45TH TOURNAMENT OF CLUB CHAMPIONS – NET DIVISION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019

 

PLAYER INFORMATION

 

Mission Hills Country Club (Palmer)

34600 Mission Hills Drive

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

(760) 324-9400

clubcorp.com/Clubs/Mission-Hills-Country-Club

 

REGISTRATION:

All participants must check in at the SCGA registration table upon arrival Monday morning. 

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

Starting holes and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the Championship. 

 

The championship will be a 9 a.m. shotgun.

 

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.

 

FORMAT:

One 18-hole individual net stroke play round. The lowest handicap index of the last six revisions (Sept. 1 – Nov. 15) was used to determine flights. During the championship, participants will play to that index and will receive 100% of that course handicap unless otherwise noted by the SCGA.

 

        Classic Club Flights:

  • Arroyo Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 5.0 and below.
  • Mission Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 5.1-7.7.

 

        Mission Hills CC (Palmer) Flights:

  • Mountain Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 7.8-10.4.
  • Pacific Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 10.5-13.0.

 

        The Golf Club at Terra Lago (South) Flights:

  • Palm Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 13.1-16.1.
  • San Andreas Flight: Participants with Handicap Indexes 16.2 and above.

   

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense by calling the Mission Hills Golf Shop at (760) 324-9400.  Please identify yourself as a participant of the SCGA Tournament of Club Champions. Tee times can be made for Sunday, December 8, and can be scheduled one week in advance. Fee: $80 including cart and range.

 

TEES AND YARDAGE:   

Men in each flight will play from the BLUE tee markers and yardage.

Course Rating 72.1 / Slope: 127 / 6,484 yards / Par 72.

Women in each flight will play from the RED tee markers and yardage.

Course Rating 72.2 / Slope: 127 / 5,466 yards / Par 72.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

The driving range will open at 7:30 a.m. on each day of the Championship. Range balls will be provided complimentary on the driving range during the championship courtesy of Mission Hills and the SCGA. 

 

FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:

The snack bar near will be open from 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

 

The SCGA will be hosting a player’s luncheon for PLAYERS ONLY in the Oak Room following the conclusion 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 SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum that will be distributed on site;
  • Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:

Carts are included as part of the entry fee. There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).  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. Pull carts and push carts are allowed.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

Players may provide their own caddie (See section on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section below. Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.

 

DRESS CODE:

Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Shirts must be tucked in and hats are to be worn forward at all times. 

 

CANCELLATIONS:

To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of an SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Championships and Golf Operations Department at (818) 980-3630, or by clicking here. If a player needs to withdraw on the morning of the event, notify the SCGA staff person through the golf shop staff at the host venue. Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions. Requests for refunds prior to the entry closing date will be honored less a $10 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours prior to the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event. 

 

For a complete listing of SCGA tournament policies and procedures, click here.