Oregon Golf Association

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Woodburn, OR 97071

Tel: 503.981.4653

Fax: 503.981.7599
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Date:                     August 13, 2022

To:                          Oregon Four-Ball Championship Entrants

From:                    Brent Whittaker, Sr. Director of Tournament Operations

Subject:               Player Information

 

Welcome to the 7th Oregon Amateur Four-Ball Championship, August 20 – 23, 2022, at Florence Golf Links.

 

Attached you will find your starting time for the stroke play qualifying round on Saturday, August 20th.  All three divisions will be completing an 18-hole qualifying round in order to determine the low 16 qualifying teams in the Open Division championship bracket, the low 8 qualifying teams in the Senior Men’s Division championship bracket and seeding for teams for the Women’s Division championship bracket.  There will be a playoff in the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot in the Open and Senior Division championship brackets and for any medalist sides in any Division. 

 

All remaining teams in the Open and Senior Division will be put into their own match flight brackets of 8 and 4 teams that will be based on score.  All divisions will have a drop flight for those sides that lose their first-round match, each team will play two matches.

 

Click here for Round one Starting Times

 

Additional player information:

 

MATCH PLAY STARTING TIMES: Players should expect to receive a text message and/ or email with their starting time for Sunday’s match. They will also be posted on the OGA website oga.org. Please be mindful that the timely generation of Sunday’s pairings and starting times will be affected by any playoffs that may take place for the final qualifying berths. Also, please feel free to rely on the starting time ranges, which are attached or click here.

 

PRACTICE ROUND: Players may call the Florence Golf Links at 541-997-1940 to make practice round arrangements.  Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members. You must identify yourself as a Four-Ball Championship Contestant in order to receive your complimentary practice round. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.

 

COURSE YARDAGE: Please see the attached course yardage sheet.  Please note these yardages are subject to change by the Committee.

Open Division Yardages: click here

Men’s Senior Division Yardages: click here

Women’s Division Yardages: click here

 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION & RESULTS: Will all be provided digitally on the OGA’s website or through the Golf Genius App, GGID: 22OR4-BALL.

 

PRACTICE:  The OGA will host warm up range balls for contestants. Limited time on driving range and practice putting green prior to round will be permitted.

 

REGISTRATION: There will not be any registration, tee prizes will be handed out after the first round.

 

OGA HOSTED LUNCH: The OGA will provide each player with a gift card that may be used for food. The gift card may be used from August 20 – 23, 2022.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION: Carts will be available on a first come first serve basis.

 

PROHIBITIED USE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player is not allowed to use an electronic device to listen to music or other audio (such as podcasts or the like), including by using headphones or earbuds. Penalty for breach of Local Rule - see Rule 4.3.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT: Contestants are expected to (1) know and play by the Rules of Golf, (2) conduct themselves at all times in a sportsmanlike manner, (3) respect the golf course and the rights of other contestants, (4) fulfill their playing obligations and (5) know and abide by the OGA Pace of Play Policy. If the Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, including but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct (cheating, damaging the golf course, defacing club property, using loud obscene language, throwing clubs, consuming alcoholic beverages when such consumption: is prohibited by the host facility, is offensive to the contestants fellow competitors and/or causes the contestant’s behavior to become offensive, etc.), it may impose a penalty of DISQUALIFICATION and possible suspension from future play in OGA Championships. Any disciplinary actions imposed on a contestant by the OGA may be formally communicated to a representative of the contestant’s club and/or to any other allied golf association that the OGA deems appropriate.

 

CONDITIONS & SCHEDULES: The OGA assumes no liability for any conditions of the competition. Upon submitting this entry and subsequently playing in this competition, players agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the OGA and its respective affiliates directors, officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities and losses, including, without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of litigation, arising out of any negligent act or omission of the indemnifying party in connection with the conditions herein. The OGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the Committee in any matter shall be final.

 

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. The OGA reserves the right to determine what is and what is not suitable attire and may prohibit the play of a contestant unsuitably attired.

 

CANCELLATIONS: We expect all entrants to complete their rounds and fulfill their playing obligations.  If for some reason you are forced to withdraw during the Championship, please notify an OGA Official as soon as possible. 

 

Thank you for your participation and good luck at Florence Golf Links!