HOST CLUB
Rick Reed, General Manager
1201 35th Street
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-1940
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 championship page, login using the GGID: PNGASENMEN19
PLAYER LODGING
**The special reduced rate at the following hotels is available to all attendees over all event dates.
88416 1st Ave.
Florence, OR 97439
All rooms have full ocean view
Single Queen with mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot: $119 a night, plus tax
King Suite w/full kitchen: $159 a night, plus tax
Double Queen w/full kitchen: $169 a night, plus tax
Lodging Tax: City 9% State 1.8%
Reservation cut-off date: May 15, 2019
Make reservations with this special rate by calling (800) 422-5091 and mention group code, “PNGA Senior and Super Senior Amateur” or BOOK ONLINE HERE and use Group Code: 297281 and Pin: 8263 to get the group rate.
85625 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
20% off the posted rack room rate
Reservation cut-off date: May 15, 2019
Make reservations with this special rate by calling (541) 997-7191 and mention group code: “PNGA – Florence Golf Links June Tournament”
REGISTRATION
All players must register in person with the PNGA, at Florence Golf Links prior to playing in the championship. The following hours of registration have been scheduled in the clubhouse foyer:
MONDAY, JUNE 3: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES
Round 1 will be emailed to each player and available online at thepnga.org, two weeks in advance. PREFERRED STARTING TIME REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The PNGA will re-pair for the second and final round based on gross score.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Round 1 off the #1 tee
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Senior Championship)
10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Open Division)
11:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. (Super Senior Championship)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5: Round 2 off the #1 tee
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Super Senior Championship)
10:20 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. (Senior Championship)
1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. (Open Division)
THURSDAY, JUNE 6: Round 3 off the #1 tee
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Open Division)
8:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (Super Senior Championship)
11:10 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. (Senior Championship)
FORMAT
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (55+): 54-hole individual stroke play competition (gross only)
SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (65+): 54-hole individual stroke play competition (gross only)
OPEN DIVISION (55+): 54-hole individual stroke play competition (gross and net)
COURSE YARDAGE
Yardages are subject to change and will be finalized on June 3 prior to Player Registration. Hole by hole yardages are available on the Championship Portal HERE.
Senior Championship: 6,458 yards, Par-72
Super Senior Championship: 6,018 yards, Par-72
Senior Open Division: 6,018 yards, Par-72
PLAYOFF
In the event of a tie in the Senior Amateur or Super Senior Amateur Championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will commence immediately after the conclusion of final round play on June 6 beginning on Hole #18 and continuing as necessary. Ties for the gross and net champion in the Open Division will be settled by Matching Scorecards as described in Section 5A(6) of the Committee Procedures.
PRACTICE ROUND
All contestants may play one hosted practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available on Monday, June 3 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Practice round starting times can be made by calling the golf shop at (541) 997-1940. All practice round tee times will be at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Practice rounds may be scheduled any time after a player registers for the championship.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
The Grill and Lounge in the clubhouse will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Beverages, snacks and grab and go items will also be available in the golf shop from 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. A beverage cart will not be on the course during the championship.
PAYMENT METHODS
All major credit cards and cash are accepted forms of payment at Florence Golf Links.
CONTESTANT LUNCHES
A buffet lunch will be provided for contestants after the round on Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 6 inside the clubhouse.
CLUB CARE AND STORAGE
Club care and overnight storage is available upon request in the golf shop.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WARM-UP RANGE BALLS
Range balls will be provided to contestants prior to each round. A range token for a small bucket will be provided in the golf shop prior to practice rounds. Range balls will be staged on the driving range during all championship rounds. Range balls for purchase will be available after all rounds until 8:00 p.m.
AUTOMOTIVE CARTS
The use of automotive carts is permitted. Carts have been reserved for those players who paid the $15 per seat/day fee during registration. Please contact the PNGA if you did not register for a cart during registration but would now like to add one. Cart riders will be paired up within each group when possible. Carts will not be guaranteed to be available for players who did not make a reservation while registering. The use of outside automotive carts will not be permitted.
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted at any time by the PNGA.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
The PNGA is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at PNGA Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must be submitted to a PNGA staff member on site. While spectator carts are not allowed, the PNGA will make every effort to accommodate these requests by assigning a PNGA volunteer driver based on availability. The driver will transport the spectator to viewing locations throughout the golf course, not shot-by-shot or hole-by-hole.
Spectators with transportation needs should contact the PNGA Championship Department at
(206) 526-8605 prior to the championship so that arrangements can be made to have a driver on site.
Requests due to temporary injuries or impairments will not be granted.
Only spectators who have complied with the above procedures and met the requirements will be permitted to ride. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that spectators with permanent disabilities are able to view the competition.
PULL CARTS
The use of pull carts during the championship is permitted.
CADDIES
Caddies are permitted and must wear a caddie bib provided on the starting tee each day. Host club caddies will not be available.
PRIZES
Kusak crystal and merchandise certificates will be awarded to the top gross finishers in the Senior Men’s and Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships. Kusak crystal and merchandise certificates will be awarded to the top gross and net finishers in the Open Division.
NOTE: All merchandise certificates are redeemable in the Florence Golf Links golf shop. Merchandise certificates should be redeemed before the end of the year.
AWARDS CEREMONY
Awards will be presented to each championship/division up completion of play within each (3 separate awards presentations on final day).
EXEMPTIONS
The 2019 Senior Men’s Amateur Champion will receive an exemption into the 2020-2024 PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur Championships
and the following 2012 PNGA Championships: 1) PNGA Men’s Amateur Championship; 2) PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship; 3) PNGA Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
The 2019 Super Senior Men’s Amateur Champion will receive an exemption into the 2020-2024 PNGA Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance points may be awarded for the Senior Men’s Amateur and/or the Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championship through your respective state or provincial association. Players may verify points awarded through their golf association.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
The PNGA will post and transmit the adjusted scores for all players on the USGA GHIN System for handicapping purposes.
REDUCTION OF COURSE HANDICAP
The PNGA Championship Committee reserves the right to adjust the course handicap of any competitor in the 2019 PNGA Senior Men's Amateur Championship – Open Division. A reduction of a competitor's course handicap will be based on the following criteria:
High finishers in the NET portion of the PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur Championship – Open Division and the PNGA Men’s Senior Team Championship during the past two-year period will be awarded points accordingly as per the table below. Points may also be given to include a person or team that collects a gross division prize as the points are not limited to the 5 highest net finishers, but the 5 best net scores in the field.
NOTE: For the 2019 PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur Championship – Open Division, reductions will be based on points accumulated from the 2017 and 2018 PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur Championships – Open Division and the 2017 and 2018 PNGA Men’s Senior and Super Senior Team Championships.
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POINT ASSIGNMENT TABLE |
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Total Players in the Field |
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Finish |
Up to 20 |
21-49 |
50-99 |
100+ |
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First Place |
3pts |
4pts |
5pts |
6pts |
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Second Place |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
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Third Place |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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Fourth Place |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Fifth Place |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Any contestant, who accumulates 7 points over the two-year period, will have their course handicap reduced by 2 strokes for use during the championship. Any contestant who accumulates more than 7 points during the two-year period, will have their course handicap reduced an additional 1 stroke for each additional two points accumulated.
In the case of a tie for one of the first 5 places, each of the individuals or teams would earn the full number of points for that placing. For example: Two individuals tie for 2nd place. Each individual would earn 4 points under this system. You would not give out 3rd place points (or add 2nd & 3rd place points together and divide by 2) under this scenario. The next finisher in line after the two individuals that tied would earn 2 points for the 4th place. No fractions of points are awarded.
DRESS CODE
The PNGA expects all contestants and their caddies to wear suitable attire on the host club property throughout the duration of the championship, including practice rounds. Suitable attire does not include cutoffs, short shorts, tank tops, jeans, or denim of any kind or color, tee shirts, sweat pants or unkempt clothing of any kind. Contestants must wear neat and clean slacks, Bermuda, or walking shorts. Shorts must be of an appropriate length and must adhere to the dress code of the host club. Golf shirts with collars or golf mocks are mandatory. Hats and visors must not be worn in the clubhouse. Shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Sandals of any kind, even sandals with soft spikes, are not allowed on the golf course at any time, including practice areas. If additional measures are required by the host club, they will be communicated to all contestants prior to the championship and must be adhered to. Gallery must adhere to the host club dress code policy. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from the course.
FOOTWEAR
Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
CONDUCT CODE
The PNGA expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a PNGA championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any PNGA 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, PNGA, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or PNGA volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of PNGA 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.
REFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICY
All refunds prior to the entry deadline are subject to a $10 administrative fee. Refunds are not available after the closing deadline except for documented and approved medical reasons. Refunds approved after the closing deadline, and up until round one pairings are released, are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER ROUND ONE PAIRINGS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
All refund requests must be made through the PNGA Championship Department at the number listed below.
If you have any questions please contact the PNGA Championship Department at (800) 643- 6410 ext. 5
During play of the championship, a “Withdrawal Form,” available from a PNGA staff member, must be completed by any competitor withdrawing. Entrants who unofficially withdraw, by not filling out a form or without sufficient reason, may not be granted entry into any future PNGA championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
STROKE PLAY - Revised (2019)
Rule 5.6a. Unreasonable Delay of Play states: “A player must not unreasonably delay play, either when playing a hole or between two holes.”
Rule 5.6b. Prompt Pace of Play states: “A round of golf is meant to be played at a prompt pace. Each players should recognize that his or her pace of play is likely to affect how long it will take other players to play their rounds, including both those in the player’s own group and those in following groups.”
Rule 5.6b(I). Pace of Play Recommendations states: “The player should play at a prompt pace throughout the round, including the time taken to:
- Prepare for and make each stroke,
- Move from one place to another between strokes, and
- Move to the next teeing area after completing a hole.
A player should prepare in advance for the next stroke and be ready to play when it is his or her turn. When it is the player’s turn to play:
- It is recommended that the player make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after he or she is (or should be) able to play without interference or distractions, and
- The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so.”
Summary
Players are expected to adhere to the pace of play recommendations outlined in Rule 5.6b(I) as well as complete play of each check-point hole in the time determined by the on-site Championship Committee. When a group is out of position at any check-point, the players in the group are subject to penalty under these guidelines.
Check-points will be on completion (flagstick in the hole) of either the 4th, 9th, 13th and 18th holes, or the 5th, 9th, 14th and 18th holes. Exact checkpoint locations will be determined prior to the start of each event. Players will be notified of checkpoint locations on the starting tee.
Allotted Time: Flagstick in the Hole
Maximum times to play will be determined for each day of the championship by the on-site Championship Committee. Maximum times to complete each hole will be printed on each competitor’s scorecard. Competitors will be advised, prior to starting, of that day’s maximum time to complete the round. It is the group’s responsibility to finish each check-point within the times outlined on the scorecard or within position of the group directly in front of them. When a group falls behind – regardless of the reason – it must regain its position. Time for ball searches, rulings, and walking time between holes is included in the allotted time.
Definition “Out of Position” – Stroke Play
First Group Only: The first group is out of position if it takes more than the allotted time to complete a check-point hole (see check-point time on scorecard).
All Following Groups:
A following group is out of position if it:
(a) Takes more than the allotted time to complete a check-point hole and
(b) Completes play of a check-point hole more than 14 minutes after the preceding group completed play of that hole.
Group Out of Position
The first time a group is out of position at a check-point hole they will be issued a warning. When a group has been notified of its first breach, that group is expected to regain its position before reaching the next check-point. If that group is out of position at the next or any subsequent check-point, the group may incur the following penalties:
• 1st breach* – warning
• 2nd breach – one stroke penalty
• 3rd breach – two stroke penalty
• 4th breach – disqualification
* If a group clears the 3rd check-point without any breaches, but is out of position at the 4th check-point, the potential penalty for each player in the group is one stroke.
Any group that is out of position is subject to being monitored by a Rules Rover.
Player’s Rights
Any player may appeal the penalty at scoring.
A player concerned about a non-responsive fellow-competitor in his group should request a Rules Rover to monitor the group in case the group is/or becomes subject to penalty under these guidelines.
Final Determination Regarding Breach / Review Process
All breaches will be reviewed at scoring by the Pace of Play Committee. If the player/group appeals the penalty, the Pace of Play Committee will consider only the following in an appeal:
- The player was delayed by the Committee; or
- The player was delayed by a circumstance beyond the control of the player or the group; or (c) The player was delayed by another player in the group.
A player who was out of position during her round and who elects not to consult with the Pace of Play Committee to determine whether he was in breach of these guidelines is considered to have been in breach of these guidelines and to have incurred a penalty or penalties according to the above schedule of penalties. If a group is subject to penalty, all penalties will be applied to the check-point hole where the breach occurred.