amateurgolf.com Tournament Series Plans for Busy Summer
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA (May 24, 2006) -- amateurgolf.com is
set for a busy summer of tournament play, with one new
Southern California event, and two classic Northern California
events being played for the first time as part of the
amateurgolf.com Tournament Series. All tournaments
have Scratch (<5.5 handicap),
Senior Scratch (<8.0 handicap), and Net (5.5 to 15.0
handicap) Divisions.
Note: Our events are filling
quickly - register now to avoid being shut out!
Upcoming events include:
The Monterey Peninsula Four Ball - July 1-2
San Juan Oaks Golf Club - Hollister, California
San Juan Oaks was the first Fred Couples signature course
to open in California (1997). The 7000-plus yard layout
immediately took its place as one of the top daily fee
facilities in Northern California, and it has proven
itself as a competitive layout by hosting PGA Tour qualifying
and several USGA and NCGA qualifiers. San Juan Oaks became
the host of the Monterey Peninsula Four Ball in 2005
with a new 4th of July weekend date. Several Southern
California teams joined their Northern Cal counterparts
and we hope that even more Southern Cal teams will make
the trip up this year.
Info
and Registration>
The San Diego County Amateur:
July 31-August 1
The Golf Club of California - Fallbrook, California
We have a great new mid-summer date for this private-club
event which we founded last year with a competitive field
close to 100 players. The Golf Club of California,
located in the pristine foothills of the city of Fallbrook,
is a Wade Cable - Landmark/Johnny Pott design that opened
in 2002 to rave reviews. The course will be in perfect
shape, with tour-quality greens framed by white sand
bunkers, and scenic holes that blend into the surrounding
landscape that includes 100 year old oak, sycamore, and
eucalyptus trees. The elegant Spanish-style clubhouse
and generous practice area add a serious touch of class
to the facility.
Info
and Registration>
The 69th Annual Bay Regional: August 4-6
Tilden Park Golf Course - Berkeley, California
amateurgolf.com has taken over administration of the
Bay Regional, a tournament with a long history as one
of the staples on the NCGA Calendar. To bring more players
from out of town in to compete for the weekend, we have
shortened the tournament from a two-weekend, 72-hole
event to a 1 weekend, 54-hole event. Friday times will
run approx 11:00am to 1:00pm; morning times will be used
on Saturday and Sunday. The field
will be cut after 36 holes to the low 1/3 of players,
and ties, who will play Sunday for the title in each
division. The Bay Regional is a 100 Point NCGA event!
Info and Registration>
The North Orange County Amateur: August 12-13
Black Gold Golf Club - Yorba Linda, California
The Arthur Hills-designed Black Gold Golf Club opened
for play in 2001, serving as the focal point of the Vista
del Verde Community in Yorba Linda. At just 6756 yards,
it might appear ripe for the taking at first glance.
But there are several holes that definitely play easier
the second time around, so a practice round is recommended
for players wanting to contend for the Scratch, Senior,
or Net titles.
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The Oakland City Championship: September 16-17
Lake Chabot Golf Course - Oakland, California
We're excited to announce that another Northern California
event with a great tradition is now being adminsistered
by amateurgolf.com. The host course, Lake Chabot, is
truly one of the Bay Area's municipal golf gems. At first
glance, the less than 6000 yard layout appears prone
for attack. The subtleties of the hilly layout -- with
small, greens that can rival the trickiness of nearby
Sequoyah Country Club -- quickly become apparent as you
wind your way through the course's hilly terrain. Lake
Chabot, which was redesigned by Robert Muir Graves in
1989, finishes up with the only par-6 in the Bay Area,
an unforgettable 18th hole that funnels straight downhill
towards the clubhouse.
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