9^th SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14-15, 2023

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

36211 Champions Dr.

Beaumont, CA

(951) 845-0014

tukwetcanyon.com

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

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

 

FORMAT:

• All players will participate in a 36-hole stroke play championship (boys & girls division).
• 90 boys & 90 girls will play 18-holes on Saturday, 18-holes on Sunday.
• Awards will be given to those who finish in 1^st through 5^th place in each division.  A hole-by-hole sudden-death playoff will occur if there is only a tie for first place.

 

REGISTRATION:

All participants are required to check in upon arriving Saturday morning. A registration table will be located near the scoreboard on the back side of the clubhouse.

 

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS: 

• Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted on scga.org/boysjunior & scga.org/girlsjunior one week in advance of the championship.
• Round 1 starting times will range from 7:30 – 12:20 p.m.
• Round 2 starting times will range from 7:30 – 12:20 p.m. - repaired by score, leaders going last.
• Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA/SCPGA starter will have information to discuss with each player in the group. Furthermore, 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. Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes before their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive once the preceding group has teed off.

   

TEES & YARDAGE:

• Boys’ Division (Legends Course) - Course Rating: 72.9 / Slope: 133 / 6,842 yards / Par 72.
• Girls’ Division (Champions Course) - Course Rating: 75.4 / Slope: 136 / 6,053 yards / Par 72.
• Please click here for hole-by-hole yardages, also found on the championship portal. 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

• Players may plan arrangements for practice rounds at their own expense.
• Practice Rounds can be booked by contacting the Morongo Golf Club Pro Shop at 951-845-0014.
• Green Fee: $35 per player to walk, $55 to ride on M-F.  $65 fee on Sa & Su and all players must ride.  Identify yourself as a participant in the Southern California Junior Amateur Golf Championship. 
• Please note:  The Champions course will not be available for play on Thursday, 10/12, or Friday, 10/13 due to outside tournaments.  Please book according.  The Legends course will be open without restrictions.

 

PRACTICE AREA:

• Range balls will be provided complimentary on the driving range.
• The practice putting green is open without restriction.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

• The restaurant inside the clubhouse will be open Friday through Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Beverage carts will be the only option for drinks and snacks during the two days. 
• The SCGA/SCPGA will host all players for a meal after their round on Saturday (Koji BBQ Truck) and also on Sunday (Flaming Hot Chicken Truck).
• Parents and Spectators should make F&B purchases from the restaurant inside the clubhouse.
• Major credit cards and cash will be accepted at the restaurant and the beverage carts.

 

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.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

• Motorized golf carts are prohibited during the championship.  All players and spectators must walk.  Special accommodations will be made for disabilities.

• Pull or push carts are permitted.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

• Players may provide their own caddie, however, it may not be a parent, stepparent, or guardian. (see section on Automotive Transportation).
• Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.

 

NEAREST LODGING ARRANGEMENTS:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Beaumont – Oak Valley

1864 Oak Valley Village Circle

Beaumont, CA 92223

(951) 769-3600

HOTEL WEBSITE

 

Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14, 2023

Standard Two Queen- $164.00+10%Tax

Two Queen Suites-$174.00+10%Tax 

 

Sunday, October 15, 2023 

Standard Two Queen- $119.00+10%Tax

Two Queen Suites-$129.00+10%Tax 

 

Room reservations must be booked by Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Please identify yourself as a participant in the championship.

 

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.
• Refund Policy:
  • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $20 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.