2019 PLAYER INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 23: PRACTICE ROUND
8:00am- 1:00pm
- The Preserve Golf Club (please call the pro shop for tee times at 831-620-6871)
6:00pm WELCOME RECEPTION
(Tournament Registration is also held at this time.)
location: The Hacienda at The Preserve
Cocktails and Buffet – Golf Attire
Starting Times Posted, Tee Prize Distribution
Thursday, October 24: FIRST ROUND
All rounds played at The Preserve Golf Club
Tee Times off 1st and 10th ~ 8:30 to 10:31 am
Friday, October 25: SECOND ROUND
Tee Times off 1st and 10th ~ 8:30 to 10:31am
Friday Evening: Tournament Dinner
– Cocktails 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm
– Location: The Old Barn at Santa Lucia Preserve
– Note: Dressy Casual attire
Saturday, October 26: FINAL ROUND
Tee Times off 1st and 10th ~ 8:30 to 10:31am
FORMAT OF COMPETITION
The Stocker Cup Invitational consists of two simultaneous competitions. The Peter Stocker Championship and Ruth Stocker Barry Cup competitions are both played over 54 holes. (please see schedule above.) Ties for the individual Championship are settled 15 minutes after the conclusion of play by “Sudden Death” playoff. Team ties will be settled using USGA tie ending procedures.
RULES & CONDITIONS
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as currently approved by the USGA. Local rules, detailed tournament conditions and registration requirements within a Tournament Information Packet will be provided via mail prior to October 1st. The Tournament Committee requires that all players wear softspike or spikeless shoes. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject or ban an applicant or participant at any time before or after the start of tournament play. Any tournament participant engaging in unbecoming or unsportsmanlike conduct during tournament play or otherwise is subject to rejection or disqualification as well as being permanently barred from consideration for a subsequent Stocker Cup Invitation. The Northern California Golf Association Tournament Committee will serve as starters, as well as handling rules decisions and scoring. The NCGA “Pace of Play Guidelines,” including player timing procedures, will be in effect to assure a reasonable pace of play. This includes the requirement that Net players shall not putt out if their team’s position cannot be improved.
PRIZES
A players vie for the Individual Championship and World Amateur Ranking Player Points (via World Amateur Rankings, Scratch Players Rankings, and Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com). The winner’s name will be engraved on the perpetual Stocker Cup. The names of the team winners will also appear on the trophy. Prizes will also be awarded to the top finishers in both the individual and team competitions. Tee gifts are provided to all tournament participants.
ATTIRE
Contestants should wear proper, tasteful golf attire during tournament play and be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.
CADDIES & CARTS
Players use automotive transportation, which is included in their entry fee, or they may provide their own caddie.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The following is provided to each contestant during the Stocker Cup: - Welcome Reception with Cocktails and Buffet for participant and guest - 4 rounds of golf with cart (1) practice and (3) tournament rounds - – Tournament Dinner – Breakfast and Lunch daily – Straight Down apparel ensemble - Trophies & Awards