Pacific Northwest Golf Association
120th Men’s Amateur Championship
Gold Mountain Golf Club, Bremerton, Wash.
July 25-30, 2022
HOST CLUB
John Sitton, Golf Operations Manager
7263 W. Belfair Valley Road
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 415-5432 – Golf Shop
CHAMPIONSHIP PORTAL
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal in the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: PNGAMENSAM22
FIELD LIMIT
Field will be limited to 156 qualified entrants. At the close of entry, the field of 156 will be filled by the lowest USGA Handicap Indexes and Golf Canada Handicap Factors in addition to exempt players and Presidential Invitees. A list of currently registered players with handicap index is available on the event portal HERE.
Players who do not make the field of 156 at the close of entries will be placed on a waitlist in order of handicap index. If a spot becomes available, players will be contacted immediately by the PNGA up until the start of the competition. All players who do not make the field will receive a full refund.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by the PNGA by
4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 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.
Note: Players who cancel and are replaced by a player on the waiting list will only be subject to a $10 service fee.
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.
OLYMPIC COURSE | CASCADE COURSE
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with the PNGA at Gold Mountain Golf Club prior to starting round one play. Registration will be located in the Gold Mountain Clubhouse during the following times:
SUNDAY, JULY 24: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 25: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Stroke play starting times for Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 will be posted on the championship portal and emailed to players on Monday, July 11. Preferred starting times and pairing requests will not be accepted.
SCHEDULE
STROKE PLAY: 36-hole stroke play to determine 64 qualifiers for match play. A tie for lowest qualifying scorer or last qualifier’s place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off after the final group finishes on Tuesday, July 26.
All players will play one qualifying round on the Olympic Course and one qualifying round on the Cascade Course.
MONDAY, JULY 25 (Olympic and Cascade Courses): Round 1 – Stroke Play Qualifying
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 26 (Olympic and Cascade Courses): Round 2 – Stroke Play Qualifying
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
MATCH PLAY: A draw based on qualifying scores will be used. Ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by performance in the play-off.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 (Cascade Course): Round of 64
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 28 (Olympic Course): Round of 32
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 28 (Olympic Course): Round of 16
Starting times from the #1 tee: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 29 (Cascade Course): Quarterfinals
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 29 (Cascade Course): Semifinals
Starting times from the #1 tee: 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 30 (Olympic Course): 36-hole Championship Match followed by an awards ceremony
Starting times from the #1 tee: 7:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round before the championship on the Olympic Course. Hosted practice rounds will be available after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 24 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can play their practice round in the two weeks prior at the discretion of the golf shop. Practice rounds on the Cascade Course will be available to contestants at a discounted rate of $45.
Players can schedule practice rounds by calling Gold Mountain golf shop at (360) 415-5432. Practice rounds must not be scheduled before the field is set on July 4. All practice round times are at the discretion of the host club staff.
PRACTICE RANGE
The practice range will be available for players to use from 6:00 a.m. to dusk during each day of play.
STRACKALINE COURSE YARDAGE BOOKS
Stackaline yardage books are available to all contestants at a discounted rate. Players can use the following link to have a 25% discount automatically applied to their shopping cart at checkout: PNGA Strakaline Course List
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
Full menu service in the restaurant will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will remain open until dusk. Food service will be available at the turn stand next to the driving range starting at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available as well as beverages.
BOTTLED WATER
The PNGA will provide bottled water during the championship. Coolers will be at the starting tee and multiple locations on the golf course.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All major credit cards, check and cash.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will be open from 6:00 a.m. – dusk on Monday through Sunday.
LOCKER ROOM
A locker room is not available.
GOLF CARTS
The Local Rule prohibiting the use of motorized transportation for competitors as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted 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), should be submitted one week in advance to the PNGA Championship Department. While spectator carts may not always be available at each site, the PNGA 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 PNGA Championship Department prior to the championship. This full policy is available at the following link: thepnga.org/championship-home/championship-policies/
PULL CARTS
Host club pull carts are not readily available for the championship. Contestants may provide their own pull cart.
CADDIES
Host club caddies are not readily available for the championship. Contestants may provide their own caddie.
PRIZES
A) Stroke Play – A crystal award will be awarded to the lowest qualifying scorer. The medalist’s name will also be engraved on the perpetual trophy. In the event of a tie for medalist honors, the outcome will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff.
B) Match Play – Crystal prizes will be awarded to the champion, runner-up, semifinalists and quarterfinalists. The champion will have his name engraved on the Macan Cup Perpetual Trophy.
C) Hole-In-One and Eagle Awards – Awards will be given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one
during either the stroke or match play portion of the championship. Awards for eagles will be presented to any contestant who scores an eagle during the 36-hole stroke play qualifying.
AWARDS CEREMONY
A brief awards presentation ceremony will take place immediately following the final match on Saturday, July 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
EXEMPTIONS
The 2022 PNGA Men’s Amateur Champion will receive exemptions into all future PNGA Men’s Amateur Championships and the 2023 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance Points breakdowns are provided by each association. Use the links to find the Performance Points from your association. Washington Golf Points | British Columbia Golf Points | Idaho Golf Association Points | Oregon Golf Association Points
GHIN SCORE POSTING
The PNGA will post competition scores for all players to the USGA GHIN System. Scores will be submitted to BC Golf for posting in Canada.
STROKE LIMIT POLICY
Players must return a score within 12 strokes of the course rating in at least one of the two stroke play qualifying rounds. Failure to do so will disqualify the player from entering the PNGA Men’s Amateur Championship for a minimum of one year.
DRESS CODE
Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing while on host club property. The PNGA Dress Code Policy is available at the following link: thepnga.org/championship-home/championship-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
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.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
After the entry deadline and during play of the championship, players must notify the PNGA and state his need to withdraw. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying the PNGA or without having sufficient reason) will not be granted entry into any future PNGA Championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Players are encouraged to be familiar with the PNGA’s Stroke Play Pace of Play Policy and the PNGA’s Match Play Pace of Play Policy, which are in effect for this championship.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to be familiar with the PNGA’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
The PNGA has negotiated the following discounted hotel rates for players and guests:
Fairfield Inn & Suites
239 4th St.
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 377-2111
Online Reservations
1 King | $159.00 + tax
2 Queen | $ 159.00 + tax
Reservation Cut Off Date: June 30, 2022
STAFF IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competitions
Pacific Northwest Golf Association
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nate.schroeder@thepnga.org or (612) 227-0899.