Welcome to the 110th Oregon Amateur Championship hosted by Portland Golf Club.

 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY!

 

 

FOOD SERVICE The OGA will provide lunch for all contestants on Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th. Lunch will be from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm, please plan accordingly.

 

MATCH PLAY STARTING TIMES

In order for contestants to acquire Wednesday match play starting times, you may phone the following number (503) 989 – 0069, any time after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Starting times will also be posted on the OGA website www.oregonamateur.org as well as on the scoreboard. Please be mindful that the timely generation of Tuesday’s pairings and starting times will be affected by any playoffs that may take place for the final qualifying berths. Also, please feel free to rely on the starting time ranges, which are included in your registration packet to estimate your match play starting times for the week.

 

OGA PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES

The OGA Pace of Play Policy will be in effect. OGA Pace of Play Policy is available on the OGA website and at the Starters table.

 

LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS

Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-3.  Exception – in OJG events, Pee-Wees and Intermediate divisions are not required to play a ball on the conforming list. 

 

LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS

Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-1.

 

MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee.

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Contestants are expected to 1) know and play by the Rules of Golf, 2) conduct themselves at all time in a sportsmanlike manner, 3) respect the golf course and the rights of other contestants, 4) fulfill their playing obligations and 5) know and abide by the OGA Pace of Play. If the Committee considers that a player is a guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, including but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct (cheating, damaging the golf course, defacing club property, using loud obscene language, throwing clubs, consuming alcoholic beverages when such consumption: is prohibited by the host facility, is offensive to the contestants fellow competitor’s and/or causes the contestant’s behavior to become offensive, etc.) it may impose a penalty of DISQUALIFICATION and possible suspension from future play in OGA Championships. Any disciplinary actions imposed on a contestant by the OGA may be formally communicated to a representative of the contestant’s club and/or to any other allied golf association that the OGA deems appropriate.

 

CONDITIONS & SCHEDULES

The OGA assumes no liability for any conditions of the competition. Upon submitting this entry and subsequently playing in this competition, players agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the OGA and its respective affiliates directors, officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities and losses, including, without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of litigation, arising out of any negligent act or omission of the indemnifying party in connection with the conditions herein. The OGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the Committee in any matter shall be final.

 

SCORE POSTING

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. This will include match play. Each match will be given a scorecard for players to record scores. For matches that finish less than 18 holes, the holes not completed will be scored as par plus handicap strokes the player may receive. For those matches that finish less than 12 holes only a 9 hole score will be posted for the player. For extra hole matches; unless they extend beyond 9 holes, they will be posted as an 18 hole score.

 

PROHIBITING USE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES

Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes or where metal may come in contact with the course are prohibited during a round.  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-7.

 

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.  Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar.  Shoes must be worn at all times. Competitors in violation of this policy will not be permitted to begin play and may have their entry revoked should a violation occur before the close of competition.  In addition to the competitor, a player’s caddie is also required to adhere to the OGA Dress Code. The OGA reserves the right to determine what is and what is not suitable attire and may prohibit the play of a contestant unsuitably attired.

 

The OGA Dress Code applies to spectators as well as contestants.

 

CANCELLATIONS

We expect all entrants to complete their rounds and fulfill their playing obligations.  If for some reason you are forced to withdraw during the championship, please notify an OGA Official as soon as possible.