Contestant Information Sheet
Fall Series IV Haggin Oaks
Mackenzie GC & Arcade Creek GC
September 11-12, 2021
Listed below is IMPORTANT tournament information. Please read carefully.
Club Location:
Haggin Oaks Complex
3645 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 995821
Format: 36 holes stroke play; 18 holes per day.
Start Times:
Boys Championship & Girls First Flight
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Saturday, September 11 – 9:30 a.m. Tee Times; off 1 & 10 – Arcade Creek
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Sunday, September 12 – 7:00 a.m. Tee Times; off 1 - Alister Mackenzie
Girls Championship & Boys First Flight
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Saturday, September 11 – 9:30 a.m. Tee Times; off 1 – Alister Mackenzie
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Sunday, September 12 – 7:00 a.m. Tee Times; off 1 &10 – Arcade Creek
Registration: There will be no registration Saturday or Sunday, players should arrive at their designated tee at least 10 minutes prior to their start time. We will have an information table with a JTNC tent set up by the MacKenzie putting green where you will be able to see a pairings list and pick up a boxed lunch.
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. The course will not page players to the tee.
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.
Drinking Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated. Waters will be available for the players on the first tee.
Practice Round: Practice rounds are available, please contact the golf shop for tee time and rate information. Haggin Oaks is a Youth On Course participating facility and will offer special rates for YOC members. Parents will pay the going rate.
Food Service: Food will be available both days for players. A box lunch will be available at the picnic tables next to the practice putting green starting at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, a box lunch will be available at the completion of the round starting at 11:30 a.m.. Players requiring special dietary needs, please contact Haley ahead of time. If you do not contact the JTNC ahead of time you can also request a special lunch at the golf course.
Restaurant: The restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch. Restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m.
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 2021 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 at $17 per person. Individuals must have either a handicap placard or a doctor’s note to be cleared by the JTNC staff before purchasing the cart. For questions contact Haley at hwhitbeck@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: We are limiting only one spectator per player. If more than one spectator comes to watch a player, they will be asked to select one to stay and for everyone else to leave. 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
Ties: In the event of ties, there will be a play-off for first place, in the Championship Flights, 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. Ties for First Flights will be broken by the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards (Committee Procedures, Section 5A(6)).
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.
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) 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.
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 Haley at (831)622-8252 or hwhitbeck@ncga.org.