Player Information

HOTELS
The PCGA has designated the following as the host hotels for the championship with some preferred pricing for contestants.  If you have been accepted into the field – Please book your hotel as soon as possible as the cutoff days are fast approaching.

Valley River Inn (only 1.5 miles/5 minutes from Eugene Country Club!)
1000 Valley River Way | Eugene, OR 97401
Cutoff for preferred rates is June 29, 2025
Click on the link below to get the preferred pricing and complimentary parking!

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TRANSPORTATION AND SHUTTLE
The Pacific Coast Amateur Championship will offer daily transportation between the airport and host hotels from Sunday, July 20 through Saturday, July 26. This service may include a combination of shuttle options and Uber credits. Final details will be emailed to players as the championship approaches—but rest assured, transportation will be provided.

PRACTICE ROUNDS – PLAYERS
NOTE: You cannot make a practice round arrangements until June 16th. Practice rounds at Eugene Country Club will be available to contestants on Monday, July 21. The starting times for practice rounds begin at 8:30 a.m. Players are only allowed one complimentary practice round and they will not be available to contestants prior to Monday, July 21 unless authorized by the PCGA. All practice round starting time arrangements must be made through the PCGA office in Tacoma, WA by calling Malia Osborne at (253) 214-2910.

REGISTRATION
Registration for contestants will be Monday, July 21st from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, July 21

  • Arrivals and Registration at Eugene Country Club from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • The practice range opens at 7:30 a.m.
  • Practice Rounds are available beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • Players’ Welcome Barbecue – 6:00 p.m. Social Hour; 7:00 p.m. Barbecue Dinner

Tuesday, July 22

  • The practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
  • First Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. from the #1 tee
  • Hosted Player Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – until last group finishes

Wednesday, July 23

  • The practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
  • Second Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. from the #1 tee
  • Hosted Player Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – until last group finishes

Thursday, July 24

  • The practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
  • Third Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. from the #1 tee
  • Hosted Player Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – until last group finishes

After Thursday’s round (54-holes), the field is cut to 50 and ties.

Friday, July 25

  • The practice Range opens at 6:30 a.m.
  • Final Round – starting times from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. from #1 tee.
  • Hosted Player Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – when last group finishes
  • Awards Presentation Ceremony immediately upon completion of play.

YARDAGE BOOKS
We will be providing each player with a yardage book.  They will be handed out at registration with the championship yardage, so be sure to register before playing your practice round. For those of you playing your practice round before registration opens, we will make arrangements for the golf shop to give you one.

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. 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.

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. Chambers Bay has plenty for the players to use.

CADDIES
Very limited number of caddies are available. Please email [email protected] if you need a caddie.

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 are accepted throughout the facility.

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 barbecue on Monday, July 21st (See below).

PLAYERS HOSTED WELCOME BARBECUE (Cost for Players Included in Entry Fee)
The Players’ Welcome Barbecue will be held on Monday, July 21st beginning at 6:00 p.m. (social hour) and 7:00 (barbecue) at Eugene Country Club.  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).

FORMAT

Individual – The Individual championship shall be conducted over 72 holes, with a cut to low 50 and ties after 54 holes.  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.

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.

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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.