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.
Click here for 10-day local weather forecast.

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