Northern California Golf Association

Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship Qualifying

Poppy Ridge GC

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Player Information Sheet

 

 

Club Information:                           

Poppy Ridge GC

4280 Greenville Rd.

Livermore, CA 94550

Phone: 925-447-6779

Website: www.poppyridgegolf.com

 

Format:                                                                 

18 holes of four-ball net stroke play (two-person better ball). Men will play from the WHITE tees and women will play

from the GOLD tees. Play will be 90% (men) 95% (women) of the Course Handicap using a maximum current Handicap

Index of 18.4. All players with a Handicap Index of 18.5 and higher are eligible but must play to a maximum current

Handicap Index of 18.4. If the Course Handicap of the members of a side differ by more than eight strokes, an additional

10 percent reduction will be applied to the Course Handicap of each member. The number of qualifying spots available

at each qualifying site will be determined based on the total number of entrants and the final field at each site. Final

numbers of spots will be available from the Committee on the day of qualifying. The May 1, 2019 Handicap Index will be

used in determining the Course Handicap of the players. Qualifiers will advance to the championship at Poppy Hills GC,

June 17-18, 2019.

 

Scoring Unfinished Holes:                                  

If a player starts but does not complete a hole, their marker should record an “X” followed by the score he most likely

would have made. This score is for handicap purposes only and should not exceed the Equitable Stroke Control limit for

his/her Course Handicap.

 

Rules Information:

Golf shoes – Model Local Rule G-7 is in effect.

Maximum Score – The maximum allowable gross score for any player, on any hole, is nine (9). Rule 21.2 applies

Stroke and Distance – Model Local Rule E-5 is in effect.

 

Competition Schedule:                                      

7:00 AM off Hole 1. Check the NCGA website (www.ncga.org) for groupings and starting times. Players should be at their

assigned tee 10 minutes prior to their tee time.

 

Practice Round Information:                            

If you wish to play a practice round you must make reservations by calling the golf shop at the number listed above.

Practice rounds are subject to club green fees and availability.

 

Cart Fee Information:                                        

Golf carts are optional at the player’s expense. Cart rental is $17 per person. Spectator carts are prohibited. A maximum

of two carts per group is permitted.

 

 

Additional Information:

Prior to the first day of the event, you must make yourself familiar with the Player Handbook, Hard Card, Pace of Play Policy, and Clarification on Smart Phones. You, the player, are responsible for knowing this information.

 

Any questions concerning this event should be directed to the NCGA Rules and Competitions Office at

831-625-4653.