Notice to Players
125th WPGA Amateur Championship
Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown, PA 

Monday July 14th & July 15th

 

 

Format: 54 holes of stroke play with a field of 78 players. After 36 holes there will be a cut to the low thirty-two (32) scores & ties. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for first place, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes determined by the committee, as soon as practical.

 

Championship Schedule:

Monday, July14th – Round 1 and Round 2. Round 1 starting times begin at 8:30am from #1 & #10 tee.  

(36-Holes of Stroke Play, cut to low 32 & ties following completion of Round 2).

Tuesday, July 15th – Round Three, starting times begin at 8:00 AM (18-Holes of Stroke Play for the low 32 & ties after 36 holes).

 

Tee Markers: Play is from the WPGA WHITE tee markers. The course will play at a par 70, roughly 6,941yards depending on conditions. Yardages may vary from round to round.

 

Practice: Practice rounds may be scheduled by contacting the golf shop at 814-255-3106 . The PGA Golf Professional is John Klinchock. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the golf shop. Practice Rounds are not available July 10th, 11th,&12th. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. The practice range will open one hour prior to the first tee time each morning of the competition.  

 

Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required for the championship. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties. Push carts are permitted for the competition.

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

 

Food & Beverage:  Water will be provided on course during play. Lunch will be provided for players between Rounds 1 & 2 on Monday, July 14th.  Lunch will be provided on Tuesday July 15th at the completion of play.

 

Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes. A four-point checkpoint system will be in place for the competition. Please review the WPGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

 

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.

 

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

 

Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the competition. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines. Directions to the club can be found on the Sunnehanna Country Club website.

 

Please inform us as soon as possible if you must withdraw by contacting Josh Burrell by email (jburrell@wpga.org) or phone (724 875 5476).