PLAYER INFORMATION
16TH FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP
SANTA ANA COUNTRY CLUB
MONDAY – TUESDAY, MARCH 26-27, 2018
REGISTRATION:
Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning only at the scoreboard area near the practice putting green.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the tournament. Starting times for Round 1 on Monday will range from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. Teams will be re-paired by score for the final round on Tuesday and tee times will range from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group. Furthermore, players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 6-3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late. Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by contacting the Santa Ana CC golf shop at (714) 545-7260. Practice rounds will begin on March 5th and based on the schedule below. Players are limited to one practice round.
PRACTICE ROUND SCHEDULE
Green fee: $60. Cart fee: Included
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Times Available |
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Tuesday |
March 6 |
After 12:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
March 7 |
Before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
March 8 |
Before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
March 10 |
After 11:00 a.m. |
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Sunday |
March 11 |
After 1:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
March 13 |
After 12:30 p.m. |
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Thursday |
March 15 |
Before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
March 16 |
After 2:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
March 17 |
After 11:00 p.m. |
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Sunday |
March 18 |
After 1:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
March 20 |
After 12:30 p.m. |
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Thursday |
March 22 |
Before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
March 24 |
After 11:00 p.m. |
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Sunday |
March 25 |
After 1:00 p.m. |
FORMAT:
36 holes of foursomes stroke play. 18 holes will be played each day. During each stipulated round, partners must play alternately from the teeing grounds (i.e. Player A must tee off on all the odd holes, Player B must tee off on all the even holes). Players may reverse this order on the second day of play; however, they are not required to do so.
TEES:
Play will be from the SCGA tee markers. A variety of yardages will be used throughout the championship. (Please refer to the yardage tab located within the championship portal).
CR: 71.8 / Slope: 130 / approximately 6,678 yards / Par 72
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 6:30 a.m. each day of the championship and range balls will be on the driving range. Range balls will be provided compliments of the SCGA and Santa Ana CC.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The SCGA will host a player’s lunch immediately following the conclusion of play on Monday.
The snack bar will be open from 7:00 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Cash and reciprocal charge will be accepted for all purchases. No credit cards will be accepted.
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION:
Santa Ana Country Club
20382 Newport Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 545-7260
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 as part of the championship fee. There will be a maximum of three 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 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.
Cell phone while on property is limited to texting and taking photos per club policy.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie (See section on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section 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 (no cargo shorts will be permitted) and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), 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.