U.S. AMATEUR SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019
PLAYER INFORMATION
El Caballero Country Club
18300 Tarzana Drive
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3000
FORMAT:
All players will compete over 36 holes of stroke play. Qualifiers will advance to the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship which will be held at the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, August 12-18, 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 for Round 1 will range from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m. For Round 2, starting times will range from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.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:
Contestants may contact the El Caballero starter to arrange a practice round at (818) 654-3090. Practice rounds will be issued on a space available basis at the discretion of the club on June 25-27 after 2:00, July 2 after 2:00 and July 7 after 2:00. When calling, players should identify themselves as a participant in the U.S. Amateur Qualifier.
Practice Round Fee: $45, Cart Fee: Included.
TEES AND YARDAGES
Play will be from the Black tee markers and yardages.
Course Rating: 73.4 / Slope: 137 / approximately 6,839 yards / Par 71.
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 El Caballero CC on the Driving Range.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The Snack Bar will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All major credit cards will be accepted 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, all player must walk. Pull carts or push carts are permitted – player may bring their own. El Caballero has a limited number of push carts available for rental - $10. 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.
El Caballero has a caddie program available for those interested in setting up a caddie for a practice round, or during the day of the qualifier. Please contact the starter at (818) 654-3090 to arrange details
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.