CHAMPIONSHIP PORTAL
You can also access the portal in the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the portal, login using GGID: PCA23
TRANSPORTATION
The Pacific Coast Amateur Championship will be providing contestants a voucher through UBER that can be used from Saturday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. to Saturday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m. The voucher will give you a credit of $150 to assist you in the cost of getting to/from the airport, hotels, and golf course. Note: The voucher will only work to/from Capilano G&CC. In order to use this service, you will need to download the UBER app on your mobile phone and setup an account. Advice: For those of you arriving at Vancouver International Airport, we suggest taking the Canada Line Sky Train to the Vancouver City Center stop and taking your UBER from there to save on your UBER credit balance.
PRACTICE ROUNDS - PLAYERS
Practice rounds at Capilano G&CC will be available to contestants on Monday, July 24. Players are only allowed one complimentary practice round and they will not be available to contestants prior to Monday, July 24 unless authorized by the PCGA. All practice round starting time arrangements must be made through the PCGA office in Tacoma, WA by calling Marie Hasegawa at (253) 214-2910.
REGISTRATION
Registration for contestants will be Monday, July 24th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration will be located right inside the main entrance of the clubhouse.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, July 24
Arrivals and registration - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practice rounds for contestants
Players’ Welcome Barbecue - 6:00 p.m. Social Hour; 7:00 p.m. Player Barbecue
Tuesday, July 25
Practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
First Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. from the #1 tee
Hosted lunch 12:00 p.m. until last group finishes
Wednesday, July 26
Practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
Second Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. from the #1 tee
Hosted lunch 12:00 p.m. until last group finishes
Thursday, July 27
Practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
Third Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. from the #1 tee
Hosted lunch 12:00 p.m. until last group finishes
Friday, July 28
Practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
Final Round – starting times beginning at 7:30 a.m. from the #1 and #14 tees. (Two-tee start)
Hosted lunch 12:00 p.m. until last group finishes
Awards Presentation Ceremony immediately upon completion of play.
YARDAGE BOOKS
We will be providing each player with a Stackaline greens + yardage book. They will be handed out at registration with the championship yardage, so be sure to register before playing your practice round.
DRESS CODE
The PCGA dress code applies to contestants, caddies, and gallery, and will be strictly enforced during the championship week. Suitable attire must be worn at all times. Suitable attire DOES NOT include jeans or denim of any kind or color, running suits, CARGO PANTS OR SHORTS (Pockets on sides), tank tops, t-shirts or unkempt clothing of any kind. Shorts are permitted but must be worn at mid-thigh length or longer. All shirts must have collars and must be worn tucked in. All caps must be worn with the bill forward. Sandal type golf shoes are not permitted. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from club property.
NOTE: Cargo pants or shorts are defined as having side pockets on the side of the leg. Because of the differing nature of cargo pants and shorts, the PCGA does not permit any type regardless of their quality or material in an effort to maintain our attire standard which assists us to attain the very best golf clubs as host sites. Your cooperation is appreciated.
MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (CARTS)
Motorized transportation is prohibited, the Local Rule prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-6.
PULL CARTS
The use of pull carts is allowed.
SPECTATOR CARTS AND GALLERY
To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted by the PCGA.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All major credit cards (except AMEX) are accepted and is the preferred method of payment throughout the facility at Capilano G&CC.
NO HOSTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE (BREAKFAST)
Players are on their own for breakfast in the morning. PCGA will host lunches each day of the championship and a dinner on Monday, July 24th (See below). Capilano G&CC will have a breakfast buffet you can utilize each morning of the championship. All major credit cards are accepted (except AMEX). It will be available each day beginning at 6:00 a.m.
PLAYERS' HOSTED WELCOME BARBECUE (Cost for Players Included in Entry Fee)
The Players’ Welcome Barbecue will be held on Monday, July 24th beginning at 6:00 p.m. (social hour) and 7:00 (barbecue). The PCGA hosts this dinner for all players (included in the entry fee), volunteers and officials. Guests are also welcome to attend, but tickets must be purchased at PCGA registration. Business casual/golf attire is preferred.
PCGA HOSTED LUNCH EACH DAY OF CHAMPIONSHIP (Cost for Players Included in Entry Fee)
To further assist in deferring player expenses, the PCGA will host a lunch (included in the entry fee) each day for players (Tuesday-Friday).
MORSE CUP TEAM PHOTOS (Applies Only to PCGA Member Association Teams)
The traditional Morse Cup team photos will be taken Wednesday morning, July 26, prior to play. The location and a specific schedule of photo times for each association will be distributed to those on a Morse Cup team at registration.
FORMAT
Individual - The Individual Championship shall be conducted over 72 holes. There is no cut.
In the event of a tie, the individual champion will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately after the conclusion of play.
Morse Cup Team – The team Championship, consisting of PCGA member association teams only, will be conducted over the first 36 holes. The two low scores of three each day will be totaled to determine the winning association team of the Morse Cup competition and Trophy. In the event of a tie, co-champions will be declared.
AWARDS
Individual – The low individual scorer will receive a PCGA Gold Championship Medal and a Crystal Trophy and his name will be engraved on the Edgar Updegraff Pacific Coast Amateur Championship Perpetual Trophy. Individuals finishing second will receive a PCGA Silver Championship Medal. Individuals finishing third will receive a PCGA Bronze Championship Medal.
Morse Cup Team - The winning association holds the Morse Cup Perpetual Trophy for one year. Each team member receives a Gold Championship Medal. Each member of the team(s) finishing in second place will receive a Silver Championship Medal.
PACE OF PLAY
The PCGA pace of play policy that will be in effect for this championship. A separate memorandum to players with the details of this policy will be made available on the championship portal and also handed out at registration and on the first tee.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Players are encouraged to be familiar with the Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, which will be available on the championship portal and handed out at registration and the first tee.
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.
CONDUCT CODE
The PCGA expects all contestants, caddies, gallery, and guests to exhibit proper conduct and behavior on the golf course and anywhere on club property. Unbecoming conduct or behavior may be grounds for immediate disqualification, at any time. 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, PCGA, and/or fellow contestant property
- Public criticism or verbal abuse of host club, officials, volunteers or staff, and/or PCGA volunteers, staff or fellow contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Intentionally violating stated club policy
- Violation of PCGA 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.
PACIFIC COAST AMATEUR WEB SITE - www.pacificcoastamateur.com
Players are encouraged to visit the championship web site at www.pacificcoastamateur.com, which will include a list of players with bio’s, live scoring links, and other pertinent information.
PACIFIC COAST AMATEUR SOCIAL MEDIA
We welcome you to join our conversation on social media using the hashtag #PacCoastAm
Follow along on Twitter - @PacificCoastAm, Instagram - @pacificcoastam and Facebook
ELITE AMATEUR GOLF SERIES - www.eliteamateurgolfseries.org
The Pacific Coast Amateur Championship is part of the Elite Amateur Golf Series (EAGS). Created to challenge the best of the best in amateur golf, the Elite Amateur Golf Series brings together the top amateur championships in a collective series of competition, the Elite Amateur Cup. The Elite Amateur Cup is a point’s race by competing in the seven historic Elite Amateur Golf Series championships: Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur, Trans-Miss Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur and the Western Amateur.
Elite Amateur Cup point system is the cumulative total of World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR) points earned from competing in the seven EAGS events. The Elite Amateur Cup winner is the player with the most points at the end of the series that culminates with the Western Amateur. Top finishers in the series earn exemptions into USGA Championships, PGA Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour events. A player must compete in a minimum of three events to be eligible for exemptions. Point standings will be updated weekly during the series. Point standings and more information on the Elite Amateur Series can be found by visiting www.eliteamateurgolfseries.org. You can also join the conversation on social media. Twitter - @eliteamseries, Instagram - @eliteamseries, and Facebook.
PCGA CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need to contact the PCGA staff prior to the Championship, you may do so as follows:
PCGA office – Tacoma, Washington
1-800-643-6410 (office)
PCGA Executive Director, Troy Andrew - troy.andrew@thepnga.org; (206) 399-8452
PCGA Staff/Player Relations, Torrin Westwood - torrin.westwood@thepnga.org; (360) 301-9038
PCGA Staff/Media Director, Vinny Fiorino - vinny.fiorino@thepnga.org; (253) 279-3709