Notice to Players
125th WPGA Amateur Championship Qualifying

Conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Thursday, May 8th, 2025 - Greensburg Country Club, Greensburg, PA


This notice serves as confirmation for the 2025 WPGA Amateur Championship qualifying round on Thursday May 8th, 2025 at Greensburg Country Club in Greensburg, PA.   Qualifying is 18-holes and the field is 40 players. The number of spots the field is playing for is 11 spots and 2 alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tee. The locker room and practice area will be open at least one hour prior to the first starting time on the day of the tournament. 

 

At least one member of each grouping is required to download the Golf Genius scoring app prior to arrival.  The groups GGID will be provided on the first tee.  

 

Format: 18 holes of stroke play with a field of 40 players. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed at the starting tee. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes determined by the committee.

 

Tee Markers:  Play will be from the WPGA White Tee Markers.  The course will play par 70 at 6,470 yards depending on conditions and subject to change.  All play will start from the first tee.

 

Pace of Play:  The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20).  A checkpoint system will be in place.

 

Practice: Practice rounds will be available on Sunday May 4th after 2:00pm, Tuesday May 6th after 10:00am, and Wednesday May 7th after 10:00am. Cost for the practice round will be $65 which includes cart. You must contact the Pro Shop when booking a practice round.    

 

Transportation/Caddies: Carts are permitted for the qualifying round and included in the entry fee. Players may bring their own caddies.  Players are permitted to use push trolleys for the round.

 

Food: Lunch is included and will be available at the conclusion of the round.

 

Footwear:   Model Local Rule G-7 Prohibiting the Use of Certain Types of Shoes is in effect.  Shoes with traditional metal spikes or spikes of any design that are partially or entirely made of metal are prohibited.

 

Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Greensburg area. 

 

Evacuation Plan:  In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all players are to immediately return to the clubhouse.  WPGA staff and volunteers will assist in the evacuation.

 

NOTE:  A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note.  All other suspensions of play will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes.  Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes.

 

Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the round without pre-approved ADA verification. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines. 

 

Directions to the club can be found on the Greensburg Country Club website.

 

In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact Josh Burrell at jburrell@wpga.org.