5th U.S. AMATEUR FOUR-BALL SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
PLAYER INFORMATION
The Golf Club at Terra Lago (South Course)
84-000 Terra Lago Parkway
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 775-2000
FORMAT:
All players will compete in an 18-hole four-ball stroke play qualifying. The final number of qualifying spots will be available from the Committee on the day of play. Qualifiers will advance to the 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA on May 23-27, 2020.
REGISTRATION:
There will be no formal registration at this event.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org one week in advance of the tournament. Starting times will range from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:30 a.m.
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.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by contacting the Golf Shop at (760) 775- 2000 to arrange a time to play. When calling, please identify yourself as a U.S. Amateur Four-Ball qualifying participant.
TEES AND YARDAGES
Play will be from the Black tee markers and yardages. (Holes 6, 8, 9, and 11 will play from the Gold tee markers)
Course Rating: 74.4 / Slope: 138 / approximately 6,899 yards / Par 72.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 6:30 a.m. on the day of the qualifier. Range balls will be provided compliments of the The GC at Terra Lago and the SCGA on the Driving Range.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The restaurant will be open from 7:00 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Players are on their own for purchases at the snack bar. Cash and credit cards are acceptable forms of payment for all purchases.
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 USGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum that will be distributed on site.
- One Ball Rule: Model Local Rule G-4 is in effect. During an entire round, each ball at which the player makes a stroke must be the same brand and model as found in a single entry on the current List of Conforming Balls.
- Prohibiting Use of Motorized Transportation: Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect. During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee. A player who will play, or has played, under penalty of stroke and distance is always authorized to ride on motorized transportation by a SCGA official.
- Allowing Replacement of Broken or Significantly Damaged Clubs: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect.
- Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief: Model Local Rule E-12 is in effect.
- Prohibiting Use of Certain Types of Shoes: Model Local Rule G-7 is in effect.
- Information on Green-Reading Materials can be found here.
- Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Golf carts are prohibited during the qualifier. Pull carts or push carts are permitted but the club does not have any for rental. Players are permitted to obtain a ride from a rules official when having to go back to play another ball under stroke and distance.
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 club.
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 USGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630, or by clicking here, AND the USGA Championship Administration Department at (908) 234-2300.
For a complete listing of SCGA tournament policies and procedures, click here.