EllieMae Classic Qualifying
Poppy Ridge Chardonnay and Zinfandel Nines
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Listed below is important tournament information. Please read carefully.
Club Location:
Poppy Ridge GC
4280 Greenville Rd
Livermore, CA 94550
925-447-6779
Format:
18 hole individual stroke play.
Start Times:
Thursday, June 27 2019 – 8:00 AM starting times
Registration:
There will be no official registration but at the bag drop there will be a player information table with pairings and starting holes. Players should arrive at their designated starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to their start time. They will be given their official scorecard and tournament information on the tee.
Awards:
The low individual from this event will receive a full sponsor’s exemption into the EllieMae Classic at TPC Stonebrae. The EllieMae Classic is held July 29th – Aug. 4th depending on if the player makes the two day cut. The EllieMae Classic is a PGA Tour’s Web.com tour event held in Northern California. The runner up in this qualifying event will be the first alternate to get the full exemption should the qualifier not be able to compete.
Drinking Water:
Please bring water to stay hydrated. Junior Tour water will be available for players on the golf course.
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 www.jtnc.org.
Range:
The practice range will be available at starting at 6:30 on Tuesday June 28th.
Rules of Play:
The 2019 USGA Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the JTNC Standard Local Rules. 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. Pull or push carts are permitted.
Practice Round:
Practice rounds will be available for the Youth on Course rate prior to the event. Please call the club to make arrangements; tee times will be at their discretion.
Food Service:
There will be snacks available for the players before the round on the first tee. There will be a lunch available at the snack bar for all players; hotdog, hamburger, or sandwich plus chips and a drink. The full Poppy Ridge restaurant will be open throughout the day also.
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. 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. Please see the Dress Code policy 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 $17. 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. If a person other than the player moves the cart in a "casual act" the Rules of Golf do not consider this individual to be a caddie. There is no breach of Rule 6-4.
Ties:
In the event of ties, there will be a play-off for first place and the first alternate.
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.