ASSOCIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

SPYGLASS HILL GOLF COURSE

AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

 

 

 

 

Club Information:                   

Spyglass Hill Golf Course

Stevinson Drive & Spyglass Hill Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

Pro Shop: (831) 625-8563

 

PLEASE REVIEW: COVID-19 TOURNAMENT SAFETY POLICIES

 

MASKS: Masks are REQUIRED for anyone entering the Pro Shop or Spyglass Grill, or any circumstance where it is not possible to maintain social distancing.

 

Registration:  There is no formal registration.  Make sure to arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time. The atomic clocks at the putting greens or starting tees display the official tournament time.

 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

 

MONDAY & TUESDAY:  18 holes stroke play (Best Two Balls of Four). Two players from each club will be paired with  two players from another club. For this format the NCGA defines a “side” as the two players from a club playing together. Should a disqualification penalty affect the “side”, the other two players from that club are still eligible to compete. The two best balls can both come from the same “side” or one ball from one “side” and one from the other “side”. Play will be 85% of the Course Handicap using a maximum current Handicap Index of 18.4. Men will be playing from the NCGA WHITE tee markers and women will be playing from the NCGA RED tee markers. All players with a Handicap Index of 18.5 and higher are eligible but must play to a maximum current Handicap Index of 18.4. The August 28, 2020 Handicap Index will be used.

 

Tee Times: Beginning at 7:00 am off the #1 tee with 11-minute intervals. Will be released no later than one week before the event.

 

Maximum Score: The maximum allowable score for a side on any hole is 9 (Rule 21.2 applies).

 

Alternative to Stroke and Distance: Model Local Rule E-5 is in effect. 

 

Cart Information (IMPORTANT):

A cart survey will be sent for everyone to fill out, please make sure to only respond once to this survey. Carts at Spyglass Hill GC will be extremely limited. There will only be two carts per group (foursome) allowed and one bag per cart UNLESS you are from the same household. If you are from the same household you may either ride together or have two bags on the cart. If you have a handicap placard please make sure you bring that with you. Carts at Spyglass Hill GC are CART PATH ONLY. We highly suggest walking for the championship if you are capable. Carts are $45 per rider. Push/Pull carts are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis for $15 at Spyglass Hill GC. We recommend bringing your own if you have one. 

 

Local Rules / Hole Locations / Scorecards:

All paperwork will be available for players ONLINE linked below on or before August 29th (Hole Locations for August 31 – September 1 will be posted on August 30th).

 

Food Services:  Spyglass Hill Grill is open 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM for To-Go orders only.  Payments must be made by CREDIT CARD only and masks MUST be worn inside the Grill.   

 

Water: Spyglass Hill has placed hand sanitizers for use next to water coolers on holes 5, 8, 12 and 15. Bottled water will not be provided. Players should be prepared with their own water bottles or purchase bottled water from the Spyglass Grill.

 

Practice Rounds: The NCGA does not arrange practice rounds and does not administer Spyglass Hill GC.  If you wish to play prior to the tournament you must make reservations by calling Golf Central (800) 654-9300.  Green fees are $415 per NCGA member (does not include cart).  Carts are $45/rider. Please call the Pro Shop for more information. 

 

Driving Range:  The Pro Shop and Driving Range open at 6:00 AM. Range balls are available at no charge throughout the championship. The driving range is not available after the round. Players are only permitted on site one hour prior to their starting time.

 

Gate Clearance:  For Pebble Beach gate clearance, please state your name and the NCGA tournament you are playing into the Pebble Beach Security personnel upon arrival at any gate to 17-Mile Drive. 

 

Caddies: Caddies are not currently permitted in any NCGA Championship. Please plan accordingly.

 

Guests:  Spectators are not permitted, however, players may have up to one guest on property.  Guests must walk, carts will not be permitted.

 

Withdrawals: If you are unable to play in the Championship, please call the NCGA Rules & Competitions Department at (831)625-4653 as soon as possible so that an alternate may be notified. 

 

RULES INFORMATION – It is the player’s responsibility to know the Rules and Terms of the Competition.

 

Rules of Play:  The Rules of Golf effective January 2019 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2020 NCGA Hard Card.  The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the championship site.  Please be familiar with the NCGA Regulations and Policies, and Pace of Play Policy.

 

Scoring: Players are expected to download the USGA TM app (or GolfGenius). The GGID for the group is available on the scorecard PDF available above. This GGID will also be texted to each player and available with the starter.

  • Within the group, players should enter scores for one other player.  If someone does not have a phone available, players must ensure at least one player in the group is entering scores.
  • At the end of the round, all players in the group must confirm hole-by-hole scores posted online are correct.  This can be done using the Leaderboard in the app or online in this event portal.
  • Any issues with scores after leaving your group must be communicated to staff via text, call or email no later than one hour after the final group has entered the 18th hole scores.  After that time, the scorecard is treated as officially returned and certified. Staff contact information is available in the Notice to Players linked above.
  • For guidance using the Mobile Scoring App, please see this training video.

 

Code of Conduct – Flagstick:  The flagstick must not be moved 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.

 

Holing Out: Spyglass Hill has installed a foam insert that allows the ball to fall into the hole part way, while making the ball easily retrievable to minimize shared contact points. The foam is treated as part of the flagstick, and if any part of the ball is below the surface of the putting green and is resting on that device or leaning against the flagstick, the ball is treated as holed. However, a ball that hits the foam and does not come to rest with any part of the ball within the hole below the surface of the putting green is not holed.  

 

Preferred Lies in Bunker:  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 with these limits:
  • Limits on Location of Relief Area:
    • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
    • Must be in the same bunker.

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rule 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

 

Dress Code:  See NCGA Hard Card. Players must adhere to the dress code.

 

Footwear:  Non-metal spikes required.  Shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green) are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this condition:  See Rule 4.3a. See Model Local Rule G-7.