and Kendall Griffin; Entries: 336 (sides) Final Results

2016: Hailee Cooper and Kaitlyn Papp d Angelina Kim and Brianna Navarrosa, 19 holes; Streamsong Blue at Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green, Fla.; Medalists: 132, Pauline Del Rosario and Mary Princess Superal; Entries: 331 (sides). Final Results

2017: Alice Chen and Taylor Totland def. Sammi Lee and Mary Ellen Shuman, 4 and 3; The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, S C ; Medalists: 132, Taylor Totland and Alice Chen; Hailee Cooper and Kaitlyn Papp; Brittany Fan Entries: 335 (sides) Final Re

2018: Katrina Prendergast and Ellen Secor def Yachun Chang and Lei Ye, 1 up; El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana, Calif.; Medalist: 134, Annick Haczkiewicz and Sydney Smith; Entries: 276 (sides). Final Results

2019: Megan Furtney and Erica Shepherd def. Jillian Bourdage and Casey Weidenfeld, 2 and 1; Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville, Fla.; Medalist: #-130, Faith Choi and Aneka Seumanutafa; 9TH U.S.

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O A K H I L L S H I S T O R

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Steeped in History and Honored with the Tradition of the Game.

Founded in 1922

Oak Hills is one of the oldest and most respected private Member-owned country clubs in the country. Originally founded in 1922 as the Alamo Country Club, Oak Hills was designed by premier architect A W Tillinghast perhaps the most noted golf course designer of his time, with a course portfolio including Winged Foot, Baltusrol, and San Francisco Golf Club Tillinghast brought to life his vision of beauty and challenging play on the course now regularly enjoyed by a select number of players Alamo Country Club ceased operations during the war and started again as Oak Hills Country Club in 1946.

Golfers of all abilities are not only attracted to Oak Hills for its rich history and prestigious reputation, but for its steady pace of play which makes the golf experience at Oak Hills that much more enjoyable Just play it once and you’ll fall in love with it. We welcome you to take it for a test drive.

GOLD LEVEL SUPPPORTERS

SILVER LEVEL SUPPORTERS

BRONZE LEVEL SUPPORTERS

“Tillinghast Club Experience” Members

James Alfaro

Miles Amarino

Bill and Nancy Armstrong

Neal Barfield

Jim and Donna Brady

Craig and Deniece Branson

Pat and Diana Brown

Kevin and Cindy Burke

Sam and Cindy Cangelosi

Cary and Cindy Collins

Jon and Kathy Crumley

Jim Edgeworth Insurance

Clayton & Christie Rodriguez

Mike and Karin Wynn Mike and Norma Edwards

Jeffery Elswick

Bob and Elaine Gardner

David and Denise Green

Jason Hoelscher

Vincent Honrubia

David and Wendy Huff

JoneCo - Roy Jones

John and Melissa Kauth

Jim and Sherry McCann

Dan and Rachel Miller

Scott and Linda O'Brien

David Palans

Tony and Diana Pitkin

Jim and Katie Reed

Larson Segerdahl

Danny Simmerman

Craig and Karen Taliaferro

Jim and Claudia Traa

Marty and Julie Truss

Jim and Arlene Wueste

The Yantis Company

Susan Yantis

Barbara Yount

David Pope

David and Shelly Wynn

SPECTATOR PARKING

Address: 7516 Mockingbird

Located 600 yards from the Oak Hills entrance at the intersection of Fredericksburg Rd and Mockingbird Ln (immediately behind Ray’s Pizza). Shuttles will operate beginning daily at 6:00 AM.

A tent will be at the lot in case of inclement weather and security will be on hand