2020 Tour Championship
Poppy Hills GC
July 27-28, 2020
Listed below is important tournament information. Please read carefully.
Before playing in the event you must be familiar with our 2020 Playing it Safe Tournament Protocals.
Club Location:
Poppy Hills GC
3200 Lopez Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-625-2035
Format:
36 holes of individual stroke play; 18 holes per day.
Start Times:
Monday, July 27th – Straight Tee starting at 7:30 on Hole 1
Tuesday, July 28th – Straight Tee starting at 7:30 on Hole 1
Registration:
There will not be an official registration on Monday (Round 1) but there will be a designated area near the clubhouse starting at 8:30am players will be able to pick up their lunch and it will have pairing groups and tee times. There will be no registration at all; both days players should arrive at their designated starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to their start time.
Awards & Player of the Year: This event concludes the yearlong points race for male and female player of the year. Player of the year will be awarded after Tour Championship points have been added. In the event that there is a points tie for player of the year the tie will be broken by most JTNC events played during the POY year long race.
For the Tour Championship itself Junior Tour awards will be given to the top three players in each flight.
Drinking Water:
Please bring water to stay hydrated. Junior Tour water will be available for players at the start of the round but not after.
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 range will be available to players for a BRIEF warmup prior to their rounds. Players will be able to arrive at the range 30 minutes prior to their starting time. They will have 10 minutes to hit balls and then will need to leave the range as the next group will be arriving. The putting green is open for pre round warm up, the players should go from the range to the putting green; they can hit putts for 10 minutes prior to heading to their tee. Currently the short game area is not open.
Second Round Groupings and Starting Times:
Second round groupings and starting times will be available after all first round scores are posted. The groupings and starting times will be available at www.jtnc.org on the player information page.
Rules of Play:
The 2020 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 are available by calling the pro shop. The NCGA rate will be available on the weekend and mornings. Sunday afternoon after 2:00 PM there will be a $50 junior rate. YOC members will receive a $5 rate weekdays 2:30-2:50 only. Tee times are first come first serve; players must call the golf shop.
Additional Information:
Prior to the first day of the event, you must make yourself familiar with the Player Handbook, Hard Card and Pace of Play Policy. You, the player, are responsible for knowing this information.
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: Poppy Hills 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: One club-length 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.
Deciding Ties: All ties will be broken by the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards (Committee Procedures, Section 5A(6)).
Food Service:
Food will be provided both days for players. We will have boxed lunches ready at the snack bar starting at 8:30am. Lunches will only be aviable for pick up until 4:30pm. The snack bar will be open from 7am-5pm. Players with a dietary need, please check with satff for lunch options. Please be aware for those with later tee times that the player food will NOT be available at the completion of the round. Please get your food before heading out.
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.
Spectators are currently limited to one specatator per player.
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. Please do not bring a pet with you as they are not allowed at Poppy Hills Golf Course.
Please note: Handicap carts will NOT be available for any spectators.
Caddies Prohibited:
Caddies are not allowed at this event.
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) 625-4653. 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:
The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-7. Penalty for
breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3.
Deciding Ties: Ties for first place in the Championship Flights Only will be broken by a hole-by-hole play-off immediately following the conclusion of the round. This is due to the effects it may have on player of the year. For all other flights and in the event that a play-off cannot be conducted for the championship flights (decision of the Committee and the golf course) the USGA suggested method of matching cards will be used.
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.