ELIGIBILITY
The Stocker Cup is a Mid-Amateur event; players must have reached the age of 25 by the first day of the tournament. Entry is by invitation, and via an 18 hole qualifying round, on October 2, 2008 at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco.

The field in the tournament proper is limited to 104 participants; 52 "A" players and 52 "B" players. A players are tournament golfers of international, national or regional reputation.

Players with national level amateur golf accomplishments who wish to submit a request for invitation should do so no later than September 1st. Please click here to submit a request for invitation. Additional positions in the field will be reserved for the top participants in an 18 hole open qualifying round at Harding Park Golf Course on October 2nd. For more information, and to register for the qualifier, click here.

B player entries are by invitation only. Invitations are extended to friends, relatives and associates of the late Peter Stocker as well as other supporters of the event. The maximum handicap for B players is 18. B players with single digit handicaps will be given a higher priority.

ENTRY FEE
The $500 entry fee for A players includes a practice round and four tournament rounds at the Preserve Golf Club. It also includes tournament round caddies at $35.00/day, carts, unlimited practice balls, and meals and beverages during tournament play. Contestants and their guest/spouse are invited to a Welcome Reception prior to the tournament, and a Gala Banquet prior to the final round, as well as a post-tournament Luncheon Buffet where awards and prizes will be presented. The A Player Invitation Acceptance Fees in aggregate represents about one eighth of the total resources devoted to conducting this first class Invitational golf tournament. It is an experience unmatched in Amateur Golf. The B player entry fee is $1500.

Wednesday, October 15
Participant's Practice Round
The Preserve Golf Club

Welcome Reception and Tournament Registration ~ 5:30pm
location: The Preserve Golf Clubhouse
Cocktails and Hors d'oevres - Golf Attire
Pairings Drawing Event and Starting Times Posted
Tee Prize Distribution

Thursday, October 16
Tournament First Round
All rounds played at The Preserve Golf Club
Registration and Continental Breakfast ~ 7:30am
First Tee Time ~ 9:00 am

Friday, October 17
Tournament Second Round
Registration and Continental Breakfast ~ 7:30am
First Tee Time ~ 9:00am

Saturday, October 18
Tournament Third Round
Registration and Continental Breakfast ~ 7:30am
First Tee Time ~ 9:00am

Stocker Cup Banquet
Santa Lucia Preserve
Team Awards Ceremony
Cocktail Reception and Dinner ~ 6:30 pm
Entertainment, Dancing - Wear your Country Best!
All Participants and Guests Invited

Sunday, October 19
Individual Championship Round
Individual Awards Ceremony
At the Clubhouse Following Completion of Play
Beverages and Buffet Luncheon

Format of Competition
The Stocker Cup Invitational comprises two simultaneous competitions. The Team Competition, conducted over 54 holes, pairs each A Player, who plays at scratch, with a B player, who plays at an assigned handicap, competing for the Team Title under a better-ball format. The A player plays from the Championship tees; the B player at his handicap from the Gold tees. The Individual Championship for A Players is played over 72 holes. (please see schedule above.)  Ties for the individual Championship are settled 15 minutes after the conclusion of play by "Sudden Death" playoff. Team ties will be settled by the USGA tie ending procedures.

Rules & Conditions
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as currently approved by the USGA. Local rules, detailed tournament conditions and registration requirements within a Tournament Information Packet will be provided via mail prior to October 1st. The Tournament Committee requires that all players wear softspike or spikeless shoes.  The Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject or ban an applicant or participant at any time before or after the start of tournament play.  Any tournament participant engaging in unbecoming or unsportsmanlike conduct during tournament play or otherwise is subject to rejection or disqualification as well as being permanently barred from consideration for a subsequent Stocker Cup Invitation.

The Northern California Golf Association Tournament Committee will serve as starters, as well as handling rules decisions and scoring. The NCGA "Pace of Play Guidelines," including player timing procedures, will be in effect to assure a reasonable pace of play. This includes the requirement that Net players shall not putt out if their team's position cannot be improved.

Prizes
A players vie for the Individual Championship and 25 World Amateur Ranking Player Points (via Golfweek). The winner's name will be engraved on the Perpetual Stocker Cup. The names of the team winners will also appear on the trophy. Prizes otherwise will be awarded to the top finishers in both the Individual and team competitions. Golfweek grants player points to the top 10 individual places. Tee gifts are provided to all tournament participants.

Attire
Contestants should were proper, tasteful golf attire during tournament play and be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.

Caddies & Carts
Players use automotive transportation, which is included in their entry fee, or they may provide their own caddie.

Meals & Beverages
The following is provided to each contestant during the Stocker Cup:

- Welcome Reception / Registration Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres for participants and guest
- Breakfast and Lunch during each round of tournament play
- Cocktails and Dinner at the Stocker Cup Banquet for participants and their quest
- Beverages and Luncheon Buffet after the final round for participants and their guest

Local dining options are far too numerous to list. However, you may wish to visit the Carmel California Visitor & Information Center for non-event dining options. You can find out more about the Monterey Peninsula at www.monterey.com

Weather
The average high temperature in the Monterey area during the October time period has been 69° and 50° the average low (record high/low temperatures for these dates has been 94°/35°).  It is reasonable to expect likely temperatures during tournament play at the Preserve GC to be between 55° and 78° depending on tee time.  Rainfall is unlikely but possible in early October.  Plan attire needs accordingly.  The course elevation is about 1500 ft.  During the Stocker Cup, sunrise will be about 7:16AM and sunset about 6:25PM as daylight savings time will still be in effect.  The 1st tee time each round is 9:00AM and the last time is about 11:00AM.

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