Special Exemption Policy
Please understand the Special Exemptions may be granted under unique circumstances. The Pennsylvania Golf Association has developed the following criterial to evaluate Special Exemption Requests. If you would like to apply for a Special Exemption, please click the link at the bottom of the page and complete the form. All requests should be submitted a minimum of 10 days before the close of entries.
Special Exemption Request Policy and Guidelines
Ability
USGA Championship Participation
Top 10 Finish in PA Major Championship (Amateur, Open, Mid-Am), past three years
Former PAGA Champion
Regional Golf Association Champion, past three years
Top 25 finish in national amateur points event (Sunnehanna, North/South, Jones Cup, etc.)
Scratch Golfer Rankings
WAGR
Support/Character
Evidence that the individual has supported the Association in the past
Evidence that the individual’s character meets the level of integrity of the Association
Reason for the request
The player must show that there is a good reason for his request, more than a schedule conflict with other events
The unwillingness to try to qualify is not a reason in and of itself