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National Championships Conducted by the USGA
The U.S. Women's Amateur Championship is only one of many national championships conducted by the United States Golf Association. Below is the complete list of the thirteen national championships conducted each year:
U.S. Open
U.S. Senior Open
U.S. Women's Open
U.S. Amateur Public Links
U.S. Junior Amateur
U.S. Girls' Junior
U.S. Junior Amateur
U.S. Women's Amateur
U.S. Amateur
U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
U.S. Mid-Amateur
USGA Senior Amateur
USGA Senior Women's Amateur
Two other events, the Men's and Women's State Team Championships, are conducted every other year.
The USGA also helps conduct three international competitions -- the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup matches, and the World Amateur Team Championships.
For more information about future USGA championships or on how you can participate in a national championship, be sure to visit the USGA's web site at www.usga.org and select "Championships" from the menu.
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2005 WALKER CUP MATCH FACT SHEET
PAR AND YARDAGE – Chicago Golf Club is set up at 6,782 yards and par is 35-35—70. GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT – C.B. Macdonald is credited with the original design that opened for play in 1894. Revisions were made in 1922 by Seth Raynor. WHAT IS THE WALKER CUP MATCH? – The Walker Cup Match is contested by male amateur players, one team from the United States and one team from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The teams consist of not more than 10 players and a captain. The Match is conducted every two years, alternately in the U.S. and Great Britain/Ireland. SCHEDULE OF PLAY – On Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14, there will be four foursomes matches (18 holes each) each morning and eight singles matches (18 holes each) each afternoon. Starting Times – (CDT) TELEVISION COVERAGE – The Golf Channel will show live action from the Walker Cup Match from 11-1 on Saturday and from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday (EDT). TICKETS – Daily grounds tickets are $15 apiece and a season ticket for both days and the Opening Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 12) is $75. Upgrades to include Trophy Club dining are $50 daily and $125 for a season ticket. Juniors (age 17 and under) are admitted free with a paying adult (two junior per paying adult). The Ticket Office at Chicago Golf Club is (630) 949-3219. MEDIA CONFERENCES – Captains and players from each team will meet with all credentialed media early Friday afternoon. Media conferences are also scheduled at the end of each day's play. 
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