HOST CLUB
Mitch Runge, PGA Head Golf Professional
2300 Golf House Road
DuPont, WA 98327
(253) 964-0520 – Golf Shop
CHAMPIONSHIP PORTAL
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: PNGAM4023
FIELD LIMIT
Field will be limited to 72 qualified entrants. At the close of entry, the field of 72 will be filled by the lowest USGA Handicap Indexes and Golf Canada Handicap Factors in addition to exempt players and Presidential Invitees.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by the PNGA by 4:30 p.m. (PST) on Monday, July 17, 2023.
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: 6,591, par-72
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with the PNGA at Jug Mountain Ranch prior to starting round one play. Registration will be located outside the golf shop during the following times:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round one and two starting times (stroke play qualifying) will be released on Monday, July 31. Preferred starting time requests will not be accepted. Starting times will be posted on the PNGA website (thepnga.org), on the championship portal and will be emailed to each player.
SCHEDULE
STROKE PLAY: 36-hole stroke play to determine the low 32 qualifiers for match play. A tie for the last qualifying place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off after the final group finishes on Tuesday, August 8.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 (Round 1): Starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 (Round 2): Starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 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, AUGUST 9 (Round of 32): Starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 (Round of 16): Starting times from 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 (Quarterfinals): Starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 (Semifinals): Starting times from 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 (Finals): Starting time at 7:30 a.m.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round before the championship. Practice rounds will be available in the afternoon on Sunday, August 6 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can play a practice round on weekdays on a space available basis as determined by The Home Course pro shop. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times must be made by calling the golf shop at (253) 964-0520 beginning July 18 after the field has been established. Players may not book a hosted practice round online.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
Food service will be available at the snack bar window starting at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available as well as beverages. Full menu service in the Golf House Grill will be available daily from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
BOTTLED WATER
The PNGA 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
The Home Course accepts all major credit cards and cash as methods of payment.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will open each day at 5:30 a.m. and the driving range will open at 6:30 a.m. each day.
RANGE BALLS
Warm-up range balls will be provided to contestants on the driving range before each round.
CARTS
Carts will be available to participants for $18 per rider per day. All cart fees must be paid directly to the golf shop before each round. No more than two carts will be allowed per group during stroke play the PNGA reserves the right to pair players up on the first tee before play.
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: PNGA-Spectator-Cart-Policy.pdf (thepnga.org)
CADDIES
Caddies are permitted, but Host Club caddies will not be available. Contestants may provide their own caddie.
PRIZES
The Champion, Runner-up, Semifinalists, Quarterfinalists, and the stroke play qualifying Medalist will all receive crystal awards. In the event of a tie for Medalist honors, duplicate awards will be awarded and seeding will be determined randomly.
Awards will be also given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or eagle during the stroke play qualifying rounds.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
An awards presentation will take place on the putting green immediately following the completion of the final match on Friday, August 11.
EXEMPTIONS
The champion of the Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship will receive a lifetime exemption into the PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance points may be awarded for the PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship through the player’s respective state or provincial association.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
The PNGA will post competition scores during stroke play qualifying for all players to the USGA GHIN System. Stroke play scores will be submitted to BC Golf for posting in Canada. Players should post their adjusted match play scores.
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 Master-40 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
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 should be familiar with the PNGA’s Pace of Play Policies for both stroke play and match play.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players should be familiar with the PNGA’s 2023 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 partnered with Book Your Block to negotiate discounted hotel rates for players and guests. Hotels rooms can be booked online after selecting the applicable Championship from the dashboard on the link below: PNGA – BOOK YOUR BLOCK DASHBOARD
STAFF IN CHARGE:
Eric Sjogren, PGA
Assistant Director of Rules & Competitions
Pacific Northwest Golf Association
(253) 214-2924
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact the PNGA at championships@thepnga.org or (206) 526-8605, ext. 5.