PLAYER INFORMATION
INAUGURAL SCGA WOMEN'S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB
MONDAY - TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 - 7
REGISTRATION:
All players must check in with the SCGA upon arrival on Monday near the Golf Shop. The SCGA will have a player gift for each participant. Players must check in with the Golf Shop if they wish to rent a golf cart - $25 per player.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
The match play bracket and pairings will be released on Friday, August 3 online at scga.org/womensmatchplay.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter and referee 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 plan for practice rounds at their own expense by contacting Bear Creek GC at (951) 677-8631. Practice rounds are available based upon availability. Identify yourself as a participant in the SCGA Match Play Championship to receive the applicable practice round rate. Fee: $75. Tee times are available Monday through Friday after 11:00 a.m. and on Saturday or Sunday after 12:30 p.m.
Note to Rule 7-1 is in effect. Practice is not permitted on the competition course on the day of a match-play competition. The driving range and practice area behind the #1 teeing ground are both deemed to be designated practice areas on the course in which practice is permitted.
FORMAT:
Single elimination match play.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Round one of Senior Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Round one of Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of two)
tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 9:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
Round one of Women’s Match Play – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 12:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Round two of Senior Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 7:00 to 8:10 a.m.
Round two of Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 8:20 to 9:30 a.m.
Women’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 9:40 and 9:50 a.m.
Senior Men’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Championship Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 1:20 to 1:50 p.m.
Women’s 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)
Tee 1 – 2:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Senior Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals 7:00 and 7:10 a.m.
Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)
Tee 1 – 10-minute intervals – 7:20 and 7:30 a.m.
Senior Men’s 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)
Tee 1 – 12:00 p.m.
Championship 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)
Tee 1 – 12:10 p.m.
TEES:
Play will be from the WHITE tees. A variety of yardages on some holes will be played during the Championship.
Course Rating: 76.7 / Slope 143 / 6,006 yards / Par 72
Please see the yardage guide on the final page of this document.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open at 6:30 a.m. each day of the championship. Range balls are provided compliments of the SCGA and Sandpiper.
FOOD SERVICE:
The Snack Bar will be open during play each day beginning at 6:30. Players will be on their own for breakfast each day. The SCGA will host lunch for all players on each day of the championship after their round.
PURCHASES:
Cash and credit cards will be accepted for all purchases. Reciprocal charges will not be allowed.
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bear Creek Golf Club
22640 Bear Creek Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-8631
RULES OF PLAY: Play is governed by the Rules of Golf. Local Rules in effect will be found on the SCGA 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.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Carts are optional at the player’s expense ($25 per player per day). There will be a maximum of one cart per group and two bags per cart during the 1st and 2nd rounds. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates). Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts. Otherwise, either the player or the caddie must walk. Pull carts and push carts are allowed.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES AND CELL PHONES:
During the play of all SCGA 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 (See section 11 on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section 14 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 a player must notify the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630, or by clicking here. For more information about the SCGA’s tournament policies and the SCGA Code of Conduct policy, click here.
Inaugural Match Play Championship
Bear Creek Golf Club
August 6-7, 2018
|
Hole |
Yardages |
Par |
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1 |
361 |
4 |
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2 |
343 |
4 |
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3 |
453 – 469
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5 |
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4 |
348 |
4 |
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5 |
310 |
4 |
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6 |
70 – 114
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3 |
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7 |
363 |
4 |
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8 |
138 – 151 |
3 |
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9 |
442 – 500 |
5 |
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OUT |
2,875 – 2,967 |
36 |
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10 |
394 |
4 |
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11 |
458 – 493 |
5 |
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12 |
121 – 169 |
3 |
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13 |
277 – 328 |
4 |
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14 |
431 – 475
|
5 |
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15 |
317 |
4 |
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16 |
115 – 141 |
3 |
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17 |
369 |
4 |
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18 |
384 |
4 |
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IN
TOTAL |
2,967 – 3,039
5,902 – 6,006 |
36
72 |
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