EVENT CONTACTS:
Joe Reilly, PGA Brian Suk
Director of Golf - Black Gold Golf Club Tournament Director - Black Gold Golf Club
email: jjreilly@kempersports.com email: bsuk@kempersports.com
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HOST FACILITY:
Black Gold Golf Club
1 Black Gold Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 961-0060
REGISTRATION:
9:00AM on January 15th, 2023 thru 5:00PM on March 13th, 2023 (or until the event is sold out).
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls, On-Course Snacks/Beverages, BBQ Lunch (Sunday), Tee Prizes, Prize Fund, Trophies for Flight Winners.
TRANSPORTATION & CADDIES:
Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees for the tournament are included in the entry fee. Caddies are permitted, but may only ride in a cart if one of the players in the group chooses to walk.
SPECTATORS:
Spectators are welcome. Prior to entering the golf course, all spectators must register in the golf shop and sign a liability release. Carts are not available for spectators.
PRACTICE FACILITIES:
The driving range is available to all competitors for the duration of the Championship and will open at 5:30am on both Saturday and Sunday. Range balls will be distributed on the range tee.
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Competitors are eligible to receive a discounted rate of $40/player for practice rounds, but only after 11:00am during the week leading up to the event (March 13-17). To make a reservation, please contact the golf shop at (657) 242-4581 and reference the City Championship.
DRESS CODE:
All competitors are required to comply with the dress code set forth by Black Gold Golf Club. Men may wear golf pants/slacks or Bermuda length shorts. Women may wear slacks, culottes, walking shorts, or golf skirts. Metal spikes are not permitted.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY:
USGA Rules govern all play except where modified by temporary and local rules of Black Gold Golf Club. Official Rules Sheets and Hole Location Sheets will be provided to competitors at check-in. Download: RULES SHEET | PLAYOFF PROCEDURES
HAZARD DEFINITIONS:
Due to the sheer volume of native area and/or out of bounds that surround the golf course, we utilize a Hazard Definitions Map for each hole to determine which areas are deemed lateral hazards, and which areas are deemed out of bounds. The HAZARD DEFINITION MAP will provided for each player upon check-in.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Competitors must observe proper golf etiquette at all times. Any abuse or disrespect of fellow competitors, officials, employees of Black Gold Golf Club, or other persons conducting the event can be grounds for disqualification. Such abuse may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to: the use of obscene language, physical damage to property or equipment.
WITHDRAWAL & NO SHOW POLICY:
If you find you cannot compete in the Championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by sending an email to Director of Golf, Joe Reilly at jjreilly@kempersports.com. Any player withdrawing prior to March 10th at 5:00 PM will receive a full refund. Withdrawals after March 10th at 5:00pm will receive a 50% refund, but only if the spot is filled. No refunds after 5:00pm on March 13th.
PRIZES:
In keeping with USGA rules regarding the definition of amateurs, cash prizes will not be issued to players that earn awards. Instead, prize vouchers or scrip will be provided with a retail market value not to exceed the maximum allowable, as specified in Rule 3b of the Rules of Amateur Status.