Conditions
Conditions of Play
Format
The Championship will have a maximum field of 42 players age 55+ with the minimum set at 36 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 8 for match play.
Ties for the 8th 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 SPSA invite & 1 year SPC exemption
Finalist - Crystal award, merchandise*, points & 3 year SPSA invite
Semi-Finalist - merchandise*, points & 2 year SPSA invite
Quarter-Finalist - merchandise*, points & 1 year SPSA invite
Course Record - Custom Plaque ordered & delivered subsequent to SPSA
* 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, March 18
SPSA practice round day with times available in the afternoon
SPSA contestants make their own tee times via the tournament site Pro Shop
Thursday, March 19
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
SPSA
& SPMA
contestants or Club members
($40 buy in)
Friday, March 20
Second Round of the Championship
Field is cut to low 8 (playoff for last spots as may be necessary)
Saturday, March 21
Quarter-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes from 8:00 to 8:22AM
Semi-Finals of Championship with twosomes every 8 minutes in the early afternoon
Sunday, March 22
Championship Finals around 8:15AM 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 and as available. 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 SPSA. 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 SPSA Tournament Director at a reduced rate (normal duty or as cart drivers). Players desirous in retaining a caddie should make advanced arrangements with the SPSA Tournament Director. Do not expect caddies to be available during the SPSA if prior arrangements have not been made. If a contestant requests a SPSA 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