10 5TH CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Valencia Country Club | June 20-25, 2016 ------------------------- OFFICERS Dear Contestant: AL FRANK th PRESIDENT Congratulations on qualifying for the 105 California Amateur Championship! In just a few months’ time, one of your names will be engraved on our prestigious LEE GIDNEY FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT trophy along with the likes of George Von Elm, Ken Venturi, Gene Littler, Johnny Miller and Mark O’Meara. JOHN MORELLO SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT / TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN Although this great championship is now more than 100 years old, 2016 marks only the fifth time it will be contested in Southern California. We are pleased and JOHN RONCA SECRETARY / TREASURER honored to offer you Valencia Country Club as this year’s host venue. Entrenched in a history of prestigious championships, Valencia CC hosted the PGA Tour’s LA DIRECTORS Open in 1998 and Senior Champions Tour from 2001 – 2009. We feel privileged to KEENAN BARBER add the California Amateur Championship to this list. JON BILGER TOM BONE All contestants will play 36 holes of stroke play over the first two days of the PAT QUINN championship. The low 32 players will then advance to match play, which will CHRIS WILSON begin on Wednesday. I’m confident you will enjoy the course and your experience PAUL YOST at Valencia CC. Enclosed is important information on all aspects of the championship. Please review the information as it is intended to help make your championship experience go as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best and will see you on the tee! Sincerely, Al Frank President, California Golf Association FORMAT 36 Holes of Stroke Play Qualifying Monday, June 20 – 156 players competing in groups of three. 78 players starting between 7:15 – 9:15 a.m. off tees 1 & 10; 78 players starting between 12 – 2 p.m. off tees 1 & 10. Tuesday, June 21 – 156 players competing in groups of three. 78 players starting between 7:15 – 9:15 a.m. off tees 1 & 10; 78 players starting between 12 – 2 p.m. off tees 1 & 10. Shotaro Ban 2015 California Amateur Champion Playoff: If necessary, a playoff for the 32nd qualifying spot will take place immediately following the conclusion of regular play on Tuesday. Players on or near the cut line should ensure they are onsite at this time. Match Play Wednesday, June 22 – First round of match play; 32 players starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23 – Second round of match play; 16 players starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 24 – Quarterfinal matches; eight players starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 24 – Semifinal matches; four players starting at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25 – 36-hole final match; two players starting at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. NORTH / SOUTH CHALLENGE The North / South Challenge is a two-day competition between the NCGA and the SCGA, which takes place during stroke play qualifying on Monday and Tuesday. The winning team will hold the rights to the Roger Lampham Trophy. Each team is selected by its respective association. The final results are based on the best five scores out of six for each of the teams over the course of the first two rounds. ENTRY FEE The championship entry fee is $225. If you entered sectional qualifying using your credit card through the online registration system, your card will automatically be charged the additional $225. In addition to the tournament rounds, the entry fee includes one practice round, breakfast and lunch each day and range balls. All exempt players will pay the $225 entry fee upon registering and will not be charged any additional entry fees. 1 105th California Amateur Championship PAIRINGS Pairings will be available on the NCGA website at ncga.org and the SCGA website at scga.org approximately one week prior to the championship. REGISTRATION: REQUIRED FOR ALL CONTESTANTS All players must register with NCGA/SCGA staff prior to their first round of stroke play on Monday. Player registration will be available on Sunday during practice rounds or on Monday prior to play in the Grill Room. At registration, players will receive important last-minute information about the host facility and the championship. PRACTICE ROUNDS – CONTESTANTS ONLY Valencia CC will host one complimentary practice round for each participant. Caddies are permitted to accompany their player during their practice round but will not be allowed to play. To be fair to all participants, calls for practice rounds will not be accepted until Wednesday, May 25. Contact the Valencia Golf Shop at (661) 287-1880 to reserve a practice round. Reservations will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis and all practice rounds will be issued at the sole discretion of the club. Practice rounds will be available as follows beginning on May 26: Tuesdays – Thursdays: After 12 p.m. at the sole discretion of the club Fridays – Sundays: After 2 p.m. at the sole discretion of the club Practice rounds will not be available June 9 – 11 Sunday, June 19 beginning at 11 a.m. Players and caddies may walk or use a golf cart during their practice round. Cart fee is $20 per player. Players and caddies must adhere to the dress code in this document at all times. NOTE: Food and beverage may be purchased from the snack bar during the practice round. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases in the snack bar and golf shop. TEES AND YARDAGES A variety of yardages will be used throughout the championship. In general the course will play from the gold yardage: 74.8 / 139 / 7,076 yards / Par 71. See pages 9 – 11 for hole-by-hole descriptions and information about Valencia CC. DRIVING RANGE AND PRACTICE FACILITIES The driving range and other practice facilities will be available starting at 6:15 a.m. each day of the championship. 2 105th California Amateur Championship FOOD AND BEVERAGE (PLAYERS ONLY) A hosted breakfast and lunch will be available each day for players only. On Monday – Wednesday, the meals will be served in the pavilion tent behind the 10th tee, with breakfast available between 6 – 9:30 a.m. and lunch available between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. On Thursday – Saturday, meals will be available in the Grill Room both before and after the matches. FOOD AND BEVERAGE (CADDIES AND SPECTATORS) Caddies and spectators may purchase food and beverage items at the snack bar. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases. SPECTATOR INFORMATION All spectators must adhere to the dress code and cell phone policies listed in this document. Restrooms are available in the clubhouse and on course near the 4th and 13th putting greens. CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION Valencia Country Club 27330 Tourney Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 287-1880 valenciagolfclub.com I-5 to Valencia Blvd. exit; head east to North Tourney Road (1st light); left to club, which will be on the right. Click Here for Directions to Valencia CC PARKING Ample self-parking is available onsite. Contestants are encouraged to carpool with their caddies and spectators. HOTEL INFORMATION The host hotel for the championship will be the Hyatt Regency Valencia. There are numerous other lodging options in the greater Valencia area for players wishing to make other arrangements. Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355 valencia.hyatt.com Room rate: $149 + tax Players may make reservations directly online by clicking here or by calling 888-421-1442 and referencing the “2016 California Amateur Championship.” Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 1, while supply lasts. 3 105th California Amateur Championship AIRPORTS Burbank Airport – BUR (approx. 25 miles from Valencia CC) Los Angeles International Airport – LAX (approx. 40 miles from Valencia CC) RULES OF PLAY Play is governed by the Rules of Golf, effective January, 2016. A Notice to Players addendum will be distributed at the championship site. Disregard all other club posted Local Rules including those on the back of the club’s score card. The Note to Rule 14-3 will be in effect, allowing players to use a distance-measuring device. TRANSPORTATION Automotive transportation is not permitted for players or caddies. Disabled players must file a “Disabled Cart Request” form with the SCGA. Forms may be requested from the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630 or [email protected]. Pull or push carts will not be permitted. CADDIES Players may provide their own caddie. All caddies must adhere to the dress code. Caddies will be issued an official caddie bib at the tee prior to each round which must be worn during the round and returned each day. Players bringing their own caddie are responsible for their conduct at all times while on the club’s property. DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES AND CELL PHONES A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3. A multi- functional device, such as a smartphone or PDA, may be used as a distance-measuring device, but it must not be used to gauge or measure other conditions where doing so would be a breach of Rule 14- 3. Any questions about such devices should be resolved before the start of the stipulated round. Otherwise, cell phone use is discouraged during the stipulated round. DRESS CODE Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes.