46TH SCGA SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 - 24, 2023

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Ironwood CC

73735 Irontree Dr.

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 766-1000

ironwoodcountryclub.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

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

 

FORMAT:

• 54-hole stroke play championship
• 84 players will play 18 holes on Monday & Tuesday, May 22 & 23.
• Cut to the low 30 scores and ties for the final 18-holes on Wednesday, May 24.
• Awards will be given to those who finish in 1st through 5th place. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a three-hole aggregate playoff immediately following the conclusion of regular play.

 

REGISTRATION:

All players must check in at the SCGA table near the scoreboard on the main patio near the practice putting green. Registration will begin at 6 a.m.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense.
• Practice rounds are available starting after May 9 and are based on availability. To book a practice round, call the Ironwood CC Golf Shop at (760) 766-1000.
• Practice Round Fee: $75 (carts are included)
• Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. The SCGA works with a variety of facilities throughout the course of the year, all of which have unique policies and procedures when it comes to practice rounds. These opportunities will be provided at the sole discretion of the host facility.

• We are guests and must follow all facility policies and guidelines when on property. Behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the SCGA Code of Conduct.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

• Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted on scga.org/senioram one week in advance of the championship.
• Starting times for Rounds 1 & 2 will range from 7 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. off Holes #1 & #10.
• Starting times for Round 3 will range from 7 a.m. to approx. 8:40 a.m. off Hole #1
• Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive once the preceding group has teed off. 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.

 

TEES & YARDAGE:   

• All yardages and course information can be found in the Yardage Information tab located on the Championship Portal.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

• The driving range will be available by 6 a.m. on each morning of the championship.  
• Range balls will be provided compliments of Ironwood CC and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

• Spikes (Snack bar) will be open at 6:30 a.m. each day.
• All participants will receive lunch after their rounds on Monday & Tuesday.
• Credit card will be the only form of payment accepted for purchases at the snack bar.  

 

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.
• Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Golf carts are optional at the players expense ($25 per player) during the championship; 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 the section on golf carts).
• 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.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

• To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of an 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.