Condition: A players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark conditions of competition.

Rule 4.3a(1): The use of distance-measuring devices will be allowed at the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship during competition rounds in accordance with Rule 4.3a(1) in the Rules of Golf. To help clarify what this means:

Distance and Directional Information:

Allowed: Getting information on distance or direction (such as from a distance-measuring device or compass).

Not Allowed: Measuring or calculating elevation changes, wind speed, “effective yardages” or interpreting distance or directional information (such as using a device to get a recommended line of play or club selection based on the location of a player’s ball).

If a distance-measuring device has any additional functionality referenced as not allowed (above), the use of any such additional function would be a breach of Rule 4.3a(1).

We are hopeful that allowing the use of such devices will help players and caddies determine their yardages and club selection in a more efficient manner.

If you have any questions on the use of such devices during competition rounds, we encourage you to speak with or ask any PGA of America Rules Committee Member.

Model Local Rules G-10, limiting a club used in competition to 46 inches in length, except for a putter, will NOT be in effect for the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship.

Model Local Rules G-11, further restricting Greens Reading Materials, will NOT be in effect for the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship.

• Player only golf cars will be provided to share during practice and championship rounds (two carts maximum per group). Caddies are allowed, however, a player's golf clubs may may only be transported by golf car. Push/pull carts are not allowed during the Championship at any time.

• Golf cars are not allowed at the Practice Range. Players may pick up their golf car after leaving the practice range, 30 minutes prior to departing for their starting tee.

• A “riding scorer” will accompany each group, sharing a golf car with the single rider in that group, during the final two rounds.

• Players (and caddies) are encouraged to monitor their own well-being and are strongly urged to consider withdrawing and/or not attending the Championship if testing positive or exhibiting symptoms for COVID-19.

COVID-19 remains a concern for us all. In particular, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) maintains that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. More information about who may be at higher risk may be found at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/toolkits/older-adults-and-people-at-higher-risk.html

If you have any questions about whether you should participate in the Senior PGA Professional Championship, please contact your personal health care provider. More specific information on COVID-19 may be found on the CDC information hub:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

By entering into the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship, Contestants assume all risk and danger incidental to, and waive all claims relating to, participation in the Championship (both to you and to third parties as a consequence of your actions), including any risk of contracting or transmitting a communicable disease or illness, and waive and release The Professional Golfers’ Association of America, its affiliates, subsidiaries and the host site from any and all liabilities from any such cause, and acknowledge and agree to comply with all rules, policies and procedures set forth for this Championship.

Players agree to comply with the PGA of America's Integrity Policy. Players may not bet or wager on any aspect of the Senior PGA Professional Championship, nor may they provide any information concerning a Contestant and/or the Championship to a party that they know of, or have reason to believe, will use or is likely to use the information in connection with gambling on the Senior PGA Professional Championship. In the event of a failure to comply with the foregoing, the PGA shall have the authority to fix such penalty as in the PGA's judgement shall be in the best interest of the PGA.

Shorts are allowed during Practice Rounds. Shorts must be hemmed not more than two inches above the knee and professional looking in appearance. Players shall present a neat appearance at all times; appropriate for a Major golf championship. No shoes with metal spikes are permitted, at any time, during the Championship.

• Males: Must wear slacks during Championship rounds when on club property.

• Females: May wear shorts, slacks, skorts or golf skirts/dresses on club property.

Reservations: CLICK HERE to reserve official practice round starting times (beginning @ 9:00a.m. Mountain Time Zone on Monday, September 26, 2022).

Dates: Official practice rounds are Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday, Oct. 12:

Tuesday: 7:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. - 1st Tees ONLY

Wednesday: 7:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. - 1st Tees ONLY

Tees Close: The first tees on both courses will close at 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Range: Open for all contestants beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30a.m.

Fees: No fees will be charged for practice rounds on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Limited unofficial practice round times/dates are available for play PRIOR to Oct. 11. If interested, please email info@santaanagolf.com.
Unofficial practice round rates will be: $65/rd at Santa Ana Golf Club; $75/rd at Twin Warriors Golf Club, based upon availability.

2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship Yardage

Rounds 1 & 2: Will be posted online at www.PGATournaments.com the morning of Oct. 11. Round 1 will be texted to players on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Rounds 3 & 4: Will be available approximately 90 minutes after play on the night prior to each respective round. They will be texted to all participating contestants who provide their mobile phone number and will be posted on-line at www.PGATournaments.com.

Ready to Start: Players will not be called to their starting tee by PGA Officials. It is the players' responsibility to be in place and ready to start at their assigned times.

Results: Complete results will be posted on-line at www.PGATournaments.com each day after all play is completed.

CLICK HERE for planned starting time structure.

Website: Link www.P.GA/scoring

Rounds: Live scoring will be available for all rounds.

Scorer: During Rounds 1&2, there will be greenside reporters every three holes. During Rounds 3 & 4, each group will have a "riding scorer" accompanying them, sharing a golf car with the single rider in the group.

Total Purse: $318,000. Players must return a 54-hole scorecard to share in the purse.

1st Place: First place money is $26,000.

Missed Cut: Players making the 36-hole cut, but not making the 54-hole cut and return a 54-hole score/scorecard, will receive $800.

Prize Money Distribution:
Players MUST have a PGA Workday Account to receive payments. Please CLICK HERE to access Workday FAQs and to assist in accessing/updating your account. For payout expediency, direct deposit payments are strongly encouraged.

The following additional benefits are subject to change at any time. Players will forfeit the following benefits earned through their 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship performance if they fail to meet eligibility criteria/ dates for any specific event listed below. Players participating from the forward tees shall not be eligible to earn playing privileges in the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and tournaments co-sponsored or approved by the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions or the Korn Ferry TOUR. Prior to playing at the Section level, women must declare which tees they will play.

1st Place:

Exemption into the 2023 PGA Professional Championship, to be played at Twin Warriors & Santa Ana Golf Clubs, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, April 30 - May 3, 2023, provided eligibility requirements are met and maintained.

Exemptions into future Senior PGA Professional Championships, until Champion reaches 70 years of age or for a minimum of 10 years after victory, whichever is the later, provided eligibility requirements are maintained (Board Decision Sept. 2019).

Top 5 Finishers playing from the back tees:

Exemption into the 2022 PGA TOUR Champions Qualifying School FINAL STAGE (played at TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course, December 4-9, including practice rounds), provided they have submitted an entry form prior to the entry deadline (Wednesday, October 26, 2022 @ 5pm ET) .
Top 5 DISCOUNT CODE - SRPGAPROTOP5
INFORMATION LINK - 2022 PGA TOUR Champions Qualifying School

Top 8 Finishers, plus ties:

Exemption into the 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship, PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, Florida, October 24-29, 2023.

Top 35 Finishers playing from the back tees:

Exemption into the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship* played at PGA Frisco, Frisco, Texas, May 22-28, 2023. All contestants must walk during this Championship.
*Players with a current exemption into the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship will be included in the Top 35 count.