Tour’s first visit to the region in more than 20 years will support junior golf with tournament exemptions

Las Colinas, Texas, February 20, 2013 – The Nexus Club, host of the North Texas LPGA Shootout, to be held at Las Colinas Country Club April 25 to 28, 2013, today announced that the application period is now open for the Collegiate-Amateur Shootout. 18 college players will be selected to participate in this inaugural 18-hole event to determine the two players who will earn the opportunity to compete against the best professionals in the world at the North Texas LPGA Shootout. There will be 18 teams, each featuring one college player and four sponsor/amateurs. The two collegiate players with the lowest gross scores qualify for exemptions into the LPGA tournament with the third and fourth place finishers earning exemptions into the LPGA Monday Qualifier (April 22, 2013) for the LPGA tournament. Applications are due March 1, 2013, and can be downloaded at www.ntshootout.com. Entries are not limited to Texas schools. College-Am Sponsor packages available, including playing position, tournament tickets and invitations to the Black Tie Pairings Party to be held April 23, 2013.

DATE: March 12, 2013

LOCATION: Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, TX

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be female college students at an accredited college/university or within a year of eligibility with an established handicap of 2.0 or less (must be verifiable)
Applicants must attach a biography including personal golf history (tournaments/finishes, rankings, etc.)
Applications must be received by March 1, 2013

PROCESS:

The North Texas Shootout Amateur Selection Committee will select 18 college females (and a list of alternates) who meet all requirements to participate in the North Texas Shootout College-Am tournament on Tuesday, March 12. The entry for college players chosen to participate will be $250 per player. Each collegiate player will be accompanied by a walking scorer and paired with a group of amateur sponsors for the 18-hole tournament.

FINISHERS:

First and second place collegiate finishers in the college-am win exemption (non-transferable) into the North Texas LPGA Shootout Tournament, April 25-28, 2013 at Las Colinas Country Club (LCCC).

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

Practice rounds will be available with charge
Contact Las Colinas Country Club for tee times at (972) 717-0086 and reference college-am shootout for special prices.

LOCATION:

Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O’Connor Rd, Irving, Texas 75062

DEADLINE:

The deadline for collegiate player applications is 5:00 pm CT, March 1, 2013. All applications must be sent via e-mail to info@thenexusclub.org.

About The Nexus Club

The Nexus Club is a 501(c)3 headquartered in Las Colinas, TX. The mission of The Nexus Club is to emphasize to young ladies the importance of values such as character, integrity, sportsmanship, self-discipline and community involvement through the sport of golf. Strong values empower lifetime success. For more, visit www.thenexusclub.org.

About Las Colinas Country Club

Las Colinas Country Club, established in 1963, offers a challenging 18-hole, Joe Finger-designed golf course, a state-of-the-art tennis complex that features eight outdoor lighted tennis courts and four climate controlled indoor courts; a fitness center; and swimming pool. Clubhouse amenities also include casual and formal dining, and six private dining rooms. For membership information, visit www.lascolinascc.com.

About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Epson Tour consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com, www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.

North Texas LPGA Shootout – College Am Shootout

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