2020 Legacy PWGA Team Play Finals

Hiddenbrooke GC and Blue Rock Spring - West

Rescheduled to October 22 & 23, 2020

 

 

Player Information Sheet

 

 

Golf Courses:                    

 

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club                       

1095 Hiddenbrooke Parkway

Vallejo, CA 94591

707-558-0330

 

Blue Rock Springs - West

655 Columbus Parkway

Vallejo, CA 94591

707-643-8476

 

                                               

Format:                        36 Holes (18 holes per day) Best 2 of 4 team play

                                         Handicap Revision Date:  October 16, 2020

                                         Playing handicap will be 85% of course handicap

                                                                  

Tees:                              Hiddenbrooke GC- Red 67.8/121

                                          Blue Rock Spring West - Red 68.4/111

 

Awards:                        Top 10 teams

                                          Awards will be mailed to players

 

Tee times:                    Tee times will begin each day at 8:00AM, starting on Hole 1 on both courses.

                                          Tee times will be posted on the portal Friday, October 16, 2020 for Round 1 and Round 2.

 

Rules of Play:                                   

The 2020 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the PWGA Hard Card  and the Notice to Players (Local Rules – Hiddenbrooke GC; Blue Rock Springs GC ).  Prior to the first day of the event, you must make yourself familiar with the Tournament Policies and the Pace of Play Policy.   It is the players responsibility to know the rules and the terms of the competition. 

               

The following policies will be in effect at all Legacy PWGA tournaments, and are subject to change based on current county and state guidelines.  Players failing to adhere to the following policies will be removed from the event and asked to leave the premises.

 

 

GENERAL SANITATION

• Absolutely no gathering or loitering at any location on the property before or after a round.
• Players must always maintain at least a six-foot distance minimum from other people while on property.
• Masks/facial coverings must be worn as required by government guidelines when a six-foot distance cannot be met.
• Masks may be taken off on the golf course for play.  Please practice social distancing of 6ft.
• There will not be an awards ceremony.  Players are required to leave as soon as possible after completing their round.  Results will be posted on the tournament portal after each round.

 

 SCHEDULE

• Tee times will be issued starting at 8:00 AM in 12 minute intervals starting from Hole 1 on both courses. 
• Proceed to Hole 1 once the prior group has left the teeing area.  Be ready 10 minutes prior to your start time.  Only one group is allowed at starting area at a time.
• Please be aware that you must be at your teeing area ready to play at your tee time.  You must start at (and not before or after) your starting time.  Rule 5.3a
• If you arrive at starting point, ready to play after your tee time but No More Than Five Minutes Late: The general penalty (2 strokes) is applied to your first hole.
• If you arrive more than 5 minutes late the penalty is Disqualification.

 

 

 SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICIES FOR PRACTICE/WARM-UP

• Practice Range at Hiddenbrooke is closed.  Practice Green and Bunkers are open.
• Practice range at Blue Rock Springs is open and is set up for safe distancing.  Please be aware that the driving range is across the street from the golf course.  If you choose to use the range, park at the range for your practice time and then drive to the golf course for your tee time.  
• Any stretching or other warm-up activities should be done beforehand at your car.
• The practice putting green and bunkers are only available to players 15 minutes prior to their starting time.

 

STARTER INTERACTION AND MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION

There will not be any paper materials distributed on site.  Please use the portal to familiarize yourself with tournament information and print any necessary documents.  Click on the link to open and print.

 

• Hard Card
• Notice to Players (Local Rules)
  • Hiddenbrooke GC - revised
  • Blue Rock Springs West - revised
• Pace of Play Policy
• Teams List
• Scorecards available on 10/19/20  (scorecards are available to print as a convenience for players, but have no Rules status)
  • We will take team photos at Hiddenbrooke - so if you have matching shirts wear them to Hiddenbrooke - we will take photos on the first tee (two players at a time)
    • Round 1 - Hiddenbrooke
    • Round 2 - Hiddenbrooke
    • Round 1 - Blue Rock Springs
    • Round 2 - Blue Rock Springs

 

CARTS

Single-rider carts at Blue Rock Springs.  Two players in a cart with divider at Hiddenbrooke (based on survey response)  The field has been split to accommodate all players.   Due to the limited number of carts it is very important that you follow directions

Hiddenbrooke - Carts will be staged - please do not take a cart prior to 30 minutes before your Tee Time.

Blue Rock Springs - Players must check in with the Pro Shop to get cart keys.  

 

NO CADDIES or SPECTATORS

 

SCORECARD PROCEDURES

 

Please download the Golf Genius App (Available on both Google Play and Apple) so you have access to mobile scoring and the leaderboard. Learn more about using the App here.

 

Scorecards will be available on the Portal (Player Information Tab) in PDF format on Friday October 16. When you print, select only your scorecard page to print in landscape format.  

 

• At least one player in each group must enter scores using mobile scoring.
• Each player in the group will be the marker for another player.
• At the end of the round, all players in the group must confirm the hole-by-hole scores posted online are accurate using the Scorecard link in the app, before proceeding to scoring verification area.
• The scorecard is treated as officially returned and certified after the group has left the scoring verification area.
• There will be a Tournament Official available for any rules questions.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

• No water will be provided on the golf course. Please bring your own water.
• Food Service will be open for snack and beverage purchase as follows:
  • Hiddenbrooke Grill hours 9am - 4pm.  Drinks and Snacks are also available for purchase in the Pro Shop (Credit Cards Only)  Please note - Grill may close early - they are managing operations on a day to day basis.
  • Blue Rock Springs  Rock Cafe is open 7am - 6pm with take out and outside/patio dining.

 

FLAGSTICK AND HOLE

Touching of the flagstick is prohibited. The following Code of Conduct provision is in effect for Legacy PWGA events:

• The flagstick must not be removed or deliberately touched by hand during the round, including with a gloved hand or a towel wrapped around the flagstick. Any player who deliberately ignores this code of conduct policy will be considered guilty of Serious Misconduct (see Rule 1.2b), the penalty for which is disqualification.
• The hole has a foam insert that allows the ball to drop below the level of the putting green and you may retrieve it without touching the flagstick or the edge of the hole.

 

BUNKERS: Rakes will be removed from the course. Players are encouraged to smooth the surface of the bunker with their foot or club before exiting the bunker.

• Preferred Lies will be allowed in all Bunkers: Lift, clean and place once.  Each shot (if you fail to get out of the bunker) you can lift, clean and place.

 

When a player’s ball lies in a bunker, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball
• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: SIX INCHES from the reference point, but must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and must be in the same bunker.
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Please direct any questions concerning this event to Sheila McMurphy: sheilamaclt@gmail.com