It's Qualifying Time: Sign up now for a shot at the McGladrey Team Championship

Amateur golfers in Washington, Oregon, and areas of Montana and Idaho, are beginning the path to a National Championship berth by registering their teams online for Local Qualifying Events in the third McGladrey Team Championship, formerly The PGA McGladrey Team Championship. The online registration process (PGA.com/teamchampionship) is part of the nationwide grassroots best-ball amateur championship conducted by The PGA of America. In the upcoming weeks, Local Qualifying Events will be held at several prominent golf facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. (For a full list and schedule, visit the news archives page at www.mountainwest.com.)

Teams that advance through Local and Section Qualifying Events will have the opportunity to participate in the National Championship, featuring 41 four-member PGA Section champion teams, which will take place Oct. 26-28, at renowned Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort. The 2009 McGladrey Team Championship formally opens with Special Olympics as the Official Charity of The McGladrey Team Championship. A portion of the proceeds from all Local & Section Qualifying Events, along with proceeds from a silent auction during the National Championship, will support the Special Olympics golf program, which boasts 17,000 athletes.