PLAYER INFORMATION
2019 U.S. AMATEUR FOUR-BALL SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
THE OAKS CLUB AT VALENICA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
REGISTRATION:
There will be no formal registration at this event.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the tournament. Starting times will range from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 10:15 a.m.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group. Furthermore, players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 6-3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late. Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by calling The Oaks Club at Valencia at (661) 288-1995 x120. Practice rounds are offered on a space available basis. No practice rounds are available on Monday, September 19.
Green fees: $80 Tuesday – Friday; $100 Saturday & Sunday after 1:00 p.m.
Cart fee: included (practice round only)
FORMAT:
18-hole four-ball stroke play qualifying. The final number of qualifying spots will be available from the Committee on the day of play. Qualifiers will advance to the 5th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, OR, April 27 – May 1, 2019.
TEES:
Play will be from the Gold yardage and tee markers. (Hole #9 & 10 will play from the Black yardage)
Course Rating: 75.6 / Slope: 141 / Par: 72 / approximately 7,157 yards.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the qualifier. Range balls will be provided compliments of The Oaks Club at Valencia.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The Midway Grille will be open from 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Oaks Club at Valencia
26550 Heritage View Lane
Valencia, CA 91381
(661) 288-1995
RULES OF PLAY:
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf. Local Rules in effect will be found on the USGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum distributed at the site. Disregard all other club posted Local Rules including those on the back of the club’s score card.
The "one-ball" rule will be in effect. During the entire stipulated round the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current list of Conforming Golf Balls.
Clubs: Grooves – Optional Condition is in effect – see applicable Championship entry application for details.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Golf carts are prohibited during the qualifier. Pull carts or push carts are permitted.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES AND CELL PHONES:During the play of all USGA amateur competitions, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3. A multi-functional device, such as a smartphone or PDA, may be used as a distance-measuring device, but it must not be used to gauge or measure other conditions where doing so would be a breach of Rule 14-3. Any questions about such devices should be resolved before the start of the stipulated round. Otherwise, cell phone use is discouraged during the stipulated round.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie. Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in the section below. Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.
DRESS CODE:
Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Shirts must be tucked in and hats are to be worn forward at all times.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:
By submitting an entry for any SCGA-administered competition, the contestant understands that his/her participation is at the sole discretion of the SCGA. A contestant may be removed from any competition at the discretion of the SCGA staff or Rules and Competitions Committee at any time before or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the SCGA or the “Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension from future SCGA-administered competitions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
- Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
- Offensive or unbecoming language
- Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of SCGA staff, officials, volunteers, host club staff or other contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Conduct deemed unbecoming
- Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
- Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
CANCELLATIONS:
To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of an USGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630 AND the USGA Championship Administration Department at (908) 234-2300.
For more information about the SCGA’s tournament policies and the SCGA Code of Conduct policy, click here.