U.S. MID-AMATEUR SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019
PLAYER INFORMATION
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club (Valley/Lakes)
15150 San Dieguito Road
San Diego, CA 92067
(858) 259-8819
FORMAT:
All players will compete over 18 holes of stroke play. Qualifiers will advance to the 39th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship which will be held at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colorado on September 14-19, 2019. The final number of qualifying spots at each site will be available from the Committee on the day of play.
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 8:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 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 arrange a practice round at their own expense. Please contact the golf shop at (858) 259-8819
to schedule a practice round. Green fees: $75 and carts are included. Practice rounds are based on a space available basis, limited mostly to afternoon times.
TEES AND YARDAGES
Valley will play as holes 1-9, Lakes will play as hole 10-18. A variety of yardages will be used throughout this qualifier. Blue yardages will be used except for the following (Black yardages on Valley 1, 3, 4, 9 & Lakes 11, 12, 13, 14, 18). Please refer to the yardage information section on the event portal for hole-by-hole yardage.
Course Rating: 73.7 / Slope: 130 / approximately 6,964 yards / Par 72.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the qualifier. Range balls will be provided compliments of Fairbanks Ranch CC on the Driving Range.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The snack bar will be open from 7:00 a.m. until the conclusion of play. Credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment.
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. 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.