2026 The Pearl at Kalauao Qualifier

Pearl at Kalauao – Aiea, HI

September 5-6, 2026

 

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

This information supplements the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A, and the Local Rules and Terms of Competition for 2026 HSGA Championships.

Local rules stated on the golf course scorecard and signage shall be disregarded.

 

Format of Play: 36-Holes, stroke play

Tees: Boys: Blue, Girls: White

Qualifying Spots Available: 3 Boys, 3 Girls

 

Caddies MLR H-1.1: A player must not have a caddie during the round.

 

Transportation MLR G-6: During a round, a player must not ride on any form of transportation except as authorized by the Committee.

 

Out of Bounds: Defined by white stakes, lines, and inside edges of property walls/fences.

 

Internal O.B. MLR A-4: The short course left of hole #1, behind #2 green, and left of #9 are O.B. marked by white stakes and lines.

 

Penalty Areas: The bushes to the right of holes #5, #6, and #7 are red penalty area. 

 

Ground Under Repair: Marked by painted white lines and other areas determined by the Committee. Damaged areas around storm drains near putting greens are GUR, however free relief is not available if it interferes with stance only. 

 

Immovable obstructions close to putting greens (Model local rule F-5): For a ball in the General Area, player may take relief under rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is on the line of play, is within 2 club lengths of the green, and within 2 club lengths of the ball (must meet all conditions).

 

Integral Objects: The boulders near all teeing areas are integral objects. 

 

No Practice Between Holes (Model local rule I-2): Player must not make any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole just completed.

 

Ties: Ties for the final qualifying place or an alternate’s place will be resolved with a hole-by-hole playoff as determined by the Tournament Committee.  Players who are not present at the designated time and location will forfeit the spot.

 

Returning Scorecard: 3.3b: A player has returned their scorecard when he/she hands the card to the committee and leaves the designated scoring area.  

 

Tournament Committee: Ryan Nagata, PGA (OIC); Thomas Wassum (HSGA Staff); Nicole Sakamoto, PGA (HGP, Pearl at Kalauao)

Referees: David Sakasegawa, Pat Higa, Craig Hanchett, Ralph Miyamoto

 

 

 

2026 Championships Pace of Play Policy

 

The scorecard indicates the maximum allowable time per hole and for the round.

Players should play at a prompt pace throughout the round.  In Stroke Play, players are encouraged to play “ready golf” in a safe and responsible way (Rule 6.4b).

"Out of Position"

A group is out of position when it exceeds the maximum allowable time and:

a) Arrives at a par-3 after all players in the group ahead have played from the teeing area of the next hole.

b) Arrives at a par-4 that becomes clear of play before any player plays a stroke from the teeing area.

c) Arrives at a par-5 after any player in the group ahead has made a stroke on the putting green.

Group Out of Position – Warning/ “On the Clock”

  • When the Committee determines that a group is out of position, the group will receive a warning. The group is expected to regain position with the group ahead as soon as possible.
  • If the group does not make up time or regain position, the group will be put “on the clock” and informed by a referee.
  • While “on the clock,” any player in a group who incurs a bad time will be informed as soon as possible.
  • While “on the clock,” the Committee may assess a bad time to a player who delays play between shots or holes.
  • A referee will not inform a group when it has regained its position and is no longer “on the clock.” A player may inquire as to the status of the group at any time.
  • If the group in question regains its proper position, any previous bad times will be carried forward for the remainder of that round.
  • Regardless of position, if the Committee determines that a player(s) in the group is delaying play of their own or any subsequent group, or the competition in general:  The player(s) may be warned and/or placed “on the clock” by a referee.

The penalty for breach of Rule 5.6a (Unreasonable Delay of Play) may be applied.

Time Permitted to Play a Stroke

A player is considered to have incurred a bad time when the player exceeds 40 seconds to make a stroke.

An extra 10 seconds (for a total of 50 seconds) will be permitted for the first player to play:

  • A stroke on a par-3
  • A second stroke on a par-4 or par-5
  • A third stroke on a par-5
  • A stroke around the putting green
  • A stroke on the putting green

The timing of a player’s stroke begins when it is the player’s turn to play without interference or distraction. Time spent determining yardage and other conditions, such as wind, will count as time taken for the stroke. On the putting green, the actions allowed under Rule 13.1 are not included in the timing of a player’s stroke, provided the player is not unreasonably delaying play. However, time spent surveying the line of play from any angle will count as time taken for the stroke.

 

Penalties

1st bad time: Warning

2nd bad time: 1-stroke penalty

3rd bad time: additional 2-stroke penalty

4th bad time: Disqualification