HOST CLUB
Rob Clark – PGA Head Golf Professional
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd
Orondo, WA 98843
(509)784-1111– Golf Shop
Championship Portal
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: WAGOLFSRMENS22
FIELD LIMIT
Field will be limited to 66 qualified Seniors and 36 qualified Super Seniors. At the close of entry, the field will be filled by the lowest USGA Handicap Indexes in addition to exempt players.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by WA Golf by
4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds due to cancellation before the close of entry are subject to a $10 service charge. After the close of entry and up until round one pairings are released, refunds for documented and approved medical reasons are subject to a $25 service charge. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one pairings have been released unless replaced by a player from the waitlist.
COURSE YARDAGE
Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions. Hole-by-hole yardages are posted on the championship portal and will be emailed to players.
Senior Yardage: 6,776 yards, par-72
Super Senior Yardage: 6,354, par-72
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with WA Golf at Desert Canyon Golf Resort prior to teeing off in Round 1. Registration will be located outside the golf shop during the following times:
Monday, September 19: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round one and two starting times will be released on Tuesday, September 13. Contestants will be re-paired by gross scores for the final round, with the leaders starting last. Preferred starting time requests will not be accepted. Starting times will be posted on the WA Golf website (WAgolf.org), on the championship portal and will be emailed to each player.
SCHEDULE
54-hole stroke play. In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play to determine the winner.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – ROUND 1
Super Senior: 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. off the #1 tee
Senior: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. off the #1 tee
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – ROUND 2
Senior: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. off the #1 tee
Super Senior: 11:40 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. off the #1 tee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – ROUND 3
Super Senior: 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. off the #1 tee
Senior: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. off the #1 tee
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available all day on Monday, September 19 for out of town contestants. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times can be made by calling the Desert Canyon golf shop at (509) 784-1111 beginning on August 31 after entries have closed and the field is set. WA Golf staff will provide Desert Canyon with a list of participants on August 31.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
Food service will be available at the Coffee House starting at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available as well as beverages. Full menu service in The Oasis Restaurant will be available from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. each day.
Contestants Lunch
Each contestant will receive one voucher for a hosted meal. Vouchers may be redeemed from September 19-22 in The Oasis.
BOTTLED WATER
WA Golf will provide bottled water during the championship. Coolers will be at multiple locations on the golf course. A beverage cart will not be on the course during play.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Desert Canyon Golf Resort accepts all major credit cards and cash.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will be open from 6:30 a.m. - dusk. The driving range will be open from 7:00 a.m. - dusk.
RANGE BALLS
Warm up range balls will be provided to contestants on the driving range before each round.
CARTS
Carts will be mandatory for participants for $25 per player and will be collected by WA Golf during registration. Carts will be rented as one rider per cart.
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted by WA Golf.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
WA Golf is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at WA Golf Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should be submitted one week in advance to the WA Golf Championship Department. While spectator carts may not always be available at each site, WA Golf will make every effort to accommodate these requests when available.
Generally, an ADA covered disability is defined as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual”. See, 42 USCA §12102. Spectators with a “temporary” injury or impairment that is not an ADA disability will not be allowed use of a golf cart under this Policy.
Spectators with transportation needs must contact the WA Golf Championship Department prior to the championship. This full policy is available at the following link: wagolf.org/policies.
CADDIES
Host club caddies will not be available. A player may provide his own caddie. Caddies will be required to wear a caddie bib provided on the starting tee.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 54-hole scores (gross only).
Champion: Trophy and merchandise credit; Runner-up: Trophy and merchandise credit;
Other top finishers: Merchandise credit
Merchandise credit must be redeemed in the Desert Canyon Golf Resort golf shop.
Crystal awards will also be given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or eagle during the championship.
AWARDS CEREMONY
WA Golf will host an awards ceremony on Thursday, September 22 immediately upon the completion of play in each championship.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2022 Washington Senior Men’s Amateur Champion will receive a lifetime exemption into the Washington Senior Men’s Amateur Championship as well as the 2023 Washington Men’s Amateur Championship and the 2023 PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur Championship.
The 2022 Washington Super Senior Men’s Amateur Champion will receive a lifetime exemption into the Washington Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championship as well as the 2023 PNGA Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championship.
The 2022 Washington Senior and Super Senior Amateur Champions will also receive an exemption into the 2023 Washington Champion of Champions.
PERFORMANCE POINTS LIST
Points for the WA Golf Senior Men’s Amateur are allocated as follows: Champion, 60 points; Runner-up, 35 points; Top 5 players, 20 points each; Top 10 players, 10 points each.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
WA Golf will post competition scores for all players to the USGA GHIN System.
DRESS CODE
Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing while on host club property. The WA Golf Dress Code Policy is available at the following link: wagolf.org/policies and will be provided to all players, along with any additional measures required by the host club, in the Player Memorandum.
CODE OF CONDUCT
WA Golf expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a WA Golf Championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WA Golf event. The following are some examples of unbecoming conduct or behavior:
- Repeated use of loud, abusive, and/or profane language
- Throwing and/or breaking equipment (club, ball, etc.) in anger or frustration
- Damaging host club, WA Golf, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or WA Golf volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of WA Golf Dress Code and/or Footwear Policy
- Other conduct deemed unbecoming
The Committee in charge of the competition shall be the sole judge of determining Conduct Code violations.
STROKE LIMIT POLICY
Players must return a score within 15 strokes of the course rating in at least one of the three rounds. Failure to do so will disqualify the player from entering the Washington Senior or Super Men’s Amateur Championship for a minimum of one year.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
After the entry deadline and during play of the championship, players must notify WA Golf and state his need to withdraw. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying WA Golf or without having sufficient reason) will not be granted entry into any future WA Golf Championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s Pace of Play Policy, which is in effect at all championships.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s 2022 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, which will be in effect at all championships.
PROHIBITED USE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player is not allowed to use an electronic device to listen to music or other audio (such as podcasts or the like), including by using speakers, headphones or earbuds. Penalty for breach of Local Rule - see Rule 4.3.
LODGING:
WA Golf has negotiated the following discounted hotel rates for players and guests:
The Lodge at Desert Canyon
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1234 – Reservations
Small 1-Bedroom - $150 per night plus tax, max capacity – 1 couple or 2 individuals.
Large 1-Bedroom - $190 per night plus tax, max capacity – 1 couple or 2 individuals.
2-Bedroom Casita - $270 per night plus tax, max capacity – 2 couples or 2 individuals.
4-Bedroom Casita - $390 per night plus tax, max capacity – 4 individuals.
** Reservations can be made by calling (509) 784-1234. Players should identify themselves as Washington Senior & Super Senior Men’s Amateur Participants when booking.**