Regulations & Policies

Attention Tournament Players

Important Changes for 2009

• Handicap Index eligibility requirements must be met at the time of registration rather than the date of closing.
• Regional Zone Championships will be played one day each at Poppy Hills GC & Bayonet GC.
• Number of entries allowed based on club size has changed – see each event’s description.
• Senior Championship will be divided into two separate flights by age.
• Four-Ball Net and Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championships will play one day each at Poppy Hills GC & Spyglass Hill GC.
• Master Division & Master Division Four-Ball Championships are now open to all players over 40 years of age.
• Master Division Four-Ball Championship will be played at Bayonet GC.
• Junior & Senior Championships will be played at Spyglass Hill GC
• Women’s & Master Division Championships will play one day each at Poppy Hills GC & Spyglass Hill GC.
• CGA – NCGA members can enter any available qualifying site in Northern OR Southern California.
• Junior Tour events are open to all juniors with a NCGA handicap index. No Junior Tour membership required.

REMINDERS:
• All paper entries are to be mailed directly to the NCGA at:
   NCGA Tournaments
   P.O. Box 1157
   Pebble Beach, CA 93953
• All substitutions must be made one week prior to the event.

TOURNAMENT POLICIES

Players are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations concerning participation in NCGA events, as these policies apply to every tournament.

SPIRIT OF THE GAME: Golf is played, for the most part, without supervision of a referee or tournament official. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf.

Any action contrary to the spirit of the game such as abusive language, throwing of clubs, or other disruptive behavior, will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification. If a player commits a serious breach of conduct, such as cheating, deceiving or altering his/her scorecard, the player will be suspended indefinitely until he/she meets with the tournament committee. If the committee denies the player’s appeal, the minimum suspension is three years. The committee has the right to lengthen the term of suspension based on the severity of the violation.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY: The Northern California Golf Association reserves the right to decline or withdraw an entry at any time. Any person whose entry is accepted shall be subject to the rules and conditions of play set forth by the NCGA. NOTE: The NCGA will not make any provisions for a player asking for special consideration due to other commitments. In other words, make it your primary project for the day.

OFFICIAL TIME: The clock at the tee (1st or 10th) where a player begins his/her stipulated round is the official time of starting. Starters will not page players in advance of their starting time. Players should report to the tee at least one starting interval prior to their tee time.

TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY: NCGA tournaments are open to amateur golfers who are members of a current NCGA member club in good standing. The USGA’s definition of an amateur golfer is the standard of the NCGA. Applicants must have a current numeric handicap index (CI) listed on their club’s Master Report at the time of tournament registration and meet all the eligibility requirements for the event they are entering. Any member who has not established a current numeric handicap index (CI) is ineligible. FOR CLUB EVENTS, MULTI-MEMBERS CAN ONLY REPRESENT ONE CLUB. NCGA membership is not official until a member’s name and numeric handicap index are on their club’s Master Report. EXCEPTION: The Northern California Women’s Four-Ball Net is open to PWGA and WGANC members.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY DEADLINES: All NCGA tournaments may be entered at any time after the opening date provided the entry is received by the entry closing date. For those entering ONLINE, registration must be completed prior to 12 MIDNIGHT day of close. The opening and closing dates are available on the Tournament Calendar. Entries should be mailed at least seven working days prior to the closing date to ensure mail delivery. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ENTRIES ON THE WEBSITE: Entries for all NCGA NON-CLUB EVENTS and CGA EVENTS can be printed from our website: www.ncga.org. To enter by mail, print the entire entry including all policies and procedures. Fill out completely, sign and mail to the NCGA office with the entry fee by the closing date. Late and/or incomplete entries will be returned without action.

MAILING YOUR ENTRIES/QUALIFYING CERTIFICATES: All mailed entries must be received at the NCGA Post Office Box. Address to: NCGA Tournaments, P.O. Box 1157, Pebble Beach, CA 93953. To overnight entries you must use the United States Post Office Express Mail ONLY. For all other carriers send to: NCGA Tournaments, 3200 Lopez Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Available for all events at www.ncga.org. When registration is completed, the player’s or club official’s credit card will be charged the full entry fee. The registration process MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE CLOSING DATE or your entry will be date stamped for the next day and therefore be rejected.

*IF A PLAYER OR TEAM QUALIFIES FOR ANY CHAMPIONSHIP, THE CREDIT CARD USED TO REGISTER FOR THE QUALIFIER WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED AGAIN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP FEE.

WITHDRAWALS: For Paper Entries: to withdraw for any reason players MUST notify the NCGA Rules and Competitions Department at (831) 625-4653. Failure to notify the NCGA will cause the player to be listed as a NO SHOW resulting in a ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION FROM ALL NCGA EVENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE INFRACTION. A player who only contacts the course and NOT the NCGA will incur the suspension.

ONLINE WITHDRAWALS: Players that enter online may also withdraw online prior to midnight on the day the event closes. After that, players must contact the NCGA directly as stated above.

REFUNDS: Refund less $10.00 ($20.00 per team) if requested prior to closing date. NO REFUNDS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. MAILED/PAPER ENTRIES: 50% refunds given after closing date BUT PLAYER MUST NOTIFY the NCGA by Monday at 5 PM prior to a tournament that starts on Thursday or by Wednesday at 5 PM prior to a tournament that starts on Monday. ONLINE ENTRIES: After closing, a 50% refund will be honored up to Monday at 12:00 MIDNIGHT prior to a qualifying tournament or a championship that starts on Thursday or by Wednesday at 12:00 MIDNIGHT prior to a tournament that starts on Monday.

SUBSTITUTIONS: For all championships with qualifying, substitutions are allowed prior to qualifying only. SUBSTITUTIONS FOR ALL NCGA EVENTS MUST BE MADE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Club Events: All substitutions must be made by a club official, not the player. A player withdrawing needs to contact his club and then the official will contact the NCGA with their substitute. Note: No substitutions will be accepted for any Thursday qualifiers after 5 PM the previous Thursday.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: Players will be e-mailed when tournament information (including pairings, starting times, and course assignments) is posted on the NCGA website (www.ncga.org). If you do not have an e-mail address, the information will be mailed to the address in the player’s file. If you have not received your information within seven days of the event, it is YOUR responsibility to contact the NCGA Rules & Competitions Department. DO NOT CALL MORE THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

NO SHOWS: A player who does not show up and does not notify the NCGA shall receive a ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION FROM ALL NCGA EVENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE INFRACTION. This includes team/club events. NO SHOWS also include a player who starts and withdraws prior to the close of the competition and has not personally turned in his scorecard to a tournament official. Failure to comply will result in the same one-year suspension.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES: Entry fees for all tournaments cover GREEN FEES ONLY at the qualifying and/or championship sites. They DO NOT include golf carts, food, practice rounds, etc. Golf carts, whether optional or mandatory, are the individual player’s responsibility unless otherwise specified for the event.

HANDICAP ADJUSTMENTS: The NCGA reserves the right to adjust a player’s course handicap prior to any net competition based upon previous performances in NCGA events.

COURSE HANDICAPS: A player’s current handicap index as of the qualifying and/or championship date is used to determine a player’s course handicap for most NCGA tournaments. Refer to tournament descriptions for further details.

DRESS CODE: PLAYERS and CADDIES must be properly attired both on the golf course and on the premises of the club. Blue jeans, designer jeans, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited. Golf shirts must be worn and shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh (no jean shorts). This dress code will be used at all NCGA tournaments in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the particular golf course involved. A player or caddie violating this dress code will not be permitted to start the competition. A violation of this dress code by either a player or a caddie during the stipulated round must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not be allowed to continue play or the caddie will not be allowed to perform the acts of a caddie.

SPECTATORS: Walking spectators are always welcome and encouraged at NCGA Championships. For qualifying events, contact the assigned course to determine their policy. Everyone on the course must meet the dress code requirements for the course. Generally, denim, t-shirts and athletic or short shorts should not be worn. Spectators should not consume alcohol on the course and must follow club policies on tobacco use. The use of electronic devices should be limited to areas where their use will not distract players on the course. Spectators should maintain a reasonable distance from the players and caddies to avoid the appearance that the spectator is imparting advice or assisting the player in any way. A spectator may approach a player for a moment to exchange clothing, food, or beverages, but they should not have prolonged conversations. Please walk ahead or with the group you are watching and stay in the rough or near the cart paths. Do not delay other groups by walking slowly. Spectators must stay off the greens and out of the bunkers at all times. Spectators violating these policies may be asked to leave the course. SPECTATORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING GOLF CARTS.

GOLF CARTS: When golf carts are permitted in a NCGA/USGA/CGA event, their use is limited to transporting players and/or their clubs. When a player is prohibited from riding, the player’s caddie is also prohibited from riding. Only two carts are permitted per group.

DISABLED PLAYERS: When walking is a condition of the competition, disabled players must file a “Disabled Cart Request” form with the NCGA along with their entry. Forms may be requested from the NCGA Rules and Competitions Department.

CELLULAR PHONES: The use of cellular phones or similar electronic devices by a player or his caddie during a stipulated round is prohibited. Failure to observe this condition of the competition may result in disciplinary action including withdrawing playing privileges for the rest of the championship and/or future events.

INCOMPLETE ROUNDS IN QUALIFIERS: When weather conditions or darkness threaten to suspend play during a NCGA qualifying event, the following procedure will be used to determine the qualifier from that site: Play will consist of two stipulated rounds of nine holes each. If the entire field completes 18 holes, qualifying will be based on the total score for the two stipulated rounds. If the entire field completes 9 holes only, the qualifying score will be based on the 9-hole stipulated round. If this is an individual net competition, the player’s score will be his gross score minus any handicap strokes he is allowed on that nine.

NCGA WOMEN COMPETITORS:
Net Competitions: When men and women compete in the same NCGA net competition, women will compete from forward tees. Final course handicaps will be adjusted based on the difference between the men’s and women’s course ratings, if applicable. Differences of .5 or greater will be rounded upward.
Scratch Competitions: When men and women compete in the same NCGA scratch competition, they will play from the same tees.

QUALIFYING RESULTS: Competitions officially close once qualifying results have been received, reviewed and verified by the NCGA Rules & Competitions Department.

QUALIFYING SPOTS: The number of spots available at each qualifying site will be determined based on the total number of entries received prior to the entry closing date for each particular event. The final number of spots per qualifying site will be available from the Committee on the day of qualifying.

CHAMPIONSHIP ALTERNATES: The following policy is in effect for placing alternates in NCGA Championships: (a) When a qualifier withdraws, the first alternate from that location will replace him. If the first alternate has been selected to play or declines, the second alternate will be contacted. (b) If an alternate is not available from that site or an exempt player withdraws, the NCGA would refer to the spot allocation (“one for every”) list to fill the spot. (c) Alternates are welcome to stand-by at the championship site and will be entered based on the above policies. (d) When the event is flighted, an alternate must fit into the correct flight before a, b or c can be applied.

OVER SUBSCRIPTION/NON-QUALIFYING EVENTS: Entries will be accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. Entries received after the field is complete will be placed on a waiting list in the order received. The championship committee reserves the right to move players when desired sites are oversubscribed based upon date of entry.

CHAMPIONSHIP (GROSS) QUALIFYING PERFORMANCE:
“10-Stroke Rule”
The NCGA expects all contestants in championship qualifying play to exhibit playing skills that are comparable with their peers. Consequently, all non-exempt players who submit an entry for the tournaments listed below must play in a qualifying round in 2009. Any player who does not return an 18-hole score during qualifying that is within 10 strokes (NCGA senior events – 12 strokes) of the USGA/NCGA course rating or the highest qualifying score (whichever is higher) will be denied entry into the same event in 2010.

Tournaments Subject to “10-Stroke Rule:”
Amateur Match Play Championship
Amateur Stroke Play Championship
Master Division Championship
Public Links Championship (Championship Flight)
Senior Championship
Valley Amateur Championship
Senior Valley Amateur Championship

CHAMPIONSHIP (Net/Handicap) QUALIFYING PERFORMANCE

The NCGA expects all contestants in championship qualifying play to exhibit playing skills that are comparable with their peers. When handicap strokes are applied, this expectation is heightened. In an effort to maintain balance, the NCGA utilizes a Net Scores Database that compiles all “T” scores from any NCGA Net/Handicap event within the most current three-year window. Therefore, the players who fall into the current Database will have their NCGA “T” scores from 2006-2008 viewed as a whole. For any players whose performance during this period does not coincide with their monthly USGA handicap index, the NCGA will apply a more appropriate handicap index for use in NCGA EVENTS ONLY. Letters will be sent to all players who will be subject to this potential reduction, as well as their respective club officers, and this process is explained in far greater detail in those letters. This list is not for public view, as it is handled by the NCGA, the player and the player’s club(s). Finally, this list is not responsible for any “R” rating on the monthly USGA handicap index. The following tournaments make up the pool of Net Scores, including any and all rounds of qualifying:

Tournaments Subject to Net Scores Database Adjustment:
Associate Club Championship
Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship
Associate Club Net Amateur Championship
Four-Ball Net Championship
Net Amateur Championship
Public Links Championship (Net Flights ONLY)
Senior Four-Ball Net Championship
Senior Net Championship
Team Match Championship (includes EVERY regular season and playoff match)
Women’s Net Amateur Championship
Zone Championship

2009 TOURNAMENT ENTRY INFORMATION – INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (NON-CLUB)

(In “Entries Close” date order)
REGISTER FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS ONLINE AT www.ncga.org

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: March 6, 2009. Qualifying Date: April 2, 2009. Championship Dates: April 27-28, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $200. Exempt players pay only $200.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 55th birthday by April 27, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index on their club’s Master Report of 7.4 or less on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes sectional qualifying. 76 seniors, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. The championship proper will be 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day). Non-exempt Seniors will be required to go to sectional qualifying.

SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: March 6, 2009. Qualifying Date: April 2, 2009. Championship Dates: April 27-28, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $200. Exempt players pay only $200.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 65th birthday by April 27, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index on their club’s Master Report of 7.4 or less on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes sectional qualifying. 24 Super Seniors, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship proper will be 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day). Non-exempt Super Seniors will be required to go to sectional qualifying. Super Senior qualifying sites may be limited. At the championship proper Super Seniors will compete for their own championship medals.

FOUR-BALL STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (Two-Person Better Ball)
Entries Close: March 13, 2009. Qualifying Date: April 9, 2009. Championship Date: May 8-10, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $120 per team. Teams qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $400 per team. Exempt teams pay only $400.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 5.4 or less on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration. Partners need not be members of the same club.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying four-ball stroke play. 72 teams plus ties, including exempts, will advance to the championship. The championship proper will be 54 holes of four-ball stroke play, 18 holes per day. After 36 holes, the field is cut to 40 teams and ties. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round.

PUBLIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: March 27, 2009. Qualifying Date: April 30, 2009. Championship Date: June 1-2, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $200. Exempt players pay only $200.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index listed of 5.4 or less on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration for the championship flight. Players entering the handicap flights must have a numeric handicap index of 5.5 to 36.4 (40.4 for women). Handicap entries will be divided equally into two (Presidents and Directors) flights. PLAYERS UNDER 18 years of age are ineligible for the handicap flights.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria. (Championship Flight Only)
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying for all flights. Flights will be created using the April handicap index. Championship players will play in the same flights as their qualifying rounds, but play to their May handicap index. In the championship flight, 36 players (including exempts) will advance to the championship proper. In the handicap competition, 36 players from the Presidents flight and 36 from the Directors flight will advance to the championship proper for 36 holes (18 holes per day) of play at 100% of course handicap.
MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS: The NCGA adheres to the USGA membership restrictions for entry into the Public Links Championship. Contestants must be bona fide public course players who do not hold playing privileges in any course from which the general public is excluded or privileges in any private club maintaining its own course. Exceptions: A bona fide public course member may hold incidental privileges at a course not open to the public when such privileges are provided by: (1) An educational institution of which he is a student; or (2) Federal Armed Service of which he is a member; or (3) An industry by which he is employed.

SENIOR NET CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: April 10, 2009. Qualifying Date: May 7, 2009. Championship Date: June 8-9, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $130.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 55th birthday by June 8, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index of 7.5 to 36.4 (40.4 for women) listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. The championship proper will be 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day) at 100% of course handicap.
FLIGHTS: Flighting is optional at club qualifying. Qualifying: Not flighted. Championship: Players will be divided into three flights for the championship proper.

MASTER DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: May 1, 2009. Qualifying Date: May 28, 2009. Championship Date: July 6-7, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC and Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players who qualify for the championship will pay an additional $165. Exempt players pay only $165.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 40th birthday by July 6, 2009. Players must have a numeric handicap index of 5.4 or less on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. 100 players plus ties, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship play is 36 holes (18 holes per day).

AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: May 8, 2009. Qualifying Date: June 4, 2009. Championship Date: July 10-12, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $170. Exempt players pay only $170. AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION IS PROHIBITED FOR ALL PLAY, INCLUDING CADDIES.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 5.4 or less listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. 100 players plus ties, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship play is 54 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day). After 36 holes the field will be cut to 40 players and ties.

SENIOR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: May 15, 2009. Championship Date: June 15-17, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $340 per team. Field limited to the first 84 teams.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 55th birthday by June 15, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index on their club’s Master Report of 9.4 or less on the date of registration. Partners need not be members of the same club. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 54 holes four-ball stroke play (18 holes per day) over three days. After 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 30 teams and ties.

PARENT/CHILD CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: June 5, 2009. Championship Date: July 11-12, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Ridge GC. Entry Fee: $200 per team, which includes a pairings party. Field limited to first 78 eligible teams entered.

ELIGIBILITY: Both team members must be members of the NCGA and have a numeric handicap index not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) listed on their club’s Master Report on date of registration. Relationship with the child must be natural, adopted or stepchild. Partners may have more than one generation between them (i.e. a grandfather may play with his grandson). Partners need not be members of the same club.
FORMAT: Foursome (alternate shot) Net Stroke Play. 36 holes – 18 holes per day. Entries will be put into three flights by team handicap. Team handicap is 50% of partners’ combined course handicaps.

WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: June 12, 2009. Championship Date: July 6-7, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $165 per player. Field limited to 76 players.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 7.4 or less listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 36 holes stroke play (18 holes per day).

SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: June 12, 2009. Championship Date: July 6-7, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $165 per player. Field limited to 24 eligible players.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 12.4 or less listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration. Seniors must have reached their 50th birthday by July 6, 2009.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 36 holes stroke play (18 holes per day). Senior women will compete for their own championship medals.

AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: June 19, 2009. Qualifying Date: July 15, 2009. Championship Date: August 10-14, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $250. Exempt players pay only $250. AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION IS PROHIBITED FOR ALL PLAYERS AND CADDIES.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 5.4 or less listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. 100 players plus ties, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship play is 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day). 32 players will advance from stroke play to single elimination match play beginning on Wednesday and concluding on Friday.

SENIOR AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship date: August 12-14, 2009. Championship site: Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $150. Match play only.
ELIGIBILITY: The Top 16 players on the NCGA Senior Points list as of July 31, 2009 are invited.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 16 players will compete in single elimination match play beginning on Wednesday and concluding on Friday.

WOMEN’S NET AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: June 26, 2009. Championship Date: July 23-24, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $130. Field is limited to the first 112 players.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all NCGA female members with a numeric handicap index of 7.5 or higher on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration. 112 players will be divided into three flights for the championship based on their July 1, 2009 handicap index.
FORMAT: 36 holes stroke play (18 holes per day). Play will be at 100% of course handicap.

VALLEY AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: July 24, 2009. Qualifying Date: August 20, 2009. Championship Date: September 21-22, 2009. Championship Site: Turlock GCC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $130. Exempt players pay only $130.

SENIOR VALLEY AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: July 24, 2009. Qualifying Date: August 20, 2009. Championship Date: September 21-22, 2009. Championship Site: Turlock GCC. Entry Fee: $60. Players qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $130. Exempt players pay only $130.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 55th birthday by September 21, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index of 7.4 or less listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. 30 players, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship play is 36 holes (18 holes per day).

MIXED TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: September 4, 2009. Qualifying Date: October 1, 2009. Championship Date: November 6-7, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $120 per team. Teams qualifying for the championship will pay an additional $300 per team.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any male/female team. No players under 18 years of age. Both players must be NCGA Members and have a current numeric handicap index on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration. Partners need not be members of the same club.
FORMAT: 18 holes qualifying. The championship proper will be 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day) in a Mixed Chapman format. Play will be 60% of the lower course handicap and 40% of the higher course handicap.
FLIGHTS: The 56 teams will be divided into three flights for the championship.

MASTER DIVISION FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: September 11, 2009. Championship Date: October 12-13, 2009. Championship Site: Bayonet GC. Entry Fee: $320 per team. Field limited to the first 56 teams.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 40th birthday by October 12th and have a numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report of 5.4 or less on the date of registration. Partners need not be members of the same club. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round.
EXEMPTIONS: See Exemptions and Team Selection Criteria.
FORMAT: 36 holes of four-ball stroke play, 18 holes per day.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S FOUR-BALL NET CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: July 31, 2009. Championship Date: September 2-3, 2009. Championship Site: Bayonet/Black Horse GC. Entry Fee: $400 per team, includes cart and players’ social. Field limited to the first 72 teams.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all NCGA, WGANC, or PWGA Women Members with a numeric handicap index on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration.
FORMAT: 36 holes four-ball stroke play (18 holes per day). Flights (Chardonnay, Merlot and Zinfandel) will be determined by dividing all entries into three equal groups based on the team’s combined course handicap. Play will be 95% of the player’s course handicap. If partners’ course handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction will be applied to their course handicap. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round.

2009 TOURNAMENT ENTRY INFORMATION — CLUB EVENTS

• ALL ENTRIES WERE MAILED IN ONE PACKET TO YOUR TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN IN JANUARY.
• MULTI-MEMBERS CAN ONLY REPRESENT ONE CLUB.
• BLANK OR INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE CLUB.
• CLUB QUALIFYING MAY BE REQUIRED – FOR THESE EVENTS, REGISTER WITH YOUR TOURNAMENT CHAIR OR THE CLUB OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING NCGA ENTRIES.
• SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A CLUB OFFICER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT

TOURNAMENTS OPEN TO REGULAR (GREEN GRASS) CLUB MEMBERS

ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Regional Dates: See chart below. Regional Sites: Bayonet GC and Poppy Hills GC. Championship Dates: August 31-September 1, 2009. Championship Sites: Poppy Hills GC & Spyglass Hill GC. Limit: One four-person team per club. Entry Fee: $580 per team. The top two teams from each regional zone will return August 31-September 1, 2009 for the championship at Spyglass Hill GC & Poppy Hills GC. Regional Zone qualifying will play one round at Bayonet GC and one round at Poppy Hills GC.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA regular member clubs only (one team). Multi-members can only represent one club. No players under 18 years of age. A numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report on the date of registration not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women).
FORMAT: Best two balls of four. Play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a maximum handicap index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with handicap indexes of 18.5 or above are eligible but must play to a maximum current handicap index of 18.4.

Zone Dates

Zone	Entry Close	Tournament
North	4/3/2009	5/4-5/5
San Francisco Bay	4/3/2009	5/4-5/5
Central Valley	4/10/2009	5/13-5/14
Sacramento	4/10/2009	5/13-5/14
East Sacramento	4/17/2009	5/18-5/19
North Valley	4/17/2009	5/18-5/19
North Bay	4/24/2009	5/26-5/27
South Bay	4/24/2009	5/26-5/27
Northeast Bay	5/1/2009	6/1-6/2
South Valley	5/1/2009	6/1-6/2
South Coast	6/12/2009	7/13-7/14
East Bay	6/12/2009	7/13-7/14
North Sierra	6/19/2009	7/20-7/21
South Sierra	6/19/2009	7/20-7/21
Zone Championship		8/31-9/1

TEAM MATCH
Entries Close: March 27, 2009. Qualifying: Participating clubs compete in a series of home and home matches beginning June 18 and 20, 2009. Championship Dates: October 23-24, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $250 per team.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA regular member clubs maintaining at least one 18-hole regulation golf course (5,000 yards or more). Team members must be at least 21 years of age and listed on their club’s June 1 Master Report. A player may only represent one club and one team. All players with handicap indexes up to 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) are eligible but must play to a maximum handicap index of 18.4. Clubs with 36 holes may enter a second Thursday or Saturday team.
FORMAT: Twelve players per team compete in each match. A team of two players plays the opposing team of two, playing three matches simultaneously – two individual matches and a four-ball match (best ball of two).

FOUR-BALL NET CHAMPIONSHIP
(Two-Person Better Ball)
Entries Close: April 24, 2009. Qualifying Date: May 21, 2009. Qualifying Sites: TBD. Championship Dates: June 29-30, 2009. Championship Site: Spyglass GC & Poppy Hills GC. Entries: One to three teams based on club membership. Entry Fee: $120 per team. 56 qualifying teams pay an additional $330 per team for the championship.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA regular member clubs ONLY. Multi-members can only represent one club. No players under 18 years of age. A numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on the date of registration.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of teams based on their active golfing membership as of their January 1 Master Report as shown below.

1 – 2 person team: 20-150 active golfing members
2 – 2 person teams: 151-350 active golfing members
3 – 2 person teams: Over 350 active golfing members

FORMAT: Four-Ball (Two-Person Better Ball). Qualifying – 18 holes.
Championship – 36 holes, 18 holes per day. Play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a maximum handicap index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with handicap indexes of 18.5 and above are eligible but must play to a maximum handicap index of 18.4. If partners’ course handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction will be applied to their course handicaps. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round for qualifying or the championship proper.

SENIOR FOUR-BALL NET CHAMPIONSHIP
(Two-Person Better Ball)
Entries Close: July 2, 2009. Qualifying Date: August 5, 2009. Championship Dates: September 14-15, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Ridge GC. Entries: One to three teams based on membership. Entry Fee: $120 per team. 56 qualifying teams pay an additional $260 per team for the championship.

ELIGIBILITY: All NCGA member clubs. Multi-members can only represent one club. Players must have reached their 55th birthday by September 14, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on the date of registration. NOTE: SIRS – One two-person team per area is eligible for sectional qualifying.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of teams based on their active golfing membership as of their January 1 Master Report as shown below.

1 – 2 person team: 20-100 active golfing members
2 – 2 person teams: 101-350 active golfing members
3 – 2 person teams: Over 350 active golfing members

FORMAT: Four-Ball Stroke Play (Two-Person Better Ball). Sectional Qualifying – 18 holes. Championship – 36 holes, 18 holes per day. All play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a maximum handicap index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with handicap indexes of 18.5 and above are eligible but must play to a maximum handicap index of 18.4. If partners’ course handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction will be applied to their course handicaps. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round for qualifying or the championship proper.

NET AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: August 14, 2009. Qualifying Date: September 17, 2009. Championship Dates: October 26-27, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Ridge GC. Entry Fee: $60 per player. 112 qualifying players will pay an additional $130 for the championship.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA Regular Club members ONLY. Multi-members can only represent one club. Players must have a numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report, not exceeding 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on the date of registration. No players under 18 years of age.
FORMAT: Qualifying – 18 holes. Championship proper – 36 holes, 18 holes per day. Players will use 100% of their course handicap at all levels of play.
MAILING OF ENTRIES: Clubs must submit all entries in a single packet. If separate entries are received after the initial mailing from that club, the entry will be returned without action.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of players based on their active golfing membership on their January 1 Master Report as shown below.

2 entries/players: 20-150 active golfing members
4 entries/players: 151-350 active golfing members
6 entries/players: Over 350 active golfing members

FLIGHTS: Flighting is optional at club qualifying. Qualifying: Not flighted. Championship: Players will be divided into three flights at the championship proper.

TOURNAMENTS OPEN TO ASSOCIATE CLUB MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Sectional Qualifying – July 20 or July 21
Entries Close: May 8, 2009. Local Qualifying Dates: June 3 OR June 10, 2009. Sectional Qualifying Dates: July 20 OR July 21, 2009. Sectional Qualifying Site: Poppy Ridge GC. Championship Dates: August 31-September 1, 2009. Championship Sites: Poppy Hills GC & Spyglass Hill GC. Entries: One four-person team per club. Entry Fee: $240 per team for local qualifying. 84 qualifying teams pay an additional $260 for one day of sectional qualifying. No additional fee for championship.

ASSOCIATE CLUB FOUR-BALL NET CHAMPIONSHIP
(Two-Person Better Ball)
Entries Close: April 17, 2009. Qualifying Date: May 14, 2009. Qualifying Sites: TBD. Championship Dates: June 29-30, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC. Entry Fee: $120 per team. 56 qualifying teams pay an additional $330 per team for the championship.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA Associate Club members ONLY. Multi-members can only represent one club. No players under 18 years of age. A numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on the date of registration. NOTE: SIRS – One two-person team per area is eligible for sectional qualifying.
FORMAT: Four-Ball (Two-Person Better Ball). Qualifying – 18 holes. Championship – 36 holes, 18 holes per day. Play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a maximum handicap index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with handicap indexes of 18.5 and above are eligible but must play to a maximum handicap index of 18.4. If partners’ course handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction will be applied to their course handicaps. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round for qualifying or the championship proper.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of players based on their active golfing membership on their January 1 Master Report as shown below.

  1 – 2 person team: 20-50 active golfing members
  2 – 2 person teams: 51-100 active golfing members
  3 – 2 person teams: Over 100 active golfing members

ELIGIBILITY: All NCGA member clubs. Multi-members can only represent one club. Players must have reached their 55th birthday by September 14, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report not to exceed 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on the date of registration. One partner may represent the team for any part or all of a stipulated round for qualifying or the championship proper.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of teams based on their active golfing membership as of their January 1 Master Report as shown below. NOTE: SIRS – One two-person team per area is eligible for sectional qualifying.

1 – 2 person team: 20-100 active golfing members
2 – 2 person teams: 101-350 active golfing members
3 – 2 person teams: Over 350 active golfing members

FORMAT: Four-Ball Stroke Play (Two-Person Better Ball). Sectional Qualifying – 18 holes. Championship – 36 holes, 18 holes per day. All play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a maximum handicap index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with handicap indexes of 18.5 and above are eligible but must play to a maximum handicap index of 18.4. If partners’ course handicaps differ by more than 8 strokes, an additional 10 percent reduction will be applied to their course handicaps.

ASSOCIATE CLUB NET AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries Close: August 7, 2009. Qualifying Date: September 10, 2009. Championship Dates: October 5-6, 2009. Championship Sites: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $60 per player. 112 qualifying players will pay an additional $130 for the championship.

ELIGIBILITY: NCGA Associate Club members ONLY. Multi-members can only represent one club. Players must have a numeric handicap index listed on their club’s Master Report, not exceeding 36.4 (men) or 40.4 (women) on date of registration. No players under 18 years of age. NOTE: SIRS – Three entries/players per area are eligible for sectional qualifying.
FORMAT: Qualifying – 18 holes. Championship proper – 36 holes (18 holes per day). Players will receive 100% of their course handicap at all levels of play.
MAILING OF ENTRIES: Clubs must submit all entries in a single packet. If separate entries are received after the initial mailing from that club, the entry will be returned without action.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Clubs are entitled, but not required, to submit a specific number of players based on their active golfing membership on their January 1 Master Report as shown below.

2 entries/players: 20 – 50 active golfing members
4 entries/players: 51 – 100 active golfing members
6 entries/players: Over 100 active golfing members

FLIGHTS: Flighting is optional at club qualifying. Qualifying: Not flighted. Championship: Players will be divided into three flights at the championship proper.

CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSOCIATION

CHAMPIONSHIP (GROSS) QUALIFYING PERFORMANCE:

The CGA expects all contestants in championship qualifying play to exhibit playing skills that are comparable to their peers. Consequently, all non-exempt players who submit an entry for CGA tournaments must play a qualifying round in 2009. Any player who does not return an 18-hole score during qualifying that is within 10 strokes (CGA Senior – 12 strokes) of the USGA/NCGA course rating may be denied entry into the same event in 2010. Women attempting to qualify will play the same yardage as the men.

CGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

QUALIFYING IS NOW AVAILABLE STATEWIDE FOR BOTH NCGA AND SCGA PLAYERS.
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ncga.org (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT).

Entries Close April 8, 2009.

Qualifying Dates: April 20, 27, May 7, 11, 18, 20, 21, 2009. Championship Dates: June 22-27, 2009. Championship Sites: Lake Merced GC, Daly City. Entry Fee: $85. Players qualifying for the championship proper will pay an additional $200. Exempt players pay only $200.
NOTE: The championship committee reserves the right to move players when desired sites are oversubscribed based upon date of entry.

ELIGIBILITY: A numeric handicap index of 4.4 or less on their club’s Master Report at the time of registration. Players may submit an entry to qualify in either Northern or Southern California but can play in only one qualifying round.
FORMAT: Qualifying -18 holes. 156 players including exempts will advance to the championship. Championship: 36 holes (18 holes per day) of stroke play at Lake Merced GC. The top 32 players will advance from stroke play to single-elimination match play beginning on Wednesday and concluding on Saturday.
REFUND POLICY: Refund less $10.00 processing fee if requested prior to closing date. 50% refund after the closing date and 48 hours prior to the event. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.
CGA Exemptions From Qualifying

For all individual events, past champions prior to 2003 are exempt for life. Champions from 2003 on are exempt for 10 years.

1. CGA Past Champions (beginning in 2003, this is a 10-year exemption):

2008 – Nick Delio
2007 – Josh Anderson
2006 – Jordan Nasser
2005 – Don Dubois
2001 – Darryl Donovan
1999 – Tim Hogarth
1998 – Ed Cuff, Jr.
1994 – Steve Woods
1993 – Casey Boyns
1986 – Terrence Miskell
1982 – Gary Vanier
1977 – Lee Mikles
1972 – Mac Hunter

2.         2008 CGA Round of 32 Match Play Qualifiers:
Ramie Sprinkling                                  Matt Hoffenberg
James Erkenbeck                                  Connor Alan-Lee
Josh Anderson*                                    Scott McGihon
Bryce Holloway                                    Martin Trainer
Taylor Travis                                        Jordan Nasser*
Austin Roberts                                     Jason Higton
Kevin Fryer                                          Erik Flores
Kevin Smith                                        Bryan Harris
Mashall Colby                                    Adam Barkow
Josh Dupont                                      Tim Cha
Grant Rappleye                                   Alex Kim
Steve Woods*                                     Andrew Biggadike
Matt Marshall                                     Ryan Hallisey
Carl Smith IV                                    Brian Edick
Nick Delio*                                       Erik Jarvey
Brett Viboch                                      Jeff Burda

3 Current NCGA/SCGA Champions
2008 SCGA Amateur Champion: Kevin Marsh
2008 SCGA Match Play Champion: Matt Hoffenberg*
2009 SCGA Mid-Amateur Champion: TBD, April 2009
2008 NCGA Amateur Champion: Matt Marshall*
2008 NCGA Stroke Play Champion: Matt Hollinsead
2008 NCGA Junior Champion: Patrick Grimes

4. 2009 State CIF Champion: TBD, June 10, 2009

5. 2008 US Amateur Match Play Qualifiers:
Erik Flores*
Sihwan Kim
Kevin Marsh*
Eddie Olson
David Bartman
Jamie Lovemark
Josh Anderson*
Rickie Fowler
Jason Bittick

6. Players listed on the top 200 Scratch Players World Amateur Rankings as of March 1, 2009

7. Special Exemptions as selected by the CGA Board of Directors:

Gregor Main                       Matt Grush
EJ Kahn                              Wayne Merich
Austin Graham                  Spencer Anderson

* Signifies exempt from a previous category

CGA SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ncga.org.
Northern California qualifying sites: Entries Close: July 16, 2009.

Southern California qualifying sites: Entries Close: July 29, 2009.

Qualifying Dates: August 3 or 24, September 1 or 2, 2009. Championship Dates: September 28-30, 2009. Championship Site: Poppy Hills GC. Entry Fee: $85. Players qualifying for the championship proper will pay an additional $200, which includes cart and practice round. Exempt players pay only $150.

ELIGIBILITY: Players must have reached their 55th birthday by September 28, 2009 and have a numeric handicap index of 7.4 or less on their club’s Master Report at the time of registration. Eligible players may attempt to qualify for both the California Amateur and CGA Senior Amateur Championships. ONLY ONE ENTRY FOR THE SAME EVENT MAY BE FILED PER PLAYER, even if the player belongs to clubs in both Northern California and Southern California.
FORMAT: Qualifying – 18 holes. 112 players, including exempts, will advance to the championship proper. Championship – 54 holes of stroke play (18 holes per day). After 36 holes are completed, the field is cut to the low 33 players and ties for the final 18 holes.
REFUND POLICY: Refund less $10.00 processing fee if requested prior to closing date. 50% refund after the closing date and 48 hours prior to the event. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.

CGA Senior Exemptions From Qualifying

1. Past CGA Senior Amateur Champions (beginning in 2003 this is a 10-year exemption):

2008 – Jeff Burda                             1999 – Tom Eastlack
2007 – Gary Vanier                          1998 – Jim McMurtrey (95,94)
2006 – Steve Bogan                         1997 – Cliff Davis
2005 – Bob Olds                              1996 – Paul Spengler
2004 – Rob Thompson                    1993 – Paul Ladin
2003 – Joe Dudley                            1992 – Chuck Weil
2002 – Ted Lyford
2001 – Roly Lamontagne
2000 – Mike Riley

2.         2008 CGA Senior Amateur Championship (Top 10 finishers):
Jeff Burda*               Steve Hakes
Jim Knoll                  Doug Johnson
Howie Knodt            Don Baker
Bob Fleming             Topper Owen
Herb Jensen              Rob Thompson*
Rob Adolph              Ben Whipple

3.         2008 US Senior Amateur Match Play Qualifiers:
Howie Knodt*           Frank Abbot
Mitch Voges             Dan Bieber
Kemp Richardson    Randy Reznicek

4. 2009 NCGA Senior Amateur Championship (top 5 finishers):

5. 2009 NCGA Senior Match Play Champion:

6. 2009 SCGA Senior Amateur Championship (top 10 finishers):

7. 2009 SCGA Senior Match Play Champion:

8.         2008 NCGA Senior Points List (top 10 finishers):
Jeff Burda*                Doug Johnson
Jim Knoll*                 Bob Fleming*
Mark Miller                Chris McKenna
Herb Jensen*             Gary Vanier*
Rob Thompson*        Frank Abbott*

9. 2008 SCGA Senior Points List (top 5 finishers):

Howie Knodt* Boyd Martin
Clark Heath Warren Caves

10. Special Exemptions as selected by the CGA Board of Directors:

* Signifies being exempt from a previous category

Northern California Golf Association

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