CALIFORNIA SCRATCH LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Classic Club

75-200 Classic Club Blvd.

Palm Desert, CA

760-601-3600

classicclubgolf.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

Prior to participating, all participants must review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures and COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions.

 

FORMAT:

Teams will play the 16-point game, as outlined in the 2022 Scratch League Manual. Awards will be given to the team with the highest point total at the conclusion of play.

 

The November 21st Handicap Index will be used to order lineups, with Professionals playing in the 1st slot. If the team does not have a professional, the team will be ordered by Handicap Index with the lowest index playing in the 1st slot. Lineups must be submitted to champs@scga.org no later than Wednesday, November 23rd.  

 

 

REGISTRATION:

All Team Captains must check-in at the SCGA registration table prior to their starting time. Players will check in to the Golf Shop to obtain their golf carts.  

 

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS: 

  • Starting times will range from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 8:00 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 with 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 once the preceding group has teed off.

   

TEES & YARDAGE:

Play will be from the SCGA tee markers. Hole-by-hole yardage can be found in the "Yardage Information" section in California Scratch League Championship tab.

 

Course Rating: 75.2 / Slope: 143 / Approx. 7,085 yards / Par: 72.

 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

  • Practice rounds may be arranged at the player’s expense by contacting the Golf Shop at 760-601-3680 and ask for Joe Fritz, Tournament Director.  The SCGA and Classic Club request that practice rounds be limited to those team members who will be participating in the Championship match.
  • Rates will be $155 for weekdays and $185 for weekend. Rates include cart, practice range balls, a $25 food voucher, and an embroidered microfiber towel.  
  • Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right.  The SCGA works hard with a variety of facilities throughout the course of the year, all of which have unique policies and procedures when it comes to practice rounds. These opportunities will be provided at the sole discretion of the host facility.
  • We are guests and must follow all facility policies and guidelines when on property. Behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the SCGA Code of Conduct.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available by 6:30 a.m. on the day of the Championship.
  • Range balls will be available at the practice range, compliments of Classic Club and the SCGA.

 

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

  • The Grill will be available by 7 a.m.
  • Major credit/debit cards and cash will be accepted for all purchases. 

 

RULES OF PLAY:

 

DRESS CODE:

  • Players must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes.
  • Shirts must be tucked in and hats must be worn forward.   
  • Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited.   

 

TIE-BREAKING:

In case of a tie between two teams at the end of the competition, the teams tied will select two players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  Play will be in one group of four using the 16-point game format.  After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of both teammates will determine who moves on.  If still tied, all players will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s).

 

In case of a tie between three teams at the end competition, the teams tied will select three players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  Play will be in three groups of three using the 9-point game format.  After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of all three teammates will determine who moves on.  If all teams are still tied after the first playoff hole, all players from those teams will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s).  If two teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select two players to play the next playoff hole(s) using the 16-point game format.

 

In case of a tie between four teams at the end of the competition, the teams tied will select two players to play a sudden-death aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  Play will be in two groups of four using the 16-point game format.  After completion of the first playoff hole, the highest point total of both teammates will determine who moves on.  If all teams are still tied after the first playoff hole, all players from those teams will continue on to an additional sudden-death playoff hole(s).  If three teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select three players to play the next playoff hole(s) in three groups using the 9-point game format.  If two teams are still tied after the first playoff hole (or additional playoff holes), the teams tied will select two players to play the next playoff hole(s) using the 16-point game format.

 

 

CANCELATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS:

Contact the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org with any questions or concerns.