Date: April 5, 2019
To: OGA Tournament of Champions Entrants
From: Brent Whittaker, OGA Director of Tournament Operations
Subject: Player Information
Thank you for your entry into the 75th OGA Tournament of Champions, April 13th & 14th, 2019 at Gearhart Golf Links. Below you will find a link to your starting time for the first round on Saturday, April 13th. Upon the completion of Saturday’s round, the field will be repaired by gross score for the final round on Sunday, April 14th. Starting times will be available Saturday evening, for Sunday’s final round. These pairings will be available at www.oga.org or you may call 503-989-0069 between the hours of 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Download the Golf Genius App and enter the GGID: OGATOFC. This will provide updated results and additional player information specific to the OGA Tournament of Champions.
Round One pairings: Click here
Text Messages: To receive a text message with Sunday’s starting times or any other tournament information, update your cell phone number on your profile page. To opt out of receiving text messages, please reply to this email.
Practice Rounds: Players may call Gearhart at 503-738-3538 starting today to make practice round arrangements. Practice rounds are available on a space available basis beginning Sunday, April 7th the week prior to the championship. Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members. You must identify yourself as a Tournament of Champions contestant in order to receive your free practice round. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.
Course Yardage: Click here for yardages that will be used during the championship. Yardages and Course Ratings are subject to change at any time by the Committee.
Format and Prizes: 36-hole stroke play competition with Men’s, Senior Men's and Women’s Divisions. All prize awards will be made on the basis of GROSS finish for the Men’s and Senior Men’s Division and Gross and Net for the Women’s Division. Gift Cards will be awarded to top finishers and are only redeemable at The Reserve. Special awards from Jones Sports Co. will be issued to the Gross Men's, Senior Men's and Women's Champions.
Food & Beverage: The OGA will host lunch for all contestants on Saturday, Round 1 of the championship.
Practice Range: Gearhart does not have a driving range. There is a practice area and hitting nets but players will have to bring their own practice balls.
Cart Reservations: Carts have been reserved based on requests indicated on the entry forms. Appropriate cart fees must be paid by the contestant to the Pro Shop at the time of rental. As a reminder, please follow any cart path restrictions posted by Gearhart Golf Links.
Caddies: You may bring your own; Gearhart will not have caddies available.
Dress Code: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind or color, or unkempt clothing of any kind. Neat and clean pants, skirts, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts no more than 6 inches above the knee (men’s shorts must have a minimum of three pockets) are acceptable, as are sweaters and sweatshirts, golf shirts (men’s must have collars), women’s golf shirts and golf blouses. Shoes must be worn at all times. Contestants not in compliance with the OGA Dress Code will be Disqualified from the championship and removed from the golf course.
Lodging: Mention Tournament of Champions Competitor when making reservations.
The Gearhart Hotel – 503-717-8159 – Mcmenamins.com
Gearhart by the Sea – 503-738-8331 – Gearhartresort.com
The Gearhart Ocean Inn – 503-738-7373 – GearhartOceanInn.com
Rules: OGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition Click here
2019 Rules Changes highlights Click Here
OGA Pace of Play Guidelines: will be in effect during the championship. Pace of Play guidelines will be available before each round at the starter’s tent.
OGA Pace of Play Click Here
Score Posting: will be done by the OGA for each round after the championship has been completed. The OGA will post each player’s adjusted score to GHIN as a tournament score, for handicapping purposes.
Thank you for your participation and good luck at Gearhart Golf Links!