HOST CLUB
Rob Clark, PGA Head Golf Professional
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1111 – Golf Shop
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: WAGOLFMMIDAM24
FIELD LIMIT
Field will be limited to the first 120 qualified players. Entries will be accepted according to the time of receipt of entry and entry fee in addition to exempt players. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by WA Golf by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at 12:00 p.m.
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, players who withdraw for any reason will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one parings have been released.
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. Course Yardage: 6,915 yards, par-72
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with WA Golf at Desert Canyon GR prior to the championship. Registration will be located outside the golf shop during the following times:
MONDAY, JULY 22: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 23: 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round one and two starting times will be released on Tuesday, July 16. 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. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties. 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, JULY 23: Starting times from 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: Starting times from 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 25: Starting times from 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. There is a practice round block of tee times that will be available on Monday, July 22. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times must be made by calling the Desert Canyon GR golf shop at (509) 784-1111, beginning Wednesday, July 10 after the field is set.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
The Coffee House snack bar will be available during the practice rounds on Monday, July 22 from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in addition to the rest of the week. The Oasis restaurant will be open for players on Tuesday - Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (last call).
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 and driving range will open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
RANGE BALLS
Warm up range balls will be provided to contestants on the driving range before each round beginning at 6:15 a.m.
CARTS
Carts will be mandatory for players during the championship and cart fees were included in the entry fee.
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. It is not guaranteed that a caddie will be able to ride with their player throughout the round.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 54-hole scores (gross only). In addition to the below awards, a $5,000 merchandise payout will be distributed to top finishing players. All merchandise credit is redeemable in the Desert Canyon Golf Resort pro shop.
Champion and Runner-up: Crystal trophy
Top-10: Crystal medallion
Awards will 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, July 25 on the patio outside the golf shop immediately upon the completion of play.
EXEMPTIONS
The Champion earns an exemption into the following events:
- Lifetime exemption into the Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
- 2025 Washington Champion of Champions
- 2025 Washington Men’s Amateur Championship
- 2025 Pacific Northwest Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
PERFORMANCE POINTS LIST
Points for the Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur are allocated as follows: Champion (75), Runner-up (50), Top-5 (25), Top-10 (15) and Top-15 (5) finishers.
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
- Littering or other improper disposal of water bottles, including placing next to on-course coolers
- 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 Men's Mid-Amateur Championship for a minimum of one year.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
During play of the championship, a competitor who withdraws must notify WA Golf staff and fill out a withdraw form. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying WA Golf staff or without having sufficient reason to withdraw) 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 2024 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
The WA Golf has negotiated the following discounted hotel rates for players and guests:
The Lodge at Desert Canyon
1030 Desert Canyon Blvd
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1234
For Reservations call the number above and book a room referencing the Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur and receive the rates below.
Queen Suite $190.00 per night | Plus taxes and cleaning fee
King Suite $230.00 per night | Plus taxes and cleaning fee
2-bed Casita $290.00 per night | Plus taxes and cleaning fee
4-bed Casita $420.00 per night | Plus taxes and cleaning fee
STAFF IN CHARGE
Alex Gilley
Manager of Championships
Washington Golf
(503) 547-7805
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Washington Golf at championships@wagolf.org or (206) 526-8605, ext. 3.