Date:              July 28, 2023

To:                  Oregon Men’s Stroke Play Championship Contestants

From:             Brent Whittaker, Senior Director of Tournament Operations

Subject:        Player Information

 

Welcome to the 71st Oregon Stroke Play Championship
August 4 - 6, 2023

Juniper Golf Club, Redmond, Ore.

 

Thank you for your entry into the 71st Oregon Men’s Stroke Play Championship, August 4-6, 2023, at the Juniper Golf Club, Redmond, Ore.

 

Pairings: Click the link below for starting times for the first round on Friday, August 4th and the second round on Saturday, August 5th.  Please note your starting time is different each day.  After the second round, the Open Division, Master 40 Division and the Senior Division will each be cut to the low half of the field plus ties. All Divisions will be repaired by gross score for Sunday’s final round with the Seniors teeing off first beginning at 7:30 a.m.  The leaders in all divisions will tee off last within their division. Players should expect to receive a text message and/ or email with their starting time for Sunday’s final round.

 

                 

Practice Round: Players may call the Juniper Golf Shop (541-548-3121), at any time to make practice round arrangements. Practice rounds are available on a space available basis and after 12pm.Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members. You must identify yourself as a Stroke Play Championship Contestant in order to receive your free practice round. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.

 

Course Yardage: As a reminder, the Men’s Open and Master 40 Divisions will play from the same yardages, the Senior Division will play from a separate yardage. (Yardages are subject to change at any time by the Committee.)

Championship Yardages: Open/ Master 40 click here                                  Senior click here

 

Tournament Information & Results: Will be provided digitally on the OGA’s website or through the Golf Genius App, GGID: 22ORSPCHAMP.

 

Golf Carts: Stroke Play contestants in the Senior Division only may utilize motorized carts.  Cart fees must be paid by the contestant at the time of rental.  As a reminder, please observe any cart path restrictions posted by Juniper GC.

 

Prohibited 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.

 

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 or color, or unkempt clothing of any kind.  Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts no more than 6 inches above the knee (men’s shorts must have a minimum of three pockets) are acceptable, as are sweaters and sweatshirts, golf shirts must have collars.  Shoes must be worn at all times. 

 

OGA Pace of Play Guidelines: will be in effect during the Championship.  Pace of Play guidelines will be available before each round at the starter’s tent.

OGA Pace of Play Guidelines: click here

 

OGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition: click here

 

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 tournament score, for handicapping purposes.

 

Text Messages: To receive a text message with Sunday’s starting times or any other tournament information, update your cell phone number on your profile page. To opt out of receiving text messages, please reply to this email.

 

Format and Prizes: 54-hole stroke play competition with a cut to the low half of the field plus ties in each Division after 36-holes.  Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the top gross finishers in all Divisions.  The overall gross Champion in each Division will also be awarded a trophy.  There are No Net Prizes.

 

Thank you for your participation and good luck at Juniper Golf Club!