107th Pennsylvania Amateur Championship
presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods
Lookaway Golf Club
July 27-29, 2020
Notice to players and hole locations
Lookaway Golf Club - COVID Guest Policy (must read)
Spectator Registration - Click Here (See details Below)
COVID-19 Tournament Procedures (must read)
Format: 54-holes of stroke play with the lowest score determining the winner. Play is scheduled as follows: First round, 18-holes. Second round, 18-holes. The low 40 and ties continue to third round. Players will be re-paired according to 36-hole results.
Eligibility: Open to any male amateur who are members of a PAGA Member Club or an Individual Member of the PAGA and have a USGA Handicap Index of 7.4 or lower. Individual Members must be residents of the state of Pennsylvania.
Field: Field is limited to approximately 78 entries. The field will consist of exempt and at large players. Each entrant, not exempt, shall compete in a sectional qualifying event to determine the 78-player field. At closing it will be determined how many spots are available for qualifying once exempt players have been identified. (Field size reduced due to social distancing guidelines)
Flagsticks: Players have the option to remove flagsticks.
Cart/Caddie: Carts are permitted. Players may also walk and carry, bring a caddie or hire a club caddie. Please contact Chris McCardell, Caddiemaster, in advance at 610-203-9744 to hire a club caddie. Caddies fee is $80 and includes tip. A cart fee of $35 per player per day will be paid directly to the club from all players taking a cart.
Spectators: Players may authorize two, and not more than two persons, to spectate at the event, but only if such person(s) is a member of the player’s family or significant other. All spectators must register for a pass with Lookaway Golf Club prior to the event and check in upon arrival. Spectators Must Click Here to Register
Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones are NOT permitted to be used on Club grounds except in the Men's and Women's Locker Rooms or in the parking lots. Exception for players using their phone for live scoring or an emergency.
Club House and Patio: Will only be available to players, caddies, staff and volunteers. Spectators are NOT permitted in the Club House or on the Patio.
Restrooms: Outside restrooms will be available.
Food & Beverage: Lunch will be provided by the Association to all players on the back patio. Lunch will be served from approximately 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Players may purchase an additional lunch for caddies only. All spectators will have the ability to purchase food and beverages from the halfway house only. Credit card is the only form of payment excepted.
Hotel Information: Link to PAGA 2020 Tournament Hotels
Practice Rounds: Practice rounds will be available. Please contact the Golf Shop at golfshop@lookawaygolf.com to schedule a practice round. Practice rounds will be Sunday, July 26 for out of town golfers only after 2 p.m. Times will be limited so please contact the Golf Shop for availability.
Pairings: Play will be in twosomes off the 1st tee starting at 7:30 a.m.
Start Times: The PAGA staff, following as closely as practical the preferences indicated on the entry form will determine pairings and tee times.
Warm-Up Range/Putting Green: Players are limited to arriving one hour prior to their tee time.
Ties: In the event of a tie for the lowest score in the Amateur Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held following conclusion of play. All other ties will be broken by matching scorecards in accordance with USGA guidelines.
In the event of a tie for the final qualifying positions in an Amateur qualifier, the number of qualifying positions plus ties will gain entrance into the Championship Proper.
Prizes: The Amateur trophy will be awarded to the player returning the lowest gross score for 54-holes in the Amateur Championship. Additional prizes will be awarded to the top 15 finishers.
Prizes will also be awarded to the team (team members must be from the same club) that posts the best 2 scores of 3 for the first two rounds of the event.