May 22 - 26, 2014
Mayacama Golf Club cordially invites you to compete in the 12th annual Mayacama Cup Match Play Championships. Please keep this championship information available for your future reference.
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
Match Play - 18 Hole Matches (except for Men’s Championship Flight Finals, which will be a 36-hole final played in one day).
CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Open to all Golf Members in good standing of Mayacama Golf Club. Only players who are available to play in all scheduled matches should enter. Players MUST have an established current USGA Handicap Index to compete in the Men’s Mayacama Flight or in the Women’s Mayacama Flight.
MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
The Men's Championship Flight will be played at scratch. Maximum entries for the Championship Flight will be 16 players. If more than 16 entries are received for the Championship Flight, the 15 entrants with the lowest indexes will be selected, along with the current Champion (Brady Exber), if entered. Otherwise, the field will be determined by the 16 entrants with the lowest indexes. Players will be seeded based on their current USGA Handicap Index as of May 15, 2014. All matches in the Championship Flight shall be played from the Back Tee Markers.
MEN'S MAYACAMA FLIGHT
Determines the Men’s Handicap Match Play Champion and is played with full handicap. The maximum handicap for the Men’s Mayacama Flight is 24 strokes. Maximum entries for the Mayacama Flight will be 32 players and will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Players will be seeded based on a blind draw. All matches in the Men’s Mayacama Flight shall be played from the Middle Tee Markers.
WOMEN'S MAYACAMA FLIGHT
Determines the Women’s Match Play Champion and is played with full handicap. The maximum handicap for the Women’s Flight is 36 strokes. Maximum number of entries for the Women’s Flight will be 16 players and will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Players will be seeded based on a blind draw with the exception of the current Champion, Lisa French, who if entered, shall be seeded as #1 if entered. All matches in the Women’s Flight shall be played from the Forward Tee Markers.
HANDICAP INFORMATION
Other than the Men’s Championship Flight, which shall be played at scratch, all players shall use 100% of their Course Handicap in effect at the time each match is played. The Championship Committee will be using your current USGA Handicap Index as of May 15, 2014.
Maximum Handicap Allowance:
- Men’s Mayacama Flight: 24 Strokes
- Women’s Mayacama Flight: 36 Strokes
PAIRINGS
All entrants will be paired for matches, or assigned first round byes, as soon as the entry deadline of 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 17, 2014 has passed. Pairings will be posted in the Golf Shop at 8:00 am on Sunday, May 18, 2014. It is the player’s responsibility to contact the Golf Shop for this information. (Rule 6)
STARTING TIMES / SCHEDULE OF MATCHES
Starting times listed below are approximate and will be determined once entries close and matches have been determined. The Match shall start at the time laid down by the Championship Committee.
Thursday, May 22
8:00 am - Men's Mayacama Flight - Hole #1
Friday, May 23
8:00 am - Men's Championship Flight - Hole #1
9:00 am - Men's Mayacama Flight - Hole #1
11:00 am - Women's Mayacama Flight - Hole #1
LATENESS ON THE TEE
If a player arrives at his/her starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his/her starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time will be loss of the first hole. After five minutes, the player shall be disqualified. (Rule 6-3a)
GOLF BALLS
Only brands of golf balls on the USGA list of conforming golf balls may be used. This list is available for your review at www.USGA.org.
RULES OF GOLF
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association. Questions shall be settled by the Mayacama Golf Club Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Knowledge of and adherence to the Rules of Golf are integral parts of sportsmanship. Each contestant should place special emphasis on knowledge of the Rules of Golf, especially those concerning Match Play. (Rule 2)
SPECIAL NOTICE
Artificial devices for the purpose of measuring distance are PROHIBITED in this Championship. (Rule 14-3)
TIES
A match that ends “all square” shall be played off hole-by-hole until one side wins a hole. The playoff shall start on the hole where the match began, and handicap strokes will be allowed as in the prescribed match.
PRIZES
All flight winners will receive their own Championship Cup replica. Flight Winners will receive a Commemorative Championship Plaque, Championship Medal, and have their names engraved on their respective Championship Trophy and Champion’s Board; both of which are on permanent display in the Mayacama Clubhouse. Flight runners-up will receive a "silver salver". All other prizes will be in the form of gift certificates.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee for this Championship is $125 per Member. Entry fees include all championship awards. Caddie fees are not included. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows will be responsible for 100% of the entry fee.
ENTRY CLOSING
The official Mayacama Cup Match Play Championship entry will be mailed on March 27, 2014 and all entry forms or online registrations must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 11, 2014. All entrants MUST register on the official Mayacama Golf Club Championship Entry Form or on the Members Only website for an electronic confirmation. All players must contact the Golf Shop to confirm receipt of entry or online registration. Verbal and telephone entries will not be accepted.
ENTRY - ONLINE REGISTRATION
Please follow these easy steps to register and receive a confirmation for your place in the Championship.
• Go to www.mayacama.com and click on MEMBER LOGIN in the upper right corner of the page.
• Contact Claire Thomas at [email protected] if you need assistance logging on to the site.
• Navigate to the CALENDAR and click on the Mayacama Cup Match Play Championships.
• Click the REGISTER button.
• Click the QUESTIONS button to answer the questions.
• Add optional notes you would like to make to your booking.
• Click REGISTER
• Print Confirmation and Close.
• Contact the Golf Shop at 707 569 2915 to confirm receipt of your entry.
NON-CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY
Non-championship play is not permitted on the course prior to any match. Non-championship play is permitted to begin off of Hole #1 approximately 30 minutes after the last match has begun. Please contact the Golf Shop for non-championship starting times.
PAST CHAMPIONS
Men’s Championship Flight
2002 – Rick Herbert
2003 – James Johnson
2004 – Paul Balatti
2005 – Ned Zachar
2006 – Ned Zachar
2007 – Ned Zachar
2008 – Ned Zachar
2009 – Paul Balatti
2010 – Paul Balatti
2011 - Paul Balatti
2012 - Paul Balatti
2013 - Brady Exber
Men’s Mayacama Flight
2002 – Jim Sherbourne
2003 – Chris Qvale
2004 – Eric Schwartz
2005 – Chris Williams
2006 – Scott Thayer
2007 – John Friedemann
2008 – John Friedemann
2009 – John Reininga
2010 – Andy Katzin
2011 - Patrick O'Keeffe
2012 - John Stewart
2013 - Dr. Mike Davis
Women’s Mayacama Flight
2002 – Carol Norfleet
2003 – Robin Ridder
2004 – Carol Norfleet
2005 – Cindy Buckles
2006 – Cindy Buckles
2007 – Renee Gimigliano
2008 – Doreen Justice
2009 – Suzanne Badenhoop
2010 – Doreen Justice
2011 - Liz Reego
2012 - Diane Livingston
2013 - Lisa French
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Ted Antonopoulos - Head Golf Professional
Chapman Dundas - Associate Golf Professional
Andrew Black - Assistant Golf Professional
Zach Makilan - Assistant Golf Professional
Chelsa Robinson - Assistant Golf Professional |
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