2019 SCGA SCRATCH LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
PLAYER INFORMATION
Soule Park Golf Course
1033 East Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5633
FORMAT:
Both Groups will play the 16-point game as outlined in the 2019 Scratch League Manual. The top two teams (one from each of the groups) will advance to the 2019 California Scratch League Championship at Poppy Hills GC on December 6th, finalizing the 4-team field.
The November 1 current handicap index will be used to order lineups.
GROUPINGS:
Seeds 1, 4, 5 and 8 will play in Group 1.
Seeds 2, 3, 6 and 7 will play in Group 2.
REGISTRATION:
All Team Captains must check in at the SCGA registration tent outside of the golf shop. Registration will begin at 7:30a.m.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the tournament. Group 1 starting times will range from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Group 2 starting times will range from 10:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group. Furthermore, players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late. Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by calling the Soule Park Pro Shop at (805) 646-5633. Normal rates apply.
TEES:
Play will be from the SCGA tee markers and the OAK yardages. Course Rating: 72.8 / Slope: 128 / Approx. 6,806 yards / Par: 72.
DRIVING RANGE:
The driving range will open by 6:30 a.m. on the day of the qualifier. Range balls will be provided compliments of Soule Park GC and the SCGA.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The snack bar will be open from 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases. The SCGA will be hosting a luncheon for all players immediately following play in the restaurant. Please stick around for lunch and awards.
RULES OF PLAY:
- The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A govern play;
- Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum that will be distributed on site;
- Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Carts are included. There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates). Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts. Otherwise, either the player or the caddie must walk. Pull carts and push carts are allowed.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie (See section on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section below. Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.
DRESS CODE:
Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Shirts must be tucked in and hats are to be worn forward at all times.
TIE-BREAKING:
In case of a tie between two teams at the end of the competition, the teams tied will select two players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. Play will be in one group of four using the 16-point game format. After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of both teammates will determine who moves on. If still tied, all players will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s).
In case of a tie between three teams at the end competition, the teams tied will select three players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. Play will be in three groups of three using the 9-point game format. After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of all three teammates will determine who moves on. If all teams are still tied after the first playoff hole, all players from those teams will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s). If two teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select two players to play the next playoff hole(s) using the 16-point game format.
In case of a tie between four teams at the end of the competition, the teams tied will select two players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. Play will be in two groups of four using the 16-point game format. After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of both teammates will determine who moves on. If all teams are still tied after the first playoff hole, all players from those teams will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s). If three teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select three players to play the next playoff hole(s) in three groups using the 9-point game format. If two teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select two players to play the next playoff hole(s) using the 16-point game format.
CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS:
Contact Robert Reid at rreid@scga.org as soon as possible with any lineup changes.
For a complete listing of SCGA tournament policies and procedures, click here.