Northern California Golf Association
Two-Person Scramble Championship
Poppy Hills Golf Course
December 16-17, 2019
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions):
Poppy Hills Golf Course
3200 Lopez Rd
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-622-8239
Format:
The championship will be 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day) in a Scramble format. Play will be 35% of the lower
Course Handicap and 15% of the higher Course Handicap. A side will start the play of each hole and then select the
team’s best shot. The partner may place a ball within six inches (no closer to the hole) of the selected spot. The side
plays their next stroke from the chosen spot. This procedure is followed on every shot until the ball is holed. Sides are
required to select each partner’s tee shot at least six times throughout a round.
Men will play from the (3 Poppy) Blue NCGA Tee Markers and women will play from the (1 Poppy) Red NCGA Tee Markers in all flights. THE CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE FLIGHTED AND PLAYED BY THE DECEMBER 1ST HANDICAP INDEX.
If necessary, there will be a play-off to determine first place immediately following the conclusion of play. If a play-off cannot be conducted (decision of the Committee and golf course) the USGA method of matching cards will be used. Ties for second and third place will be broken using the USGA method of matching cards.
Competition Schedule:
10:30 SHOTGUN start on Monday. 8:30 SHOTGUN start on Tuesday.
Please check the NCGA website for groupings and starting times. Teams will be repaired by score for the second round.
Practice Round Information:
Fee - $85 (Monday-Thursday), $115 (Friday-Sunday); carts are $25 per player (optional). For practice round starting
times/availability please call 831-622-8239.
Cart Fee Information:
Golf carts are optional at the player’s expense. Cart rental is $25 per player. Golf carts are restricted to the cart paths. A
maximum of two golf carts per group is permitted. Push carts may be rented for $10. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE
PROHIBITED
Practice Balls:
Provided for players during competition rounds at no cost. The golf shop and practice range will open at 6:30am.
Payment Information:
Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and
beverage).
Food and Beverage Information:
Porter’s Restaurant will be open from 6:00am to 7:00pm. The Snack Bar at Poppy Hills opens at 10:00am. No outside
food and beverage is permitted.
Additional Information:
Prior to the first day of the event, you must make yourself familiar with the Regulations and Policies, Hard Card,
Pace of Play Policy, and Clarification on Smart Phones.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. Does the 6-inch rule apply on the putting green also?
A: Yes, the ball must be played from within six inches from the original spot.
Q: If the ball chosen is on the green is it okay to move off the green within the six inches in the unlikely event such a spot just off the green gives a better angle on the putt?
A: No, the ball must stay in the same condition when using the six-inch allowance, i.e., on the putting green, hazard, bunker. However, the Rules do not differentiate between rough and fairway. Also, see Decision 36-2/1.
Q. We’ll be playing our next shot out of a bunker, does the player whose ball was first in the bunker have to play it as it lies or can he also move it up to 6 inches not nearer the hole?
A. The team may play in any order that it considers best. Also, see Decision 36-6/5.5.
Q. I’m a righty; my partner is a lefty. I am in a position to get relief from a cart path. Can he play from where the ball is now before I take relief or does he have to play from where I take relief?
A. If the side decides that they are going to take relief from the obstruction, it must be done prior to playing a stroke. The relief must be taken at a spot that affords relief for both the right and left-handed player. Also, see Decision 36-2/5.
Q. We are near the end of the round and my partner’s next two tee shots must be used. If I hit a tee shot is there any penalty for practice or any other scramble rule violation?
A. No, there is no penalty for playing a stroke in this situation. However, a side may be penalized for a violation of Rule 6-7, Undue delay.