Player Information

89th Senior Amateur Championship

October 6-7, 2020 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club in Sewickley Heights, PA

The competition is 36 holes and the field is 33 players in the Senior Amateur Championship and 21 players in the Super-Senior Amateur Championship.   Additional information will be distributed on the starting tees. 

Format: 36 holes of stroke play. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. In the event of a tie for first place, a hole by hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.

Tee Markers: Play for the Senior Amateur is from the BLUE WPGA tee markers (Approximately 6,350 Yards).  Play for Super-Senior Amateur is from the WHITE WPGA tee markers (Approximately 6,100 Yards).

Practice: Practice rounds are not available for the Championship.

Transportation/Caddies: Automotive transportation is permitted for the championship and cart fees are included in the entry fee. Caddies are not permitted.

Food: The WPGA provides coffee, juices, and lunch for players only.  All other food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.

Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED--PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Pittsburgh, PA area. You may also create an account with Affinity Travel Benefits here and find lodging close to the tournament site on the Association Tournaments tab.

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and fifteen minutes (4:15). The Pace of Play Policy can be found HERE.

Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation all players should return to the clubhouse. Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.

Spectator Info: No spectator are permitted. Directions to the club can be found on Sewickley Heights Golf Club website.

Please inform us as soon as possible if you must withdraw by contacting Mac Wolfe.