3RD SCGA WOMEN’SAMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPJULY 31 - AUGUST 1, 2017 | SAN GABRIEL CC

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FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT

DE AR COMPE T I TOR S,On behalf of our Board of Directors; the San Gabriel Women’s Association; our membership and staff, we would like to welcome you to the 2017 Women’s Southern California Amateur Championship at San Gabriel Country Club.

Since 1904, San Gabriel Country Club has been a place where like-minded people of the San Gabriel Valley have congregated for golf, dining and social interaction in a superb private Club setting.

At the very heart of our Club is our 18-hole golf course, widely recognized as one of the finest in Los Angeles. Our membership is very proud of the Annual Cravens Invitational, the second oldest amateur event in the country, which will be celebrated for the 93rd time next May.

Again welcome, to San Gabriel. We wish you all a great championship.

Play Well,

Ted Vournas

President

CONTENTS

FROM T HE CLUB PR ESIDEN T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PL AYER & C ADDIE INFORMAT ION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FO R MAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EN T RY FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PAIR INGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

R EG IS T R AT I O N: R EQUIR ED FO R ALL CO N T E S TAN T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PR AC T ICE ROUNDS – CO N T E S TAN T S O NLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

T EES AND YAR DAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DR IV ING R ANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FO O D AND BE V ER AG E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

C ADD IES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

D IS TANCE ME A SUR ING DE V ICES AND CELL PH O NES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DR ESS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SPEC TATOR INFORMAT ION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7DR ESS CO DE & CELL PH O NES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

R E S T RO OMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PAR K ING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RULE S O F PL AY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FO O D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

T R ANSPO R TAT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PACE OF PL AY POLIC Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8S T RO K E PL AY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LE AD G ROUP(S): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FO LLOWING G ROUPS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

E XEMP T I O NS FROM PENALT Y: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CLUB INFORMAT ION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

H OLE- BY- H OLE DESCR IP T IONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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PLAYER & CADDIE INFORMATION

FORMAT54 HOLES OF STROKE PL AY

MONDAY, JULY 31

72 players competing in groups of three. 72 players starting between 7:30 – 9:09 a.m. off tees 1 & 10; 72 players starting between 1:00 p.m. – 2:39 p.m. off tees 1 & 10.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

30 players and ties competing in groups of three starting between 7:30 – 9:20 a.m. off tee 1.

EN T RY FEEThe championship entry fee is $125. There is no additional fee if a player advances through sectional qualifying. In addition to the tournament rounds, the entry fee includes lunch each day and range balls.

PAIR INGSPairings will be available on the Southern California Golf Association website at scga.org approximately 7 – 10 days prior to the championship.

R EG IS T R AT ION: R EQUIR ED FOR ALL CON T ES TAN T SAll players must register with SCGA staff prior to their first round of stroke play on Monday. On Monday, July 31st, registration begins at 6:00 a.m. and will be located near the front entrance of the clubhouse. At registration, players will receive important last-minute information about the host facility and the tournament.

PR AC T ICE ROUNDS – CON T ES TAN T S ONLYPlayers may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense after July 1st by calling the San Gabriel CC Golf Shop at (626) 287-6052. Practice rounds are available at a space available basis.

*NO PULL CARTS ARE ALLOWED.

Green Fee: $35Cart fee: $21 per person

NOTE: Food and beverage may be purchased from the Snack Bar during the practice round. Credit card and reciprocal club charges are accepted.

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T EES AND YAR DAGESA variety of yardages will be used throughout the championship, CR: 77.1/ Slope: 139 / approximately 6,221 – 6,306 yards. See hole-by-hole descriptions and information about San Gabriel CC.

DR IV ING R ANGEThe Driving Range opens at 6:30 a.m. each day of the championship.

FO OD AND BE V ER AGEThe SCGA will host lunch for all players on Monday and Tuesday.

The snack bar, located next to the 14th green, will be open on both days for additional purchases for players, caddies and spectators.

C ADDIESPlayers may carry their own golf bag or provide their own caddie. All caddies must adhere to the dress code. Players bringing their own caddie are responsible for the conduct of their caddie at the championship. San Gabriel caddies are available, players must contact the Golf Shop for caddie availability.

D IS TANCE ME A SUR ING DE V ICES AND CELL PH ONESDuring the play of all SCGA competitions, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3. A multi-functional device, such as a smartphone or PDA, may be used as a distance-measuring device, but it must not be used to gauge or measure other conditions where doing so would be a breach of Rule 14-3. Any questions about such devices should be resolved before the start of the stipulated round. Otherwise, cell phone use is discouraged during the stipulated round.

If a cell phone is not being used as a distance measuring device, the use of cell phones is permitted in the parking lot. On course, no verbal communication on a phone is allowed.

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DRESS CODE

VERY IMPORTANT – APPLIES TO PL AYERS, CADDIES AND SPEC TATORS

The San Gabriel CC dress code will apply. A player or caddie violating this dress code will not be permitted to start the competition. If during play the dress code is violated by either the player or her caddie, the violation must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not continue to play and the caddie will not be allowed to perform the acts of a caddie. Spectators in violation will be asked to rectify their situation as well or will have to leave the property.

San Gabriel is a non-metal spike facility (soft spikes or “spikeless” golf shoes are mandatory for all players).

» Click here to go to San Gabriel CC attire guidelines.

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SPECTATOR INFORMATIONSpectators are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Spectators must adhere to the dress code listed within this document and must walk. If spectators have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630.

DR ESS CODE & CELL PH ONESAll spectators must adhere to the dress code and cell phone policies listed in this document.

R ES T RO OMSRestrooms are available on the course.

PAR K INGContestants may park anywhere in the parking lot.

RULES OF PL AY• Play is governed by the Rules of Golf, effective

January 2016.

• A Notice to Players addendum will be distributed at the championship site. Disregard all other club posted Local Rules including those on the back of the club’s score card.

• The Note to Rule 14-3 will be in effect, allowing players to use devices that measure distance only.

• Automotive transportation is prohibited.

FO ODSpectators may purchase food and beverage items from the snack bar with cash or reciprocal club charge.

T R ANSPOR TAT ION Automotive transportation is not permitted for players or caddies. Disabled players must file a “Disabled Cart Request” form with the SCGA. Forms may be requested from the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630.

PULL OR PUSH CARTS ARE NOT PERMIT TED.

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PACE OF PLAY POLICYThe SCGA checkpoint pace of play policy will be in effect. The policy leaves the responsibility for maintaining the pace of play where it belongs – with you, the player. If you are the first group in the field, play efficient golf. If you are in a following group, keep up with the group in front of you and you will not have a pace of play issue. If you have any questions, please contact the SCGA at (818) 980-3630 or talk to a SCGA official prior to your round.

S T ROK E PL AYThe Tournament Committee at each competition will determine the maximum allowable time each group is permitted to play the stipulated round. This time will be posted on each player’s scorecard and each player is expected to maintain a pace faster than the maximum allowable time. The stipulated round is complete when the last player in the group completes play of the final hole and the flagstick is replaced.

LE AD GROUP(S): The lead group(s) must finish their stipulated round within the maximum allowable time established by the committee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, each player will be assessed a penalty of two strokes to their score for the final hole.

• EXCEPTION: If the lead group is held up by play that was sent out before them or that began on the opposite tee, they will be exempt from penalty if they finish over their maximum allowable time but within 13 minutes of the group in front of them.

FOLLOWING GROUPS: Any subsequent group must finish their stipulated round within the maximum allowable time established by the committee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, they must finish within 13 minutes of the group in front of them. If they finish over the maximum allowable time and more than 13 minutes behind the group in front of them, each player will be assessed a penalty of two strokes to their score for the final hole.

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E XEMP T IONS FROM PENALT Y:If a group does not finish within their maximum allowable time due to circumstances beyond their control (such as a ruling or a ball search on the final hole, or any other circumstances which the Committee deems to be exceptional) but was otherwise in position during the play of the final four holes, the Committee may be justified in waiving the penalty. Being in position means to be immediately behind the group in front of you.

Any group that has a slow, deliberate or non-responsive player(s) may report the player(s) to SCGA Staff or a SCGA Rules Official at any time during the stipulated round, and the player(s) will be monitored. If SCGA Staff or a SCGA Rules Official identifies that a player(s) in the group is the cause of the group failing to maintain pace of play and determines other players are playing within the requirements of this policy, those meeting the requirements of this policy may be absolved from penalty while the others may not.

THE SCGA COMMIT TEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW ALL PENALT Y SITUATIONS.

HERE ARE SOME PACE OF PL AY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE EXPEC T ALL PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW:

• Play ready golf throughout the entire round.

• Walk fast.

• The first person to complete each hole should immediately go to the next tee and be the first person to tee off. The second person to finish should replace the flagstick.

• Know where your group is in relation to the group in front of you – don’t worry about the group behind you.

• Get your yardage before it is your turn to play. Be ready to play before it is your turn.

• If someone isn’t ready to play, another should go before them.

• Walk ahead when another player has to wait.

• When any shot heads toward rough, a water hazard or trees all players should watch closely as to where the ball lands.

• Read your putt before it is your turn to play.

• Recognize when someone will need the flagstick tended or your ball marked.

• Place golf bag or golf cart off the putting green near the next teeing ground.

• If your ball might be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds, play a Provisional Ball (Rule 27-2).

• Rule 3-3 (Doubt as to How to Proceed): this procedure is on the back of your scorecard, don’t hesitate to use it.

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CLUB INFORMATION

SAN GABRIEL COUNTRY CLUB

350 Hermosa Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91775

(626) 287-6052

sangabrielcc.com

CLUB ESTABLISHED: 1904

ARCHITEC T: Norman Macbeth

YARDAGE: 6,306

GREENS: Bent/Poa mix

FAIRWAYS: Kikuyu

TEES: Tifway Bermuda

ROUGH: Kikuyu/Rye mix

COURSE R ATING: 78.6

SLOPE: 141

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HOLE-BY-HOLE DESCRIPTIONS

N O. 1 – SAN DIEGO: PAR 4, 289 YAR DS Short hole with a heavily bunkered green. Tee shot should be left of corner. The green slopes from back to front.

N O. 2 – SAN MIGUEL: PAR 5, 486 - 505 YAR DSDogleg left. Long tee shot can be hit to center across the barranca. Shorter tee shots can be hit to right side across the barranca or to the left side short of it. Desirable approach position is to right of center. Large green guarded by bunkers.

N O. 3 – SAN JUAN C APIS T R AN O: PAR 4, 381 YAR DS Desirable tee shot position is center or right-center depending on hole location. Tree line on left side catches a hooked or pulled tee shot. On right side, fairway bunker with large, overhanging oak is to be avoided. Two-level green is large, with bunkers on three sides.

N O. 4 – SAN LUIS R E Y: PAR 5, 493 - 516 YAR DSLarge oak 100 yards in front of tee. Dense tree line on left side of fairway. From center position there is an open second shot. On the right side there is a continuous tree line to green from 135 yards. Small opening to large green surrounded by five bunkers.

N O. 5 – SAN TA INE Z: PAR 3, 156 - 181 YAR DSAccuracy on the tee shot is required. Out of bounds all the way on left side. Shallow fairway bunker stops a short shot. Bunkers on right and left sides of the relatively flat green.

N O. 6 – SAN R AFAEL: PAR 4, 356 YAR DSA straight tee shot is required. Out of bounds all the way on the left side with heavy rough and trees on the right. Approach to green is deceptive because you must carry 15-yard-long swale in front of green. Bunkers on left and right sides of green.

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N O. 7 – SAN LUIS OBISPO: PAR 4, 410 YAR DSThe No. 1 handicap hole. Dogleg right. Out of bounds on left side. Safe tee shot is played to the right of center.

N O. 8 – SAN J OSE: PAR 4, 388 YAR DSPrevailing breeze against you. Out of bounds on left all the way. Trees on right side. Fairway bunker on left with four bunkers guarding the large green. Green slopes away from fairway and falls to the right.

N O. 9 – SAN AN TONIO: PAR 3, 155 - 182 YAR DSThe Rubio Wash crosses the fairway. Out of bounds to far left side. Green slopes front back to front with large bunkers on right and left.

N O. 10 – D OLOR ES: PAR 4, 413 YAR DSWide fairway with trees on right and left sides. Some 225 yards from tee the fairway drops away to form a small valley leading up to the green. Desirable tee shot is right center. Large green with four bunkers — one on the left, two on the right and one behind.

N O. 11 – SAN TA BAR BAR A: PAR 3, 125 - 152 YAR DSShort shot to a dangerously guarded green. Bunkers in front, sides and back of long green running from right to left. This is a tricky green to putt, regardless of hole location.

N O. 12 – SAN JUAN BAU T IS TA: PAR 4, 355 YAR DS Open shot from tee. The desirable tee shot position is right center. Long, narrow green with four bunkers two on the right and two on the left.

N O. 13 – L A PUR ISIMA CONCEP-CION: PAR 5, 463 - 539 YAR DSTight fairway guarded both left and right by trees with heavy rough on left side. Center position on tee shot opens up second shot for final approach. Narrow opening to green with bunkers on two sides and behind. Back area falls away toward Rubio Wash.

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N O. 14 – SAN FER NAND O: PAR 3, 158 - 195 YAR DSDemanding shot across barranca. Large green well-guarded in front by large pond on left side and bunker on right. Steep rise in ground behind green.

N O. 15 – SAN BUENAV EN T UR A: PAR 4, 329 YAR DSTee shot position is very important. Left center is ideal. Heavy rough and trees on left. Trees, fairway, bunkers and low area on right. Approach to green from right side guarded by high and overhanging trees. Bunkers in front and on both sides of long, two-level green.

N O 16 – C AR MEL: PAR 4, 403 YAR DSDogleg left. A long, tough hole. Tee shot position to right side between fairway bunkers. Out of bounds far right. Greens and heavy rough on left.

N O. 17 – SAN TA CL AR A: PAR 4, 422 YAR DSExtreme demand for accuracy on tee shot. Out of bounds on right all the way. Large oaks on left with continuing smaller tree line to green. Single large oak 190 yards from tee in right-center of fairway. The green is large, with slope from back to front.

N O. 18 – SAN GABR IEL: PAR 4, 379 YAR DSAn unusual tee shot over a fence and city roadway, with tall trees on right and left. Wide fairway with a long bunker on the left and out of bounds on the right. The green is well guarded with bunkers on all sides and a narrow opening.