TEAM PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS (THURSDAY & SATURDAY)

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Rams Hill Golf Club

1881 Rams Hill Road

Borrego Springs, CA 92004

(760) 767-3500

ramshill.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

• Prior to participating, participants should review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures.

 

TEAM ROSTER:

• Team Captains must have their lineups in the Portal no later than 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

 

FORMAT:

• 18-hole individual and four-ball match play, utilizing the current Handicap Index as of Monday, April 17, 2023.
• Awards will be given to the who accumulate the most four-ball and singles points in total for each the Thursday and Saturday matches.
• In the event of a tie, the total points earned by Club A’s teams 1 and 2 (both four-ball and individual matches) shall be compared to the total points earned by Club B’s teams 1 and 2.  The Club with the most points wins the tiebreaker and the match.  If a tie still exists, the total points earned by each club’s teams 3 and 4 will be compared.  If a tie still exists, this same procedure will be used for teams 5 and 6, then 7 and 8 until a winner is determined.

 

REGISTRATION/TEAM PHOTOS:

• All team members to be present at the golf course no later than 7 a.m. and captains only need to register with SCGA staff at that time.  A team photo will be taken at 7:15 a.m. near the driving range.  SCGA staff will make announcements and cover rules for the day after photos.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by contacting Rams Hill GC at (760) 767-3500 and ask for Robert Reid. Practice rounds are available at the course’s discretion and based upon availability. Please identify yourself as a participant in the SCGA Team Play Championship when calling.
• 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.
• The Championship will be an 8 a.m. shotgun for both the Thursday and Saturday Championships.  Additionally, there are NO tee times available for alternates to play. 
• 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 6:30 a.m. on the morning of the championship.  
• Range balls will be provided compliments of Rams Hill and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

• The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. until the conclusion of play.  The SCGA will host a buffet for players and team captains ONLY after the conclusion of play. Spectators cannot enter the buffet but can purchase food inside from the restaurant.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

• The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and the R&A govern play.
• Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players.
• Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Golf carts are included as part of the entry fee and all players MUST ride. 
• There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart.  Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).  SCGA will host one cart for each team for a designated official (non-playing captain, club professional, etc.).  No other carts will be permitted.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

• Caddies are not permitted at the championship.
• 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.