Description

Wine Valley Golf Club | Walla Walla, Washington
August 5 - 7, 2014
Field Limit: 120 | Entry Fee: $200 (Plus WA State Sales Tax)
Entry Deadline: July 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to amateur golfers who are: a) members in good standing of a WSGA member club; and b) have an active GHIN number and Handicap Index issued by a WSGA member club not exceeding 8.4, at the time of entry. The final championship field will include exempt players as well as those that advance from the 18-hole qualifying sites.
ENTRIES
Entrants may apply via the WSGA website at www.thewsga.org. Credit cards will be charged at the time of entry. Entrants may also apply on a WSGA entry form obtainable from the WSGA office or downloadable from the WSGA website. An entry fee of $200 shall be paid by every exempt player. Non-exempt players must pay $100 for the qualifying stage. Those advancing to the Championship will be charged the remaining $100. Washington State Sales Tax will apply for all entry fees.
Entries, along with the appropriate fee, must be received by the WSGA by 4:30 p.m. on July 8, 2014. Refunds due to cancellation on or before July 8, 2014 are subject to a $25 service fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER JULY 8, 2014.
Late entries, for the qualifyings only, will be accepted and placed on an alternate's list to fill spots if they become available up until a time that the WSGA Staff establishes. Late entries will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by the correct entry fee, plus an additional administrative fee of $25. Contestants must contact the WSGA in order to submit a late entry.
CONDITIONS
The WSGA Men's Amateur Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The Committee reserves the right to reject the entry of any applicant, at any time, for any reason. Any decision by the Committee, in any matter, shall be final.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Unacceptable conduct or behavior on the golf course or on club property will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WSGA Championship. The WSGA definition of unacceptable conduct or behavior will be provided at the championship.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The use of cellular phones, electronic tablets, noise-making pagers, and other similar, electronic, noise-making devices will be prohibited during championship play. Clarifications and special requests regarding this condition should be directed to the WSGA Championship Staff. NOTE: Breach of this condition may result in immediate disqualification and/or future suspensions.
CARTS/CADDIES
The use of automotive carts during the championship will not be permitted. Host-club caddies may be available, contact the golf shop regarding availability and caddie fees. Contestants may provide their own caddie.
DRESS CODE
The WSGA 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 or bermuda or walking shorts. Shorts must be of an appropriate length and must meet the host club dress code policy. 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.
QUALIFYING FORMAT
The Championship field of 120 will be determined through pre-qualifying and exemptions. Pre-qualifying will consist of 18 holes of stroke play for all contestants, except exempt players. Contestants may only attempt to qualify at one site. There will be a specified number of qualifying spots from each site which will be determined after the close of entries. The field at each qualifying site is limited to the first 102 entrants. Any ties for the final qualifying position(s) will be decided by an immediate sudden-death playoff.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
54-hole stroke play competition (gross scores only). There will be a 36-hole cut to the low 60 players and ties. In the event of a tie for the championship, a sudden-death playoff will be used to determine the champion immediately following the conclusion of the final round.
www.thewsga.org
Wine Valley Golf Club | Walla Walla, Washington
August 5 - 7, 2014
Field Limit: 120 | Entry Fee: $200 (Plus WA State Sales Tax)
Entry Deadline: July 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Round One
A.M. and P.M. Starting Times
Contestants re-paired by 18-hole scores
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Round Two
A.M. and P.M. Starting Times
Field cut to low 60 players and ties
Contestants re-paired by 36-hole scores
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
Final Round
A.M. Starting Times

WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Refunds are not available after the closing deadline except for documented
and approved medical reasons. All refunds are subject to a $25 service fee.
During play of the championship, a “Withdrawal Form”, available from a WSGA
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 WSGA championship for a minimum of two
years.

LODGING
The WSGA recommends that contestants make their lodging arrangements
at the earliest possible date. The WSGA has made arrangements for reserved
rooms at the following hotels. When making reservations, contestants must
identify themselves as WSGA Men's Amateur Championship participants and
must make reservations prior to the cutoff date. Rates are subject to change
at any time.
Holiday Inn Express Marcus Whitman
(509) 525-6200 (866) 826-9422 or (509) 525-2200
$114.00 + tax (King or 2 Doubles) $119.00 + tax - (King)
$124.00 + tax (Executive 2 Queens) $129.00 + tax - (Double Queen)
Cut-off Date: July 28, 2014 Cut-off Date: July 28, 2014