PLAYER INFORMATION
39th SCGA FOUR-BALL NET CHAMPIONSHIP
CALIFORNIA COUNTRY CLUB
THURSDAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 – 5, 2018
REGISTRATION:
All participants must check in at the SCGA registration table located on the front patio upon arrival Thursday morning.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting holes and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the championship.
Round 1 (Thursday) will be a Shotgun Start at 12:00 p.m.
Round 2 (Friday) will be a Shotgun Start at 7:00 a.m.
Players are advised to be at their assigned cart 10 - 15 minutes prior to the start of the starting time.
Second round pairings will be based on the first round results and will be released following the conclusion of play on Thursday.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense on a space available basis. Players will need to contact California CC at (626) 333-4571 in advance and identify themselves as a participant in the 2018 SCGA Four-Ball Net Championship in order to secure a practice round.
Green Fee: $61, including cart.
FORMAT:
The Championship will be 36 holes of four-ball net stroke play competition (two-person better ball). 18 holes will be played each day. Each player receives 90% (men) and 95% (women) of their Course Handicap. After the reduction, if partners’ Course Handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10% reduction will be applied to their Course Handicaps (this is the USGA recommendation).
During the Championship, the lowest Handicap Index from the June 1 to the September 15 revisions will be used to calculate each player’s Course Handicap. If a player’s lowest Handicap Index from July 1 to September 15 is above 18.4, he or she will play down to 18.4. In addition, every player’s scoring file is reviewed by SCGA staff. The SCGA Rules & Competitions Committee reserves the right to adjust a player’s and/or team’s Course Handicap at any time prior to or during the competition.
TEES:
Men will play from the WHITE tee markers. CR: 71.5 / Slope: 126 / approximately 6,531 yards.
Women will play from the RED tee markers. CR: 75.5 / Slope: 134 / approximately 6,098 yards. (A variety of yardages may be used throughout the championship.)
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open prior to the start of each round. Range balls will be provided compliments of California CC.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The snack bar will open one hour before each round and will remain open until the conclusion of play. Credit cards will be the only accepted method of payment. *The SCGA will be hosting a banquet for players after the conclusion of play on Thursday*
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION:
California Country Club
1509 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(626) 333-4571
RULES OF PLAY:
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf. Local Rules in effect will be found on the SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum distributed at the site. Disregard all other club posted Local Rules including those on the back of the club’s score card.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Carts are included in the entry fee. There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates). Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts. Otherwise, either the player or the caddie must walk. Pull carts and push carts are NOT allowed.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES AND CELL PHONES:
During the play of all SCGA competitions, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3. A multi-functional device, such as a smartphone or PDA, may be used as a distance-measuring device, but it must not be used to gauge or measure other conditions where doing so would be a breach of Rule 14-3. Any questions about such devices should be resolved before the start of the stipulated round. Otherwise, cell phone use is discouraged during the stipulated round.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie (See section 10 on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section 13 below. Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.
DRESS CODE:
Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), cargo shorts, T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Shirts must be tucked in and hats are to be worn forward at all times.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:
By submitting an entry for any SCGA-administered competition, the contestant understands that his/her participation is at the sole discretion of the SCGA. A contestant may be removed from any competition at the discretion of the SCGA staff or Rules and Competitions Committee at any time before or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the SCGA or the “Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension from future SCGA-administered competitions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
- Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
- Offensive or unbecoming language
- Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of SCGA staff, officials, volunteers, host club staff or other contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Conduct deemed unbecoming
- Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
- Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
CANCELLATIONS:
To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of an SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630, or by clicking here. If a player needs to withdraw on the morning of the event, notify the SCGA staff person through the golf shop staff at the host venue. Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions. Requests for refunds prior to the entry closing date will be honored less a $10 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours prior to the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.
For more information about the SCGA’s tournament policies and the SCGA Code of Conduct policy, click here.