FROM: Larry Goins, Athletic Director at Desert Oasis H.S., Tournament Director
Jay Beesemyer, Assistant Director at the NIAA, Tournament Coordinator
2011 NIAA 4A STATE GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Here are final results from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s
2011 Class 4A Nevada State High School Girls Golf Championship tournament,
presented by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Farmers Insurance Group, played
Wednesday, October 19 (first round) and Thursday, October 20 (final round) over the
5,532-yard, par-72 (red tees) Bear’s Best Golf Club in Las Vegas.
TEAM RESULTS
1st, Green Valley Gators, 317-312—629
2nd, Faith Lutheran Crusaders, 333-310—643
3. Coronado Cougars, 337-335—672
4. Bishop Gorman Gaels, 347-356—703
5. Spanish Springs Cougars, 359-363—722
6. McQueen Lancers, 386-370—756
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
1st, Alex Kaui, Green Valley, 72-74—146
2nd, Annie Freman, Faith Lutheran, 78-70—148
3rd, Brianna Becker, Faith Lutheran, 76-74—150
4th, Melanie Chambers, Coronado, 78-73—151
5th, Brittany Whatley, Silverado, 75-77—152
6th, Mercedes Khumnark, Green Valley, 80-73—153
7. Elise Levy, Bishop Manogue, 79-80—159
7. Natalie Yamamoto, Coronado, 77-82—159
9. Aspen Bryant, Cimarron-Memorial, 82-78—160
10. Taylor Candley, Canyon Springs, 82-82—164
11. Kristen Hsu, Green Valley, 85-80—165
11. Katrina Prendergast, Spanish Springs, 81-84—165
11. Sarah Thomas, Green Valley, 80-85—165
14. Jamie Donizio, Basic, 83-83—166
15. Amanda Ryu, Palo Verde, 85-82—167
16. Koko Terada, Douglas, 90-79—169
16. Julia Becker, Faith Lutheran, 88-81—169
16. Olivia Greenwald, Coronado, 82-87—169
16. Allie Arguello, Bishop Gorman, 82-87—169
20. Julia Graham, Spring Valley, 85-85—170
21. Melissa Cayne, Bishop Gorman, 86-85—171
22. Carly Farthing, Bishop Manogue, 86-87—173
23. Sarah Paravia, Faith Lutheran, 91-85—176
24. Kirsten Ortez, Galena, 88-89—177
25. Trae Jones, Spanish Springs, 94-84—178
25. Arianna Bryant, Cimarron-Memorial, 93-85—178
25. Michelle Duan, McQueen, 91-87—178
28. April Ruelas, Foothill, 90-89—179
28. Darleen Raymond, Desert Oasis, 89-90—179
30. Courtney Hagen, Basic, 89-92—181
31. JoJo Tice, Bishop Gorman, 91-91—182
31. Katie DeJesus, Bishop Gorman, 88-94—182
33. Sammi Sorensen, Spanish Springs, 87-96—183
34. Bri Yee, Faith Lutheran, 91-95—186
35. Taylor Thomas, McQueen, 97-92—189
35. Kelly Horrell, Bishop Gorman, 97-92—189
37. Ciara Clark, Coronado, 100-93—193
37. Allison Gaskill, McQueen, 98-95—193
39. Caroline Chambers, Coronado, 102-93—195
40. Amanda Scott, McQueen, 100-96—196
40. Megan Justice, Carson, 98-98—196
42. Stephanie King, Spanish Springs, 100-100—200
43. Devan Gaddis, Spanish Springs, 107-99—206
44. Joanna Perry, Spanish Springs, 97-116—213
45. Rachall Nelson, McQueen, 111-108—219
46. Darby Phee, Coronado, 113-112—225
47. Briana Powers, Faith Lutheran, 136-107—243
48. Dominique DiPietro, McQueen, 134-135—269
49. Marisa Iwanylo, Green Valley, 158-131—289
50. Maddy Black, Bishop Gorman, 253-102—355
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 @ Bear’s Best Golf Club, Las Vegas
Coaches Meeting @ 8:00 a.m.
First Tee Time @ 9:00 a.m. => First-Round tee times are listed on pages 2 & 3.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ Bear’s Best Golf Club, Las Vegas
Coaches Review Meeting @ 7:15 a.m. if necessary
First Tee Time @ 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Bear’s Best Golf Club is located at 11111 West Flamingo Road in Las Vegas (89135).
The phone number to the club is (702) 605-0649. The main web site can be accessed by
clicking here: http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Bear-s-Best-Las-Vegas. Golf course
information: http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Bear-s-Best-Las-Vegas/Golf/Course2.
TUESDAY ARRIVAL – Bear’s Best is a member’s club and will NOT be open for
public viewing / practicing on Tuesday or at any other time during the blackout period.
Thus, the course is NOT open for play, practice NOR walking preview. In essence, the
entire golf course IS CLOSED TO HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS for the week of
Wednesday-Tuesday, October 12-18.
COACHES MEETING & PACKET PICK-UP – Since the golf course is
COMPLETELY CLOSED during the seven-day blackout period, including on
Tuesday, October 18, a mandatory coaches meeting (packet pick-up) will be held
outside the pro shop at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. We will review the local rules sheet
created specifically for the state tournament.
FIRST-ROUND TEE TIMES
9:00 a.m., Brianna Becker, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 1)
Alex Kaui, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 1)
Katrina Prendergast, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 1)
Jamie Donizio, Basic (Sunrise Individual 1)
9:10 a.m., Annie Freman, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 2)
Mercedes Khumnark, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 2)
Trae Jones, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 2)
Julia Graham, Spring Valley (Sunset Individual 1)
9:20 a.m., Julia Becker, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 3)
Sarah Thomas, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 3)
Sammi Sorensen, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 3)
Carly Farthing, Bishop Manogue (Northern Individual 1)
9:30 a.m., Bri Yee, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 4)
Kristen Hsu, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 4)
Devan Gaddis, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 4)
Brittany Whatley, Silverado (Sunrise Individual 2)
9:40 a.m., Sarah Paravia, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 5)
Marisa Iwanylo, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 5)
Joanna Perry, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 5)
Arianna Bryant, Cimarron-Memorial (Sunset Individual 2)
9:50 a.m., Briana Powers, Faith Lutheran (Sunset Team A, Player 6)
TBA, Green Valley (Sunrise Team A, Player 6)
Stephanie King, Spanish Springs (Northern Team A, Player 6)
Elise Levy, Bishop Manogue (Northern Individual 2)
10:00 a.m., Melissa Cayne, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 1)
Melanie Chambers, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 1)
Allison Gaskill, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 1)
Amanda Ryu, Palo Verde (Sunset Individual 3)
10:10 a.m., JoJo Tice, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 2)
Olivia Greenwald, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 2)
Kelsey Roberts, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 2)
Taylor Candley, Canyon Springs (Sunrise Individual 3)
10:20 a.m., Kelly Horrell, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 3)
Natalie Yamamoto, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 3)
Michelle Duan, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 3)
Koko Terada, Douglas (Northern Individual 3)
10:30 a.m., Allie Arguello, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 4)
Ciara Clark, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 4)
Amanda Scott, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 4)
Darleen Raymond, Desert Oasis (Sunset Individual 4)
10:40 a.m., Katie DeJesus, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 5)
Caroline Chambers, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 5)
Taylor Thomas, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 5)
April Ruelas, Foothill (Sunrise Individual 4)
10:50 a.m., Maddy Black, Bishop Gorman (Sunset Team B, Player 6)
Darby Phee, Coronado (Sunrise Team B, Player 6)
Rachall Nelson, McQueen (Northern Team B, Player 6)
Megan Justice, Carson (Northern Individual 4)
11:00 a.m., Aspen Bryant, Cimarron-Memorial (Sunset Individual 5)
Courtney Hagen, Basic (Sunrise Individual 5)
Kirsten Ortez, Galena (Northern Individual 5)
SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE
PLEASE NOTE THAT TEAM IP, THE OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE
COMPANY OF THE NIAA, WILL BE OFFERING COMMEMORATIVE 4A STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRTS (ALSO IN LONG SLEEVE) HOODIES, GOLF POLOS, WIND
JACKETS, HATS, ETC. ON-SITE.
GENERAL INFORMATION (** See Nos. 2 & 3 **)
NOTE: Bear’s Best has a VERY stringent dress code for fans and players. Golf attire
only, collared shirts, shirts tucked in, proper length shorts, etc are mandatory. Please
plan accordingly.....thanks!
1a. State TEAM Qualifying: The top two (2) teams out of the 4A Sunset Region, the top
two (2) teams out of the Sunrise Region and the top two (2) teams out of the Northern
Region, based on results from the region championship / state qualifying tournaments,
advance to the 2011 NIAA Class 4A Nevada State High School Girls Golf Championship
tournament, presented by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Farmers Insurance Group.
1b. State INDIVIDUAL Qualifying: The top five (5) individuals from non-qualifying
teams out of the Sunset Region, the top five (5) individuals from non-qualifying teams
out of the Sunrise Region and the top five (5) individuals from non-qualifying team out
of the Northern Region, based on region championship / state qualifying tournament
results, also earn berths in the 2011 NIAA 4A state girls golf tournament.
2. No practice / course previews will be permitted within one week of the tournament.
Any team and/or individual visiting the courses within a seven-day blackout period
(October 12-18) prior to the start of the tournament will be penalized as follows:
a. A two-stroke penalty will be assessed to any individual previewing the courses during
the blackout period. Individual members of the hosting club (in the case of a private
club or annual membership) are NOT exempt from this penalty.
b. An eight-stroke penalty (two per scoring team member) will be assessed to teams
previewing the course during the blackout period. However, a school / team which
uses this course as its designated home course IS exempt from this restriction.
c. A school may not host a tournament at this course during the blackout period.
3. Competitors will NOT be permitted to use the practice facilities nor preview the
course at any time (including the night before) DURING THE BLACKOUT PERIOD.
COURSE YARDAGE:
1 - White - 309 - Par 4
2 - White - 440 - Par 5
3 - Red - 323 - Par 4
4 - Red - 127 - Par 3
5 - Red - 296 - Par 4
6 - White - 336 - Par 4
7 - Red - 130 - Par 3
8 - Red - 432 - Par 5
9 - White - 353 - Par 4
Total Par - 36 Total Yards 2,746
10 - Red - 308 - Par 4
11 - White - 266 - Par 4
12 - White - 457 - Par 5
13 - White - 129 - Par 3
14 - Red - 341 - Par 4
15 - Red - 130 - Par 3
16 - Red - 312 - Par 4
17 - Red - 475 - Par 5
18 - Red - 368 - Par 4
Total Par - 36 Total Yardage 2,786
TOTAL PAR - 72 TOTAL YARDAGE 5,532
Red Markers will be set at the appropriate yardage as described above.
4. Teams will consist of a maximum of six (6) players and must have a minimum of four
(4) scorecards signed and turned in after each round in order to post a team score.
5. This state championship tournament will be a two-day, 36-hole event. A team’s best
four (4) scores each day will count toward determining the team score. Players must turn
in a signed scorecard after each round in order to qualify for individual honors.
6. This state championship tournament will be governed by the USGA’s “2011 Rules of
Golf” book, the NIAA Handbook, the NIAA Reference Manual, this information packet
and the local rules sheet (if available) published specifically for this tournament. This
tournament information packet is a binding document for the rules and regulations of this
tournament.
7. Absolutely no substitutions will be allowed after the start of the tournament, even in
the case of injury and/or illness. A team may play with four or fewer players, but it must
have four scorecards signed and turned in after each round in order to post a team score.
8. First- and second-round tee times will be based on the “team” concept.
9. In the case of inclement weather, darkness or any other unforeseeable delay(s) on the
first day of competition, any player not completing the first round shall finish the
following morning. The second / final round of the tournament shall begin after all
players have completed their first round. It is, however, always the tournament director’s
discretion to complete the first round and start the second round as needed depending on
weather, darkness or any other unforeseeable delay.
Should weather, darkness or any other unforeseeable delay not allow for the completion
of the second / final round, final team and individual scores will be based on the results,
in order, of a) the 27-hole totals, b) the 18-hole totals or c) the 9-hole totals, provided
every competitor has completed that 9-hole increment.
10. Monitors will not be permitted to give rulings. All rulings will be made per the
tournament and/or golf course staff. Please refer to the Monitor’s Guidelines sheet
contained on the NIAA web site.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Larry Goins, Athletic Director at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas and the 2011
NIAA 4A Nevada State High School Girls Golf Championship tournament director, can
be contacted via e-mail at LGoins@interact.ccsd.net and/or via school office phone at
702-799-6881 ext. 1, 1, 4120.
11. (Class 4A) ON-COURSE COACHING REGULATION
Coaching is permitted in the 4A region and state golf tournaments (effective 2005
spring boys golf season). Coaches and players must adhere to the following criteria:
1.
Coaching will be permitted between holes only (defined as after a specific
player has holed out and/or before she has struck the ensuing tee shot).
2.
The coach must be approved through his/her respective school,
administration and/or district. The coach will be required to wear/display a
nametag/badge identifying him/her as the approved on-course coach.
3.
Only one (1) coach may coach during the event.
3b.
In the spirit of the coaching rule, players are at no time to be coaches.
Once a player has completed her round, she shall become a spectator
(subject to the restrictions of a spectator and fellow competitor) and will
thus not be permitted to offer advice to teammates still out on the course.
The penalty for offering advice to a teammate or any other competitor
while play is in progress shall be two strokes per incident in accordance
with the USGA’s rule book as determined by the tournament director and
verified by the tournament's rules committee.
4.
It is imperative that coaches do not slow the pace of play. Slow play will
be penalized as per USGA rules.
5.
No teaching aid or other technology – other than USGA-approved
distance measuring devices – will be allowed on the course. This would
include, but not be limited to, radios, cell phones, video cameras, etc.
If a coach violates any of these rules, he/she will be asked to immediately return
and remain at the clubhouse. The school will then lose all coaching privileges for the
remainder of the tournament.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED:
12. Spectator Regulation: Spectators are permitted to follow play and be around the
course, but are NOT permitted to offer advice to a player during a round. Spectators must
sign the NIAA Spectator Release/Waiver/Rules acknowledgement form prior to entering
the course proper.
13. The NIAA would like to greatly encourage all competitors, coaches, teams and
spectators to say “thank you” to the Bear’s Best Golf Club’s staff for its generous
donation of this course for the state championship tournament.
POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR GIRLS GOLF, 2011
1.
Girls golf will, as was effective with the 2008 (fall) season, continue to
follow a “play six (6), score four (4)” team format.
2.
Distance measuring devices, per USGA and local association guidelines,
are still permitted in all high school play (including league/region and
state tournaments). Other technology (including, but not limited to,
mobile phones, music players and the like) is NOT permitted for use
during a competitor’s round. The penalty for using illegal technology is,
in the first incident, two (2) strokes and, in the second occurrence,
disqualification.
The NIAA office staff is aware of additional technologies (i-phones, etc.) available
that expand beyond the "typical" and/or "traditional" distance measuring device
being used by amateur competitors in golf. We are also aware that various local
organizations (under the USGA umbrella) permit the use of these new
technologies.
However, following rule 14-3 (usga.org) which permits a committee to address on
its own accord / at the local level the use of said distance measuring devices, the
NIAA will NOT permit the use of any device which goes beyond the capability of
measuring distance only. I.E. the NIAA will for the 2011 fall girl’s golf season
permit the use of those devices that are "typical" and/or "traditional" in measuring
distance ONLY and that do NOT have the additional capabilities of voice and/or
text communication, nor gauge wind speed and/or slope. A player in possession
of a device which includes the availability of additional features is subject to
disqualification.
3.
Motorized (i.e. electric and/or gas operated) carts will not be permitted
during high school play unless a) they are afforded to all players in the
field, b) the tournament staff announces shuttling will be provided at
certain areas of the course and/or c) an appeal by school personnel is
verified with an accompanied medical documentation. Pull / Manual carts
are permitted in all high school play.
TEE-TIME FORMULA (threesomes or foursomes to be determined)
First- and second-round tee times will be based on the “team” concept.
First-round tee times will have the region team champions matched together in the first
six groups (Sunset Team A, player 1; Sunrise Team A/B, player 1; Northern Team A/C,
player 1, etc. for all six team players). The region team runner-ups will be matched
together in the next six groups (7-12 tee times). The top region individual placers will be
paired together in either the last / third set of tee times OR mixed within the team
groupings progressing with tee times 1 through 13.
IN-MATCH / TOURNAMENT TIE-BREAKER
1.
Ties involving teams during tournament play:
A.
The aggregate stroke score of the four (4) lowest 18-hole scores
for each team, (each day), shall constitute their school’s team
score. Ties for the championship and/or runner-up trophies will be
handled in accordance with NIAA playoff procedures described
below.
1.
If the total of the low four (4) scores (each day) results in a
tie after 18/36 holes, the lowest (two-day total) score of the
fifth person(s) on the team will determine the winner. It is
possible in a two-day tournament that the fifth-place
finisher could be two different team members. If one team
does not have a fifth score and the other team does, the
team with the fifth score wins.
2.
2.
If the tie remains after step A-1, the tied teams will follow
the same procedure comparing the scores of the sixthplace finisher.
3.
If the sixth person(s) are also tied, all six players from each
team will play one hole of sudden victory. Each team will
count its lowest four (4) scores on this hole with the lowest
total winning. If the total of the four scores are the same,
the lowest score of the a) fifth player and/or/then b) sixth
player on the sudden victory hole will determine the
winner. If the score of the fifth and/or/then sixth player
also results in a tie, the teams will play another hole and
proceed with the tie-breaking procedure as outlined in step
1.A.2. This procedure will continue until a winner is
determined.
Ties involving individual medalists
A.
Only ties for the (top) medalist (first place) honor will be broken
by a sudden victory playoff.
Ties for other medals will be determined by matching scorecards,
as recommended by the USGA and outlined below:
1.
The player with the best/lowest score on the back nine,
final day only, will earn the higher/better finishing place.
2.
If a tie remains, the player with the best/lowest score on the
last six holes, final day only, will earn the higher/better
finishing place.
3.
If a tie remains, the player with the best/lowest score on the
last three holes, final day only, will earn the higher/better
finishing place.
4.
If a tie remains, the player with the best/lowest score on the
18th hole, final day only, will earn the higher/better
finishing place.
Note: In the event multiple tees are used to start the tournament,
the last nine holes will be Nos. 10-18 on the scorecard, the last six
will be Nos. 13-18 on the scorecard, etc. At all times, the last nine
holes will be represented by Nos. 10-18 on the scorecard.
Note: Tournament golf will follow the rules and regulations of the United States Golf
Association, the NIAA Handbook and the NIAA Reference Manual.