U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019
PLAYER INFORMATION
North Ranch Country Club (Lakes/Oaks)
4761 Valley Spring Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362
FORMAT:
All players will compete over 18 holes of stroke play. Qualifiers will advance to the 65th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship which will be held at the Old Chatham Golf Club on August 24-29, 2019. The final number of qualifying spots at each site will be available from the Committee on the day of play.
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 for Round 1 will range from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:30 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 5.3a 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 arrange a practice round at their own expense. Players can contact the Golf Shop at (805) 496-1995. Practice rounds can be played on a space available basis. Times are available as follows:
Tuesday thru Thursday, and the following:
Friday, July 25 before 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 26 after 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27 after 1:00 p.m.
Green Fee: $70. Cart fee: included
TEES AND YARDAGES
Play will be from the BLUE tee markers and yardages (The WHITE yardage will be used on Lakes #8). The Lakes will be played as Holes 1 – 9 and the Oaks will be played Holes 10 – 18.
CR: 73.7 / Slope: 137 / approximately 6,742 yards.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 6:30 a.m. on the day of the championship. Range balls will be provided compliments of North Ranch CC on the Driving Range.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The snack bar/cafe will be open for purchases for players, caddies and spectators. Cash and reciprocal charges are the only acceptable forms of payment for all purchases.
RULES OF PLAY:
- The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and the R&A govern play.
- Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the USGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum that will be distributed on site.
- One Ball Rule: Model Local Rule G-4 is in effect. During an entire round, each ball at which the player makes a stroke must be the same brand and model as found in a single entry on the current List of Conforming Balls.
- Prohibiting Use of Motorized Transportation: Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect. During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee. A player who will play, or has played, under penalty of stroke and distance is always authorized to ride on motorized transportation by a SCGA official.
- Allowing Replacement of Broken or Significantly Damaged Clubs: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect.
- Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief: Model Local Rule E-12 is in effect.
- Prohibiting Use of Certain Types of Shoes: Model Local Rule G-7 is in effect.
- Information on Green-Reading Materials can be found here.
- Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Carts are optional at the player’s expense ($20 per player). There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided the player walks. The player and caddie MAY NOT ride at the same time. For complete details on the USGA’s new cart policy for USGA Senior Amateur Championships, please click here.
Personal push/pull carts are not allowed, however the club does have pull carts available for practice rounds but may be used on the day of qualifying at no charge.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie (See section on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in 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.
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, or by clicking here, AND the USGA Championship Administration Department at (908) 234-2300.
For a complete listing of SCGA tournament policies and procedures, click here.