Contestant Information Sheet
Fall Series V – Pajaro Valley GC
September 21-22, 2019
Listed below is IMPORTANT tournament information. Please read carefully.
Club Location:
Pajaro Valley Golf Club
967 Salinas Rd
Royal Oaks, Ca 95076
Format: 36 holes stroke play; 18 holes per day.
Start Times:
Saturday, September 21 – 11.00 a.m. tee time start on holes #1 and #10.
Sunday, September 22 - 7:30 a.m. tee time start on holes #1 and #10.
Registration: There will be no registration on Saturday or Sunday. Please show up to the tee 10 minutes before your tee time. Lunches and player information will be located by the first tee on Saturday.
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.
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 USGA Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the JTNC rules 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
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. For questions contact Vaughn at vkezirian@ncga.org
Drinking Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated. Junior Tour water will also be available for players on the golf course on holes 1 and 10.
Practice Round: $5 Youth on Course rate is available all day. Players are advised to call ahead of time to book a practice round.
Parents: Going rate
Cart Fee: $18 per person
Range: The range will open at 10:00am on Saturday and 6:30 on Sunday. Please check in with the pro shop and they will give you a basket of balls. (approximately 40 balls)
A limited number of spots are available on the range, so players are asked to limit their practice. Players must hit in designated spots only. Players who have hit an excessive number of balls may be asked to step aside to allow others to warm up.
Food Service: Food will be available both days for players. Saturday, a box lunch will be available on the course. Sunday, a barbeque style lunch will be available at the completion of the round. Players requiring special dietary needs, please contact Vaughn ahead of time. If you do not contact the JTNC ahead of time you can also request a special dietary needs lunch at the registration table. The restaurant will open at 7:00 a.m., breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.
Dress Code:
All players 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. 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:
Spectators must wear proper attire while at the club. Please see the clubs Dress Code policy. Spectators may wear anything that fits within the club policy.
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 $20. Individuals must have documentation and be cleared by the JTNC staff. Visit the registration tent to be approved.
Caddies Prohibited:
Caddies are not allowed at this event.
Ties:
In the event of ties, there will be a play-off for first place, if conditions allow. 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.
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.
Withdrawals and 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) 622-8209. 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.