Contestant Information Sheet
Summer Series I
The Reserve at Spanos Park GC
June 8 - 9, 2019
Listed below is IMPORTANT tournament information. Please read carefully.
Club Location:
The Reserve at Spanos Park GC
6301West Eight Mile Road
Stockton, CA 95219
209-477-4653
Format: 36 holes stroke play; 18 holes per day.
Start Times:
Saturday, June 8 – 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Sunday, June 9 – 7:30 a.m. Tee Time start on Holes #1 and #10
Saturday Schedule
Registration: There will be a welcome table in the restaurant on Saturday. There will be registration on Saturday but not on Sunday; on Sunday players should arrive at their designated tee at least 10 minutes prior to their start time.
Announcements: Saturday will be on the practice putting green at 12:15. Players may have to walk to their starting hole on Saturday. On Sunday, announcements will occur on the respective starting tees.
Practice Round: Practice rounds are available for players and family. Please call the golf shop in advance to book your time.
The junior rate is $17 Monday-Friday, and $27 on Saturday-Sunday. The adult rate is $35 Monday-Friday, and $45 Saturday-Sunday. .
Food Service: Food will be provided both days for players. Saturday, a box lunch will be available at the welcome table. Sunday, a barbeque style lunch will be available at the completion of the round. Players with a dietary need, please check in at the registration table for other lunch options. The Restaurant will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m.
Range: Range balls will be provided both days, at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Second Round Pairings: Second round pairings will be available after all first round scores are posted. The pairing will be available at jtnc.org on the contestant information page.
Rules of Play: The 2019 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the JTNC hard card. The committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed on the tournament days. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition.
Time of Starting: Players are responsible for showing up and ready to play on time to their correct tee. The player will be penalized for arriving after their time and disqualified for showing up after 4 minutes 59 seconds after their starting time. The official starting time will be posted at jtnc.org.
Late Appearance: It is the responsibility of the players to be at their assigned tee at the time that the Committee orders play to begin. The course will not page players to the tee.
Walking: Players must walk at all times, except as authorized by the Committee. Caddies are not permitted. Pull or push carts are permitted. Spectator carts are prohibited. Handicap carts will be available. Individuals must have documentation and be cleared by the JTNC staff. Visit the registration tent to be approved. For questions contact Otis at ogoodwin@ncga.org.
Dress Code: All players and Spectators must be properly attired both on the golf course and on the premises of the club. Blue jeans, designer jeans, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited unless otherwise approved by the host club. Golf shirts must be worn and shorts must be of appropriate length (no jean shorts). This dress code will be used at all JTNC competitions in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the particular golf course involved. A violation of this dress code must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not be allowed to continue play. Spectators violating will be asked to change or leave the club.
Spectators: Spectators must wear proper attire while at the club and abide by the same dress code as the players, stated above. The use of electronic devices should be limited to areas where their use will not distract players on the course. Spectators must maintain at least 25 yards from the players and avoid even the appearance of imparting advice or assisting the player in any way. A spectator may approach a player briefly to hand clothing, food or beverages to the player, but should not have prolonged conversations. Please walk ahead of the group you are following and stay in the rough or near the cart paths. Do not delay groups by walking slowly. Spectators must stay off the greens and out of the bunkers at all times. Spectators violating these policies may be asked to leave the course. Spectator carts are prohibited. Handicap carts will be available for $28 per cart. Individuals must have documentation and be cleared by the JTNC staff. Please visit the registration table on Saturday to be cleared or find a JTNC staff on Sunday.
Distance – Measuring Devices: Distance measuring devices are permitted, the device must not be used for any purposes that are prohibited by Rule 4.3, including but not limited to:
- The gauging or measuring of slope;
- The gauging or measuring of other conditions that might affect play (e.g., wind speed or direction).
A multi-functional device, such as a smartphone or PDA, may be used as a distance-measuring device, but it must not be used to gauge or measure other conditions where doing so would be in breach of Rule 4.3.
Ties: In the event of ties, there will be a play-off for first place. Ties for second and third will be decided using the USGA’s method for matching cards if not broken during the play-off for first place. In a competition with a multiple tee start, the last nine holes will be holes 10-18.
Withdrawals & No Shows: Players who enter a JTNC event and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify the JTNC/NCGA staff at the Rules and Competitions department at (831) 622-8216. Failure to notify the JTNC/NCGA will result in a NO SHOW and the player will receive a one-year suspension from all JTNC events for the following calendar year following the infraction. A player who only contacts the course and NOT the JTNC/NCGA will incur the suspension.
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: Disqualification.
All other questions concerning this event, contact the JTNC/NCGA staff during normal business hours at (831) 625-4653. For weekends or after business hours contact Aaron at (831) 622-8234 or ahartesveldt@ncga.org, Otis at (831) 622-8216 or ogoodwin@ncga.org