POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

Prior to participating, participants should review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures.

 

FORMAT:

• 36 holes (18 each day); four-ball net stroke play.
• Two-person teams will represent each side.
• Playing Handicaps will be determined based on 85% of each player’s Course Handicap.
• Teams will be placed into four flights based on the combined team Handicap Indexes as of Monday, April 28.
• All teams will play both courses.
• Awards will be given to those who finish in 1^st through 5^th place per flight. Ties will be broken using the USGA suggested method of matching scorecards (Committee Procedures: Section 5A (6)).

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Call the golf shop at (760) 324-9400 and identify yourself as a participant in this event.
• Practice rounds are restricted to after 12 p.m. if booking more than three days in advance. Earlier times may be available if booked within three days of play. $150 includes cart and access to practice facilities.

 

FLIGHT BREAKDOWN AND COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:

 

Flight	Combined Handicap Index	Wednesday	Thursday
Arroyo	18.9 and below	Arnold Palmer	Pete Dye
Mission	19.0 to 30.7	Arnold Palmer	Pete Dye
Pacific	30.8 to 38.3	Pete Dye	Arnold Palmer
San Andreas	38.4 and above	Pete Dye	Arnold Palmer

 

REGISTRATION:

All participants must check in at the SCGA registration table located at the Palms Patio beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

• Starting holes and pairings will be emailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the championship.
• Shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. each day. Groups will be re-paired for Round 2 based on Round 1 results.

   

TEES AND YARDAGE:

 

Arroyo & Mission Flights:

 

Course	Tee Color	Course Rating	Slope	Par	Yardage
Arnold Palmer	Silver/Red Combo	72.7	129	72	5,561
Pete Dye	Silver/Red Combo	70.5	128	72	5,228

 

Pacific & San Andreas Flights:

 

Course	Tee Color	Course Rating	Slope	Par	Yardage
Arnold Palmer	Red	72.2	127	72	5,466
Pete Dye	Red	69.7	126	72	5,079

 

DRIVING RANGE:

The driving range will open by 6:30 a.m. on each day of the championship.

 

FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:

• The snack bar and beverage carts will be available for food and beverage purchases. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.
• The SCGA will host a luncheon during the award ceremony for all participants on Thursday, after Round 2. Players are on their own for other meals.

 

HOST HOTEL:

The SCGA has partnered with aRes Travel to secure discounted lodging rates surrounding SCGA championships. Click here for more information.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

• The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A govern play.
• Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players.
• Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Golf carts are included in each team’s entry fee.
• There is a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Players wishing to ride will be expected to share a cart with another player.
• 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.
• Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
• Pull or push carts are permitted.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

• Players may provide their own caddie (see section on Golf Carts).
• Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any club-specific policies.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

• To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of a SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org.
• Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions.
• Refund Policy:
  • Cancellation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $20 administrative fee.
  • Cancellation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competition: 50% of the entry fee.
  • Cancellation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.