Conditions of competition

Play is conducted under the Rules of Golf as governed by the USGA, together with the Local Rules and Conditions of Competition established by the Committee. The following summarizes the policies most relevant to competitors; the official hard card is issued with tournament materials.

Entries & Deadlines

• Registration is open now. The entry deadline for the 2027 championship is February 16, 2027. No late entries will be accepted.
• A current AmateurGolf.com membership is required to enter and is verified during registration.
• Fields are filled in the order completed entries are received; divisions may close early when full.
• The Men’s Championship is by application rather than first-come, first-served: apply any time. Exempt players who apply before November 1 receive a registration link; additional players are selected by November 15. The Pre-Qualifier is open to any amateur not selected and is taking entries now.

Eligibility

• All competitors must be amateur golfers as defined by the USGA.
• Age- and index-restricted divisions (Men’s Senior, Men’s Super Senior and Women’s Senior) are verified against GHIN at entry.
• Open Flights are open to all handicap levels. A current Handicap Index is required for verification and seeding; there is no minimum or maximum.

Format & Ties

• Championship divisions use stroke-play qualifying to seed match play. Open Flights begin directly with match play; the Men’s Pre-Qualifier is an 18-hole stroke-play event for advancement into the Championship.
• Ties for the final qualifying places in the Men’s Championship are decided by hole-by-hole sudden-death playoff.
• Ties affecting seeding are broken by USGA card matching.
• Halved matches are decided by sudden-death beginning at the first hole.

Pace, Carts & Conduct

• Rounds begin at 7:30 AM unless otherwise notified. Competitors should report 30 minutes before their time.
• Carts are prohibited for players and caddies in the Men’s Championship and the Women’s Championship. Carts are permitted in all other divisions (Women’s Senior, Men’s Senior, Men’s Super Senior, Open Flights and the Pre-Qualifier).
• We play rain or shine; the Committee may suspend play for danger or course conditions.

Withdrawals & Refunds

• Withdrawals received before registration closes (February 16, 2027 at 5:00pm Pacific) are refunded less a $75 administrative fee, except for the Men’s Championship Pre-Qualifier, which has a $35 administrative fee.
• After the entry deadline, no refunds are issued, as pairings and course arrangements are finalized.

Questions about the conditions of competition should be directed to the tournament office via the contact page.