Oregon Golf Association
2840 Hazelnut Drive
Woodburn, OR 97071
Tel: 503.981.4653
Toll Free: 866.981.4653
Fax: 503.981.7599
Website: www.oga.org
Email: info@oga.org
Date: May 24, 2024
To: OGA Tournament of Champions Entrants
From: Brent Whittaker, OGA Director of Tournament Operations
Subject: Player Information
Thank you for your entry into the 79th OGA Tournament of Champions, June 1 – 2, 2024 at Creekside Golf Club. Below you will find a link to your starting time for the first round on Saturday, June 1. Upon the completion of Saturday’s round, the field will be repaired by gross score for the final round on Sunday, June 2.
Round One pairings: Click here
Practice Rounds: Players may call Creekside GC at 503-363-4653 to make practice round arrangements. 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 Tournament of Champions 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: Yardages and Course Ratings are subject to change at any time by the Committee.
Click here for Women’s Yardages
Click here for Senior Men’s Yardages
Click here for Senior Women’s Yardages
Format and Prizes: 36-hole stroke play competition with Men’s, Senior Men's, Women’s and Senior Women’s Divisions. All prize awards will be made on the basis of GROSS finish for the Men’s and Senior Men’s Divisions and Gross and Net for the Women’s and Senior Women’s Divisions. Gift cards will be awarded to top finishers and are only redeemable at Creekside Golf Club. Course Handicaps will be based on the May 30th Handicap Index.
Food & Beverage: The OGA will host lunch for all contestants on the Saturday of the championship. Lunch will be available from 11:30pm – 1:30pm, please plan accordingly.
Practice Range: The driving range and practice areas will open approximately one hour before the first starting time.
Cart Reservations: Appropriate cart fees must be paid by the contestant to the Pro Shop at the time of rental. As a reminder, please follow any cart path restrictions posted by Creekside GC.
Caddies: You may bring your own; Creekside GC will not have caddies available.
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, skirts, 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 (men’s must have collars), women’s golf shirts and golf blouses. Shoes must be worn at all times. Contestants not in compliance with the OGA Dress Code will be Disqualified from the championship and removed from the golf course.
Rules: OGA Local Rules and Terms of Competition Click here
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.
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 Click Here
Scoring: One player per group will be asked to enter scores for each player for live scoring. It is recommended that players download the Golf Genius App, prior to their starting time.
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.
Thank you for your participation and good luck at Creekside Golf Club!