Conditions
Conditions of Play
Format
The '08 Championship will have a maximum field of 54 players age 30+ with the minimum set at 48 players. Competition commences over a 36 hole stroke play format each of the first two days. The field is cut after 36 holes to the top 16 for match play.
Ties for the 16th match play spot are determined via a "sudden death" playoff commencing immediately after the conclusion of stroke play.
Champion - Crystal Trophy, merchandise*, points, 5 year SPMA invite & 2 year SPC exemption
Finalist - Crystal award, merchandise*, points, 3 year SPMA invite & 1 year SPC exemption
Semi-Finalist - merchandise*, points, 2 year SPMA invite & 1 year SPC exemption
Quarter-Finalist - merchandise*, SPWAR points & 1 year SPMA invite
make match play - merchandise* & 1 year SPMA invite
Course Record - Custom Plaque ordered & delivered subsequent to SPMA
* any contestant winning merchandise who does not take such merchandise with them upon the conclusion of the tournament,
will be deemed to have forfeited such merchandise which will then be distributed to volunteers helping with the event.
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as currently approved by the USGA with "distance measuring devices" permitted and carts allowed as prescribed below under "Carts & Caddies". The pace of play for any stroke play round is a 4 hours & 40 minutes and 4 hours & 25 minutes for any match play round. The SPMA Pace of Play will be strictly enforced. Local rules, tournament conditions and registration requirements will be provided via email or upon player registration. Contestants failing to register, in person, at the tournament site by the morning of the first round risk losing their place in the field to an alternate unless an exception is previously granted by the Tournament Director. The Tournament Committee (TC) requires that all players wear softspikes shoes. Golf shorts of appropriate length are permitted. The TC reserves the right to reject an entry at any time before or after the start of tournament play. Any player engaging in unbecoming or unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to ejection. The TC reserves the right to alter the conditions & schedules herein prior to or during the championship.
Wednesday, October 1
SPMA practice round day with times available in the afternoon
SPMA contestants make their own tee times via the tournament site Pro Shop
Thursday, October 2
First Round of the Championship.
SPMA contestants may make tee time and/or pairing requests via the Tournament Director.
event at 4'ish; optional and limited to
SPMA
& SPSA
contestants or Club members
($40 buy in)
Friday, October 3
Second Round of the Championship
Field is cut to low 16 (playoff for last spots as may be necessary)
Saturday, October 4
First Match Round of the Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes off the first tee from 7:30 to 8:22AM
Quarter-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes off the tenth tee from 1:36 to 2:00PM
Sunday, October 5
Semi-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 10 minutes off the tenth tee at 7:30 and 7:40AM
Championship Finals at 12:30 off the first tee
SPMA award presentation and other prizes immediately after the conclusion of play
All players may utilize a cart without limitation during any round as long as such cart remains off the fairways as may be directed by venue signage. Carts are at the contestant's expense. Carts not rented or assigned to a particular contestant may be available to spectators and others at the discretion of the host course at such person's expense but no assurance of such availability is made by the SPMA. Those who seek a cart to gallery or otherwise see the tournament should contact the course pro shop for cart availability prior to arriving at the course. Players may carry their own bag or provide their own caddie during any round. Caddies &/or "bag packers" (limited advise) will be available to be retained via the SPMA Tournament Director at a reduced rate (normal duty or as cart drivers). Players desirous in retaining a caddie should make advanced arrangements with the SPMA Tournament Director. Do not expect caddies to be available during the SPMA if prior arrangements have not been made. If a contestant requests a SPMA provided caddie, such player obligates themselves to cover their caddies fee for, at least, the first day.
· greens are cut to be quick and smooth.
· the inner cup dirt is chalked white on all fresh holes daily.
· custom scorecards with pin locations & Rules & Conditions on back + pin sheets
· on course snack & beverage provided throughout the course
· other to be determined
To be determined