SCGA PUBLIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 – 23, 2024

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

El Dorado Park GC 

2400 N. Studebaker Rd.

Long Beach, CA 90815

(562) 430-5411

eldoradoparkgc.com

 

 

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

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

 

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOK:

The SCGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants the availability to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Green booklets at a discounted price. Click here to purchase your StrackaLine Booklet for the course(s) you are playing. All booklets conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

FORMAT:            

• All players will participate in a 36-hole individual gross stroke-play championship (18 holes each day).
• Both rounds will be played at El Dorado Park GC
• Awards will be given to those who finish in 1^st through 5^th place. In the event of a tie for 1^st place, a sudden death playoff will be used to determine the winner.

 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense.
• Players can book practice round times online at lbcgolf.com or call the Golf Shop at (562) 430-5411.  
• Standard rates apply to all participants.

 

REGISTRATION:

There will be no formal check-in for this championship. Players must check-in at the Golf Shop if they wish to rent a cart (see section on Automotive Transportation below).

 

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 7 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. for both courses on each day.
• 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 and distribute to 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 in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.
• Round 2 pairings and times will be based off of Round 1 results. 

 

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 a.m. on both days of the championship.
• Range balls will be provided compliments of El Dorado Park GC and the SCGA.  Players will check into the Golf Shop to obtain their code for the driving range balls.   

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

• The restaurant will be open each day beginning at 6 a.m. Cash or credit card can be used for all purchases.

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.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Automotive transportation is optional at the player’s expense ($17 per player).
• 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.
• 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 the section on golf carts).  
• Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts due to limited cart availability. 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.
• Refund Policy:
  • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $10 administrative fee.
  • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competition: 50% of the entry fee.
  • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.