September 14, 2018
To: 34th Oregon Net Championship Entrants
From: Brent Whittaker, OGA Director of Tournament Operations
Subject: Player Information, Pairings and Starting Times
Thank you for your entry into the 34th Oregon Net Championship at The Resort at the Mountain also known as Mt Hood Oregon Resort. Enclosed you will find your starting times for Saturday and Sunday, September 22 – 23, 2018.
Click here for Round 1 starting times
Click here for Round 2 starting times
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Players may call the Mt. Hood Golf Shop at 503-622-3151, to make practice round arrangements. Practice rounds may be scheduled on a space available basis the week prior to the Championship. Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies or family members. You must identify yourself as a Net Championship Contestant in order to receive your free practice round. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.
COURSE YARDAGE: Note that the Pinecone/Thistle nines will be used for both days of the Championship. Yardages and Course Ratings are subject to change at any time by the Committee.
Click here for Men’s Yardages
Click here for Women’s Yardages
LUNCH: will be hosted by the OGA on Saturday of the competition.
PRACTICE: be advised that the resort does not have a driving range. There is an area with nets that will allow for some warm up. Otherwise they do have both a practice putting and chipping area.
CART RESERVATIONS: Have been reserved on a first come first served basis. Please pay the appropriate fee to the pro shop at the time of rental. There will only be two carts per group allowed.
FLIGHTS: Based upon the entries received, the men’s field will be broken into three handicap divisions and the women’s will be broken into two handicap divisions. See attachment.
As a reminder, all prizes will be awarded based upon “NET” finish. There will be no gross prizes!
SCORE POSTING: will be done by the OGA for each round after the championship has been completed. The OGA will post each player’s adjusted score to GHIN as a tournament score, for handicapping purposes.
OGA DRESS CODE: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind. Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar. Shoes must be worn at all times. Competitors in violation of this policy will not be permitted to begin play and may have their entry revoked should a violation occur before the close of competition. In addition to the competitor, a player’s caddie is also required to adhere to the OGA Dress Code.
FOOTWEAR: Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition) or spikes, regardless of design, where metal may come into contact with the course are prohibited during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
GOLF BALLS: Optional condition for “Conforming Golf Ball” is in effect as prescribed in Appendix I in the Rules of Golf.
PACE OF PLAY: The OGA Pace of Play Policy will be in effect. OGA Pace of Play Policy is available on the OGA website and the Starters table.
Click here for OGA Pace of Play Policy
Players are expected to know and play by the Rules of Golf at all times.
Click here for OGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition
Be sure to check out all the final results at www.oga.org.
Thank you for your participation and good luck at The Resort at the Mountain!