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CONDITIONS
The Sahalee Players Championship (SPC) Committee reserves the right
to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The Committee
reserves the right to rescind the invitation of any contestant, at
any time, for any reason. Any decision by the Committee, in any matter,
is final.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry into the championship is by invitation only.
ENTRIES
Invitees must enter the championship by completing and returning
the Sahalee Players Championship entry form mailed with the invitation. Invitees may also enter online at www.sahaleeplayerschampionship.com beginning March 10, 2008.
An entry fee of $200 (U.S. funds) must accompany each entry form.
Signed and completed entries, along with the appropriate fee, must
be received by the Sahalee Players Championship Committee by 4:30
p.m. (PDT) on June 13, 2008. Late or incomplete entries or entries
sent by telegraph, telephone, e-mail, or fax will not be accepted.
Entries should be mailed early to allow ample time for delay or
error. The Sahalee Players Championship Committee, Sahalee Country
Club, and Pacific Northwest Golf Association are not responsible
for lost or misdirected mail. Refunds due to cancellation on or
before June 29, 2008 are subject to a $25 service fee. NO REFUNDS
WILL BE ISSUED AFTER JUNE 29, 2008.
SCHEDULE
Competition will be over 72 holes at stroke play, gross scores only:
TUESDAY, JULY 1 - First round, 18 holes.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 - (a.m.) Second round, 18 holes; (p.m.) Third round, 18 holes.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 - Fourth round, 18 holes.
Lowest scorer for 72 holes is champion. Any tie for lowest score will
be played off hole-by-hole immediately following the completion of
the fourth round until a champion is determined.
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the five lowest scorers for 72 holes. Additionally, the contestant from the PNGA region with the
lowest score for 72 holes will have his name engraved on the Rick Acton Memorial trophy.
PRIVATE HOUSING/ACCOMMODATIONS
Private housing may be available for collegiate/junior players only
and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Players wishing to
obtain private housing must indicate such on the entry form. All other
players are responsible for making their own reservations for hotel
accommodations.
REGISTRATION
All players must register by 1:00 p.m. on Tueday, July 1 or make
arrangements to register at a later time with the SPC Committee.
Registration will be located outside the Rick Acton Room of the
Sahalee Country Club Clubhouse and will be open Monday, June 30
beginning at 11:00 a.m.
NON-METAL SPIKES
Unless otherwise noted on the Notice to Competitors, it is
a condition of the Sahalee Players Championship that contestants not
be permitted to wear traditional steel or ceramic-tipped spikes on
their golf shoes during championship play (to include practice rounds).
Contestants may wear any of the alternative forms of non-metal traction
systems that will not penetrate or damage a putting green. PENALTY
FOR BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.
DRESS CODE
The following dress code applies to both players
and caddies, and must be strictly adhered to: Tailored slacks &
shorts, with a minimum 6" inseam, are acceptable. Shirts with
collars are required, and must be worn at all times. Turtlenecks &
mock-turtlenecks are considered as collars. Tank tops & tee shirts
are prohibited. Denim pants, shorts, & cut-offs are prohibited
at all times, in all areas. Athletic sweatshirts & athletic sweatpants
are not allowed. Warm-up suits & fashion sweatshirts designed
specifically for golf wear, such as those sold in the Pro Shop, are
acceptable if worn with a collared shirt. Only golf shoes & tennis
shoes are permitted on the golf course. Caps must be worn bill forward,
and must not be worn in the clubhouse. Work out gear may only be worn
in the locker rooms and the fitness area. Failure to comply with the
Sahalee Country Club dress code may result in disqualification from
the Sahalee Players Championship.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BALL (Note to Rule 5-1)
The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming
Golf Balls issued by the United States Golf Association. PENALTY
FOR BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.
Limitation on Balls Used During Round: (Note to Rule 5-1)
(i) One Ball Condition
During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the
same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current List
of Conforming Golf Balls.
Note: If a ball of a different brand and/or type
is dropped or placed, it may be lifted, without penalty, and the player
must then proceed by dropping or placing a proper ball (Rule 20-6).
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION: Two strokes
for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round
– Four strokes.
(ii) Procedure When Breach Discovered
When a player discovers that he has played a ball in breach of this
condition, he must abandon that ball before playing from the next
teeing ground and complete the round using a proper ball; otherwise,
the player is disqualified. If discovery
is made during play of a hole and the player elects to substitute
a proper ball before completing that hole, the player must place a
proper ball on the spot where the ball used in breach of the condition
lay.
TIME OF STARTING (Note to Rule 6-3a)
If the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within
five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances
which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided
in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start
on time is two strokes. Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is
disqualification.
SUSPENSION OF PLAY DUE TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION (Note to Rule 6-8b)
When play is suspended by the Committee for a dangerous situation,
if the players in a group are between the play of two holes, they
must not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption
of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue
play immediately and not resume play until the Committee has ordered
a resumption of play. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately,
the player is disqualified unless circumstances
warrant waiving the penalty as provided in Rule 33-7. The signal for
suspending play due to a dangerous situation will be a prolonged note
of the siren.
CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. Players wishing
to employ a host club caddie must make arrangements directly with the Pro Shop.
Availability of host club caddies will be on a first-come, first-served
basis. A deposit will be required to reserve a caddie.
TRANSPORTATION
Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. PENALTY
FOR BREACH OF CONDITION: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach
occurred; maximum penalty per round: Four strokes. In the event of
a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the
next hole. Use of any unauthorized form of transportation must be
discontinued immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred.
Otherwise, the player is disqualified.
CLOSE OF COMPETITION
The competition is closed when all scores
have been posted, the Committee has approved the results, and the
championship trophy has been presented.
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