PLAYER INFORMATION
2018 U.S. SENIOR WOMEN’S OPEN SECTIONAL QUALIFYING
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
MONDAY, JUNE 4
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 6-3a 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 make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by contacting the Newport Beach CC golf shop at (949) 644-9550. Practice rounds will be based on availability. Green Fee: $75. Cart fee: included. Please mention that you are a participant in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open qualifier to receive this rate.
FORMAT:
All players will compete in an 18-hole stroke-play qualifying round. Qualifiers will advance to the Inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship will be held at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Il, July 12 – July 15, 2018. The final number of qualifying spots at each site will be available from the Committee on the day of play.
TEES:
Play will be from the WHITE yardages. (Holes 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, & 17 will play from the RED yardages.)
Course Rating: 74.9 / Slope: 133 / approximately 5,943 yards / Par 71.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 6:15 a.m. on the day of the qualifier. Range balls will be provided compliments of the Newport Beach Country Club on the Driving Range.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The Snack Bar will be open from 6:30 a.m. until the conclusion of play.
Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION:
Newport Beach Country Club
1600 East Pacific Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-9550
RULES OF PLAY:
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf. Local Rules in effect will be found on the USGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players addendum distributed at the site. Disregard all other club posted Local Rules including those on the back of the club’s score card.
The "one-ball" rule will be in effect. During the entire stipulated round the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current list of Conforming Golf Balls.
Clubs: Grooves – Optional Condition is in effect – see applicable Championship entry application for details, or view: usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Golf carts are prohibited during the qualifier. However, pull carts or push carts are permitted during the qualifier.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES AND CELL PHONES:
Distance measuring devices are NOT permitted.
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.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:
By submitting an entry for any SCGA-administered competition, the contestant understands that his/her participation is at the sole discretion of the SCGA. A contestant may be removed from any competition at the discretion of the SCGA staff or Rules and Competitions Committee at any time before or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the SCGA or the “Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension from future SCGA-administered competitions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
- Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
- Offensive or unbecoming language
- Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of SCGA staff, officials, volunteers, host club staff or other contestants
- Potential endangerment of others
- Conduct deemed unbecoming
- Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
- Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
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 AND the USGA Championship Administration Department at (908) 234-2300.
For more information about the SCGA’s tournament policies and the SCGA Code of Conduct policy, click here.