19TH SCGA SENIOR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 13 – 14, 2023

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

La Purisima GC

3455 E. Highway 246

Lompoc, CA 93436

(805) 735-8395

lapurisimagolf.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

 

FORMAT:

  • All players will participate in a 36-hole four-ball stroke-play championship (18 holes each day).
  • 52 teams will compete in this championship.
  • Awards will be given to those who finish in 1st through 5th place. In the event of a tie for first place in either division, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the conclusion of regular play.

 

REGISTRATION:

All teams must register at the SCGA table near the golf shop. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

  • Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense. To book a practice round, call the La Purisima Golf Shop at (805) 735-8395. Standard rates apply.
  • Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. The SCGA works 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.

 

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 championship.
  • Starting times will range from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. each day.
  • 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. 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.

 

TEES & YARDAGE:   

  • All yardages and course information can be found in the Yardage Information tab located on the Championship Portal.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available by 7 a.m. on each morning of the championship.  
  • Range balls will be provided compliments of La Purisima and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

  • The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. each day.
  • The SCGA will be providing lunch to all players on Thursday.
  • Major credit cards and cash will be accepted for all purchases.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • Golf carts are included as part of the championship fee; however, players who are able and willing to walk may do so.
  • There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Players wishing to ride will be expected to share a cart with another player.
  • 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.
  • Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
  • Pull or push carts are permitted.  

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

  • Players may provide their own caddie (see section on golf carts).
  • Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any facility-specific policies.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

  • To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of a SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org.
  • Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions.