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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.

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The PNGA expects all contestants, caddies and spectators to wear suitable golf attire on host club property at all times, including practice rounds. Suitable attire does not include cutoffs, tank tops, tee shirts, sweatpants, spandex, jeans or denim of any kind or color or unkempt clothing of any kind. Shoes must be worn at all times. Additionally, Sandals of any kind are not allowed on the golf course at any time (including practice areas), even sandals with soft spikes. Failure to adhere to the dress code may result in disqualification and removal from the course.

Infractions of the dress code will be dealt with by the PNGA Staff. If not immediately corrected, such infractions may result in disqualification. The dress code for each championship is listed on the website, entry form, player confirmation, and the championship program players receive at registration.

Please direct any questions regarding the dress code to [email protected].

This document outlines the Local Rules and Terms of the Competition that govern play at 2026 PNGA championships, including course-specific rules, equipment standards, player conduct, scoring procedures, and competition policies in accordance with the Rules of Golf.

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The PNGA Pace of Play Policy outlines the expected playing times, defines when a group is considered out of position, explains timing procedures, and details the penalties that may be applied to ensure fair and efficient play during PNGA championships.

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Photographs and/or video will be taken at all Association championships and events.

By your participation, you grant the Association full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video, and any reproductions or adaptations. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and future promotion.

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To provide an equal championship platform for all competitors, the use of carts by spectators is not permitted by the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (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.

Cart Instructions

Golf carts will be available for those spectators with documented disabilities who have applied and been approved for a cart in advance of the championship.

Only the person given the cart privilege is allowed in the golf cart, without exception. Cart passes will be distributed onsite by PNGA staff. Cart fees must be paid to the golf shop after a pass has been given.

In order to maintain the championship atmosphere of the event, there are certain guidelines by which those individuals with spectator carts must abide.

All spectators with carts MUST:

• Keep carts out of areas of long native grasses.
• Keep carts on the path at all times. If cart paths are not available, carts must be kept out of play near the perimeter of the hole.
• Stay with the cart at all times.
• Be courteous to all other groups on the golf course
• Be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
• Follow any and all of the Local Cart Rules published by the host facility

All Spectators with carts MUST NOT:

• Allow any players or caddies sit or ride in the cart for any reason
• Allow any other person to sit or ride in the cart for any reason
• Drive the cart while looking for golf balls

Violation of any of the above: First offense – warning; Second offense – removal of the spectator cart from the golf course.

Questions concerning this Policy should be directed to the PNGA, Attn. Nate Schroeder, Director of Rules and Competition, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (253) 214-2924.

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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, players who withdraw for any reason will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refund for any reason will be issued after round one parings have been released.

During play of the championship, a competitor who withdraws must notify PNGA staff and fill out a withdraw form. Entrants who unofficially withdraw (by not notifying PNGA staff or without having sufficient reason to withdraw) will not be granted entry into any future PNGA championship for a minimum of two years.

Please direct any questions regarding the withdrawal and refund policy to [email protected]