112TH CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

 QUALIFYING INFORMATION

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

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

 

FORMAT:

• All players will participate in an 18-hole stroke-play qualifier.
• 156 players (including exempt players) will advance to the 112th California Amateur Championship at Lake Merced GC in Daly City, CA on June 19 - 24, 2023.
• The final number of qualifying spots at each site will be available from the Committee on the day of play.
• All ties at the qualifier will be broken using the USGA suggested method of matching scorecards (Committee Procedures: Section 5A (6)).

 

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS:

• Starting times and pairings will be emailed to players and posted online at scga.org/tournaments/champ-cal/cal-am one week in advance of the qualifier.
• There will not be a player registration process on the morning of the qualifier.
• 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.

   

DRIVING RANGE:

• The driving range at each site will be available one hour prior to the first starting time unless otherwise noted in the qualifying site-specific information. Range balls will be provided.

 

 

QUALIFYING SITE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

 

Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego (Monday, May 22):

• Practice Rounds: To schedule a practice round, contact the golf shop up to one week prior at 858-487-1212. Based on availability, times are available after 1 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday before the qualifier. Green fees: $75 to walk, $100 to ride. 
• Tee Markers & Yardages: Play will be from the BLACK tee markers. Click here for hole-by-hole yardages.
• Food Service & Purchases: Limited food and beverage service will be available starting at 11 a.m. There will be a grab and go fridge with limited drinks, snacks, and sandwiches available in the pro shop. Payment with Visa or MasterCard only.

 

 

RULES OF PLAY

 

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 CGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players that will be distributed onsite.
• Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS & PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• During a round, a player and/or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee. Model Local Rule G-6.
• Players seeking to use a golf cart due to a medical or ADA-related reason must contact the SCGA in advance of the qualifier.
• Pull or push carts (including motorized pull or push carts) are allowed.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

• Players may provide their own caddie (see section on golf carts).
• Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.
• Please see site-specific qualifying information in for any restrictions on caddies and/or spectators.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any club-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 $20 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.