GCAA Summer Series 2022 Presented by The John T. Reis Foundation

 

The Sand Hills Invitational at Carolina Trace Country Club

 

TOURNAMENT DATES:  August 8th-9th, 2022 (Monday-Wednesday)

HOST CLUB:  The Legends at Chateau Elan

ADDRESS:  5473 Legends Drive, Braselton GA, 30517

PHONE:  (770) 932-8653

 

ENTRIES OPEN:  March 23rd at 11:59am C.T.

ENTRIES CLOSE: August 1st at 11:59pm C.T.

ENTRY FEE: $339

 

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Player registration is available Sunday afternoon starting at 3:00 pm and Monday morning at 6:00 am. If you need to withdraw, please call or email Donnie Wagner (donnie@collegiategolf.com) so he can call the next alternate.

 

FORMAT & TEE TIMES

This is a 54-hole stroke play competition. 18 holes will be played on Day One with tee times beginning at 10 a.m. The second round and third rounds will be played on Tuesday with tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Following the completion of the second round, players will have a short lunch break before playing the final 18 holes.  Players will not be repaired after the second round. You will receive your first round tee times via email and will also be on Golf Genius. Second day pairings will be based on previous days scores with leaders going off last.

 

PRACTICE ROUND

Players can schedule a practice round up to two weeks prior to the start of competition by calling the pro shop to arrange a tee time. Players are responsible for payment of the practice round at a rate determined by The Legends of Chateau Elan and the GCAA.

 

TEES TO PLAY & PAR

Participants will play the John T. Reis Foundation tees. Approximate yardages is 7030 depending on daily Summer Series course setup and weather predictions. 

 

STRACKALINE

StrackaLine is the “Official Yardage and Greens Book” of the GCAA Summer Series. All participants of the GCAA Summer Series will be able to purchase books and digital books through StrackaLine at a discounted rate.

 

WATER

Water is being provided in coolers on the course during the competition.

 

CADDIES

Caddies will be allowed during the competition. If your caddy wishes to play alongside you during the practice round, they will have to pay full rates of the club. 

 

PUSH CARTS

Push carts will be allowed during play.

 

RANGE FINDERS

GCAA allows the usage of distance-measuring devices in all GCAA competitions. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or MEASURE OTHER CONDITIONS that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4.3 (1).

 

ONE BALL RULE

The one ball rule is in effect. 

 

GOLF CARTS & EVALUATION

In the event of inclement weather, a horn/siren will signal the suspension of play. Please follow the evacuation plan as provided to the nearest shelter. Please be mindful of social distancing and wait for email/text messages to let you know when it is all clear. 

 

SUSPENSION OF PLAY

A suspension for a dangerous situation (i.e.: lightning or tornado) will be signaled by one long siren or horn blast. Players shall discontinue play immediately and seek shelter. All other suspensions shall be signaled by three shorts blasts. All practice areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the committee has declared them open for use.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

The range & practice putting green will be open for use starting at 6:00 a.m. on days of competition. There is no charge for practice balls throughout the tournament for warm up prior to and after each day of competition.

 

PACE OF PLAY

The Summer Series Rules Committee has set a generous pace of four hours and thirty-two minutes (4 hours and 32 minutes) for each round of competition. Play ready golf and keep up with the group in front of you.

 

WITHDRAWAL / ALTERNATES

Please call or email Donnie Wagner (donnie@collegiategolf.com) if you must withdraw before the competition so he can contact the next alternate to participate.

 

SUMMER SERIES CONTACTS

Director: Donnie Wagner, cell 317.966.6447; donnie@collegiategolf.com

 

Associate Director: Hudson Harris, cell 405-802-2142; hudson@collegiategolf.com 

 

RULES OFFICIALS

John Reis, GCAA Director of Rules & Competitions

 

REFUND POLICY

Prior to July 11th: Full refund minus $25 administrative fee

July 11th - July 24th: a 50% refund will be provided

After July 24th: no refund

 

SCORING / SCORECARDS

Players are required to bring a fully charged mobile phone or device that supports the Golf Genius website (available on iOS or Android) to use for their official scorecard and live scoring during GCAA events. Instructions on how to use the software will be sent to all players prior to the competition. Players will be provided your own player log in at registration and will be assigned to mark for another player in the group. The player is responsible for providing their own mobile device, as well as ensuring that it is fully charged. Please bring your fully charged backup charger. All player information will be provided electronically on Golf Genius for your ease of access.

 

MEDALIST AWARD CEREMONY

There will be a quick awards presentation and picture for the medalist immediately following the close of the competition by the clubhouse or on the 18th green.

 

PLAY OFF PROCEDURE

There will be a hole-by-hole playoff if there is a tie for the medalist. If a hole-by-hole playoff is not feasible due to inclement weather, the medalist will be decided by a scorecard play-off of the total score of the last nine holes (Holes 10-18). If the players have the same score for the last nine holes, the medalist will be determined, based on the last six (Holes 13-18), last three (Holes 16-18), and finally last hole (18th)

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

Players must be neat with respect to personal grooming and clothing. Players may not wear cargo or denim shorts. No jeans will be allowed during competition.  Men are to wear collar or designer mock shirts. Please keep in mind, we are guests at each facility. 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Any conduct unbecoming a golfer shall be subject to one warning by an official then immediate disqualification at any time thereafter. Such conduct shall include abusive language, club throwing, profanity, showing disrespect to volunteers, officials, or staff, littering, or leaving trash on the course, or abuse of the golf course/facilities. Players must be willing to comply with respect to dress code and social distancing.

 

PARENTS / SPECTATORS

Spectators will be allowed during the event. 

 

SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS

Spectator carts will be permitted if you have a handicap/condition that requires a cart. Normal fees will be charged by the course. Please call or email Donnie Wagner prior to the tournament. 

 

HEALTH & SAFETY PLANS

The GCAA’s 2022 health and safety plans are developed below using recommendations from global health partners and working in conjunction with the Back2Golf plan, an industry-wide collaboration of the PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, LPGA, IAGA and allied golf associations.

 

In addition, the GCAA will work with local government officials to ensure community guidelines are met. At a minimum of two weeks prior to the event, local governing officials will be asked to sign off on the GCAA’s safety plans and approve an event can be conducted in the local community. 

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Players can arrive one hour before your tee time.

 

Driving range stalls are spaced per social distancing requirements.

 

Range balls are set out without bags and baskets.

 

STARTING EVENTS

No paperwork is physically distributed, but all is available through the Golf Genius mobile scoring platform.
 

All players participate in digital scoring with mobile devices – no physical scorecards.

 

DURING COMPETITION

Essential number of Summer Series Rules Officials will monitor pace of play and provide rulings on the course.

 

SCORING

There will be a scoring table located around the clubhouse and a precise location will be given at registration. Players will be asked to social distance to review their scores at the completion of their final hole. Players will attest their scores and submit prior to leaving their final hole.

GCAA officials can confirm hole-by-hole scores and totals, as well as helping with marker and player disputes if they do not agree with their scores, near the clubhouse.

 

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