2021 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 - 4, 2021

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Mission Viejo Country Club

26200 Country Club Drive

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 582-1020

missionviejocc.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

  • Prior to participating, participants must review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures.
  • The SCGA's mask policy follows in accordance with the CDC and the California Department of Public Health. This is subject to change due to any local guidelines or site protocols. Click here to learn more.

 

FORMAT:

80 players (32 men, 32 senior men and 16 women) will compete in single elimination match play

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 2                   

 

Rd. 1 of Senior Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

 

Rd. 1 of Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 9:40 to 12:10 p.m.

 

Rd. 1 of Women’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

                                                                                     

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3                    

 

Rd. 2 of Senior Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.

 

Rd. 2 of Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 8:20 to 9:30 a.m.

 

Women’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 9:40 and 9:50 a.m.

                                          

Senior Men’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

 

Men’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 1:20 to 1:50 p.m.

 

Women’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 2:40 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

 

                                          

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4             

 

Senior Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals 7:30 and 7:40 a.m.

 

Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7:50 and 8 a.m.

 

Women’s 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)

Tee 1 – 8:10 a.m.

                                                                                     

Senior Men’s Championship 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)

Tee 1 – 12:30 p.m.

 

Men’s 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)

Tee 1 – 12:40 p.m.

 

 

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS:

  • The match play bracket and pairings will be released on Friday, July 29 online at scga.org/matchplay.
  • 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.

   

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available one hour prior to the first starting time. Range balls will be provided.
  • Players should arrive on-site no earlier than one hour prior to their starting time and should limit driving range usage to 15 minutes.

 

TEES & YARDAGES:

  • Men Championship Division will play the BLACK tee markers.
  • Senior Championship Division will play the BLUE tee markers.
  • Women’s Championship Division will play the WHITE tee markers.
  • All divisions will play a mixed yardage each day. Refer to the Yardage Information section on the Event Portal for hole-by-hole yardages.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

  • Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. These opportunities may or may not be provided at the sole discretion of the host qualifying facility. Players are guests and must follow all club policies and guidelines regarding practice rounds. Player behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the SCGA Code of Conduct.
  • Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense by calling the course at (805) 388-2901 and identifying themselves as a participant in the qualifier.
  • Due to high member play, limited practice rounds are available Tuesday-Thursday in the afternoon. Green fees: $100; $17 cart fee for practice rounds.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

  • The Terrace Grill will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. each day of the championship for to-go orders.
  • The SCGA will provide a $20 lunch voucher to each day of the championship for each player.  Players will be responsible for anything over the $20 limit.
  • Only cash will be accepted for any other 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 that will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier.
  • Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS & PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • Automotive transportation is optional at the player’s expense ($20 per player for the entire day).
  • There will be a maximum of one cart per group and two bags per cart during the first round.  Starting on Tuesday, each player will be entitled to their own 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.

 

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 club.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any club-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 or (818) 980-3630.
  • Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $10 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competition: 50% of the entry fee.
    • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.