PLAYER INFORMATION
WOMEN’S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
MONDAY – TUESDAY, MAY 13 – 14, 2019
Indian Wells Golf Resort (Celebrity & Players Courses)
44-500 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 346-4653
FORMAT:
36 holes of four-ball stroke play (two-person better ball). 18 holes will be played each day, and all teams will play both courses over the course of the championship. The field will be divided into a gross and net division (as selected at the time of registration). The gross division will compete without handicaps. The net division will be divided into flights based on the combined team Handicap Indexes. In the net division, players will play to their lowest Handicap Index of the last six revisions during each phase of the competition (February 15 to May 1), and all women will play to 95% of their Course Handicap. If partners’ Course Handicaps differ by more than eight strokes, an additional 10% reduction will be applied to their Course Handicaps.
FLIGHT BREAKDOWN AND COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
|
Division/Flight |
Combined Hdcp. Index Range |
Monday |
Tuesday |
|
Gross Division |
Gross |
Players Course |
Celebrity Course |
|
Net Division |
|
|
|
|
Arroyo Flight |
24.3 and below |
Players Course |
Celebrity Course |
|
Mission Flight |
24.4 – 30.2 |
Celebrity Course |
Players Course |
|
Mountain Flight |
30.3 – 38.1 |
Celebrity Course |
Players Course |
|
Pacific Flight |
38.2 – 45.3 |
Celebrity Course |
Players Course |
|
San Andreas Flight |
45.4 and above |
Celebrity Course |
Players Course |
REGISTRATION:
All participants must check in at the SCGA registration table upon arrival on Monday morning located inside the resort’s main entrance. Players will have the option of either valeting their car (at no charge) or self-parking.
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS:
Round one starting hole assignments and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org during the week prior to the championship. Both courses will feature a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start both days of the championship. Round two starting hole assignments and parings will be based on round one scores and will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of round one.
Players are encouraged to arrive well in advance of the shotgun starting time, as there will be announcements and information to share with players.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Players may make arrangements for practice rounds at a discounted rate of $65 (including cart and range balls) on May 10 – 12. Call the golf shop at (760) 834-3810 and identify yourself as a participant in the Women’s Four-Ball Championship to secure the discounted rate. Practice rounds prior to May 10 may be secured at regular resort rates.
TEES AND YARDAGE:
Gross Division:
|
Course |
Tee Color |
Course Rating |
Slope |
Yardage |
|
Players Course |
Green |
74.0 |
127 |
5,636 |
|
Celebrity Course |
Green |
73.4 |
132 |
5,603 |
Net Division:
|
Course |
Tee Color |
Course Rating |
Slope |
Yardage |
|
Celebrity Course |
Red |
71.7 |
128 |
5,280 |
|
Players Course |
Red |
71.3 |
122 |
5,108 |
DRIVING RANGE:
The driving range will open by 6 a.m. on each day of the championship. Range balls will be provided at no additional charge.
FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:
The snack bar and other dining facilities will be open for food and beverage purchases. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.
The SCGA will host a luncheon and awards ceremony for all players on Tuesday following the final round.
HOST HOTEL:
Homewood Suites by Hilton
45-200 Washington Street
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 391-4600
A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate. Players may make reservations either by calling the number above and referencing Group Code “WFB,” or directly online by clicking here. Reservations must be made by April 23.
Additionally, the SCGA has partnered with Affinity Travel to secure discounted lodging rates surrounding SCGA championships. Click here for more information!
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 included with the entry fee. 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.
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 facility.
DRESS CODE:
Players and caddies must be properly attired in golf attire and soft spike shoes.
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.