8TH SCGA ONE-DAY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

DECEMBER 12 - 14, 2022

 

PLAYER INFORMATION

Tijeras Creek GC

29082 Tijeras Creek

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

(949) 589-9793

tijerascreek.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

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

 

REGISTRATION:

Upon arrival the day of the championship, all players must register at the SCGA tent outside of the clubhouse.  Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

FORMAT:

32 players, compromised of the top finishers from the 2022 ODS Player of the Year Points list, will compete based on the schedule as seen below:

 

Monday, December 12: 

Round 1 (stroke play) – Tee times from 10:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. off Tee 1.

Playing handicaps will be determined based on 95% of each player’s course handicap during stroke play. 

 

Following the first round, the low eight players will advance to compete in single elimination match play. All ties for the last position in match play will be broken by the USGA-suggested method matching of scorecards (Committee Procedures: Section 5A (6)). Match play bracket seedings will be determined based off the players standing on the One-Day Series Points List. 

 

Tuesday, December 13:

Playing handicaps will be determined based on 100% of each player’s course handicap during match play.

 

Quarterfinals – Tee times from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. off Tee 1.

Semifinals – 12 p.m. and 12:10 p.m. off Tee 1.

 

Wednesday, December 14: 

Championship Match – 7:20 a.m. off Tee 1. 

 

The SCGA Championship & Golf Operations Committee reserves the right to adjust a player’s course handicap at any time prior to or during the competition.

 

All players will play to their lowest Handicap Index as of December 1st, 2022. The SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Committee reserves the right to adjust a player’s course handicap at any time prior to or during the competition.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

  • Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted on scga.org one week in advance of the tournament.
  • 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.

 

TEES:

All yardages and course information can be found here: Men’s Yardages / Women’s Yardages

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

Players may arrange for practice rounds at their own expense by booking online in advance of the date you wish to play at tijerascreek.com.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available by 6:30 a.m. the morning of the championship. Players must obtain a token in the golf shop.
  • Range balls will be provided compliments of Tijeras Creek GC and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:

  • The snack bar will be open beginning at 6 a.m.
  • TJ’s Tap & Table restaurant will be open beginning at 10 a.m., where lunch will be provided each day for PARTICIPANTS ONLY.
  • Cash and Credit Card charges will be accepted.  

 

RULES OF PLAY:

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • Automotive transportation is included with the entry fee; however, players who are able and willing to walk may do so.
  • 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.
  • Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts. Otherwise, either the player or the caddie must walk.
  • 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 section on Automotive Transportation).
  • 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.

 

AWARDS & MATCH PLAY TIES

  • A match that ends all tied at the conclusion of 18 holes will be played off hole-by-hole until one side wins a hole.  The playoff will start on Hole 1 and continue until decided.  Handicap strokes will apply just like it did during the match.
  • After the conclusion of the final match, awards will be issued to the Champion, the Runner up, and the 2022 SCGA One-Day Series Player of the Year.

 

One-Day Series Championship Points Distribution:

  • Champion - 350 Points
  • Runner-Up - 250 Points
  • Semifinals - 150 Points
  • Quarterfinals - 100 Points
  • Stroke Play - 50 Points

 

One-Day Series Player of the Year:

The Player of the Year award will be awarded to the participant with the highest point total after the Match Play Championship. (The winner of the One-Day Series Championship does not automatically win the Player of the Year.)

  • One-Day Series Champion – Crystal trophy and a $500 Roger Dunn Gift Card
  • One-Day Series Championship Runner-up – Pewter plate and a $250 Roger Dunn Gift Card
  • 2022 One-Day Series Player of the Year – Commemorative framed flag and a $750 Roger Dunn Gift Card

 

In the event of a tie for any place on the One-Day Series Points List, the tie shall be broken based on;

  1. Number of 2022 One-Day Series events participated in
  2. Best finish in a 2022 One-Day Series event

 

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.