To:                  12th OGA Tour Championship Contestants

From:             Brent Whittaker,

Subject:        Player Information, Starting Times

 

Thank you for your entry into the 12th OGA Tour Championship at Silvies Valley Ranch.  Enclosed you will find your starting time for Saturday, September 25th.  Upon the completion of Saturday’s round, the field will be repaired by gross score for the final round on Sunday, September 26th.  Please check the OGA website at www.oga.org Saturday evening for Sunday’s starting times. Starting times will also be emailed out to all players on Saturday evening.

 

Click here Round 1 starting times

 

PLAYER CHECK IN: All players must check in at gatehouse regardless of whether or not you are staying on site. During check in you will be issued a badge to be used when on property. The badge will be used for an account that you will use to purchase items as cash or credit cards cannot be used. You will need to present a credit card or similar to create this account. Please allow extra time for check in.

 

USGA TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT: For complete results and championship information download the USGA Tournament Management App and enter the GGID: OGATC2021.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds will be available for Lodging guests for $50.00 + 20% resort fee, non-lodging guests $90.00 + 20% resort fee. Practice rounds can be scheduled on a space available basis on Friday, September 24th. Players who wish to play a practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play. To schedule your practice round, call 541-573-5150 and identify yourself as an OGA Tour Championship contestant.

 

LODGING: To reserve lodging at Silvies Valley Ranch call: 541-573-5150. Discounted lodging rates for the OGA Tour Championship have been provided at $199 + 20% resort fee for single King Room, $299 + 20% resort fee for Single King Suite, $329 + 20% resort fee for a Double King Suite, and $699 + 20% Resort fee for a full cabin. Players should identify themselves as OGA Tour contestants to receive rate.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE: The OGA will host a buffet reception Saturday evening in the lodge. Tee gifts and season awards will be handed out during the reception. Players will have access to the Chief Egan par 3 course and putting course prior to the reception.

 

COURSE YARDAGE: Silvies has two courses, Saturday play will be on the Hankins course and Sunday play will be on the Cradock course. Please note that yardages and course ratings are subject to change at any time by order of the Committee.

Click here for Hankins Course yardages

Click here for Craddock Course yardages

 

CART RESERVATIONS: Carts are provided, however Silvies has limited carts so players will be asked to pair up.

 

CADDIES:  Silvies will not have caddies you may bring your own.

 

HANDICAPS: Handicaps will be determined using the September 19th Handicap Index.

 

RANGE BALLS:  Driving range will be open each morning during the Championship. Complimentary warm up range balls will be available courtesy of the OGA. 

 

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 Competition 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.

 

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 Silvies Valley Ranch!