* may be updated as details are determined for the 2007 tournament
DATE
September 27 -October 2, 2008
DIVISIONS
Men (18-49), Senior Men (50 to 59), Mid-Senior Men (60-69), Super Senior Men (70 and older), Women (18-49), Senior Women (50 and older) and Open (gross score). Placement is based upon a participants age as of September 30, 2007. Participants may choose to compete in a lower age Division.
FLIGHTS
All participants are assigned to a Flight based upon their Tournament Handicap Index. The final number of Flights is contingent upon tournament participation and the Tournament Handicap Range for each respective Division. Flights will average approximately 20 participants.
2007 COURSES PLAYED
Aspen Lakes, Eagle Crest-Ridge Course, Lost Tracks, Crosswater at Sunriver, Sunriver Resort-Meadows, Sunriver Resort-Woodlands, Meadow Lakes, Quail Run and Widgi Creek.
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee includes three days of golf for each entrant and admission to the two 19th Hole Festivities. Guests will be charged a fee for entry into the 19th hole functions. Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
All amateur golfers with an established USGA Handicap Index are eligible to compete. The PacAm tournament field will be limited to the first 775 paid participants.
HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS
The tournament will be conducted using the USGA Handicap System. Based on their USGA Handicap Index, each entrant will play their tournament rounds with a daily handicap determined by the USGA Slope Rating of that entrant's assigned golf courses. For verification and final flight placement, all players will be required to submit a copy of their handicap history dating back to Jan 1, 2007 and current handicap card to tournament headquarters. The card must clearly indicate an entrant's USGA Handicap Index. Participants will compete using the lowest Handicap from the current year. All entrants must have an established USGA Handicap Index prior to September 9, 2007. Players should contact their local PGA professional for assistance in establishing a USGA Handicap Index. If a player maintains two handicaps, the lower USGA Handicap must be used.
*All participants are required to notify tournament officials prior to on-site registration if there has been a change in their handicap. A valid USGA handicap reflects all golf scores regardless of the course or conditions, and must be formulated according to the guidelines established by the USGA. Any unusual posting procedures, such as ceasing to post scores for a period leading up to the event, may be grounds for disqualification. Any participant found using a fraudulent handicap will be expelled from the tournament and all fees will be forfeited. The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust handicaps at any time during the event.
CARTS/CADDIES
All players are required to ride in a cart. Tournament entry fee includes cost of cart for three rounds. Spectators are allowed, but are prohibited from riding in the participant carts or interfering with play in any way. The use of caddies is prohibited.
RANGE FINDERS / YARDAGE MEASURING DEVICE
The Pacific Amateur Golf Classic will allow for all tournament rounds players to obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc,), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
ACCOMMODATIONS/TRANSPORTATION
The Central Oregon Visitors Association offers complete reservation and vacation planning assistance to all participants and guests at no charge. For special PacAm package rates, special Sunriver Resort tournament packages and a free Central Oregon Visitors Guide, call 1-888-425-3976.
*Participants are responsible for their own accommodations and all transportation.
REFUNDS and CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be provided for cancellations received at the tournament office in Bend, OR by 4:30 p.m., P.S.T., Friday, August 29, 2008. Cancellations received after that date, but before the close of player check-in on September 28, 2008, will be refunded $100.
*All refunds are subject to a $15.00 processing fee.
No refunds, regardless of circumstance, will be provided after September 28, 2008. All cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing. Please allow four weeks for the processing of refund requests.
Participants may want to consider purchasing trip insurance if any doubt as to attendance exists.
RULES OF PLAY
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local Rules sheets will be provided at each golf facility. All disputes regarding any aspect of tournament play will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee. All rules decisions are final.
*This information may be updated as details are determined for the 2007 tournament
