Welcome to the 117th PNGA Women's Amateur Championship!
CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS
Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur golfers who are female and who: (a) are members in good standing of a PNGA member club; and (b) have a USGA Handicap Index or Golf Canada Handicap Factor not exceeding 12.4 at the close of entry.
A limited number of Presidential Exemptions will be extended to qualified individuals outside of the PNGA territory. Individuals seeking a Presidential Exemption must submit a resume to the PNGA (scotty.crouthamel@thepnga.org), outlining their major golfing accomplishments by June 1, 2018.
Lodging: Special group lodging rates are available HERE. Reservations must be made online. Cutoff date is June 8, 2018.
Format: The championship will be conducted in two stages:
Stroke Play – All players must complete the 36-hole stroke play qualifying in order to determine the 32 players who will advance to match play. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot(s), a sudden-death playoff will be used to determine the qualifier(s). In the event of a tie for the Qualifying Medalist, a sudden-death playoff will commence.
Match Play – The General Numerical Draw will be in effect. Single elimination match play with a 36-hole Championship Match. Contestants will play two 18-hole matches (if you continue to win) Wednesday and Thursday, with a 36-hole Championship Match on Friday.
Age Limit: No age limit
Handicap Limit: Entrants must have a USGA Handicap Index or Golf Canada Handicap Factor of 12.4 or less.
Field Limit: 48. The field will be comprised of the lowest 48 USGA Handicap Indexes or Golf Canada Handicap Factors at the close of entry, in addition to exemptions and Presidential Invitees. Note: The PNGA reserves the right to modify the field limits in conjunction with the PNGA Women's Mid-Amateur Championship to attain a total field size of 96.
Entry Fee: $200.00 (U.S. Funds)
Entry Deadline: June 18, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
Entry Includes: Guaranteed at least two rounds of championship play, one hosted practice round, warm up range balls each day, tee prize, lunch following round two play, and Kusak crystal for top-finishers.
Performance Points: Performance Points breakdowns are provided by each association. Please use the links below to find the points available.
British Columbia Golf Performance Points
Idaho Golf Association Performance Points
Oregon Golf Association Performance Points
Washington State Golf Association Performance Points
R&A World Amateur Ranking Event
Exemptions:
- Champion earns an exemption into the 118th PNGA Women's Amateur Championship to be played in July of 2019.
CONGRATULATIONS TO GIGI STOLL (TIGARD, OR) ON WINNING THE 117TH PNGA WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP!!