75% Completion Policy, 3rd Round Only - For only the 3rd round of the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, the 75% Completion Policy has been modified which is as follows:
 

We will have 2, 9 hole stipulated rounds along with the 75% completion policy listed below. 

In a scenario where all players finish at least 9 holes but less than 75% of the field does not complete all 18 holes, the final round will be reduced to 9 holes and the Championship to 45 holes.

If at least 75% of the field completes play for the final round, the event will be completed on Wednesday or players will return Thursday morning if needed. That would include a playoff if necessary. A "No Card" and "Disqualification" are considered part of the starting field and considered having completed play. A player who has withdrawn from the event before starting play is not considered part of the starting field, while someone who withdraws after starting play for an acceptable reason is considered part of the starting field and is considered to have completed play. Good luck and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

For all other one (1) day events, the following policy will apply:

If seventy-five percent (75%) of the starting field has completed play and it will be unfeasible for the others to do so on that day, the tournament pay out shall be re-calculated on the basis of the number completing play. Those participants unable to complete play shall be deemed noncompetitors and will be refunded their entry fee. If less than seventy-five (75%) of the starting field completed play, the event will be postponed and canceled. A "No Card" and "Disqualification" are considered part of the starting field.  A player who has withdrawn from the event before starting play is not considered part of the starting field, while someone who withdraws after starting play for an acceptable reason is considered part of the starting field and is considered to have completed play.

Clubhouse Availability - The clubhouse, locker rooms, restaurant and halfway house are available for all competitors.  Both courses will have lunch available after your round.

Cut - The field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after the completion of round 2.

Eligibility -
 

Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Eligibility:

1. Must be eligibly employed and classified in one of the following membership classifications by the entry deadline and the 1st round of the Championship.

* As a reminder, a LM, LMM, LMA and LMMA classifications are eligible for the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship but not eligible for the PGA Professional Championship (PGA of America Board Approval - September 2021).

2. Four (4) Tournament Rule -  **The number of “Professional Tours” that a PGA Member may participate in, and still remain eligible to compete in PGA Member Championships, was reduced from eight (8) to four (4).  This 4-tournament rule will be applied to all Championships & Player of the Year eligibility beginning on January 1, 2024 (Board Approval - June 2022).  Three new tours were added to this rule - the APGA Tour, the Women's All Pro Tour, and the Outlaw Tour.  Any events prior to January 1, 2024 from these three tours do not count towards the tournament limit.

*Exception: The current year’s PPC champion (Braden Shattuck) will be allowed a total maximum of eight (8) tournaments during their winning year only. Reason: The PPC Champion earns exemptions into six (6) PGA TOUR open tournaments with their win, which leaves room for them to qualify for two (2) additional events during the year.) (Board Meeting, June 2022) 

To view the full 4 Tournament Rule Policy, please click here.

PGA Tournament Corporation, Inc., reserves the right to determine whether any player meets eligibility and to reject any player who does not meet these requirements.

A PGA member will not be eligible to participate if:

1. The member is serving a suspension from membership
2. The member is suspended from tournament participation for national tournaments; or
3. The member is classified as Class F, Reserve, A-3, LMC, or Honorary.

Facility Fees - Cart and range fees for all rounds along with lunch for all rounds have been included in the entry fee.

Field Size - There isn't a limit to how many eligible players compete in the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship.

Format - Three rounds of individual stroke play where the field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after round 2.

Hotel Accommodations

Near Rolling Green:

Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Media

Rates: 2 Queens - $189.00 | 1 King - $189.00

Cutoff date is 7/24/24

Rooms available from the arrival date, 8/25/24 (Sunday) through the departure date, 8/28/24 (Wednesday).

Please click here to book your reservation online.  Please mention the group name "Philadelphia PGA" when calling and booking your reservation.

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Rates: 2 Queens - $165.00 | 1 King - $165.00

Cutoff date is 7/29/2024 (Monday)

Rooms available from the arrival date, 8/25/24 (Sunday) through the departure date, 8/28/24 (Wednesday).

Please click here to book your reservation online.  Please mention the group name "Philadelphia PGA" when calling and booking your reservation.

Near Chester Valley:

Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Rates: 2 Queens - $149.00 | 1 King - $149.00

Cutoff date is 8/5/24 

Rooms available from the arrival date, 8/25/24 (Sunday) through the departure date, 8/27/24 (Tuesday).

Please click here to book your reservation online.  Please mention the group name "Philadelphia PGA" when calling and booking your reservation.

Host Professionals

Mr. Scott Chisholm, PGA
Rolling Green Golf Club
280 N. State Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Scott.Chisholm@RGGC.org
 

Mr. Sam Ambrose, PGA
Chester Valley Golf Club

430 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
SAmbrose@CVGC.org
 

Player Reception - Please join us for a player reception on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Rolling Green GC and Chester Valley GC beginning at 12 p.m. where snacks and refreshments will be served.

POY Bonus Points Event - This is an PPGA Player of the Year "PPGA Champ" points event.

Practice Rounds - 

Rolling Green

Please contact Scott Chisholm, PGA at Scott.Chisholm@RGGC.org or (610) 544-4500 to schedule a practice round.  

Chester Valley

Please contact Sam Ambrose, PGA at SAmbrose@CVGC.org or (610) 647-4007 to schedule a practice round.  

Purse - Click here to view the estimated purse which is $72,000 based on 143 players in the field plus additional sponsor dollars.  

Qualifier - The Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is a qualifier for the 57th PGA Professional Championship on Sunday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at PGA Golf Club (Port St. Lucie, FL).
 

Qualifying Spots - The amount of qualifying spots available for the 57th PGA Professional Championship on Sunday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at PGA Golf Club (Port St. Lucie, FL) is based on a rolling average of the amount of players the Philly PGA had registered in the last five Philadelphia PGA Professional Championships.  There will be TBD spots and TBD alternate spots available this year.  

Please make note of the tournament registration deadline below.  It is possible that a late entry will be permitted to play in the event as long as there is room in the event and the player was eligible as of the tournament entry deadline.  There is no guarantee with a player that missed the deadline and is eligible by the tournament entry deadline that he/she will get into the event.

Registration Closes - Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 

Entry Fee - $280

Successful qualifiers will move forward to play in the 57th PGA Professional Championship on Sunday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at PGA Golf Club (Port St. Lucie, FL).

Tee Time Selections - Please note that tee times are available to be selected after you submit your tournament application in Golf Genius.