HOST CLUB

Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club

Kathy Wake, PGA Head Professional

3583 SW 320th Street

Federal Way, WA 98023

(253) 200-6864 – 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: PNGAWMIDAM23

 

FIELD LIMIT

Field will be limited to 36 qualified entrants. At the close of entry, the field will be filled by the lowest USGA Handicap Indexes and Golf Canada Handicap Factors in addition to exempt players and Presidential Invitees.

 

This championship runs concurrently with the PNGA Senior Women's Amateur and Super Senior Women’s Amateur, which have field limits of 36 and 18. The PNGA reserves the right to modify any field limit after the close of entry to achieve a full field of 90 players.

 

ENTRY DEADLINE

Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by the PNGA by
4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 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: 5,891 par-72

 

*NOTE: The nines will be reversed for the championship

 

ONSITE REGISTRATION

All contestants must register in person with the PNGA at Twin Lakes G&CC prior to starting round one play. Registration will be located outside the pro shop:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:     12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19:      7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.          

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS

Round one and two starting times will be released on Tuesday, September 12. Round three starting times will be based on 36-hole scores. 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 players.

 

SCHEDULE

54-hole stroke play (gross only). In the event of a tie, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play to determine the winner.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – ROUND 1

10:50 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. off the #1 tee

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – ROUND 2

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. off the #1 tee

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – ROUND 3

8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. off the #1 tee

 

PRACTICE ROUND

Contestants may play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Hosted practice rounds will be available after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can play their hosted practice round during the week prior on a space available basis at the discretion of the golf shop.

All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times can be made by calling the Twin Lakes G&CC golf shop at (253) 200-6864, beginning on August 30 after the entries have closed and the field is set.

 

FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)

Food service will be available in the clubhouse each day from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Snacks, drinks and grab and go items will be available in the bar and players will have access when making the turn.
 

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. 

 

HOSTED LUNCH

The PNGA will host a player lunch following plan on Thursday, September 21. Players will be able to order off of a limited menu in the clubhouse.

 

METHODS OF PAYMENT

All major credit cards are accepted in the clubhouse and golf shop. Cash will be accepted in the clubhouse bar.

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

The golf shop will be open each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The driving range will be open each day from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

RANGE BALLS

Warm up range balls will be provided to contestants on the driving range each day.

 

CARTS

Carts will be available to participants for $25 per day and fees will be collected by the PNGA during registration. If you did not pay for a cart during registration but would like to add one, please contact the PNGA before round one pairings are released on Tuesday, September 12. Carts will not be guaranteed for players who do not make a reservation prior to round one pairings being released.

  

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/

 

CADDIES

Host club caddies will not be available. A player may provide her own caddie. Caddies will be required to wear a caddie bib provided on the starting tee.

 

PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 54-hole, stroke play scores (gross only).

Champion & Runner-Up: Crystal award and merchandise credit. Other high finishers will receive merchandise credit. All merchandise credit must be redeemed in the Twin Lakes G&CC golf shop.

 

Awards will be given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or eagle during the championship.

 

AWARDS CEREMONY

The PNGA will host an awards ceremony on Thursday, September 21 immediately upon completion of play. Location: Inside the clubhouse. 

 

EXEMPTIONS

Champion will receive a lifetime exemption into the PNGA Women’s Mid-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. Players not on GHIN are responsible for posting their own scores.

 

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 are encouraged to be familiar with the PNGA’s Stroke Play Pace of Play Policy, which is in effect for this championship.

 

LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to 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
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competition
(253) 214-2923
nate.schroeder@thepnga.org

 

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. 3.