HOST CLUB
Grant Cation, PGA Head Golf Professional
10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union, WA 98592
(360) 898-2560 – Golf Shop
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: WAGOLFSRW25
FIELD SIZE
Senior Championship – 42 Players
Super Senior Championship – 25 Players
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by WA Golf by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2025.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds due to cancellation before the close of entry are subject to a $10 service charge. After the close of entry and up until round one pairings are released, players who withdraw for any reason will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one parings have been released.
COURSE YARDAGE
Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions. Hole-by-hole yardages are posted on the championship portal and will be emailed to players.
Senior Women’s Yardage: 5,508 yards, par-72
Super Senior Women’s Yardage: 5,037 yards, par-72
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with WA Golf at Alderbrook G&YC prior to the championship. Registration will be located outside the pro shop during the following times:
MONDAY, AUGUST 18: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round one starting times will be released on Tuesday, August 12th. Contestants will be re-paired by gross scores for the final round, with the leaders starting last. Preferred starting time requests will not be accepted. Starting times will be posted on the WA Golf website (WAgolf.org), on the Championship Portal and will be emailed to each player.
SCHEDULE
36-hole stroke play (gross only). In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play to determine the winner.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 #1 tee – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Senior) | 9:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Super Senior)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 #1 tee – 7:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. (Super Senior) | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Senior)
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round prior to the championship. Practice rounds will be available on Monday, August 18, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for out-of-town contestants. Local contestants can play a practice round on weekday afternoons in the two weeks prior on a space available basis. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times can be made by calling Alderbrook G&YC pro shop at (360) 898-2560 beginning on August 5 after entries have closed and the field is set.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
On Monday, the restaurant will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the bar, hot dogs, and sandwiches available. On Tuesday and Wednesday, a full menu service will be available for players in the restaurant from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BOTTLED WATER
WA Golf will provide bottled water during the championship. Coolers will be at multiple locations on the golf course. A beverage cart will not be on the course during play.
CONTESTANTS’ LUNCH
WA Golf will host a meal for all competitors following the final round on Wednesday, August 20, inside the dining room. A limited menu for lunch will be available from 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All major credit cards and cash.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. each day.
RANGE BALLS
Range balls will be set up on the range each morning from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Players wishing to use the range following play will need to purchase balls from the golf shop.
CARTS
Carts will be available to participants for $18 per rider per day, and fees will be collected by WA Golf during registration. If you did not reserve a cart during registration but would like to add one, please contact WA Golf. (NOTE: The WA Golf “One Seat” Cart Policy is in effect at all WA Golf Championships. The full policy is available online HERE.)
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted by WA Golf unless approved by WA Golf staff.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
WA Golf is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at WA Golf Championships. Requests from spectators seeking transportation onto the golf course due to a permanent disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should be submitted one week in advance to the WA Golf Championship Department. While spectator carts may not always be available at each site, WA Golf will make every effort to accommodate these requests when available. Generally, an ADA covered disability is defined as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual”. See, 42 USCA §12102. Spectators with a “temporary” injury or impairment that is not an ADA disability will not be allowed use of a golf cart under this Policy.
Spectators with transportation needs must contact the WA Golf Championship Department prior to the championship. This full policy is available at the following link: wagolf.org/policies.
PULL CARTS
Pull carts are permitted. Limited host club pull carts are available to rent for $5. Players may provide their own pull cart.
CADDIES
Host club caddies will not be available. A player may provide her own caddie. Caddies will be required to wear a caddie bib provided on the starting tee.
PRIZES
All prizes will be awarded according to 36-hole scores (gross and net). Trophies and merchandise certificates will be awarded to the Champion, Runner-up and Net Champion in both championships. Ties for the Net Champion crystal will be decided by matching scorecards as described in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf, page 402.
Awards will be given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or eagle during the championship.
AWARDS CEREMONY
An awards ceremony will take place at the contestant’s lunch after play is completed in each championship on Wednesday, August 20.
EXEMPTIONS
Senior Women’s Amateur – Champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 Washington Champion of Champions, the 2026 PNGA Senior Women’s Amateur, and a lifetime exemption into the Washington Senior Women’s Amateur.
Super Senior Women’s Amateur – Champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 Washington Champion of Champions, the 2026 PNGA Super Senior Women’s Amateur, and a lifetime exemption into the Washington Super Senior Women’s Amateur.
PERFORMANCE POINTS LIST
Points for the Washington Senior Women’s Amateur are allocated as follows: Champion (35), Runner-up (20), and Top-5 (5) finishers.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
WA Golf will post competition scores for all players to the USGA GHIN System.
DRESS CODE
Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing while on host club property. The WA Golf Dress Code Policy is available at the following link: wagolf.org/policies and will be provided to all players, along with any additional measures required by the host club, in the Player Memorandum.
CODE OF CONDUCT
WA Golf expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a WA Golf Championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any WA Golf event. The following are some examples of unbecoming conduct or behavior:
- Repeated use of loud, abusive, and/or profane language
- Throwing and/or breaking equipment (club, ball, etc.) in anger or frustration
- Damaging host club, WA Golf, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or WA Golf volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of WA Golf Dress Code and/or Footwear Policy
- Other conduct deemed unbecoming
The Committee in charge of the competition shall be the sole judge of determining Conduct Code violations.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
During play of the championship, a competitor who withdraws must notify WA Golf staff and fill out a withdraw form. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying WA Golf staff or without having sufficient reason to withdraw) will not be granted entry into any future WA Golf championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s Pace of Play Policy, which is in effect at all championships.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to be familiar with WA Golf’s 2025 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, which will be in effect at all championships.
PROHIBITED 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 (such as podcasts or the like), including by using speakers, headphones or earbuds. Penalty for breach of Local Rule - see Rule 4.3.
STAFF IN CHARGE
Alex Gilley
Manager of Championships
Washington Golf
(253) 214-2917
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Washington Golf at championships@wagolf.org or (253) 214-2921.