Any golf competition played within the geographical territory embracing the Section and
offering a purse as prize money (including, but not limited to appearance fees or gift certificates
to professionals), must be sanctioned by the Tournament Committee in order for Section
Professionals to participate as players. This includes, but is not limited to, any Pro-Am, Pro-Lady,
stroke play competition, or similar event. Each reasonable request for sanction will be considered
separately, on its own merits. Requests for sanction shall be made in writing and should be
received by the Tournament Director at least sixty (60) days prior to the event. In specific
situations where there is not a PGA Professional hosting or affiliated with organizing the event,
each SOPGA Participant will be responsible for acquiring a waiver.
Any request to host a Section sanctioned event on the same date as a Section Major
Championship (as defined in Article V Section 2, 3, and 4) shall be denied (regardless of
proximity) unless otherwise approved by the Section Tournament Chair and/or Tournament
Director.