**All players wishing to compete in a Golf Association of Philadelphia event must be in compliance with the Tournament Eligibility clause.**
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
Association competitions are open to male golfers who are members of Member Clubs, are in good standing at the time of the event and meet the following criteria:
- 1. Have unquestionable amateur status.
- 2. Listed on a GAP/GHIN Handicap Report.
Association meetings (Chairmen's, Pro-Pres and Annual) are open to females who hold such a position at their facility.
By submitting an entry for any Association administered competition, the player understands that their participation is at the sole discretion of the Association. The Association reserves the right to decline or withdraw any entry at any time. In addition, a player may be removed from any competition at the discretion of the Association staff or the rules and competitions committee of the competition at any time before or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the Association or the spirit of the game are grounds for such removal and suspension from future Association-administered competitions.
A NEW member MAY be assigned a handicap, if in writing, prior to the closing date for the event, he provides the Golf Office with a minimum of five scores and the course rating and slope of the courses on which the scores were made.
All tournaments have an opening date and a closing date noted on the entry blank. Entries which are not received within these dates will NOT be accepted. Many of the tournaments have a limited number of entries. Entries will be accepted in the order of their receipt unless a separate process is so noted on the individual entry blank.
All events are played under the rules of the United States Golf Association.
ENTRY DEADLINE
The entry deadline for all tournaments is 11:59 p.m. on the day of closing. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. ENTRY HANDICAP
Players entering a tournament that utilize a certain handicap requirement must meet the handicap standard prior to an event's closing.
ENTRY PRIORITY
Many of the tournaments have a limited number of entries. Entries will be accepted in the order of their receipt unless a separate process is so noted on the individual tournament information. ENTRY PROCESS
On-line registration for all Golf Association of Philadelphia events is available under the Tournament tab. REFUNDS
No refund of entry fee will be made for cancellation after closing date except for medical withdrawals. Withdrawals prior to the deadline and medical withdrawals will be subject to a $20 administrative fee. | 
