2016 PNW Senior PGA Championship

Entry Procedure

There are two entry forms for this one Championship.

1. The entry form for the Section Senior Championship that all participants will need to complete who wish to play for the purse.
2. The optional qualifier for the 28th Senior PGA Professional Championship, contested Nov. 17-20, 2016 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. You will only need to complete the National Qualifier entry form (located at www.pgaoturnaments.com) if you wish to qualify for the National Championship.

The top seven qualifiers from the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship will advance directly to the 2016 Senior PGA Professional Championship supported Mercedes-Benz USA. The event will be played on PGA Golf Club’s Wanamaker and Ryder courses on November 17-20, 2016.

Eligibility

The Pacific Northwest Section PGA Professional Championship is only open to Senior PGA Members of the Section. For complete eligibility information see the entry form supplied by the PGA of America. Life Member Active or Life Member Master Professional Active professionals are eligible to enter the championship and advance.

View eligibility requirements (PDF)

Condition of Competition

The PGA of America has adopted the condition of competition for Grooves and/or Punch ALL PLAYERS choosing to play in the Championship Division MUST comply with this condition of competition. This condition is in place for any senior who is playing the Championship Division regardless of whether they are trying to qualifying for the Senior Professional National Championship. This condition does not apply to players choosing to play in the Senior Division.

Tournament Format

Stroke Play Format (36 holes)

Successful qualifiers from the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship will advance directly to the 28th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Mercedes-Benz, held Nov. 17-20, 2016, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Additionally, the top 35 finishers at the 28th Senior PGA Professional Championship earn a berth in the 78th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, to be conducted in May 2017 at Trump National GC – Washington, D.C. in Potomac Falls, VA.

Host Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites
503-362-1300
510 Hawthorne Ave SE
Salem, OR 97301

Code: “PGA”
Release date: August 23, 2016
Rate: $109 + tax
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History

The Senior PGA Professional Championship was established in 1952. Some can remember way back in 1965 when Harry Umbinetti was the top money winner of the event taking home a whopping $250 dollars. Back then, the championship was held at the Yakima Elks’ G&CC with only 21 professionals battling it out for the mere sum of $920 dollars. The famous Bob Duden won the championship six times during the 70’s and seven times overall. Today this is a popular event for Section seniors.

Related News:

• 2015 Senior PGA Championship Final Round news
• 2014 Senior PGA Championship Final Round news
• 2013 Senior PGA Championship Final Round news
• 2012 Senior PGA Championship Final Round news

Past Champions and Results

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For complete list of PNW Senior PGA champions, visit the PNW PGA history project site.