PLAYER INFORMATION
36TH MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 15 & 16, 2019
Virginia Country Club
4602 N. Virginia Road
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 427-0924
FORMAT:
54-hole stroke play championship. Cut to the low 42 scores and ties for Round 3 on Tuesday.
REGISTRATION:
All participants should check in with the SCGA upon arriving Monday morning. A table will be located near the fountain adjacent to the clubhouse.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org/midam one week in advance of the tournament. On Monday, Round 1 starting times will range from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:27 a.m. Round 2 starting times will range from 1:00 p.m. to 2:57 p.m. Starting times and pairings for Round 3 will be based on 36-hole scores and will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of Round 2. On Tuesday, Round 3 times will range from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group. Furthermore, players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 8:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 8:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late. Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may arrange a practice round at their own expense. Please contact the golf shop at (562) 424-5211 to schedule a practice round. Green fees: $50 per player including cart. Practice rounds are based on a space available basis during the following limited times:
- Thursday, April 4th after 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 5th after 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 6th – 2:30 p.m. shotgun
- Monday, April 8th – after 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9th – after 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 10th – after 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 11th – after 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 12th – after 2:00 p.m.
- No practice rounds will be available on April 13th or 14th
TEES & YARDAGE:
Play will be from the SCGA tee markers and yardage information is available on the championship portal.
Course Rating: 72.3/ Slope: 130 / approximately 6,492 yards.
DRIVING RANGE:
The Driving Range will be open by 6:30 a.m. on the day of the championship. Range balls will be provided compliments of the SCGA and Virginia on the lower driving range. Shuttle carts will be available for participants to utilize.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The SCGA will host lunch for all players on Monday and Tuesday in the clubhouse inside the Fountain Room.
Breakfast will be available for purchase inside the clubhouse each day of the championship.
The Snack Bar (Virginia House near 5 & 13) will be open for other food and beverage purchases. Cash, major credit cards, reciprocal charge will be accepted for all purchases.
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 addendum that will be distributed on site;
- Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION / PULL CARTS & PUSH CARTS:
Carts are optional at the player’s expense ($15 per player). 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. Pull carts and push carts are allowed.
CADDIES & SPECTATORS:
Players may provide their own caddie (See section on Automotive Transportation). Caddies must adhere to the dress code listed in section below. Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.
DRESS CODE & CLUB POLICIES:
Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft spike shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Cell phones may only be used in your automobile or in the locker room.
CANCELLATIONS:
To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of an SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (818) 980-3630, or by clicking here. If a player needs to withdraw on the morning of the event, notify the SCGA staff person through the golf shop staff at the host venue. Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions. Requests for refunds prior to the entry closing date will be honored less a $20 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours prior to the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.
For more information about the SCGA’s tournament policies and the SCGA Code of Conduct policy, click here.