How to Enter

The Pacific Coast Amateur Championship has a long and proud history as one of North America's premiere amateur championships. Some of the greatest names in golf have participated in the event over the years, including Johnny Miller, Hale Irwin, Peter Jacobsen, John Cook, Fred Couples, Cory Pavin and Billy Mayfair to name just a few.

Following this strong tradition, entry into the Pacific Coast Amateur Championship is by invitation only.

Presidental Invitation

Individuals may request consideration to receive a Presidential Invitation to compete in the championship.  This should be done at the earliest possible moment by downloading the official entry form and returning it to the Pacific Coast Amateur office along with a list of major golf accomplishments.  A limited number of Presidential Invitations are available and will be awarded based on merit.  The entry form must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PDT on Thursday, July 10, at:

Pacific Coast Golf Association
1010 S. 336th Street, Suite 310
Federal Way, WA 98003
Telephone: 800/643-6410
Email: john@thepnga.org

PCGA Member Association Exemptions

Each Pacific Coast Golf Association (PCGA) member amateur golf association is annually afforded three exemptions to extend to their finest players. Each PCGA member assocation has its own method for indentifying players to receive exemptions (points system, state amateur champion, subjective selections, etc.). A list of the 17 PCGA member associations and their contact information is listed here.

NOTE TO ALL CONTESTANTS AND/OR POTENTIAL CONTESTANTS: U.S. residents flying into and from the championship MUST HAVE a valid U.S. passport to gain re-entry into the U.S. For U.S. residents driving or taking a ferry from the U.S. to the championship, you MUST HAVE a valid driver’s license and/or government issued photo I.D., and a document with proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate); a valid U.S. passport is strongly recommended.

U.S. residents flying to and from the championship (valid passport REQUIRED for re-entry to U.S.) are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to obtain a valid passport at the earliest possible date, as a minimum of six weeks is needed to process a request by the U.S. Department of State. Additional information about obtaining a U.S. passport may be found at www.travel.state.gov.

International players (other than U.S. citizens) traveling into Canada MUST HAVE have a valid passport when crossing the border and clearing customs.