Tournament Information
March 14–16, 2027 • Mira Vista Country Club
Classification
Invitational
Division
Female amateur golfers who have not yet graduated high school
Field Size
72
Format
36 Holes / Stroke Play
Fee
$350
Schedule of Events
Additional Practice Round (March 13)
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Players may call for practice rounds beginning on Tuesday, February 9.
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Tee times will begin at 1:30pm with groups playing in THREESOMES ONLY
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Players will be paired in threesomes and the practice round is for contestants only, caddies, parents, coaches, etc. are not permitted to play.
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There will be a limit of 2 carts per group, no gallery carts for parents, coaches, etc.
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Players are permitted to use the range and practice facilities an 1 hour before their practice round tee time.
March 14 / Junior Am (KWI Official Practice Round)
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Players will have access to the practice facilities beginning at 12:00, please honor our request.
- The Jr. Am is a shotgun start at 1:00
- The foursomes will consist of two Jr. Girl golfers and two tournament sponsors
- Contestants will register between 10 and 12:00
- There is a mandatory Player’s Meeting at 12:45 – all contestants must attend.
- A boxed lunch will be provided for contestants before the 1:00 shotgun start.
- Range and practice facilities privileges are included.
- Format is a Modified Scramble Format (click here for Junior Am information)
March 14 / Junior Am (Sponsor information)
- The Jr. Am is a shotgun start at 1:00
- The foursome will consist of two Jr. Girl golfers and two tournament sponsors.
- Sponsors will register between 11 and 12:30.
- A boxed lunch will be provided for contestants before the 1:00 shotgun start.
- Range and practice facilities privileges are included.
March 15 / First Round
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First day of tournament play, 18 holes of stroke play.
- 7:30am – Driving range opens
- 9:00am – Tee Times TBD
- 12:30pm – 3:00pm – Lunch (for contestants)
March 16 / Final Round
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Second day of tournament play, 18 holes of stroke play.
- 7:30am – Driving range opens
- 9:00am – Tee Times TBD
- 12:30pm – 3:00pm – Lunch (for contestants)
- 3:00pm – Awards Presentation
AJGA Performance-Based Entry (PBE)
Top 3 – Fully Exempt
Top 5 – 12 Performance Stars
Top 10 – 8 Performance Stars
Top 15 – 4 Performance Stars
Tournament Tee Times / Pairings
Official first-round pairings will be posted on the Sunday evening prior to the championship.
Tee Times:
9:00am off Hole # 1 & 10 (First Round, March 14)
9:00am off Hole # 1 & 10 (Final Round, March 15)
Location: Pairings will be available at kathywhitworthinvitational.com
Note: Players assume the entire risk if they call any other number or individual and receive an incorrect starting time.
A tie for the championship will be decided by a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. As inclement weather may delay play, please make your departing flight as late as possible. The Kathy Whitworth Invitational will play until dark if necessary to complete the tournament. Should the player need to withdraw for travel related reasons please understand the withdrawal will be classified as questionable.
Tournament Rules
Range Finders
Range finders may be used during stroke play. AJGA range finder rules will apply in that a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device, however, if during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.
USGA Rules Mobile App
Download the free, brand-new Rules of Golf app for iOS and Android devices. The app contains the Player’s Edition, the Full Rules, and the Official Guide to the Rules, plus many additional features including helpful videos, diagrams, FAQs, quizzes and more!
Push/Pull Carts
Mira Vista Country Club permits the use of pull/push carts by competitors. A limited number of carts are available and are available on a first-come basis. Players may bring their own push/pull carts.
Spectator Carts
Spectator carts are not permitted unless the spectator has a handicap placard issued by a state agency or has a letter of medical necessity. Handicapped spectators must present their placard/letter to the Pro Shop prior to getting a golf cart. Spectators permitted to operate a golf cart are restricted to cart paths only. A very limited number of carts for handicapped spectators are available.
Meals
Lunch will be provided for contestants during championship rounds. Food and beverage options will also be available for purchase by family members and guests through Mira Vista Country Club.
Awards
The Kathy Whitworth Invitational Champion will receive the championship trophy and earn a place in tournament history alongside past champions who have gone on to compete at the collegiate and professional levels.
Traveling
The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex is served by two major airports: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Mira Vista Country Club is located approximately 40 minutes from DFW Airport.
Players and families are responsible for arranging their own transportation and lodging accommodations.
Past Champion Perspective
“Playing in the Kathy Whitworth was always something I looked forward to every year. With the event being in Texas with as strong of a field that this tournament has it forces you to play your best to complete and that was one of my favorite things about this event.”
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