Entries are open to teams of a father and a son with at least one team member being affiliated with a WPGA Member Club. Golf professionals may compete provided the team otherwise meets eligibility requirements. Each player must have a Handicap Index in order to be eligible for net prizes. Fathers wishing to play with more than one son may do so by entering twice. The second entry will only be charged $50.

All entries and fee of $175.00 must reach the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association office by 5:00 P.M. E.D.T., on Wednesday, July 02, 2008, to be considered.

A.                          Online registration - Players may enter online at http://www.wpga.org. Players must have a valid e-mail address and a WPGA account to register online. Accounts can be created by contacting the WPGA at 412-826-2180 or by e-mailing tournamentinfo@wpga.org with name, address, and e-mail address included. The user name and password will be sent back to the player. Online entries may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

B.                          Entry form registration – Players may enter using this form. Send completed application and fee to the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association. Make check or money order payable to Western Pennsylvania Golf Association. Do not send cash.

The committee reserves the right to accept late entries. Late entries must use this form, and these entries will be placed on an alternates list to fill spots if they become available. A fee of $50.00 must accompany all late entries. No late entries will be accepted on or after the date of the first qualifier.

Entry fee will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge for withdrawals before the close of entries.  Withdrawals after the close of entries will be subject to a $25.00 service charge. 

Eighteen holes of stroke play, Chapman format. Details will be available on site.  Team handicaps will be determined in accordance with USGA Handicap System guidelines. The field will be limited to 72 teams and the Committee reserves the right to select the most representative field.

By submission of this entry, we agree to the following:

• We have read and understand the entry requirements and championship regulations.
• We agree that there are certain risks inherent in golf and accept personal and sole liability for such risks including but not limited to health risks.
• This entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the WPGA.  The reason may include unbecoming conduct.
• Responsibility for ensuring this application is received by the WPGA prior to the specified deadline is ours alone and that this application may be automatically rejected by the WPGA if received by after such date and time.
• Risk of delay or error in transmission is solely with us and that the WPGA has no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences there from, including the entry not being accepted.

Trophies will be awarded to the winning team in the both the gross and net divisions.  Prizes will be awarded in both the gross and net divisions.  Prizes will consist of credits in the host club’s golf shop.

REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION:

1. Players may use golf carts during the championship. Teams not using a golf cart during the championship may request a refund of appropriate fees after completion of play.
2. Players may bring their own caddies to the championship.
3. It is a condition of competition that shoes with traditionally designed spikes, regardless of composition, or spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal, regardless of design, are prohibited during the championship.
4. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf, conditions stated on the WPGA Rules of Play card, and other Local Rules as posted.
5. Proper attire is mandatory in all phases of the championship. Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Shorts of Bermuda length or longer are acceptable.
6. In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will be conducted immediately after completion of the round.
7. Players falsifying a Handicap Index may be subject to indefinite suspension from WPGA Championships.

Starting times and other information will be available on the WPGA web site (http://www.wpga.org) approximately one week before the championship.  Players unable to retrieve starting times should call the WPGA office (412-826-2180).