PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLF ASSOCIATION
47th Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship
Jug Mountain Ranch, McCall, ID
August 29- September 2, 2022
HOST CLUB
Dustin Ames, PGA, Head PGA Professional
13834 Farm to Market Rd
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5072 – Golf Shop
CHAMPIONSHIP PORTAL
Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: PNGAM4022
FIELD LIMIT
72 players
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by the PNGA by 4:30 p.m PST. on Monday, August 8th, 2022.
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, refunds for documented and approved medical reasons are subject to a $25 service charge. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one pairings have been released.
Note: Players who cancel and are replaced by a player on the waiting list will only be subject to a $10 service fee.
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. Course Yardage: 6,692, par-72
ONSITE REGISTRATION
All contestants must register in person with the PNGA at Jug Mountain Ranch prior to starting round one play. Registration will be located outside the golf shop during the following times:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Round one and two starting times (stroke play qualifying) will be released on Monday, August 15. Preferred starting time requests will not be accepted. Starting times will be posted on the PNGA website (thepnga.org), on the championship portal and will be emailed to each player.
SCHEDULE
STROKE PLAY: 36-hole stroke play to determine the low 32 qualifiers for match play. A tie for the last qualifying place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off after the final group finishes on Tuesday, August 30.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 (Round 1): Starting times from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 (Round 2): Starting times from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
MATCH PLAY: A draw based on qualifying scores will be used. Ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by performance in the play-off.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 (Round of 32): Starting times from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 (Round of 16): Starting times from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (Quarterfinals): Starting times from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (Semifinals): Starting times from 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 (Finals): Starting time at 8:30 a.m.
PRACTICE ROUND
Contestants may play one complimentary practice round before the championship. Practice rounds will be available any time on Sunday, August 28th. Practice Round cart fees will be $20 per rider. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff. Tee times can be made by calling the golf shop at (208) 634-5072 beginning August 9th after the field has been established. Players are encouraged to call the golf shop for the practice round as quickly as possible.
FOOD SERVICE (NO-HOST)
Bar Opens at 10:00 a.m. each day with Sandwiches and Hotdogs available.
Monday: Restaurant open from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Tuesday: Deli Sandwich and Hotdogs available in the bar
Wednesday: Restaurant opens at 3:00 p.m
Thursday-Friday: Restaurant opens at 12:00 p.m
BOTTLED WATER
The PNGA 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.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Jug Mountain Ranch accepts all major credit cards and cash as methods of payment.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The golf shop and driving range will be open each day from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. *Hours may change based on Frost*
RANGE BALLS
Warm-up range balls will be provided to contestants on the driving range before each round.
CARTS
Carts will be available to participants for $20 per rider per day. Fees for stroke play qualifying is included in the entry fee. Players advancing to match play will pay cart fees directly to Jug Mountain Ranch prior to each round inside the golf shop.
SPECTATOR CARTS
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted by the PNGA.
CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS
The PNGA is committed to providing an enjoyable spectator experience for people with disabilities at PNGA 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 PNGA Championship Department. While spectator carts may not always be available at each site, the PNGA 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 PNGA Championship Department prior to the championship. This full policy is available at the following link: PNGA-Spectator-Cart-Policy.pdf (thepnga.org)
CADDIES
Caddies are permitted, but Host Club caddies will not be available. Contestants may provide their own caddie.
PRIZES
The Champion, Runner-up, Semifinalists, Quarterfinalists, and the stroke play qualifying Medalist will all receive crystal awards. In the event of a tie for Medalist honors, duplicate awards will be awarded and seeding will be determined randomly.
Awards will be also given to any contestant who scores a hole-in-one or eagle during the stroke play qualifying rounds.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
An awards presentation will take place on the 1st tee box immediately following the completion of the final match on Friday, September 2.
EXEMPTIONS
The champion of the Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship will receive a lifetime exemption into the PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship.
PERFORMANCE POINTS
Performance points may be awarded for the PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship through the player’s respective state or provincial association.
GHIN SCORE POSTING
The PNGA will post competition scores during stroke play qualifying for all players to the USGA GHIN System. Stroke play scores will be submitted to BC Golf for posting in Canada. Players should post their adjusted match play scores.
STROKE LIMIT POLICY
Players must return a score within 12 strokes of the course rating in at least one of the two stroke play qualifying rounds. Failure to do so will disqualify the player from entering the PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship for a minimum of one year.
DRESS CODE
Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing while on host club property. The PNGA Dress Code Policy is available at the following link: thepnga.org/championship-home/championship-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
The PNGA expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property during a PNGA Championship. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time, from any PNGA 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, PNGA, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or PNGA volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of PNGA 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
After the entry deadline and during play of the championship, players must notify the PNGA and state her need to withdraw. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying the PNGA or without having sufficient reason) will not be granted entry into any future PNGA Championship for a minimum of two years.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Players should be familiar with the PNGA’s Pace of Play Policies for both stroke play and match play.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players should be familiar with the PNGA’s 2022 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.
Lodging: The PNGA has negotiated the following discounted hotel rates for players and guests:
Holiday Inn Express McCall
210 N. 3rd Street
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4700
Online Reservations
$179 + Tax | 1 King Bed
$189 + Tax | 2 Queen Beds