34th SCGA FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

MONDAY & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4-5, 2024

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Bakersfield CC

4200 Country Club Dr.

Bakersfield, CA 93306

(661) 871-4121

bakersfieldcountryclub.com

 

 

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

• Prior to participating, participants should review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures.  

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOK:

The SCGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants the availability to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Green booklets at a discounted price. Click here to purchase your StrackaLine Booklet for Bakersfield CC. All booklets conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

FORMAT:

• All players will participate in a 36-hole four-ball stroke-play championship (18 holes each day).
• 52 teams will compete in this championship.
• No substitutions are permitted at the championship proper.
• Awards will be given to those who finish in 1^st through 5^th place.  A hole-by-hole sudden death playoff will occur if there is a tie for first place only.

 

REGISTRATION:

• All teams must register at the SCGA table outside the golf shop. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Players may schedule a practice round at their own expense. To book a practice round, call the Golf Shop at (661) 871-4121. Times are based on availability, Tuesday – Thursday, at a rate of $68 (cart included)
• Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. The SCGA works with a variety of facilities throughout the course of the year, all of which have unique policies and procedures when it comes to practice rounds. These opportunities will be provided at the sole discretion of the host facility.
• We are guests and must follow all facility policies and guidelines when on property. Behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the SCGA Code of Conduct.

 

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 championship.
• Starting times will range from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. each day.
• Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive once the preceding group has teed off. Players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a 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.

 

TEES & YARDAGE:

• All yardages and course information can be found in the “Yardage Information” tab located on the Championship Portal.

 

 

DRIVING RANGE:

• The driving range will be available by 6:30 a.m. on each morning of the championship.
• Range balls will be provided compliments of Bakersfield CC and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

• The snack bar will be open beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day.
• Major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.
• A lunch buffet will be provided for all players after Round 1 on Monday.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

• The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A govern play.
• Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the SCGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players.
• Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Golf carts are optional at the player’s expenses ($20 per player); however, players who are able and willing to walk are encouraged to do so.
• There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart.
• Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts. Otherwise, either the player or the caddie must walk.
• Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
• Pull or push carts are permitted.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

• Players may provide their own caddie (see section on golf carts).
• Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.

 

DRESS CODE:

• Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any facility-specific policies.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

• To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of a SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org.
• Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions.