Contestant Information Sheet
Fall Series VIII
Baylands Golf Links
October 12-13, 2019
Listed below is IMPORTANT tournament information. Please read carefully.
Club Location:
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Baylands Golf Links 1875 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-856-0881
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Format: 36 holes stroke play; 18 holes per day.
Start Times:
Saturday, October 12– Tee Times on holes #1 and #10 starting at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 13 - Tee Times on holes #1 and #10 starting at 7:30 a.m.
Registration:
Saturday: There will be no registration on Sunday. Players should arrive at their correct tee 10 minutes before their tee time.
Sunday: There will be no registration on Sunday. Players should arrive at their correct tee 10 minutes before their tee time.
Time of Starting: Players are responsible for showing up and ready to play on time to their correct tee. The player will be penalized for arriving after their time and disqualified for showing up after 4 minutes 59 seconds after their starting time. The official starting time will be posted at jtnc.org.
Drinking Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated. Junior Tour water will also be available for players on holes 1 and 10.
Range: One range token will be given to each of the players, which they can collect in the Pro-Shop. The range will be available at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Please allow some extra time if you are planning on using the range to warm up. A limited number of spots are available on the range, so players are asked to limit their practice. Players who have hit an excessive number of balls may be asked to step aside to allow others to warm up.
Practice Round: Practice rounds are available; please contact the golf shop for tee times.
Player Rates: $20 after 12 PM Monday - Thursday, $20 if playing with an adult, if not then full rate Friday – Sunday. YOC rate after 3 PM Monday – Friday. The adult rate will be the going rate.
Food Service: Food will be available both days for players. Saturday, a box lunch will be available in the Links room next to the Patio. Sunday, a barbeque style lunch will be available at the completion of the round. Players requiring special dietary needs, please contact Haley ahead of time. If you do not contact the JTNC ahead of time you can also request a special dietary needs lunch at the event.
Restaurant: The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is located next to the Pro-Shop, the restaurant hours will be 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Second Round Pairings: Second round pairings will be available after all first round scores are posted. The pairing will be available at jtnc.org on the contestant information page.
Rules of Play: The 2019 USGA Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the JTNC rules card. The committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed on the tournament days. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition
Walking: Players must walk at all times, except as authorized by the Committee. Pull or push carts are permitted.
Dress Code: All players and Spectators must be properly attired both on the golf course and on the premises of the club. Blue jeans, designer jeans, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited. Golf shirts must be worn and shorts must be of appropriate length (no jean shorts). This dress code will be used at all JTNC competitions in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the particular golf course involved. A violation of this dress code must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not be allowed to continue play. Spectators violating will be asked to change or leave the club.
Caddies Prohibited: Caddies are not allowed at this event. If a person other than the player moves the cart in a "casual act" the Rules of Golf do not consider this individual to be a caddie.
Spectators: Spectators must wear proper attire while at the club. Please see the Dress Code policy above.
The use of electronic devices should be limited to areas where their use will not distract players on the course. Spectators must maintain at least 25 yards from the players and avoid even the appearance of imparting advice or assisting the player in any way. A spectator may approach a player briefly to hand clothing, food or beverages to the player, but should not have prolonged conversations. Please walk ahead of the group you are following and stay in the rough or near the cart paths. Do not delay groups by walking slowly. Spectators must stay off the greens and out of the bunkers at all times. Spectators violating these policies may be asked to leave the course. Spectator carts are prohibited. Handicap carts will be available for $16 per seat. Individuals must have documentation and be cleared by the JTNC staff. Please visit the registration table on Saturday to be cleared or find a JTNC staff on Sunday.
Ties: In the event of ties, there will be a play-off for first place. Ties for second and third will be decided using the USGA’s method for matching cards. In a competition with a multiple tee start, the last nine holes will be holes 10-18.
Footwear: The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-7. Penalty for breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3.
Withdrawals & No Shows: Players who enter a JTNC event and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify the JTNC/NCGA staff at the Rules and Competitions department at (831) 625-4653. Failure to notify the JTNC/NCGA will result in a NO SHOW and the player will receive a one-year suspension from all JTNC events for the following calendar year following the infraction. A player who only contacts the course and NOT the JTNC/NCGA will incur the suspension.
All other questions concerning this event, contact the JTNC/NCGA staff during normal business hours at (831) 625-4653. For weekends or after business hours contact Aaron at (831)622-8234 or ahartesveldt@ncga.org, Haley at (831)622-8252 or hwhitbeck@ncga.org.