Northern California Golf Association
Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship Qualifying
Baylands GL
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Player Information Sheet
Club Information:
Baylands GL
1875 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-856-0881
Website: https://baylandsgolflinks.com/
Format:
18 holes of four-ball net stroke play (two-person better ball). Men will play from the BLUE tees and women will play
from the WHITE 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:
8:00 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. 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.