Directions
Lodging
Travel, Directions, Lodging & Functions
Air Travel
The nearest major commercial airport is Sacramento International which is about 65 minutes from the SPMA venue. The airlines servicing Sacramento are: Air Canada, Alaska, Aloha, American, America West, Continental, Delta, ExpressJet, Frontier, Hawaiian, Horizon, JetBlue, Mexicana, Northwest, Southwest, United, United Express and US Airways.
All such carriers can be accessed online for schedules, pricing, etc. via the link to the right. Sacramento is the only airport the SPMA provides complementary shuttle service.
Directions & Location
The SPMA venue, Trinitas GC, is on the eastern edge of California's central valley. It is 65 miles from the Sacramento airport & about 25 miles from downtown Stockton.
For driving directions from either Sacramento or Stockton, click HERE.
The map to the right provides the route from the
airport the SPMA services with our complementary shuttles. Direction coordinates to the SPMA "Tournament Housing Site" (the hotel we negotiate the preferred rate with), to the course as well as from both airports should use the following addresses:
- Trinitas Golf Club
9209 Ospital Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 887-9150
address TBD
(209) TBD
- Sacramento International Airport
6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, 95837
(916) 929-5411
All contestants flying in to the SPMA will be provided
courtesy shuttle service from & to the international airport in Sacramento to/from the host site / lodging during the time slot of 10:00am on October 1st through final match departures on October 5th. Shuttle service is provided between the Sacramento airport, local lodging/accommodations and Trinitas GC.
No complimentary shuttle service is provided from or to the Oakland airport. Shuttles for ancillary activities might be arranged with advanced notice via the hotline. Shuttle hotline from October 1st through 5th is 415.509.2002.
NOTICE - If you are not leaving the Trinitas area until after 6pm on 10/5, then you’re on your own for ground transportation. The SPMA shuttles service the Sacramento International airport only. The SPMA shuttles are for contestants only with personal caddies, friends, relatives and any other non-contestant party shuttled on a "space available basis" only and only then if arranged in advance.
In the event you seek to arrive or depart at another airport or at a time outside the shuttle service date range, you'll need to obtain advance approval for us to schedule a pick up or drop off if it is possible. We make no assurance that we can pick up or drop you off at any airport other than Ontario (the closest commercial airport to the SPMA site). If you do not schedule an arrival airport shuttle by 9/30, you’re on your own to get to the SPMA venue. Contact the Tournament Director by 9/30 to schedule a shuttle.
The SPMA “Tournament Housing Site” is TBD.
Key terms negotiated for the SPMA group rate are:
- $xx per weekday night for a "Standard" room, $xx for a suite
- reserve room at group rate via phone at 209.TBD from xx to xx
- to get group rate, identify yourself as with "Scratch Players" group
- group room rate is for single or double occupancy
- group rate has a 2 night minimum (10/1-2 or 10/2-3) & covers all 4 nights
- included rooms will have a high speed internet connection if requested
- room upgrades at normal cost difference applicable to standard rates
- contestants will have close access to the SPMA "Hospitality Suite"
Click here for a map and directions between the course and the hotel. The standard rate for these SPMA group rooms starts at $xx per night. The special negotiated rate does not apply to any other night outside the 10/1-4 time slot. Room upgrade options are available. The SPC rooms allotment (40) is not guaranteed beyond xx.
The SPMA will make arrangements for “private accommodations” (code language for free housing meeting USGA Rules of Amateur Status criteria) for a limited number of contestants playing in the tournament. It is estimated that no more than 10 contestants will be extended such “free” housing by SPMA hosts who are primarily Stockton or Lodi residents. Priority goes to contestants only who are flying in for the tournament. Again, private housing is for contestants only exclusive of any relatives, spouses, caddies or any other non-contestant. The “pecking order” generally goes to those traveling the furthest. The SPMA “guarantees” private accommodations to any contestant flying in who is from outside the western USA meeting stipulated SPMA invitation criteria.
The tournament format & schedule is on the Conditions webpage linked above.
Wednesday, October 1st (first player arrival day)
Player shuttles commence at 10AM from the Sacramento airport
SPMA practice rounds at $35 with cart (make times with Trinitas Pro Shop)
Player Registration in the afternoon in the Clubhouse (contestant tee prizes & Player Program)
No SPMA functions or meals planned
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open at the Tournament Housing Site ‘til about 11PM
Thursday, October 2nd (last player arrival day, first SPMA round)
Late Player Registration in the early morning in the Clubhouse (contestant tee prizes & Player Program)
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open after dinner at the Tournament Housing Site ‘til about 11PM
Friday, October 3rd (second round of SPMA)
Full breakfast included at the Trinitas clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open at the Tournament Housing Site from around 5PM ‘til 11PM
Saturday, October 4th (first 2 rounds of SPMA match play)
Full breakfast included for match contestants in the Trinitas Clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Lunch is included for match contestants at the Trinitas Clubhouse
SPMA contestants are "on their own" for dinner
Sunday, March 25th (Semi's & Finals of SPMA)
Full breakfast included for Semi-Finalists in the Trinitas Clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Lunch is included for Semi-Finalists at the Trinitas Clubhouse
Champion award presentation and other performance prizes immediately after conclusion of play
Click HERE for the current and 10 day local weather forecast for Valley Springs, CA. Early October is traditionally the "prime time" weather-wise for the year. The average high temperature in early October has been 80° with the average low about 54°. It is reasonable to expect likely temperatures during tournament play to be between 60° and 85°.
The possibility of rainfall is unlikely but possible with the average level of precipitation in the first week of October of about .25". It can get a tad cool in the early morning so having sweaters or the like is prudent and proper length shorts are permitted so plan attire needs accordingly and bring rain gear just in case. The course elevation is at about 200 ft. During the SPMA, sunrise will be about 7:03 and sunset about 6:46. The first tee time each day is 7:30AM and the last time during any round is no later than 2:06PM (weather permitting).