SNOHOMISH COUNTY AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
May 24, 25 & 26, 2025
Defending Champion
Johnny Carey
All participants must be an active member of a Snohomish County Golf Club. Entries won't be accepted if your Handicap is not located in Snohomish County or if your GHIN is inactive.
Website
Tournament Portal for Tee times and Scoring
Golf Genius App GGID
2025SCA (Code for viewing scores only)
Digital Scoring thru the Golf Genius App is Mandatory for each Group. Spectators and others watching from another location appreciate this so they can follow the action in real time.
HOST COURES & ROTATION
Round 1 @ Mill Creek CC - Saturday, May 24
Round 2 @ Legion Memorial GC - Sunday, May 25
Round 3 @ Everett G & CC - Monday, May 26
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Jason Himple, PGA
First Assistant Golf Professional
Everett Golf & Country Club
FORMAT
54-hole Individual Stroke Play Competition. Three (18) hole rounds played over 3 days.
ELIGIBILITY
The Snohomish County Amateur is limited to Amateur Golfers who are in good standing of a Snohomish County Golf Club with an active GHIN Number and Handicap Index. No exceptions will be made to this entry condition including players requesting to compete in the Flight 1 as a scratch handicap.
Click here for a list of eligible Golf Clubs in Snohomish County - players must be a member of one these Clubs to compete. Golf Leagues (for example Boeing or Pacific Golf Series) and Internet Based Handicap Leagues are not acceptable. There are no age restrictions. There is no requirement of a player's residence being in Snohomish County.
ENTRY FEE
$325
HANDICAPS
Handicaps as of May 15, 2025 will be used for the duration of the tournament. The Handicap Index limit is 15.0
FIELD LIMIT
120 players
ENTRY DEADLINE
Sunday, May 18 at 11:59pm. Late entries may be accepted and placed on an alternate's list to fill spots if they become available.
PLAYER FLIGHTS
3 Flights based on Handicap Index;
2024 Flights are as follows:
Flight 1: 4.9 and less
Flight 2: 5.0 to 8.5
Flight 3: 8.6 to 15.0
JUNIOR DIVISION
High School Seniors and Younger competing in Flight 1 qualify for this Division. The winner each year will have their name engraved on the Bill Gowen Perpetual Trophy.
SENIOR DIVISION
Participants ages 55 years and older (must be 55 as of Round 1 of the Championship.) will qualify for this Division.
Crystal & Prize Money will be awarded.
Senior Championship Division - Overall Low Gross from Flight 1; Players will compete from the same Tees as Flight 1.
Senior Handicap Division - Overall Low Net from Flight 2 & 3: Players will compete from the same Tees as Flight 2 & 3.
STARTING TIMES
Tee Tee times for Rounds 1 and 2 will be posted on the website on Tuesday, May 20. Monday’s Final Round Pairings will be determined by score and will be posted on the tournament website Sunday evening. To help improve pace of play, each pairing group will consist of a maximum of (3) players for all three rounds.
Below is based on 100 participants
All Times are approximate and are subject to change.
Course Rotation
Saturday, May 24 at Mill Creek
Flight 1 - 7:00am to 9:45am
Flight 2 - 9:45/10:00am to 11:00/11:15am
Flight 3 - 11:00/11:15am to 12:00pm
Sunday, May 25 at Legion Memorial
Flight 1 - 7:45am/8:00am to 10:30am/10:45am
Flight 2 - 10:45am to 12:00pm
Flight 3 - 7:00am to 7:45am
Monday, May 26 at Everett G & CC
Flight 1 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Flight 2 - 7:00am to 8:15am
Flight 3 - 8:15am to 9:00am
RIDING CARTS
The use of automotive carts during the Championship are Permitted for PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Cart fees must be paid to the Pro Shop of each Host Golf Course at the time of rental. Contestants who desire to reserve a cart must indicate so on the entry form.
SPECATATOR CARTS ARE NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT THOSE WITH PERMANENT DISABILITIES WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS DEFINED UNDER THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). The same policy as WA Golf has been adopted. Click here to view policy.
CADDIES
Caddies are allowed for the Championship.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds are not included in the entry fee and a Green Fee will apply.
Note: Practice rounds at Everett Golf & Country Club and Mill Creek CC are very limited and for 2025 PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Requests must be called in advanced to each Golf Club.
Everett: 425-259-1214; CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EGCC DRESS CODE.
Mill Creek: 425-743-1444
POSTING SCORES TO GHIN
All rounds will be posted by the SCGA as a tournament score.
PRIZE MONEY
Participant's winnings will be redeemable at one of (3) Host Clubs and the official results sheet will state where each participant's money have been credited. The Committee will the divide the payouts evenly amongst the (3) Host Clubs.
DRESS CODE
All contestants and caddies must wear suitable golf attire. 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.
Final Round at Everett G & CC: all participants and caddies must abide by the EGCC Dress Code Policy
RULES AND DECISIONS
The Tournament Committee consists of the Golf Professional Staff at each Host Club and SCGA Tournament Director. The USGA Rules of Golf will govern all play including any Local Rules that are posted at each Club.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
Per the USGA Rules of Golf - Rule 4-3, players may obtain distance by using a Distance Measure Device (DMD).
Any DMD that measures other variables, like Slope, may be used but the Slope Feature MUST BE TURNED OFF.
If during a stipulated round, a player uses any feature, other than distance, (for example - gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc), the player is in breach of Rule 4-3a.
PACE OF PLAY
For all (3) rounds each pairing group will consist of a maximum of 3 players.
This will help maintain a better pace by eliminating one player from each group.
Allotted Time - Maximum times to play will be determined for each day of the Championship. Maximum times to play each hole will be printed on each competitor’s scorecard, and competitors will be additionally advised of that day’s maximum time to play prior to starting. It is the group’s responsibility to finish each checkpoint within the times outlined on the scorecard or within position of the group directly in front of them. When a group falls behind – regardless of the reason – it must regain its position. Time for ball searches, rulings, and walking time between holes is included in the allotted time.
2019 USGA Rule 5.6 - Undue Delay; Slow Play states: "The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play." PLAY READY GOLF if your group is out of position.
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 by using headphones or earbuds. Penalty for breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3. Allowed: Listening to audio or watching video on matters unrelated to the competition being played (such as a news report or background music). But in doing so, consideration must be shown to others (see Rule 1.2).
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds due to cancellation on or before May 18, 2025 are subject to a $10 administration fee.
No refunds will be issued on or after May 19, 2025 unless the vacancy can be filled by another participant.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Unacceptable conduct or behavior on the golf course or anywhere on club property will not be tolerated and are grounds for disqualification and possible expulsion from the Championship. Entrants who no-show, withdraw unannounced, no notice to the the Committee, during the tournament will be eligible to play in next year's Championship.
COMMITTEE CONDITIONS
The 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.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Jason Himple, PGA
First Assistant Golf Professional
Everett Golf & Country Club