Frequently Asked Questions
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You may also send an email with questions to collegiatechamp@thepga.com

What is the cost of the Championship?

There is no entry fee associated with the Championship. All Food & Beverage is provided from Saturday - Wednesday of Championship week as outlined on our travel page. Lodging details can be found on this page as well. 

How and when will I be informed of my application status? 

Your application status will be sent via the personal and school email provided your application form. Please make sure to check all inboxes. If you have officially applied for the Championship and did not receive an acceptance or rejection email by Friday, March 22, please contact collegiatechamp@pgahq.com.

Individuals - How do I know if I'm eligible for the Championship, and where do I apply?

Please see the eligibility requirements here.  Applications for the 2024 PWCC have closed, as the March 19th deadline has passed. All individual participants must have prior approval by their coach or administrator to participate in the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship.

Coaches & Teams - How do I know if I'm eligible for the Championship, and where do I apply?

Please see the eligibility requirements here. Team applications are now closed, as the March 19th deadline has passed. 

What transportation is provided for individual competitors?

On-site transportation will be provided to all individual competitors and their coaches beginning Saturday, May 4, with more details here

Team transportation is the sole responsibility of the coach/team. All participants are responsible for their travel to and from the Championship. 

Are spectators allowed? Where are pairings found and what are my F&B options?

Spectators (non family members of participating student-athletes) are only allowed for the competition rounds Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8. All spectators must comply with PGA policy and remain on the cart path at all times.  

Family members are allowed to watch their student-athletes for all practice and competition rounds from Saturday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 8. All ancillary events including the Welcome Reception & Beyond the Green are reserved for all players and team coaches. 

All pairings and starting times will be announced prior to each round on this page. Please see a PGA staff member if you are on-site and need help finding your way to the 1st or 10th tee at the Stadium or Valley course at TPC Sawgrass.

The "Nineteen" grill located inside the TPC clubhouse will be open to the public for dining utilizing their normal business hours here. The halfway house on the Valley course will also be open to the public as well. 

What is the course rotation?

The complete course rotation, along with all other event times and locations, can be found on the Schedule of Events page.

Championship - Spectator ADA Mobility

Accessibility services for the Championship are still being finalized. A limited number of spectator golf cars and/or an accessibility shuttle service may be provided to assist spectators with disabilities. Details will be posted on the website closer to the Championship. Please contact the Championship team at collegiatechamp@thepga.com if you have any questions about accessibility services at the Championship.

How many teams and players are participating at the Championship?

The full field can be found here

When and where will the awards ceremony take place?

The awards ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of play at TPC Sawgrass. 

How did this Championship begin?

The PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship (formerly known as the National Minority College Championship) originated at a meeting in November 1986, following the Jackson State University Golf Tournament. The founders’ goal was to elevate the game at minority colleges and universities by providing student-athletes with the opportunity to compete on a championship stage during an era when they were excluded from playing in many collegiate golf events. The inaugural Championship was conducted in the spring of 1987 at Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland. Since 1998, PGA Golf Club has hosted the Championship, and in 2006 the PGA of America was granted complete ownership and management of the Championship by the National Minority College Golf Scholarship Fund. In 2019, PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) foundation of the PGA of America, assumed ownership of the Championship from the PGA of America.

More information can be found here.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

All contact information for the staff can be found below.

CONTACT US

Matt Weinberger, PGA

Senior Director, PGA Member & Amateur Championships

Jeremy Gregory, PGA

Championship Coordinator

Cameron Dinkins

PGA WORKS Lead

Iyannei Miranda, MBA

PGA WORKS Coordinator

Trenton Blundell, PGA

Director, Competitions

Chelsea Sedlar, MBA

Marketing Lead